A stay at Hotel Columbia places you in the heart of Palermo, within a 10-minute walk of Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Massimo. .This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Palermo Harbour and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Mondello Beach.
What's nearby
Quattro Canti - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Via Roma - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Palermo Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Teatro Massimo - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Palermo Central Station - 14 min walk
Giachery Station - 20 min drive
Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Taverna dei Canti - 2 min walk
Ke Palle - 3 min walk
Osteria Villena - 3 min walk
Pasticceria Costa - 3 min walk
Il Salumaio di Santamarina - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Columbia
Hotel with a bar, 6-minute walk to Palermo Cathedral
Hotel Columbia offers 23 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Hotel Columbia Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 642 reviews
10 - Excellent
194
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 642 reviews
8 - Good
296
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 642 reviews
6 - Okay
95
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 642 reviews
4 - Poor
37
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 642 reviews
2 - Terrible
20
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Oct 27, 2025
Small bed, location was very good. No real complaints. Not expensive, so it was alright.
Great location! The coffee was great at breakfast and the front desk was helpful.
Monica
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Vilma, san diego
Oct 24, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monique
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sebastian
Oct 6, 2025
Sebastian
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Kevin
Oct 6, 2025
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.
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.
Ross
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Jennifer
Oct 4, 2025
Jennifer
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Ross
Traveled with partner
Oct 2, 2025
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.
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.
Almost impossible to drive here. You must go through 4 ‘mirrors in’ back streets - two of them wrong way on a one way street - AND across pedestrian zoned street. Then no elevator, dirty pillows, bad bed, terrible stale breakfast that we heard the front desk tell the breakfast person ‘we just put today’s croissant into a bag and put them out tomorrow’.
Nan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
France
Sep 11, 2025
Location and for being in a very bustling pedestrian area the room was very quiet.
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
A/C very weak. Holes in the walls, poorly maintained - shower head holder broken, towel hook holder falling out of the wall. Maid service only every 2 days. However it was a comfortable bed and spacious room. Complimentary breakfast snacks and coffee. Overall not the best but definitely not the worst. Average. If you’re just looking for a place to sleep in a good location, it works for your needs
Danielle
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Derek
Traveled with group
Aug 23, 2025
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.
Great location in Palermo, central to all sights, shops and restaurants. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean and spacious. Continental breakfast adequate (I'm a vegetarian.) Would definitely recommend and return to this hotel.
The staff was extremely helpful and the location is excellent!
Debra
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Paras
Aug 2, 2025
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.
Paras
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Bobby
Traveled with family and small children
Jul 28, 2025
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!