"The Quintocanto hotel was perfectly located for us. It lived up to its great reviews from other travellers. The front desk staff were helpful. We also ate at the associated restaurant Gusto next door and very much enjoyed it."
"The Quintocanto hotel was perfectly located for us. It lived up to its great reviews from other travellers. The front desk staff were helpful. We also ate at the associated restaurant Gusto next door and very much enjoyed it."
"Beautiful hotel with a great location to historical Palermo. Easy to walk to all sites. Our room had a nice view of the promenade along the sea. Dining menu is somewhat limited but delicious. Terrific staff. Highly recommend."
"Beautiful hotel with a great location to historical Palermo. Easy to walk to all sites. Our room had a nice view of the promenade along the sea. Dining menu is somewhat limited but delicious. Terrific staff. Highly recommend."
"This is a wonderful hotel with impeccable service. The staff was incredibly helpful with our car reservation logistics and provided great parking information. They even accommodated our early checkout schedule by preparing a breakfast box for us to go. The location, amenities, and breakfast were all excellent. We truly loved our stay."
"This is a wonderful hotel with impeccable service. The staff was incredibly helpful with our car reservation logistics and provided great parking information. They even accommodated our early checkout schedule by preparing a breakfast box for us to go. The location, amenities, and breakfast were all excellent. We truly loved our stay."
"The room was clean and comfortable with view of the park. Air conditioning effective and quiet.
No tea/coffee making facilities in the room.
Breakfast buffet was good. Lots of choice."
"The room was clean and comfortable with view of the park. Air conditioning effective and quiet.
No tea/coffee making facilities in the room.
Breakfast buffet was good. Lots of choice."
"The listing on Expedia suggests there is laundry service and room service, neither of which are available - FYI. Room was modern and clean. Close to all the attractions."
"The listing on Expedia suggests there is laundry service and room service, neither of which are available - FYI. Room was modern and clean. Close to all the attractions."
My wife and stayed at Masseria La Chiusa for a long weekend a few weeks ago (September 2015). While the hotel and its rustic surroundings were lovely, the thing that sets apart this spot is the super helpful staff. We arrived quite late on a Saturday night, but the staff was able to prepare a dinner for us and relocate us to a room that they thought we would like better (the new room had a terrace overlooking the valley) all the same. They also helped us to sort out our travel arrangements in...
My wife and stayed at Masseria La Chiusa for a long weekend a few weeks ago (September 2015). While the hotel and its rustic surroundings were lovely, the thing that sets apart this spot is the super helpful staff. We arrived quite late on a Saturday night, but the staff was able to prepare a dinner for us and relocate us to a room that they thought we would like better (the new room had a terrace overlooking the valley) all the same. They also helped us to sort out our travel arrangements in...
Very big room and right in the middle of historic Palermo with all the shops and dinning. Also, great made to order Breakfast each day from a very helpful staff.
Very big room and right in the middle of historic Palermo with all the shops and dinning. Also, great made to order Breakfast each day from a very helpful staff.
Our room was extremely clean and large by hotel standards. The staff was helpful with our luggage and assisted us with getting it into the elevator. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean.
We thoroughly enjoyed the surrounding village and being able to park in front of the hotel was a real plus. Right in front of the hotel there was a large park with lots of families playing there. Everyone was very friendly. We would recommend this hotel to other travelers.
Our room was extremely clean and large by hotel standards. The staff was helpful with our luggage and assisted us with getting it into the elevator. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean.
We thoroughly enjoyed the surrounding village and being able to park in front of the hotel was a real plus. Right in front of the hotel there was a large park with lots of families playing there. Everyone was very friendly. We would recommend this hotel to other travelers.
We stayed only for the night before our flight out but it is well-located so we could have a last walk into the historic center. When we couldn't be there for breakfast they prepared a carry out breakfast which was excellent. Beautiful rooms.
We stayed only for the night before our flight out but it is well-located so we could have a last walk into the historic center. When we couldn't be there for breakfast they prepared a carry out breakfast which was excellent. Beautiful rooms.
Cheryl
Reviewed October 28, 2026Reviewed October 28, 2026
It was amazing, and we wished we could have stayed longer! The front desk staff we extremely friendly and professional, the room had an incredible view and the breakfast was one of the best we had in Sicily.
It was amazing, and we wished we could have stayed longer! The front desk staff we extremely friendly and professional, the room had an incredible view and the breakfast was one of the best we had in Sicily.
Amanda
Reviewed September 22, 2022Reviewed September 22, 2022
What a lovely space. We arrived around 11 at night by taxi and were having difficulty getting in. I phoned the owner and he answered the phone and assisted us immediately. We had the best sleep of our travels thus far. The room was huge and the bed was very comfortable. Perfect bathroom and coffee facilities. Close to the central part of town. Highly walkable.
What a lovely space. We arrived around 11 at night by taxi and were having difficulty getting in. I phoned the owner and he answered the phone and assisted us immediately. We had the best sleep of our travels thus far. The room was huge and the bed was very comfortable. Perfect bathroom and coffee facilities. Close to the central part of town. Highly walkable.
Thomas
Reviewed October 26, 2025Reviewed October 26, 2025
I have no comparison experience with other hotels in Palermo, but this is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. Built from several previous structures, one a bank and another a cloister, the hotel features majestic spaces, huge public rooms, wide halls, high ceilings. It is like a palazzo located in almost the exact middle of Palermo's historic district, so one can easily walk to the Plazzo Chiatamonte-Steri or Palazzo Abatellis in one direction or the Palazzo dei Normani or the...
I have no comparison experience with other hotels in Palermo, but this is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. Built from several previous structures, one a bank and another a cloister, the hotel features majestic spaces, huge public rooms, wide halls, high ceilings. It is like a palazzo located in almost the exact middle of Palermo's historic district, so one can easily walk to the Plazzo Chiatamonte-Steri or Palazzo Abatellis in one direction or the Palazzo dei Normani or the...
This is a place to hideaway. Beautiful location. You have to drive 1 1/2 hrs in any direction to visit the sights of Sicily. The staff are very friendly and helpful. If you are looking to chill , this is paradise.
This is a place to hideaway. Beautiful location. You have to drive 1 1/2 hrs in any direction to visit the sights of Sicily. The staff are very friendly and helpful. If you are looking to chill , this is paradise.
anny
Reviewed September 6, 2016Reviewed September 6, 2016
Il Giardino di Ballarò is a small boutique hotel located right in the center of the old, historic part of Palermo not more than a 10 min walk from most of the sights. It is a very cozy and modern accommodation, and has a lot of character. We felt very welcomed as soon as we walked in - the staff is very welcoming and friendly, offered us refreshments and then provided us with a lot of useful sightseeing and dinning tips. Nice breakfast that you can have inside or in the outdoor private garden....
Il Giardino di Ballarò is a small boutique hotel located right in the center of the old, historic part of Palermo not more than a 10 min walk from most of the sights. It is a very cozy and modern accommodation, and has a lot of character. We felt very welcomed as soon as we walked in - the staff is very welcoming and friendly, offered us refreshments and then provided us with a lot of useful sightseeing and dinning tips. Nice breakfast that you can have inside or in the outdoor private garden....
Everything about Ambrosia was wonderful. The staff were amazing, the room was beautiful, the breakfast perfect for my daughter and me (continental style) and the location could not be better, directly down a small lane from the large Cathedral. My highest recommendation.
Everything about Ambrosia was wonderful. The staff were amazing, the room was beautiful, the breakfast perfect for my daughter and me (continental style) and the location could not be better, directly down a small lane from the large Cathedral. My highest recommendation.
If you are American, you probably have an impression of Best Western as a pretty mediocre hotel chain. This is NO Best Western! The Hotel Principe de Lampedusa is just marvelous.
We had a classic triple room, which was very spacious, had very high ceilings, travertine marble floors, a nice sized bathroom and our own small, private patio. AC and shower work great. Mini fridge too (although not too cold). It was very quiet.
The room and rest of the hotel are immaculate. It looks brand new. ...
If you are American, you probably have an impression of Best Western as a pretty mediocre hotel chain. This is NO Best Western! The Hotel Principe de Lampedusa is just marvelous.
We had a classic triple room, which was very spacious, had very high ceilings, travertine marble floors, a nice sized bathroom and our own small, private patio. AC and shower work great. Mini fridge too (although not too cold). It was very quiet.
The room and rest of the hotel are immaculate. It looks brand new. ...
It’s a beautiful hotel on one of the main streets of Palermo with easy and quick access to the historic city. (If you are a light sleeper or not used to city noises, this may be a little too loud for you. It did not bother us - we enjoyed the vibrancy.) They had a beautiful and delicious breakfast with lots of variety of hot and cold food. Our suite was very spacious, beautiful and nicely designed. All in all, it was lovely.
It’s a beautiful hotel on one of the main streets of Palermo with easy and quick access to the historic city. (If you are a light sleeper or not used to city noises, this may be a little too loud for you. It did not bother us - we enjoyed the vibrancy.) They had a beautiful and delicious breakfast with lots of variety of hot and cold food. Our suite was very spacious, beautiful and nicely designed. All in all, it was lovely.
Julie
Reviewed October 25, 2026Reviewed October 25, 2026
Excellent boutique hotel located with easy walking access and proximity to Old City sites. Charming room with high ceilings and large private balcony adjacent to reception/bar/breakfast room/lounge on the top floor. Effervescent staff who are eager to suggest best ways to spend time in Palermo and make dining reservations on behalf of the guests. Reception hours are limited to two shifts organized around breakfast (served 8:30-10:00) and afternoon/evening (4:30-8:30).
Excellent boutique hotel located with easy walking access and proximity to Old City sites. Charming room with high ceilings and large private balcony adjacent to reception/bar/breakfast room/lounge on the top floor. Effervescent staff who are eager to suggest best ways to spend time in Palermo and make dining reservations on behalf of the guests. Reception hours are limited to two shifts organized around breakfast (served 8:30-10:00) and afternoon/evening (4:30-8:30).
Paul
Reviewed November 2, 2026Reviewed November 2, 2026