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Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

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A stone-walled room with a wooden ceiling, a bench, and two lounge chairs.
Spa
A modern interior with stone arches, a glass floor, and a seating area with chairs.
A room with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a glass elevator.
A lobby with a glass elevator, a statue, and a seating area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA, 90134
  • Place, Via Vittorio Emanuele
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace of the Normans
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palermo Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪30 min drive‬
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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a full-service spa, self parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

The breakfast at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from Palermo Cathedral. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti
  • Airport, train station pick-up and cruise terminal shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome free of charge
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Palermo bed & breakfast is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return 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 centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Lift

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number IT082053C1Y988XG8C

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Porta di Castro
Porta di Castro B&B
Porta di Castro B&B Palermo
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b&b Porta Di Castro Hotel Palermo
B&B Porta Di Castro Palermo, Sicily
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Porta di Castro
Porta Di Castro & Spa Palermo
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel Spa
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Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa Bed & breakfast
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa Bed & breakfast Palermo

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 479 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of the best breakfasts I have had in years of travel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great, unique hotel!!! Room was amazing, breakfast was great and staff was 5star!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service were amazing, great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. It is stunning inside with all sorts of artifacts and art. The breakfast was incredible. Best of all though was the owner Alessandro, who was charming, friendly and very helpful. A perfect host for his amazing hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom furniture was just ok. Breakfast was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff actively went out of the way to make our stay pleasent. Best stay ever anywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great location and wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alessandro was an incredible host and owner. Breakfast was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean, fun, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Porta di Castro is a nice but compact hotel situated near Palazzo dei Normanni and the cathedral, so location-wise it was great for walking to the historic center of Palermo. My economy room was quite pokey with low ceiling beams you could hit your head on, and a toilet not far from the bed with no proper door, so this room may not be ideal for couples... The staff were friendly and helpful, and they definitely didn't hold back on the breakfast. I enjoyed making use of the outdoor pool and jacuzzi area which is free to use, although the indoor spa and pool comes at an extra cost.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ragnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great staff,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property that has been handed down through generations. Sarah greeted us in the street to help us find parking for our car. The quickly brought luggage to our room, checked us in and gave us some wine and a snack. So very welcoming after a long travel day. Restaurant recommendations were great! Breakfast was a FEAST - be prepared. Central location so we could walk everywhere we wanted. The owner helped us with our bags and car. They were so friendly and inviting. I’d highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic quirky hotel with great attentive friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent customer service, made us feel very welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sanjeev

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very small and dank. The rooms are sparse the bed is uncomfortable. No more than a well Located poorly furnished, no frills Room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely enjoyable stay Outstanding staff and amazing breakfast. My room was small but perfectly adequate for a solo traveler Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025