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Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

1.0 star property

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Property entrance
Interior detail
Reception
Sauna, hot tub, massages
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA, 90134
  • Place, Via Vittorio Emanuele
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace of the Normans
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palermo Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exclusive Suite Jetted Tub, Pool Access

Exclusive Suite Jetted Tub, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Elite Room

Elite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palermo

With a stay at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Palermo, within a 5-minute drive of Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Massimo. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Palermo Harbour and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Mondello Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palace of the Normans - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palermo Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballaro Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Quattro Canti - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station - 3 min walk
  • Imperatore Federico Station - 6 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Marocco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mec - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Concetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moltivolti - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Da Umberto A Ballaro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

Art Deco bed & breakfast with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Palermo
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. 22-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional features at this Art Deco bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.00 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20.00 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT082053C1Y988XG8C

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 31
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 409 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and service was excellent. The bathroom shower worked but was in need of repair sink area also in need of repair. Walking distance to many attractions and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Sicily

The staff was some of the most lovely hotel staff I have ever come across. They made us stay so special. I would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique property with very helpful staff and a charming vibe. They stored a bag for me while I met friends to sail for 8 days, and it was waiting for me in my room when I returned. Great breakfast. Easy walk to a train station, close to the main tourist area but not in the middle of it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hatim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly amazing. Breakfast was incredible. Staff was welcoming and extremely helpful. I’m running out of superlatives…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing stay!

I came with my sister for 4 days , the staff were so kind and absolutely amazing! The breakfast is sooo good they give you plenty of choice. Our room was great and very spacious! Aircon worked like a dream and the location and pool is also great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. As a group, the nicest staff I have ever experienced. The room was extraordinarily clean. Location was excellent near the cathedral. Lots of motorbikes but with the windows closed not much of an issue. Plus the food in Parma is better than the food where you are including the breakfast at the hotel which was a feast of Sicilian fruits and charcuterie.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location and very helpfull staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-laure

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An genuine boutique hotel, the staff couldnt of been more helpful. The breakfasts are outstanding and gluten free can be accommodated if you let them know in advance. I wouldnt hesitate in recommending porta di castro for anyone looking for something out of the ordinary.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing !

Amaazing hotel! I will definitely return if in Palermo. The staff is super attentive, and friendly. They make your stay very special. The breakfast is incredible and they have an external pool, which is lovely. Definitely recommend! Thanks for making my first stay in Palermo very special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel i stayed at in italy. Customer service is hit and miss in sicily, but outstanding here. Cant miss historical attractions on stroll to restaurants. Thank you again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and the staffs are super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing. So welcoming. Parked our car and returned it to hotel on our departure. Breakfast was fabulous. Lots of it. Pool area was nice, relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel were excellent! They proactively engaged with me before the trip to ensure everything was in order and to see if I needed any help. They answered all my questions prior to arrival and they arranged airport transportation after our stay. They were also attentive offering water to us whenever we returned (it was very hot in Palermo during our stay). The restaurant they recommended was excellent mom and pop place (not a tourist trap) about a 10 minute walk. The room itself was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family of four. The pictures of the hotel are accurate. The decor was unique, one of a kind. It’s a unique hotel with history, character, and charm. If in Palermo again, this is where we will stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard C

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay in Palermo

We had an incredible stay. The place is beautiful and so unique, staff were amazing and we were lucky enough to be upgraded. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. We had a corner room with 2 small balconies. Great for watching life go by. Good size, Comfortable bed, shower. Handy to have fridge. Generous continental breakfast. Location was easy short walk from the historical centre and train station only 5 mins walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ama

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Palermo Cathedral close to good restaurants and shops by walking great complementary breakfast nice helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ye, Sydney

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff working there are very friendly and helpful. The daily breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast included. Our suite was modern, clean and spacious. Easy walking distance to the historic part of town with attractions, dining and shopping. Parking provided for a fee. Excellent choice for a couple of days in Palermo.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was simple ane easy. Staff was helpful and friendly. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025