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Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool

1.0 star property
Art Deco bed & breakfast with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Palermo

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Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa welcomes travelers near Palermo Harbour. Guests enjoy local Sicilian cuisine before exploring Palermo Cathedral and Via Vittorio Emanuele, then return to comfortable rooms with WiFi and expert concierge assistance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Elite Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA, 90134

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
  • Ballaro Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Quattro Canti - 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
  • ‪Concetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mec - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sfrigola - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Da Umberto A Ballaro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool

Family-friendly bed & breakfast near Teatro Massimo
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a poolside bar, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A TV in the lobby, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 22-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.00 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

  • 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 30.00 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 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–11:00 AM.

Is Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 20.00 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool located?

This family-friendly Palermo bed & breakfast is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of San Giovanni degli Eremiti and Teatro Massimo. Villa Bonanno and Palace of the Normans are also within 5 minutes. Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is only a 3-minute walk and Palermo Central Station is 15 minutes.

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Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 404 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean, fun, great breakfast
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

Ragnar

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

8/10 Good

Shawn

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

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

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

Carrie

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

Mario

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

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

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

Paola

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

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing stay!

I came with my sister for 4 days , the staff were so kind and absolutely amazing! The breakfast is sooo good they give you plenty of choice. Our room was great and very spacious! Aircon worked like a dream and the location and pool is also great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique property with very helpful staff and a charming vibe. They stored a bag for me while I met friends to sail for 8 days, and it was waiting for me in my room when I returned. Great breakfast. Easy walk to a train station, close to the main tourist area but not in the middle of it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and the staffs are super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie-laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUM KIN

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

Highly recommended!

Amazing hotel with five-star hospitality. The reception staff are all very friendly and they gave us unlimited refill of water and soda drinks given the hot weather.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An genuine boutique hotel, the staff couldnt of been more helpful. The breakfasts are outstanding and gluten free can be accommodated if you let them know in advance. I wouldnt hesitate in recommending porta di castro for anyone looking for something out of the ordinary.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Ye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff working there are very friendly and helpful. The daily breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

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

Amazing !

Amaazing hotel! I will definitely return if in Palermo. The staff is super attentive, and friendly. They make your stay very special. The breakfast is incredible and they have an external pool, which is lovely. Definitely recommend! Thanks for making my first stay in Palermo very special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. As a group, the nicest staff I have ever experienced. The room was extraordinarily clean. Location was excellent near the cathedral. Lots of motorbikes but with the windows closed not much of an issue. Plus the food in Parma is better than the food where you are including the breakfast at the hotel which was a feast of Sicilian fruits and charcuterie.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025