Attentive staff at this Sicilian retreat help guests plan their perfect stay, while local breakfast flavors fuel explorations through the historic streets nearby
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.
Located in Palermo Historical Center neighborhood, Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa is connected to a shopping center. Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Massimo are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Via Roma and Ballaro Market. Traveling with kids? Consider Palermo Botanical Garden and Madonna Annunciate. Visit our Palermo travel guide
Family-friendly bed & breakfast near Palermo Cathedral
Located close to Ballaro Market and Quattro Canti, Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a full-service spa, and a hot tub. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
A porter/bellhop, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
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
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
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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
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–8:30 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa on 2026/3/7 start from NT$3,413, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa 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 & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa 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 & Spa located?
This family-friendly Palermo bed & breakfast is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of San Giovanni degli Eremiti and Palermo Cathedral. Quattro Canti and Ballaro Market are also within 15 minutes. Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is only a 3-minute walk and Palermo Central Station is 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Kendall
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Kimberly
2025/11/13
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!!
The staff was some of the most lovely hotel staff I have ever come across. They made us stay so special. I would come back in a heartbeat.
Sam
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jon
2025/11/5
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service where top class! Breakfast 10/10. Very good beds. Maybe the room could be a little more cozy….the walls are empty, no pictures. But overall really good.
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.
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
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.