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Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

1.0 star property

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Sauna, hot tub, massages
22-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Front of property
Property entrance
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $225
$196 nightly
$225 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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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

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Triple Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Suite Jetted Tub, Pool Access | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Exclusive Suite Jetted Tub, Pool Access

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

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Basic Double Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Basic Double Room

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

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Elite Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Elite Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Palermo

With a stay at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Palermo, just a 4-minute walk from Via Vittorio Emanuele and 7 minutes by foot from Palermo Cathedral. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Quattro Canti and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ballaro Market.
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What's nearby

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palace of the Normans - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palermo Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ballaro Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Via Roma - 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

  • ‪Bar Marocco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sfrigola - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Da Umberto A Ballaro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Massaro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KATIA - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. 22-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional features at this Art Deco bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast.
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

  • 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

National rating

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
Porta di Castro Palermo
b&b Porta Di Castro Hotel Palermo
B&B Porta Di Castro Palermo, Sicily
Bed And Breakfast Porta Di Castro
b&b Porta Di Castro Hotel Palermo
B&B Porta Di Castro Palermo
Porta di Castro
Porta Di Castro & Spa Palermo
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel Spa
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa Palermo
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. 339 out of 460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 460 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were amazing. They were friendly and courteous and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcome. The owner was incredible and made sure that all our needs were taken care of. Driving in Palermo is not easy and he willingly escorted us to a main road. We are so gkad we chose to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cesar

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

10/10 Excellent

Ragnar

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was tremendous from start to finish. We were great and upgraded to a deluxe room. The manager himself took time out to always ask how everything was. All staff were very very polite and friendly. Hotel is walking to all attractions. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location and very helpfull staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hidden gem of a hotel this turned out to be. Staff was wonderful, breakfast was incredible and was close to all that we wanted to see. Would definitely recommend as well as stay here again in the future. OWNER WAS hands on and made our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so welcoming! Even though we had to leave before breakfast they brought a breakfast platter up to our room with lots of yummy stuff on it! It’s a boutique hotel so it has a great personality and super cute rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super location, super service.

Excellent staff, great location. Friendly and supper efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
awesome hotel to stay at in the middle of Palermo. great service and attention to detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirtida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whimsical but charming accommodations

This is a whimsically decorated place and not your traditional hotel atmosphere but meets all your needs. The hotel staff was very helpful especially Dalila was very friendly and provided excellent guidance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Porta Di Castro is a well placed hotel, but set in an edgy district of Palermo. Charming staff whom were very helpful and respectful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a hidden gem! The breakfast is possibly one of the biggest (with the most variety) we’ve ever experienced. Conveniently located and close to the main attractions and streets! The staff were superb, so attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ama

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Palermo Cathedral close to good restaurants and shops by walking great complementary breakfast nice helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay in Palermo

We had an incredible stay. The place is beautiful and so unique, staff were amazing and we were lucky enough to be upgraded. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025