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Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

1.0 star property

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Sauna, hot tub, massages
Reception
Sauna, hot tub, massages
Sauna, hot tub, massages
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 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

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

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

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

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

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Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exclusive Suite Jetted Tub, Pool Access

Exclusive Suite Jetted Tub, Pool Access

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

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

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

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Elite Room

Elite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palermo

A stay at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Palermo, within a 15-minute walk of Quattro Canti and Ballaro Market. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Mondello Beach and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Palermo Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palace of the Normans - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palermo Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sicilian Region Central Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballaro Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • ‪Mec - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Concetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Da Umberto A Ballaro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sfrigola - ‬5 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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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
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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. 308 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 421 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Latonya

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amnon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the design that combines the old castle building with modern touches, including the scooters and bicycles used as decorations. The service was warm and full of personal touches. We really enjoyed the welcome cocktail and the cassata cake. A very generous breakfast and spotless rooms made the stay even better. In the end, it is truly great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly, Springville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was helpful, generous and friendly. Accommodated early and late checkout. Took time to serve us a sweet and orient us with a map/list of restaurants. Breakfast was served at table with platters of pastry, meat, cheeses, fresh fruit, eggs, yogurt-very good!! The room was a little run down (we had Junior suite)-but for that it would have been excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert A

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

6/10 Okay

Rachna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

8/10 Good

Glenn, Bognor Regis

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is tucked away in a local area but just minutes walk from the sites and main streets. The design and decor are charming and unique, but the biggest standout was the service. The staff went out of their way to help us with last minute and changing plans for the 1 night we stayed there. True hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It a nice boutique hotel, beautifully decorated, very caring staff, nice breakfast, surviving working. Room good size, close to the castle , cathedral and other attractions, lift. The only thing in the evening it is very dark outside and I felt insecure . And another minus- the left luggage kept in the lobby/ nonstick room. I would not like to leave my luggage like this .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

laura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Highlight of this hotel - the staff they were extraordinarily helpful and friendly. However, the area is disgracefully filthy and run down. The building itself is horribly deteriorated and the pumping air Freshener covers up a clear sewer smell. This smell is evident as you enter the reception area as Well as in our bathroom. The furniture is old and rundown as much as other travelers claim it is “artsy”. Motorcycles and bikes in the room? Please! It was Shocking to see so many stellar reviews! I did not want to stay here and struggled to find another hotel. The photos are Greatly misrepresenting of this hotel - Especially the line of overflowing garbage cans as you walk out the front door!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, the staff and vibe of the hotel. The breakfast was wonderful- quite the spread! There is a pool but it was icy cold and not really usable so I would suggest heating the pool to make it nice for guests to use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Healthy and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

PETER

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 1/2 stars at best

We were highly disappointed with this hotel. Our room was located in the attic, and unless you’re under 5'4", you’ll constantly be bumping your head due to the sloped ceiling and lack of headroom. The bed and pillows were extremely hard and uncomfortable. I was traveling with my sister, and to our surprise, there was no bathroom door — meaning one of us had to leave the room whenever the other needed to shower or use the toilet. After we complained, they eventually gave us a makeshift wooden divider, but that’s not what was advertised on Hotels.com. The room was poorly maintained: the paint was peeling, an electrical outlet in the hallway was completely open (a serious safety hazard), and the refrigerator didn’t work. Cleanliness was lacking throughout. The “shampoo” came in tiny ketchup-style packets, the towels were rough and old, and there were no towel bars in the bathroom. The window in the room was an 8" porthole (see photo) Breakfast was mediocre at best — stale pastries and little variety. Overall, this property does not match its online description and needs significant improvement in comfort, safety, and maintenance.
Cracked and glued flower pot in hall
Soap and shampoo for room ( in a watering can)
this was the divider to block the opening to the bathroom. All stained - looked like it was picked from garbage in the street
only window in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ragnar

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and service was excellent. The bathroom shower worked but was in need of repair sink area also in need of repair. Walking distance to many attractions and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025