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Ballarò Hotel

1.0 star property
Hotel near Palermo Harbour, connected to a rail/subway station in Palermo

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Front of property
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Via Maqueda 26, Palermo, PA, 90134
  • Via Maqueda
    1 min walk
  • Via Roma
    2 min walk
  • Ballaro Market
    2 min walk
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    50 min drive

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Camera matrimoniale con bagno esterno ad uso esclusivo

Camera matrimoniale con bagno esterno ad uso esclusivo

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Quadruple Room | Bathroom

Exclusive Quadruple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Bathroom

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palermo

Heart of Palermo.A stay at this Palermo Historical Center hotel places you steps from Ballaro Market and within a 5-minute walk of Via Maqueda. Via Roma and Via Lincoln are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballaro Market - 2 min walk
  • Quattro Canti - 7 min walk
  • Palermo Cathedral - 13 min walk
  • Teatro Massimo - 15 min walk
  • Palermo Harbour - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Palermo Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Imperatore Federico Station - 6 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gran Cafè Torino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zangaloro Meat Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Antico Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bacio Nero - Stazione Centrale - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ballarò Hotel

Hotel near Palermo Harbour, connected to a rail/subway station in Palermo
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Palermo hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ballarò Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 12 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per room
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more 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

Ballarò Hotel Hotel
Ballarò Hotel Palermo
Ballarò Hotel Hotel Palermo

Ballarò Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 329 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 329 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 329 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 329 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 329 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & comfortable hotel close to the train station & within easy walking distance to the historic centre. The staff were very nice , cheerful & helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeannine

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel was a perfect Sicilian treat, architecture, was amazing a 750 year old home, turned into a small hotel and private apartments. We arrived by cab after a very long flight at 22:00 , we thought we were in the wrong place, neighborhood was a bit scary, a tiny sign no lights, and we didn’t know how to open the door, luckily i had the hotel # were buzzed in,the owner was very nice, when the door was opened , it was magical, it opened to a court yard with cars and a grand staircase went up 50 steps, to hotel entrance, the owner helped us with our luggage, this guys gets a work out , the room was very clean, nothing special ikea bed and mattress , so many things to bang your head on in the room, but the room looked into the amazing courtyard, it was quite because it was not on the street. , but very noisy in morning, other guest doors slammed breakfast being prepared ect, but we wanted to get up any way so no problem, the breakfast was served in a beautiful room with a 750 year old mural painted on the ceiling, very special , breakfast was local sweets ,juice and an amazing cappuccino , small sandwiches, which was perfect, i don’t eat breakfast normally. the room was very small and i wish we could have had access to this beautiful room which had a small balcony and view of one of the streets that went to the market, but we were only allowed in for breakfast. That was a bummer it would’ve been nice to have a place to sit and watch Palermo go by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night. Clean Room and bathroom. Worked out great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully shabby chic. Tatty grandeur outside (gorgeous), modern and clean inside
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
I contacted the property beforehand and I was told that i could have 2 single beds in my room. When i checked in i was told the property doesnt have any single beds except in the family rooms. The fact i was outright lied too just so they could have my money darn right rude! I didnt get any sleep and it ruined my trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once we were able to find the property it was good but it was difficult to find, we arrived at night and the area was a little sketchy. We were lead to believe parking was available and it wasn’t close. However, the hotel was located in a unique building, room had a balcony overlooking the old town streets and breakfast room and food was amazing. My recommendation is arrive during the day, the area feels completely different then and don’t drive in Palermo if you can avoid it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid $67 for the cheapest available room. Room was clean. The exterior door to the balcony has no weather or soundproofing. It sounds like you are right outside next to the traffic (all night). I would look for another property in a similar price range next time due to the sound. But this hotel and in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Step back in time.
The hotel location is very good. Close to rail station and popular sites. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Helped with travel advice to get to the property from airport. The property is very very old. Which means it’s all marble and stone and everything echoes. Room was clean and nice. The only real downside is the noise outside. It seems the center of Palermo never sleeps. Be prepared to wear ear plugs or get woke many times a night by loud noises. This of course is no fault of the Ballarò and I would not let it keep you from staying there. Just something to be aware of.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location to explore Palermo
Great location in between the Central Station and the Four Quarters. Stunning and intriguing location. Good communication from Chiara.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property manager was great. It was a little noisy in the morning, but other than that it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laurence

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fabrice

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More a youth hostel than a hotel
Very minimalist comfort without any charm. Uninviting and dirty location. Dated and very old building. Lots of stairs before you get to the front door. Receptionist present only for reception. More a youth hostel than a hotel. We preferred to pay for the 3 nights and leave straight away rather than stay there...(no refund possible...)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location. Found finding the hotel in the dark difficult, as the sign for the hotel was small.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ballarò hotel was a great option for a few nights at an affordable price. Complimentary breakfast was good, and close walk to Palermo Centrale for travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

cassie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the area this property is in is extremely dirty and trash absolutely everywhere. I have been busy travelling and did not realize I needed to contact the property about when I am arriving as the front desk was supposed to still be open mid day. I could not get into the property, luckily people coming in let me in with them, or else I would have been stuck outside in the middle of the day as no one was there. When I arrived, no one seemed to be at the hotel, but I saw a paper on the desk with my name and room number, and the room was open so I went in. Maybe 30min later my door flung open when I was in bed. I thought maybe someone accidentally came in, but it seemed to be the manager?? And all he said was I need to give him my documents for check in, I didn’t even know who this person was. It was so unprofessional AND unsafe? He didn’t knock or introduce himself and could have opened the room while I was changing. There was also hairs on the bed and the bathroom was not connected to our room even though some photos show they are connected. The only redeeming quality was that the breakfast was good, but we were not offered coffee once even though others seemed to have coffee made for them. Also, the next morning someone barged into our room once again without knocking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel just 10 minutes walking from the main intersection in Palermo’s historical neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient for a weekend
Just ok. The rooms were in a newer building of the hotel next door. Not as roomy as the original hotel building so the breakfast area is quite cramped and no common space at all in the new building. Rooms nice and modern though. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room for last night in Sicily. Nice balcony. Close to train station, on second floor. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muniru, staten island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Generally a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma Louise, Latchingdon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean rooms with everythingyou need for a short stay including a fridge and daily clean linen. Good location, close to the train/bus station and historic centre. Very helpful, we arrived before check-in and we able to change and leave our luggage which the put in our room when it was free. Messaged us to let us know when the room was avaliable and we we able to leave bags on our last day as we had a late flight. Breakfast was lots of pastries. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most amazing hotel experience - from behind the entrance to the street it was like entering another world - a palatial old worldly mansion. The new hotel tucked up inside was perfectly clean . We had a 4 bed room with massive amount of space, high ceilings , bathroom , aircon & spotlessly clean . The staff were so welcoming & friendly & breakfast was ideal. Unfortunately I can’t give 5 stars as the neighbourhood felt very unsafe - and travelling with kids it was quite daunting. Would have felt quite fearful if we couldn’t get through the main gate quickly. For adults looking for a slice of the majestic old world Palermo it would be fine. Very convenient to Quattro Canti … 7mins - straight road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
This hotel was great. The room was clean, had everything I needed (and not to be American about it but the aircoditioning in my room worked great).. The staff were very welcoming and understanding, especially when there was a very serious screw up on my part regarding my reservation dates. I liked the location since it was super convenient to be near the central train station; the farthest I had to go to get anywhere was to get the bus that goes to Monreale. Getting to and from Cefal and the airport was easy. I took two busses to get to Mondello but the stop to start the journey was just around the corner. If you don’t mind walking a normal vacation amount, you are near the Palermo highlights. The old palazzo is handsome, and there’s a beautiful trompe l’œil just hanging out in the breakfast area. If you need a pristine neighborhood, this is not quite your place but I felt perfectly safe (I was reminded by a shop owner to watch my bag once) Breakfast is standard but good (and again, very warmly staffed). If you’re a solo traveler, I definitely recommend this spot for quality of accommodations, quality of staff, and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpfull staff
The hotel was a hidden gem right by the Four Corners (about 5min walk). Very friendly and kind staff, clean place right downtown. 5min walk to a Hop On/Hop off stop and perfect for an evening stroll via busy downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024