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Ai Cartari

Property class: 3

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A cozy living room with a stone wall, leather sofa, and a glass coffee table with decorative items. - Ai Cartari (Palermo)
A room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp. - Ai Cartari (Palermo)
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a wooden cabinet. - Ai Cartari (Palermo)
A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, and a fireplace. There are two sofas and a coffee table with decorative items. - Ai Cartari (Palermo)
A dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, a lace table runner, and a vase of flowers. - Ai Cartari (Palermo)
Via Roma and Teatro Massimo are located near Ai Cartari, which provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and designer stores on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Family Studio Suite

A room with a checkered floor, red velvet sofas, a wooden cabinet, and a mirror.

Family Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a checkered floor, a red sofa with pillows, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase leading to another room.

Family Apartment

  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Palermo Historical Center, a neighborhood in Palermo, Ai Cartari is near a train station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Teatro Massimo and Palermo Cathedral are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Palermo Harbour. Madonna Annunciate and Palermo Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkeling, windsurfing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Palermo travel guide
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Via Alessandro Paternostro 62, Palermo, PA, 90133

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with mountains in the background.
    Palermo Harbour
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 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 scooter parked on a street with a monument in the background and buildings around.
    Via Roma
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic plaza with a fountain, classical statues, and ornate buildings.
    Via Maqueda
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Quattro Canti
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Giachery Station
    3 min drive
  • Palermo Central Station
    10 min walk
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buatta Cucina Popolana
    2 min walk
  • La Martorana
    2 min walk
  • New Art Wine Bar
    2 min walk
  • Antica Focacceria San Francesco
    1 min walk
  • Mad Sicily
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ai Cartari pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ai Cartari?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ai Cartari?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ai Cartari located?

Located in Palermo Historical Center, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of San Francesco d'Assisi Church, Via Roma, and Palermo Harbour. Teatro Massimo and Palermo Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Palermo Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is 19 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

Ai Cartari Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The location was marvelous, in the center of town with everything within walking distance. The rooms and bathrooms were spotless. It was quiet, allowing for good restful nights. The staff was very welcoming and helpful, couldn’t ask for anything more. The owner was absolutely charming as was her daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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If I ever go back to Palermo this will be the place I’m going to stay. It’s nice, clean, spacious and the land lord is great at communicating and helping with anything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place, just in the middle of the history center of Palermo. Nice, clean, good AC, hot water. Also with a kitchen that you can prepare you own snack or breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a little gem in a perfect location in the heart of Palermo. Everything you’d want to see is at your doorstep. And yet you will not be bothered by any noise from the hustle and bustle because the accommodation is tucked away in a quiet street and the rooms are part of a grand old building with solid stone walls. The two rooms, one with the kitchen, are large and comfortable. There are two bathrooms which is a bonus. Rosi is an excellent host. We had a wonderful time in this beautiful city, and would certainly return and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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A nice place in the historic district of Palermo. Surprisingly spacious, given the compact urban location. Within walking distance of all the important sites. The apartment was hard to find. The attached photos show the square where it is located, opposite the St Francis of Assisi church. The house number, 62, is posted way up high. And the names on the doorbell were illegible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great self contained apartment centrally located. Very helpful owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable and spacious room in a perfect location with a warm and welcoming host. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The host was very responsive and when an issue occured she arranged alternative accomodations for a night. Her apartment is like walking back in time 100 years with antique furnishings and 13' high ceilings. Veruly comfortable and easy walking distance to attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Rossi was very helpful . Room was clean n spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The host Rosi is very friendly and helpful. The building itself is full of history and characters. Our room is at the lower ground floor which has its own entrance. The room is large, clean and comfortable. The facilities in the room is prefect. The location is very central and close to every attraction. It is so easy to get there from the airport by the airport shuttle bus. We would definitely recommend this place in Palermo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 3 nights with a family of 6, including 4 children under age 10. We basically had two separate bedrooms - my wife and I slept in one with the baby in the provided crib and the 3 older children all had single beds in the other room with the kitchen. Both rooms had a full bath. Table and chairs, small refrigerator, hot water kettle, cooktop, sink, and tableware all included. Only complaint is could have used a microwave. The place was nothing fancy but was comfortable. The really great thing about this place was the nearly perfect central location. Everything we wanted to visit in the center of the city was within about a 15 minute walk. But despite the central location, this place was tucked away, well back from the street, so it was actually very peaceful and quiet - perfect for a family with small kids. No problem sleeping at night or during nap time during the day. Overall recommended for families with small kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very spacious, clean and easy to commute. The owner was very kind. Thank you for your great hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming suite, charming host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely clean room with sofa area and fridge. Tastefully decorated in a Sicilian style. Perfect location in the historic centre. Nothing was too much trouble for Rosa the host - thank you so much x
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

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If one wants something different this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Unique property from the fourteen hundreds, we never imagine been able to stay at a place with so much history and meet Rossy the owner, very helpful and always available to answer our questions. If you are a history enthusiast you will love this place, tons of restaurants and bars to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed 4 nights. Our host Rosi was so sweet and speaks good English. We had the very large bottom level apartment which is 3 open rooms plus a washroom and separate entrance. Very homey. Decorated with antiques. 10-15 min walk to the train station. Walkable to everything in the historic area. Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

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Basement flat had no glass windows, mosquitoes were a big problem. Power sometimes went off, plunging us into darkness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Una ubicación perfecta para ir andando a los puntos mas importantes. El personal es muy amable, cálido y solidario. El registro y el acceso fáciles y rápidos.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Tolle Lage mitten im Altstadtzentrum, sehr nahe zu allen wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Klingel/Zugang nicht einfach zu finden, da nur ein kleiner Schriftzug mit Kugelschreiber auf der Hausklingel zu finden ist. Danach über Hintereingang sehr gut zu erreichen. Sauberkeit und Personal sehr gut. Nicht gut: Dusche bietet entweder kein Wasser oder brühendheißes Wasser (WW-Durcherhitzer), so dass eine erholsame, kalte Dusche bei über 30 Grad draußen nicht drin war. Es gibt zwar eine Küchenzeile, aber darin keine Ausstattung (Gläser, Teller, Besteck etc.) vorhanden. Man müsste alles selber mitbringen ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flott beliggenhet og veldig imøtekommende betjening! Stort leilighet 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Molto Gentile la Signora Rosi, Grazie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Ho avuto un’esperienza bellissima in questo posto, in questa casa. Perché è più casa che hotel. Avevo due camere, una camera tipo salotto con cucina tavolo sofà e poi la stanza da letto e due bagni pure! La casa stessa è in un palazzo del quattrocento ed entri dall’arco dei Cartari che è molto bello. I mobili sono antichi ma è tutto anche molto moderno, pulito e comodissimo. Ma è la signora, la proprietaria che è così splendida, molto molto gentile. Non vedo l’ora di tornare qui un giorno perché mi ha veramente dato felicità stare in questo posto. I had a wonderful experience at this place, in this home. Because it is more home than hotel. I had two rooms, a living room type room with kitchen , table and sofa and then the bedroom and two bathrooms as well. The house itself is in a fifteenth century building and you enter from the Cartari arch which is very beautiful. The furniture is antique but everything is also very modern, clean and and comfortable. But the lady, the owner is so wonderful, so very very kind. I can't wait to come back here one day it really made me happy staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025