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Hotel Columbia

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Via Vittorio Emanuele

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Property entrance
Staircase
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Bar (on property)
Standard Double Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Hotel Columbia sits in central Palermo, offering a welcoming environment complete with a free breakfast buffet. Guests can grab drinks at the bar, enjoy the on-site café, connect to WiFi, or use the computer station while the attentive staff ensures a smooth stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Del Celso, 31, Palermo, PA, 90134

What's nearby

  • Quattro Canti - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palermo Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Teatro Massimo - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palermo Harbour - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Palermo Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Giachery Station - 20 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ke Palle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taverna dei Canti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Villena - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Costa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria del Corso - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Columbia

Hotel near Via Vittorio Emanuele
Close to Via Roma and Teatro Massimo, Hotel Columbia provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Columbia boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Property 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 3.50 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Columbia Palermo
Hotel Columbia Palermo
Hotel Columbia Hotel
Hotel Columbia Palermo
Hotel Columbia Hotel Palermo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Columbia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Columbia?

Self parking is available for EUR 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Columbia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Columbia?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Columbia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per room applies.

Where is Hotel Columbia located?

Located in Palermo Historical Center, this hotel is steps from Via Maqueda and Via Vittorio Emanuele. Via Roma and Teatro Massimo are also within 10 minutes. Palermo Central Station is 14 minutes by foot and Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Columbia Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 639 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The coffee was great at breakfast and the front desk was helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located with good access to city centre.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and the location is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and friendly.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

France

Location and for being in a very bustling pedestrian area the room was very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Old and needs a renovation to the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast food Fresh. Clean Room. Air Condition not needed or used. Staff Nice & good. Like the location. In the Old Town and walked to most everything about 6-7 miles a day. Not Luxury but would recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating and nice. The hotel is kept clean and they will give you anything that you ask for, as needed. (Just ask) A lot of construction going on in the area, it can make getting anywhere a little difficult, but you can navigate it with a little practice. Breakfast was good with a few choices that seem to follow Italian custom. It's charming inside and everyone is nice.
View from my room.
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By the Hotel Columbia
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is quite old, with beautiful architecture and some quality antique bedroom furniture. There is no lift, but no problem! I am not the fittest person and this was noticed so my suitcase was carried up to the room - by a very polite young man called Marco who should go far in the hospitality trade. A very quiet location, even though it is only a stone's throw from Via Maqueda, one of the busiest streets in Palermo's historic centre. All in all, a great find - well done Expedia.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in the centre of town and the hotel staff very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is basic but rooms are clean, bed comfortable and the staff generally helpful. The breakfast is very poor indeed and leaves a lot to be desired - but this is not a problem given the price. You cannot expect 5 star luxury for the price of a 2 star. Also the hotel does not have a lift so not suitable for anybody with mobility issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part was the help and friendliness of the front desk staff. In particular Guiseppe was extremely nice and courteous. He provided all the information and answered all my questions promptly. My only difficulty was that I could not get picked up in front of the hotel since the road was not available for all cars. The breakfast buffet was very well done. I would definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Disliked: Amenities
Originally we were in room 303 which was very old and unkempt. We were moved after the second day to room 105 which was a big improvement. This property has no elevator so lots is stairs. Not for the physical challenged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there a total of six days in late September. The breakfast menu was unchanging the entire time. Unexciting! In keeping with hotel policy, we requested our room to be cleaned and the maid look ALL the dirty wet towels we had placed in the shower and rehung them on the towel holders!!!! We advised the front desk and it took some convincing to get him to get us clean towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is cleaner than many 4 and 5 stars. Location is convinient too. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Toilet would not flush. Toilet seat wobbled. AC(?) caused door rattling noise. Cleaning staff noisy outside. Phone did not work but staff responded promptly thru website. Very small shower area. No elevator and had to go thru 6 flights of stairs. Staff helped with luggage. Motion sensors for light unpredictable and sometimes left me in total darkness while moving around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the stay mostly because of the staff and the breakfast. My room was pretty old and not in that good of a condition. It wasn’t that clean. However, the people were nice and the surrounding area was great too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s cheap. You pay for what you get. You get a bed, a shower, espresso in the morning, and close proximity to downtown. The AC is not great so it’s hot. Not the best night of sleep but it’s a place to put your head at night. Most importantly, it’s safe and the staff is incredibly nice. If you’re a 20-something, just trying to experience Palermo on a budget, this is a safe bet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel very close to the city center of Palermo situated in a quiet street. Nice room and very good italian breakfast with excellent coffee. Friendy staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had no mini fridge as said on site.. 'each room has a mini fridge'. The shower had mold in the corners and did not drain well. You are standing in dirty water by the time you are finished showering.The breakfast was very average. No elevator and noone offered to carry our luggage down the stairs when we were checcking out. W&T from Montreal
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and great value hotel right in the centre of Palermo. Very good staff. I had a comfortable single room with ensuite bathroom with a good shower. Amazingly quiet for the centre of the city. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bobby

1) If you are driving, pick a property outside of Palermo City, proper. The streets are extremely, narrow, unsafe and drivers don't appear to follow international driving rules and laws. 2) The GPS doesn't work reliably in town center. 3) The staff at Hotel Columbia were not very helpful and eager to assist. 4) There is not elevator in the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel Columbia is perfectly located near the Quattro Canti just off the Via Maqueda. My room had a bed, a balcony, telly, a/c, and an en suite bathroom/shower. Breakfast was also included. Everything I wanted. A pleasant surprise, was that I could buy local wines, and they would put it in their fridge. Sicily has lovely white wines, too! The only negative thing, is I'd arrange airport transfers to and from the hotel myself to avoid any language barriers/confusion.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Lousy breakfast and the breakfast host made you feel uncomfortable if you went for a second cup of coffee
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right where you want to be, location wise. Bed was comfy. The whole place needs some work, but they are doing it! The problem is that they start at 630 am and continue till 6 at night. Staff was great. I'm sure this place will be top notch when they're done with the construction
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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