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Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

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Sauna, hot tub, massages - Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa (Palermo)
Located close to Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti, Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a full-service spa, and a hot tub. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a mirror, and a shower area.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster bed with a patterned bedspread and two towels on it. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a red and white quilt, a yellow scooter, a brick wall, and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a green scooter, a window, and a TV.

Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, a glass shower enclosure, a bathroom with a sink and toilet, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a red bedspread, a white bathtub, and a patterned floor.

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern bathroom with a large white bathtub, a beige tufted headboard, and a red chair.

Exclusive Suite Jetted Tub, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom with a bathtub and toilet.

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hallway with a wooden door frame, a shelf unit with various items, and a chair in the background.

Elite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Palermo Historical Center neighborhood, Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa is connected to a shopping center. Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Massimo are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Palermo Harbour. Traveling with kids? Consider Palermo Botanical Garden and Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa. Visit our Palermo travel guide
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Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA, 90134

What's nearby

  • A narrow street flanked by multi-story buildings with balconies, satellite dishes, and potted plants.
    Via Vittorio Emanuele
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with a bell tower, surrounded by lush green trees and mountains in the background.
    Palace of the Normans
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a large dome, and a bell tower.
    Palermo Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A bustling outdoor market with vendors and shoppers.
    Ballaro Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Quattro Canti
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mec
    6 min walk
  • La Galleria
    8 min walk
  • Concetta
    7 min walk
  • Al Fresco Giardino
    4 min walk
  • Massaro
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 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

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 must contact the property in advance for 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per day

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 4.00 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • 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 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per day

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT082053C1Y988XG8C

We should mention

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
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 31
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–8:30 PM.

Is Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 20.00 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Palermo bed & breakfast is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of San Giovanni degli Eremiti and Palermo Cathedral. Quattro Canti and Teatro Massimo are also within 1 mi (2 km). Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is only a 3-minute walk and Palermo Central Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 488 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Hope

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The owner was amazing and so was the breakfast. The property was very nice too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

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All I have to say is this was one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had.. The room was clean and large.. the owner of the hotel was very hands on.. he parked our car and retrieved it for us.. served us breakfast every morning. The staff was great!! The desk girls were great and very knowledgeable.. They definitely made you feel like family here and would definitely stay there again.. the hotel was in a great location too.. we were able to walk just about everywhere except for The beach…
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the owner were very friendly and helpful. Pool area was great. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, quirky decor , delicious breakfast (although too much food for us to be honest 😋 😅)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff / owner we're a literal 10/10, so helpful, friendly, professional, it was a highlight of our tour through Sicily.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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Wonderful stay in this unique hotel in a great location! Very clean, the staff were attentive and amazing! Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

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We were a family of 4, with 2 older teenagers. We had a 2 bedroom room. It was absolutely fine. Air con was great. The location is brilliant - 5 minute walk into the thick of things - and they offer secure parking for 20 euros a night, which was a god send! Very freindly staff and ENORMOUS breakfasts with a lot of variety. The pool/lounge/bar area is outside the hotel and down an alley... very secure and very quaint - lovely place. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and helpful, room was spacious and comfortable Location was great Breakfast was fabulous, anything you could want. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, made to feel very welcome by the staff. The breakfast was amazing and could have fed at least 4 people and there was only 2 of us! Very comfy bed in air conditioned room with fridge in it, and lovely bathroom with nice walk in shower, ticked all the boxes. The decor of the hotel was really interesting and quirky as you'll see on the booking site
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammi

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Staff and service were amazing, great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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What an amazing little gem of a hotel this is! We arrived and were greeted by the owner who assisted us with getting out bags out of the car and then drove the car to its parking spot for the duration of our stay. The rest of the staff were equally amazing - kind, generous and helpful! When we arrived they gave us a delicious welcome with pastries, and each time we returned from the scorching 99 degree heat, we were each handed a cold bottle of water. The breakfast spread was 10/10 amazing, plentiful and delicious. The hotel is walking distance from the Cathedral, Quatro Canti, the Ballaro market and Norman Palace which were some of the only sights we visited during the day because of the heat. The small private pool was the perfect way to cool down after a few sweltering hours sight seeing. Around the corner is the perfect Salumaria where we purchased sandwiches, salads, drinks and cookies to enjoy poolside. I highly recommend this hotel and thank you for a wonderful, if short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay we had at Porta Di Castro in the crazy City of Palermo! Every member of staff were so helpful and welcoming - but our favourite was definitely Samba! 🐾
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were awesome. Breakfast was outstanding! We enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the hustle and bustle of Palermo. Convenient for walking to historic sites. The carpet in the room could have used a good cleaning but everything else was very clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Quentin

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Breakfast was amazing many options and lots to eat. Room was fantastic bed extremely comfortable. Room 102 has a beautiful private patio exclusive to the room. Very much enjoyed my stay. Will definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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Excellent hotel, great location and wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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My husband and I are blown away by the level of care and service at Porta di Castro. The breakfast here every morning is great (it’s impossible to leave here hungry) and they were so helpful with everything we asked about. The hotel is well located to several attractions here in Palermo, it really is a must stay. We would come back to stay here if our future journeys bring us back to Palermo. Just, wow!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Riley

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Alessandro was an incredible host and owner. Breakfast was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, beautiful building with 500 years of history, amazing team and extremely helpful owner. Unfortunately there was only one room available - basic triple. This is the most basic room in this property. Definitely worth the stay. Breakfast is overwhelmingly rich! Ah, yes, there is also a 100 year pool with amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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A wonderful experience and stay. Staff is awesome and so helpful. Anticipating requests. Our suite was huge and very comfortable and clean. Some rooms smaller. Breakfast is generous and delicious. Note: no room safe and pool & hot tub are beautiful but not warm enough for most guests. A great location to access historic center of Palermo. Glad we stayed 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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Wonderful staff, clean, fun, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful boutique hotel stay in the heart of real Sicilian life. A bit eclectic (in a good way) Staff was beyond great, going out of their way to surpass all of our expectations. The breakfast was truly unbelievable and they even accommodated us a bit early one morning. I highly recommend!
Breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ragnar

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Nice hotel with great staff,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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Best service I have ever received in a hotel. They literally could not do enough, from the very beginning when the reception lady explained where everything was both in the hotel and in Paloma through to breakfast each day where they instantly have a solution for our one gluten-free in the party and one vegetarian. Fantastic location, just round the corner from the beautiful Palazzo Reale and the Duomo, and also right beside a train station to go directly into the airport Swimming pool was a huge bonus too even if it was freezing! Great to be able to lay outside in the Sun or shade and chill for awhile.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert A

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Fantastic quirky hotel with great attentive friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025