Hotel Cortese

Hotels
Independent
7 (21 reviews)
Via Scarparelli 16, Palermo, PA, 90134 , Palermo , IT

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Terrace
Luggage storage
Continental breakfast
Elevator
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Self parking (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great host
Valuable experience close to market
Cons:
Not the best location at night

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
Cleanliness was not explicitly mentioned, but less luxury implies standard cleanliness.
Service
7.86
Great host made the experience valuable despite the location.
Location
6.4
Not the best location at night, but great in the day and close to market.
Room Quality
6.85
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
6.88
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.34
Not a luxury experience, but people made it valuable.
Food and Beverage
6.89
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.86
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 19:34

Property Description

Experience the charm of Palermo at Hotel Cortese, just steps away from the historic Teatro Massimo.

Prime Location
Nestled in the heart of Palermo’s Historical Center, our hotel places you minutes away from captivating sights like Palazzo Conte Federico and the breathtaking Mondello Beach.

Comfortable Accommodations
Unwind in our air-conditioned guestrooms equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and digital programming for your entertainment. Modern bathrooms come with convenient amenities, ensuring a restful stay.

Enhanced Amenities
Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast served daily, and take advantage of our rooftop terrace for stunning views of the city. Additional facilities include luggage storage and self-parking options.

Don't wait to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Palermo—book your stay at Hotel Cortese today!

Important information:

  • 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 7.86
Location: 6.4
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 6.88
Value for Money: 7.34
Food and Beverage: 6.89
Overall Experience: 6.86
P
pietro
6
Pros:

Great host , not the best location at night. Great in the day . Less than 100 ft from market the main reason we came. Not a luxury experience but the people made it most valuable.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
S
simone
8
buona struttura, semplice ma buona
Pros:

è stata una bella esperienza sicuramente da replicare. la struttura è semplice ma buona e in ottima posizione per visitare la città e le zone più belle

2016-06-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Wer Balaro schätzt wird die Lage des Hotels lieben
Pros:

Urlaub in Palermo, Stadtteil für mich genau das richtige, fantastisches Essen in der ganzen Stadt, Platz vor dem Hotel schön für den Abend

2016-06-02 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
albergo gradevole,in zona meravigliosa
Pros:

Albergo situato in zona ballaro',quindi molto caratteristica e vicina a molte delle tante chiese da visitare a bocca aperta e naso all'insu'.

2016-03-15 via Nuitee
S
Slonik
8
Au cœur du vieux Palerme
Pros:

A côté du marché et des activités nocturnes , proche de beaucoup de monuments et centre d'intérêt , point faible circulation en voiture proche de l'hôtel

2016-02-26 via Nuitee
J
John
6
Et hyggeligt Hotel fra en svunden tid.
Pros:

Et hyggeligt Hotel fra en svunden tid.

2015-09-20 via Nuitee
F
florian
4
sejour palerme du 10 au 12 aout 2015
Pros:

L'hotelier nous a accueilli le premier soir en peignoir... Faites attention à la réservation. Sur la notre; la salle de bain/wc devaient être privés alors que sur celle de l' hôtelier la salle de bain /wc privés ne figuraient pas. Il n'a rien souhaité entendre. Il est venu dans notre chambre pour nous la fermer à clef! Ce n'est pas une blague!!!! Il nous a dit pour les toilettes c'est sur le palier et pour la salle de bain,c'est au dernier étage. Elle est commune et il n'y a pas de clef pour fermer

2015-08-16 via Nuitee
S
Satoshi
6
Be ready for noisy neighborhood
Pros:

The owners are accommodating. The location being next to a market and a popular club/bar makes it noisy at night. The travelers should be ready for it.

2015-08-15 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Hôtel bien situé. Proche du port et des restaurants.
Bon petit déjeuner, copieux avec personnel attentionné.

2015-08-06 via Nuitee
S
siu yuen veronica
2
dirty, noisy and unsafe hotel
Pros:

we stay 3 nights, the neighhood is dirty and
noisy with a bar open until very late, the host want us to pay him twice, but in fact we had paid with card at booking already. it took us half an hour to sort things out. reception cant speak english. we would not recommend this hotel . the neighborhood is not safe

2015-04-08 via Nuitee
S
siu yuen veronica
4
not go back, ask to pay twice
Pros:

we stay for 3 nights. check in took over30 mins because the host said we had not paid, but in fact i showed him the confirmarion e maik that had paid by credit card in full.
he wants us to pay once more, he said our card had a problem and he had sent us a mail indivedually to get our card code.
nonsense.
the neighourhoid is terrible. african population with a very very loud bar at night

2015-03-28 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Das Hotel ist einfach, aber das, was man in der Kategorie erwartet, findet man auch vor. Das Personal war freundlich. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind zu Fuß erreichbar. Ggf. könnten sich Lärmempfindliche durch die zentrale Lage und umgebende Kneipen gestört fühlen. Insgesamt für einen Städtetrip empfehlenswert.

2015-02-04 via Nuitee
P
Patrizio
8
Tutto sommato non male
Pros:

Il personale é stato accogliente e riservato. La posizione é centrale ma non ispira sicurezza. L'hotel é carino,arredato forse un po' anticamente,bagno piccolissimo;dispone di garage privato a pagamento. Nota negativa per la colazione,scarsa.

2014-10-25 via Nuitee
H
Hubert
6
Pros:

Hotel bien situé au centre historique de Palerme mais aux alentours particulièrement bruyant (musique de bars jour/nuit). Amateurs de calme abstenez vous.

2014-09-01 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Nel cuore di Ballarò
Pros:

Se vi piace vivere un'esperienza nel cuore di un quartiere come Ballarò allora questo è l'hotel per voi, carino e conveniente.

2014-06-19 via Nuitee
H
Herbert
6
Centrale e conveniente
Pros:

Ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo, ottima posizione, piacevole accoglienza e servizi di buon livello. Come si può immaginare, trovandosi nella zona di Ballarò, non è facilissimo da raggiungere ed è spesso esposto a rumori e musiche ad alto volume di vario genere, fino a ora tarda.

2014-06-10 via Nuitee
A
Arpad
10
5 days in Sicily
Pros:

I went to Sicily to visit Palermo, Catania, Corleone and climb up to the Etna. I wanted to book only one hotel room in Palermo. Hotel Cortese is in the downtown and you can get a feeling about "real" Palermo. A family runs a hotel and they are very very friendly even if they do not speak English. But do not worrie won't be any language problem :) I rented a car to go away after I explored Palermo. They gave me a garage which was very cheap. But do not rent big car, the big car is a suicide in Palermo :) All in all I enjoyed very much the stay at Hotel Cortese. Thank you very much for the staff.

2014-05-15 via Nuitee
R
Russell S
10
great hotel for the price
Pros:

Lovely family hotel .
Very helpful and kind.
Exciting neighbourhood with street markets.

2014-01-04 via Nuitee
G
Ghyslain
6
Banal
Pros:

Hôtel plutôt vieillot. Petit-déjeuner insipide. Par contre, le wifi dans la chambre fonctionne correctement et l'hôtel est assez bien placé pour visiter la vielle ville, à coté d'un marché.

2013-08-18 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Mooie locatie in een levendige buurt
Pros:

Ontbijt mag wat uitgebreider, stokbrood met alleen jam is niet genoeg

2013-05-20 via Nuitee