Boutique Hotel Porta di Castro

Hotels
9.2 (2228 reviews)
Via Porta di Castro 223 , Palermo , IT
+39 328 263 9433

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Delicious breakfast
Beautiful location
Cons:
Room could be a bit dark due to its location

Categories

Cleanliness
9.05
Rooms were very neatly cleaned during our short stay.
Service
9.55
Hotel staff was excellent, helpful, and attentive to our needs.
Location
9.05
The location is ideal for exploring the city by foot, with major attractions nearby.
Room Quality
9.05
The room was lovely and comfortable with a nice bathroom.
Amenities
9.05
Modern comforts were perfectly blended with authentic charm.
Value for Money
9.05
The experience provided a strong value for the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Breakfast was abundant and varied with fresh local products.
Overall Experience
9.55
A truly special experience, highly recommended for anyone visiting Palermo.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:52

Property Description

Historical Charm
Experience the charm of the 1500s at Porta di Castro, a beautifully restored townhouse in Palermo's historical centre. The original stone walls and archways in each room offer a unique glimpse into the past.

Convenient Location
Perfect for exploring Palermo, our hotel is just a short walk from the vibrant Ballarò Market and the stunning Cathedral. Immerse yourself in the local culture and easily navigate the city on foot.

Comfort and Convenience
Relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, TV, and private bathrooms. Start your day with a delicious breakfast of fresh fruit and warm croissants before setting out to discover the nearby restaurants, cafés, and shops.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at Porta di Castro!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PMO

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2228 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.05
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 9.05
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Marjorie • couple • fr
10
Parfait pour visiter Palerme
Pros:

Le personnel compétent, souriant
Les services et l’accueil

Cons:

Peut être plus insonorisé

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • se
9
Pros:

Fantastiskt vacker in̈redning. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal.

Cons:

Betalade extra för rum med två separata sängar, men den andra var typ en obekväm resesäng. Fruktansvärt byggbuller från grannhuset på morgnarna. Men efter två nätter fick vi byta till en fin lägenhet.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

il personale della mattina, non quello della sera

Cons:

l'indicazione per cui il parcheggio ha un prezzo diverso se paghi in contanti o con carta

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Sébastien • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Endroit très bien placé, possibilité de se garer sur réservation, du charme et un espace piscine qui doit être top en saison. Accueil sympathique. Le deuxième jour nous avons rencontré le patron, chaleureux et qui a été de bon conseil.

Cons:

Plus d'explication sur ce qui est disponible pour le petit déjeuner

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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john ross • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

Location fantastic

Cons:

Bed mattress, some sort of foam, felt like I was sleeping on a slope, breakfast hit and miss, when enough for all of us, fantastic. Swimming is very very small, unheated and in the shade, so very cold. Staff were. Ery helpfull and friendly..shower hit and miss some tes would stop completely. Issue with pump apparently.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Edgar • family_with_children • at
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • ch
7
Gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis, ideal gelegen für Erkundigung der Sehenswürdigkeiten
Pros:

Zimmer war ausreichend gross, mit kleinem Balkon. Geräumige, gut funktionierende Dusche. Frühstück war phänomenal - es gab alles querbeet, von Eiern über Joghurt, Käse/Charcuterie, Brot, Müesli, Früchteplatte, süsse Stücke, neben Tee, Kaffee, alles, was das Herz begehrt. Brunchen wäre die exaktere Beschreibung hierfür.
Die Lage, um mit dem Zug vom oder zum Flughafen Punta Raisa zu gelangen ist ideal; auch für die Erkundung der Innenstadt. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind in Gehdistanz.

Cons:

Front desk ist etwas ungewöhnlich für ein Viersternehaus. Gänge sehr eng.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Massimo • couple • it
8
Location perfetta per un weekend dato che e' praticamente in centro e non servono mezzi di trasporto
Pros:

La posizione e' eccezionale a 100m da Palazzo dei Normanni e 200m dalla Cattedrale. La colazione e' la migliore che abbia mai avuto!

Cons:

La ns camera era al piano terra: un po' rumorosa essendo vicino alla strada.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • de
9
Topp und sehr schön! Pool und Ausstattung sind bezaubernd
Pros:

Die Lage, das Toppfrühstück und das nette Personal

Cons:

Umgang mit Lebensmittel

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Harika • family_with_children • fr
1
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Fay • couple • gb
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

This is a great stay, perfect location to walk through the beautiful city. We found the room really comfortable and the breakfast was totally amazing

Cons:

Na

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Ivo • couple • nl
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • couple • at
8
Pros:

ausgesprochen nettes Personal, gerade für italienisches Frühstück tolles Angebot, fast schon zu viel von allem, aber man kann ja Dinge abbestellen. Lage ist auch top!

Cons:

Unser Zimmer, ein Upgrade auf eine Suite war ziemlich dunkel, keine Aussicht, es roch im Bad auch etwas muffig. Zudem gab es eine Baustelle, worauf wir vor unserer Anreise nicht hingewiesen wurden-ab kurz nach sieben war an Schlaf nicht mehr zu denken, auch die Musik aus dem Frühstücksraum war laut hörbar, die wurde aber nach Bitte unsererseits leiser gestellt.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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LUKASZ • extended_group • pl
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sunita • couple • gb
6
Average stay in a good location
Pros:

Great location, close to the Cathedral and Palazzo

Cons:

I would not consider this a 4 star hotel and calling it a luxury boutique hotel and spa is a bit of a stretch. The pool is very average, and is down an alley outside the hotel. The rooms are quirky but there is a lot of noise from other rooms and from the plumbing system.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The owner was amazing, very involved with ensuring the guests were happy and enjoying their stay.
The spay was great. I suggest going for a larger room, as they are all different and unique. The rest of the staff were always polite and very keen to help.

Cons:

Probably should have booked earlier and booked a larger room.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • de
10
Super hyggeligt med et fantastisk personale
Pros:

Fantastisk smukt hotel. Ikke nyt men super charmerende. Personalet er fantastisk. Det ligger tæt på byen og en lille gåtur fra vandet.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Julia • family_with_children • gb
7
Perfect location, with friendly helpful staff.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful offering tips on what to visit. The pool, across a small street from the main hotel building, is in a unique and beautiful setting surrounded by old buildings and is well kept with shower and toilet facilities. The breakfast was large and varied with Sicilian pastries.

Cons:

Our room fridge was a bit old, and some lightbulbs needing replacing in our room
… the pool isn’t heated so in October it was quite cool - although we did expect that. The hot tub wasn’t that hot.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • pl
8
If you’re very short, a great place to stay.
Pros:

Wonderful and helpful staff, huge breakfasts, artistic touches everywhere. We felt well taken care of.

Cons:

We were on the fourth floor, which was too short to be an actual room - more of a crawl space / attic. We are only 170cm but could never stand up straight in the room.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee