The historic Grand Hotel Wagner is an old-school hotel with a sumptuous Neoclassical style that looks little changed in the past 100 years. Though Old World in style, the 61 rooms and suites have LCD TVs and minibars, plus upscale marble bathrooms. Some rooms have extras like separate parlors, jetted tubs, and balconies. A free breakfast buffet is served on the top floor of the hotel, with seating available on the rooftop patio and garden. The hotel is located in central Palermo, within walking distance to Teatro Massimo and Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana). For more modern rooms in the same neighborhood, look into Artemisia Palace Hotel.
The historic Grand Hotel Wagner is an old-school hotel with a sumptuous Neoclassical style that looks little changed in the past 100 years. Though Old World in style, the 61 rooms and suites have LCD TVs and minibars, plus upscale marble bathrooms. Some rooms have extras like separate parlors, jetted tubs, and balconies. A free breakfast buffet is served on the top floor of the hotel, with seating available on the rooftop patio and garden. The hotel is located in central Palermo, within walking distance to Teatro Massimo and Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana). For more modern rooms in the same neighborhood, look into Artemisia Palace Hotel.
The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea offers a magnificent and ornate example of Sicily's 19th-century architectural history. Visitors have noted that this is considered one of the best, if not the best, hotel in Palermo. While it is luxurious, there are some aspects of the property that could use updating, particularly the furnishings in individual rooms. The grounds, however, are spectacular. The outdoor pool was built to incorporate ancient stone ruins. Inside, there’s a romantic bar with vaulted stone ceilings and wall frescoes and a restaurant replete with glass chandeliers and 19th-century oil paintings.
The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea offers a magnificent and ornate example of Sicily's 19th-century architectural history. Visitors have noted that this is considered one of the best, if not the best, hotel in Palermo. While it is luxurious, there are some aspects of the property that could use updating, particularly the furnishings in individual rooms. The grounds, however, are spectacular. The outdoor pool was built to incorporate ancient stone ruins. Inside, there’s a romantic bar with vaulted stone ceilings and wall frescoes and a restaurant replete with glass chandeliers and 19th-century oil paintings.
The 127-room Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is located in a restored former bank building -- and a convent before that -- in the heart of the old city. The property opened in 2010 after a five-year renovation and it retains many original architectural details, including the vault with the security door, but has been stylishly updated. A beautiful courtyard off the lobby, surrounded by columns, has a retractible roof. Wi-Fi can only be used in the lobby and isn't available in the large, stylish rooms. A central location puts the hotel within walking distance of the city’s attractions, and overall it is a good choice for tourists or business travelers.
The 127-room Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is located in a restored former bank building -- and a convent before that -- in the heart of the old city. The property opened in 2010 after a five-year renovation and it retains many original architectural details, including the vault with the security door, but has been stylishly updated. A beautiful courtyard off the lobby, surrounded by columns, has a retractible roof. Wi-Fi can only be used in the lobby and isn't available in the large, stylish rooms. A central location puts the hotel within walking distance of the city’s attractions, and overall it is a good choice for tourists or business travelers.
The 33-room Hotel Porta Felice is a boutique hotel built into an old Sicilian palace on the outskirts of the historic city center of Palermo. Completely refurbished, the property has a sleek, modern design, large rooms, and a beautiful wellness center in which visitors can indulge in massages and a variety of treatments. Guests are served a free breakfast on the rooftop terrace each morning, and the restaurant is also open for dinner. While the facilities are pleasant, the area surrounding the hotel can be a mixed bag, as some guests have complained about rundown buildings and poor street lighting at night.
The 33-room Hotel Porta Felice is a boutique hotel built into an old Sicilian palace on the outskirts of the historic city center of Palermo. Completely refurbished, the property has a sleek, modern design, large rooms, and a beautiful wellness center in which visitors can indulge in massages and a variety of treatments. Guests are served a free breakfast on the rooftop terrace each morning, and the restaurant is also open for dinner. While the facilities are pleasant, the area surrounding the hotel can be a mixed bag, as some guests have complained about rundown buildings and poor street lighting at night.
The 71-room mid-range Hotel Garibaldi offers basic, streamlined rooms in the heart of Palermo. Teatro Politeama Garibaldi and Piazza Castelnuovo are just around the corner, and walks to the historic Castellammare district only take 15 minutes. This simple, clean hotel offers free breakfast, which adds value to a stay here even though rooms aren't up to advertised four-star standards. Guests looking for that more thoroughly embraces its historic setting may want to try Ucciardhome Hotel, which has more rustically charming rooms, though rates can be a bit more and walks to Palermo’s historic areas will take longer.
The 71-room mid-range Hotel Garibaldi offers basic, streamlined rooms in the heart of Palermo. Teatro Politeama Garibaldi and Piazza Castelnuovo are just around the corner, and walks to the historic Castellammare district only take 15 minutes. This simple, clean hotel offers free breakfast, which adds value to a stay here even though rooms aren't up to advertised four-star standards. Guests looking for that more thoroughly embraces its historic setting may want to try Ucciardhome Hotel, which has more rustically charming rooms, though rates can be a bit more and walks to Palermo’s historic areas will take longer.
The 19-room mid-range Artemisia Palace Hotel offers elegant, stylish rooms in the busy heart of Palermo, within a 10-minute walk of the city’s historic port and Castellammare neighborhood. The hotel’s historic setting feels grand and elegant while maintaining a boutique hotel vibe and guest rooms have a contemporary, minimalist style, though street noise may be an issue for light sleepers in many rooms (especially ones with charming Juliet balconies). Guests looking to stay in the Albergheria area closer to the cathedral may want to try Centrale Palace Hotel for similarly historic rooms, though prices can be higher.
The 19-room mid-range Artemisia Palace Hotel offers elegant, stylish rooms in the busy heart of Palermo, within a 10-minute walk of the city’s historic port and Castellammare neighborhood. The hotel’s historic setting feels grand and elegant while maintaining a boutique hotel vibe and guest rooms have a contemporary, minimalist style, though street noise may be an issue for light sleepers in many rooms (especially ones with charming Juliet balconies). Guests looking to stay in the Albergheria area closer to the cathedral may want to try Centrale Palace Hotel for similarly historic rooms, though prices can be higher.
The 98-room upscale Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes is a classic time warp right in the heart of downtown Palermo. Old-world design elements pack almost every corner of this 1874 palazzo with Art Nouveau flourishes. The atmosphere here is unabashedly historical, and the free breakfast buffet served in a converted ballroom is a particularly inspiring start to the day, even if its comfortable, classically-furnished guest rooms are showing their age. The location is ideal for tourists as shops and restaurants abound in almost every direction.Guests looking for a centrally located hotel with contemporary style should try Ibis Styles Palermo, where rooms can be slightly less expensive.
The 98-room upscale Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes is a classic time warp right in the heart of downtown Palermo. Old-world design elements pack almost every corner of this 1874 palazzo with Art Nouveau flourishes. The atmosphere here is unabashedly historical, and the free breakfast buffet served in a converted ballroom is a particularly inspiring start to the day, even if its comfortable, classically-furnished guest rooms are showing their age. The location is ideal for tourists as shops and restaurants abound in almost every direction.Guests looking for a centrally located hotel with contemporary style should try Ibis Styles Palermo, where rooms can be slightly less expensive.
One of the main draws of the 104-room upscale Eurostars Centrale Palace is its impressive 18th-century Palazzo setting, and many of the hotel’s public areas are Baroque and spectacular. However, guest room quality varies and while Superior Rooms are stylish, Classic Rooms show some wear-and-tear. This hotel is central to most major Palermo historic sights and the on-site Ai Tetti restaurant and bar has spectacular views across Palermo. Guests looking for more contemporary rooms may want to try Palco Rooms & Suites in the city’s Castellammare neighborhood, at a similar price point.
One of the main draws of the 104-room upscale Eurostars Centrale Palace is its impressive 18th-century Palazzo setting, and many of the hotel’s public areas are Baroque and spectacular. However, guest room quality varies and while Superior Rooms are stylish, Classic Rooms show some wear-and-tear. This hotel is central to most major Palermo historic sights and the on-site Ai Tetti restaurant and bar has spectacular views across Palermo. Guests looking for more contemporary rooms may want to try Palco Rooms & Suites in the city’s Castellammare neighborhood, at a similar price point.