Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

1.0 star property
Art Deco bed & breakfast connected to a shopping centre in Palermo with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

Property entrance
Reception
Deluxe Quadruple Room
Dining
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA, 90134
  • Palace of the Normans
    3 min walk
  • Via Vittorio Emanuele
    4 min walk
  • Cappella Palatina
    5 min walk
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    39 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Exclusive Suite Jetted Tub, Pool Access

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Palermo

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa places you in the centre of Palermo, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of San Giovanni degli Eremiti and Palace of the Normans. Highlights at this family-friendly B&B include free breakfast (local cuisine). .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-in. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and babysitting services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Palermo Historical Center B&B include Teatro Massimo and Palermo Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Palace of the Normans - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palermo Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quattro Canti - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Teatro Massimo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Palermo Harbour - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Massaro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Santoro Piero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Marocco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Moltivolti - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria KATIA - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

Art Deco bed & breakfast connected to a shopping centre in Palermo with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Palermo bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 will receive an email with 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.00 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT082053C1Y988XG8C

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa on 29 Nov 2024 start from NZ$179.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa has a self car park for EUR 20.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa?

The closest beach to Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa is Mondello Beach (10.7 km).

Does Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa, but Acqua Verde is a short 16-minute walk away.

Is Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests highly rate the free local cuisine breakfast here! Served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 316 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 316 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 316 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 316 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 316 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool artsy hotel
Really enjoyed our stay. Owner, hosts, service and breakfasts were great. Room very comfortable. Hotel decor is very eclectic/bohemian. Location is good for those who like to walk … if new to area, difficult driving and locating hotel. Don’t recommend car rental. Really get a taste of Palermo living. Loved it ❤️❤️❤️
View from terrace
Decor
Lobby - dress up nite for show at Teatro Massimo
Breakfast 😋
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED staying at the Porta di Castro, very beautiful property with attention to detail. The staff were amazing, so helpful and knowledgeable and always greeted you with a smile. They made you feel like family. The property is very central to all the shops and attractions. You must try the spa its relaxing and so tranquil. The pool is prefect for a quick dip to refresh after a day of sightseeing or just to unwind, especially in the summer months. The breakfast is plentiful as well and delicious with lots of variety. Grazie Mille💚🤍❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The breakfast was the best we had on our whole 2 week trip. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the hotel was within walking distance to many of the main attractions. They had valet underground parking that was perfect. The room was clean and they upgraded us free of charge. Overall, we had an amazing experience. I would highly recommend this hotel. We did not use the pool so I can’t comment on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and went above and beyond to be helpful and kind. It is a very welcoming place close to the center of Palermo. Also, the air conditioning worked great and was welcome in the hot June weather.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay here
We loved this place and are so happy we chose it. The staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful at every point. We discovered much more of Palermo due to their helpful advice. Its a great location and the pool is a real bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very extremely interesting and the staff was amazing. Staff, food and accommodations were terrific. Palermo is bustling city and the center is short walk from the hotel. Area near hotel was a little suspect but we quickly came to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MITCHELL

Travelled with partner
There probably aren’t enough stars for me to rate this perfect little boutique hotel . If I could rate a 20 I would . From reception the night we checked in to where Rosalea warmed us in as if we were family with homemade cannoli to Margaret who went over and above in helping us with suggestions for eating & item of AC to be quickly fixed to the array of delicacies placed in front of us for breakfast to the location of this hotel to walking distance to everything . They welcomed us as if we were the only ones in their home ( of course everyone treated the same . What a gem . It’s an artsy boutique hotel & spa . Don’t miss
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Wonderful stay at this lovely hotel. Warm, welcoming and helpful staff. Delicious (and huge) breakfast. Unique decor and a perfect location walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not sleep traffic noise so loud, people yelling, constant horn noises, motorbikes hooning, loud music coming from cars and banging noises all night. Entrance to hotel was dangerous with cars speeding up the road. Disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfectly located to the town centre, and just a short walk to the cathedral. Breakfast was fantastic, and staff were brilliant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this little place
Staff was so friendly and helpful with directions and restaurant advice. Amazon food at check in and breakfast. So much good food could not possibly finish it all. So interesting art and collections. Very good location to sights and restaurants. Staff so helpful with car parking assistance. Very clean and comfortable room. Enjoyed this stay very much. Nice touch with little gift at checkout. Highly recommend. Oh, and great coffee!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What to say. The team could not have been anymore welcoming. There was an issue with the booking but we were upgraded. We had to move rooms but they did all the work. Super helpful, attentive, great with tips and tricks for our visits, and the breakfast was huge! Car looked after and ready when needed (and trust me you don’t want to worry about parking in Palermo). Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Travelled with family
The hotel is in a very conveniently and centrally located neighborhood, which unfortunately also means all street-facing rooms are quite noisy. As far as the interior, Porta di Castro is taking ‘shabby’ chic a bit too far, with comforts and convenience frequently sacrificed for quirkiness. Breakfast is generous but impresses more through quantity than quality. Overall far too expensive for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my gf had a wonderful stay! The staff was so friendly, and the breakfast was unbelievably good! The variety of breakfast foods was lovely. We had the chance to try the private spa which was the most relaxing experience ever! Thank you to all the staff and the owner! We will defo be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loreen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are over the top helpful, friendly, kind, engaging, and do what they can to make your stay more comfortable. We came in early on the train. They took our bags before room was ready (they were waiting on us in our room by time we came back), and had an amazing breakfast for us (that same morning - which they didn't have to do) - as well as local map, and information for us upon arrival (and plenty of literature/travel books if interested)! They gave us a complimentary upgrade (for a room that was quiet/bigger - lovely), and accommodated our request for wine glasses for nighttime. There is an elevator even (which is a huge plus after a long day on our feet)! We even asked (and they arranged) a personal driver for a day to visit the ruins at Segesta - which was so much better/more convenient than the other trip options available on travel sites. Went way above and beyond what we expected. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, PALISADES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to train station and all the people who go with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad Reza

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice establishment in a central location. Extremely kind and helpful staff. Good breakfast. The owner is very friendly and attentive to guests' requests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bikes over the beds
If you like minimalism and sterile hotels this is not for you. Eclectic decor, interesting art and a Cuban feel greets you. The staff were really friendly and helpful and breakfast is exceptional. Good location for exploring but not the quietest area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023