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Ballarò Hotel

1.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel connected to a railway/underground station in Palermo with free breakfast

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

Map
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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Detached private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Quadruple Room | Bathroom

Exclusive Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Bathroom

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palermo

Ballarò Hotel puts you in the heart of Palermo, connected to a railway/underground station and within steps of popular attractions like Via Roma and Ballaro Market. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a vending machine. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Palermo Historical Center hotel include Quattro Canti and Via Vittorio Emanuele.

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
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 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

Pet-friendly hotel connected to a railway/underground station in Palermo with free breakfast
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 a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

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

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Property Registration Number IT082053A1VAQXDDWU

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ballarò Hotel?

Ballarò Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballarò Hotel?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballarò Hotel on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$153.92, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Ballarò Hotel?

The closest beach to Ballarò Hotel is Mondello Beach (10.9 km).

Does Ballarò Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests quite like the free buffet breakfast here! Offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ballarò Hotel?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ballarò Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Ballarò Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 333 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

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is indeed unique- a very modern and nicely fitted out hotel, hidden away in a crumbling atmospheric palazzo. My bed was comfortable, my water hot, my sockets all working. It fely very safe, breakfast was nice, the staff excptional. Very close to the station, but on a main street in the old city. Only disadvantage: no lift. So for people who can't do stairs, it's ill advised. I loved the hotel and would certainly choose it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Oscar

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No impressive
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Darwing

Liked: Staff & service
the areas around the hotel kind of dirty. is ok for the money you pay, but will rather spend more next time and stay better area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Palermo
Room was basic but clean, bed was comfy. No room service or food service other than breakfast, no flexibility around earlier breakfast times as food is brought in. A safe place to sleep rather than a hotel. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David, Knoxville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived in Palermo at night. Being unsure of where we needed to go, we followed our map app until we found the site. We were confused, tired, and I'm sorry to say a bit grumpy. We didn't understand (or remember) this hotel was inside a structure built in the 1300's. I apologized for my rudeness upon first arriving (and after a good night's sleep). This hotel was very good. I recommend it to travelers providing they understand it isn't a Hilton; it's a historical building in a city thousands of years old. It is close to the train station and several beautiful churches and good food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Aura

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is 18th century mansion that is falling apart. The bathroom smelled of sewage. The shower was just a curtain on the side so taking a shower meant flooding the bathroom. The toilet did not flush without manually doing so inside the tank. The bed was super hard! My advise is stay away from this place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Irene

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can hardly call it a hotel. I would say it’s a low level hostel. There is one attendant that does everything, reception, breakfast, cleaning, etc. you can stay by the door and ring for 15 min before someone opens the soor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Popular neighborhood. A lot of stairs. A lot of freshly butchered meat in immediate area which a vegetarian would not appreciate. Pushy desk clerk tried to get me to pay / commit several hours before I had to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pierre, Timmins

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff is limited. Make sure you read the special conditions before arrival. Owner/caretaker was very nice. Looks from outside can be deceiving. Very good for the price. Would recommend if you’re on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place has bed bugs , horrible smell coming from the drain , no wall proof and no bathroom inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights 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