PORTA DI CASTRO HOTEL & POOL, Palermo – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Chapel Accommodation
Porta Di Castro Boutique Hotel & Pool occupies a restored 16th-century townhouse that was originally a private late-medieval chapel. The structure features two large arches, with one forming the entrance to the church apse. Walls in the hall and breakfast room consist of 500-year-old tuff blocks. Rooms include standard doubles with Moroccan decorated doors, superior doubles with balconies overlooking Porta di Castro street, junior suites with furnished balconies facing the Royal Palace of Normans, and quadruple rooms measuring 35 square meters. All accommodations feature air conditioning, premium bedding, free WiFi, safes, and private bathrooms with rainfall showers or bathtubs.
On-Site Dining Options
The hotel operates its own restaurant serving local cuisine. Breakfast is served daily in the historic breakfast room with tuff block walls. Room service is available upon request.
Recreation and Relaxation
The hotel features a swimming pool for guest use. The property includes soundproof windows in all rooms. Guests can access ironing facilities and electric kettles in rooms. Some suites offer hot tubs as standalone features.
Central Palermo Location
Located in Palermo's Albergaria district, known for Arab-Norman architecture, the hotel is 300 meters from Ballarò Market. Walking distances: Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti (0.3 km), Palatine Chapel (0.3 km), Church of San Cataldo (0.5 km), Quattro Canti (1 km), Martorana (1 km), Via Maqueda (1 km), Massimo Theater (1.5 km), Santa Maria dello Spasimo Church (1.5 km). The Central Station is 15 minutes on foot, with taxi stands available. Falcone-Borsellino Airport transfers can be arranged for 35€ (1-2 people), 45€ (3-4 people), or 60€ (5-8 people).
Comprehensive Guest Services
Services include private airport transfers, city tours, and taxi arrangements at discounted rates. The hotel offers express check-in/check-out, concierge services, daily room cleaning, and babysitting. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, a security system, and first aid kits. Private parking is available for 10€ per night for small cars or 25€ for minivans. Pets are welcome at the property.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
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