Located near Palermo Harbour, La Dimora del Genio offers a peaceful retreat with cooked-to-order breakfasts, a lobby fireplace, in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and an on-site restaurant. Via Vittorio Emanuele and Palermo Cathedral are nearby.
Located in Palermo Historical Center, a neighborhood in Palermo, La Dimora del Genio is near a train station. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Teatro Massimo, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Via Roma and Ballaro Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Renzo Barbera Stadium or Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa and Emanuela Setti Carraro Sports Hall. Visit our Palermo travel guide
Near Ballaro Market and Quattro Canti, La Dimora del Genio provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks include:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Laundry services, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
A banquet hall and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at La Dimora del Genio offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Offsite parking available (EUR 13 per day); discounts available
Onsite parking options include a carport
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 to 12 for adults and EUR 5 to 9 for children
A restaurant
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator on request
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Blender
Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Free bottled water
Freezer
Griddle
Limited room service
Oven
Refrigerator on request
Restaurant dining guides
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 8:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 54.68
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 54.68
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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 7 to 12 for adults, and EUR 5 to 9 for children
Nearby parking fee: EUR 13 per day
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Dimora Genio
Dimora Genio B&B
Dimora Genio B&B Palermo
Dimora Genio Palermo
La Dimora Del Genio Palermo, Sicily
La Dimora Del Genio Palermo
La Dimora del Genio Palermo
La Dimora del Genio Bed & breakfast
La Dimora del Genio Bed & breakfast Palermo
Frequently asked questions
Is La Dimora del Genio pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at La Dimora del Genio?
Check-in start time: 8:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at La Dimora del Genio?
Check-out is at 11:30 AM.
Where is La Dimora del Genio located?
Located in Palermo Historical Center, this bed & breakfast is steps from Stanze al Genio Museum and Via Roma. Ballaro Market and Quattro Canti are also within 10 minutes. Palermo Central Station is 5 minutes by foot and Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is 18 minutes.
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Reviews
La Dimora del Genio Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Bella dimora in palazzo storico al centro della città a pochi passi da pregevoli luoghi di interesse artistico e culturale. Stanza molto accogliente. Bagno funzionale.
This very interesting and artsy apartment still had a touch of home and felt comfortable. Paola had twisted her ankle just hours before our arrival, but still made sure we were well taken care of and was helpful and friendly. The location is great, easily within walking distance of the bus/train station as well as the major sites in Palermo. Great place to stay. We would stay here again.
Convenient area in historic district. Third floor walk-up, no elevator. Elegant large rooms. Host was pleasant but distracted so not as much help finding local info. Breakfast was slim by B&B standards- bread, jam, coffee. Boiled eggs were provided on request.
Posizione comodissima a due passi dalla stazione e da una piazzetta con una tranquilla vita notturna. Personale gentile. Arredamento e ambienti originali che creano una piacevole atmosfera. Purtroppo la struttura è priva di insegne e non sono presenti indicazioni sul citofono e quindi è di difficile individuazione.
Hope
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Ali
9 September 2018
A perfect experience
Fantastic interior and a perfect experience to stay at this place, just note that they send emails in Italian and hardly speak English. It's more like an apartment with a fantastic interior. Make sure you send them an email and call them upon arrival, since there is no reception.
The hotel is very beautiful and full of artistic atmosphere!
The room is very wide and there are private bathroom.
The person in charge is easy-going and helpful.
Breakfast is delicious!!!
LOVE LOVE and LOVE!!!
Thank so much!!! :]
This beautiful bed & breakfast is reminiscent of a small palazzo and it features lovely artwork. My room was spacious and comfortable with nice amenities. The location is excellent, with a five minute walk to the central train station as well as the airport shuttle. Practically next door is the bus stop (fermata) for the free-- yes free!-- shuttle bus which drives all around the historic district with stops at major attractions. It runs approximately every twenty minutes and it is a great way to see historic Palermo. The hostesses Paola and her daughter, also named Paola, are very gracious. They even cooked a delicious, traditional Sicilian dinner one evening for all guests. It is advisable though, to have a portable translation device with you because their english is limited. All in all, it was a nice experience. The price is reasonable and if you appreciate the arts, which I do, then this is the place for you.
Situato in una posizione strategica per visitare Palermo in tutta tranquillità la dimora del genio è stata la base perfetta per il nostro soggiorno a Palermo.
Siamo stati accolti dalla Signora Paola che ci ha subito fatto sentire a nostro agio e consigliato cosa vedere a Palermo anche fuori dai soliti circuiti turistici. La dimora del genio è arredata squisitamente e la nostra camera era bellissima e pulitissima. Il soffitto era tutto affrescato mentre le maioliche della tradizione siciliana arredavano il bagno e il pavimento. La colazione inoltre è stata la ciliegina sulla torta, oltre a dolci tipici siciliani fatti in casa abbiamo avuto la possibilità di gustare dei succhi di frutta fatti in casa davvero ottimi. Badare bene non si parla della solita spremuta d'arancia ma di succhi di melone, pesca e pera e così via tutti preparati giornalmente con frutta fresca e succosa.
Consigliatissimo per tutto!
We experienced a very warm welcome by the very friendly owner (who unfortunately doesn't speak English very well, but makes up for it with her enthusiasm), the apartement is clean and right in the middle of the old part of Palermo. The rooms are equipped with beautiful old furnitures, The central train and bus station is a 10 minutes walk away and there are some fun bars right across the streets.
Enastående patriciervåning med air av gångna tider, storslagna salar med en blandning av modern design, äkta mattor och kuriosa. Den gamla damen som tog emot mig bjöd på vatten och färska fikon. Lite svårt att hitta, för det står ingen skylt på dörren. Takfläkt ovanför sängen, badrum med dusch, handdukar och schampo. Sympatisk service: när jag berättade att jag skulle avresa före frukosten, ställde man in en termos med kaffe och en påse kakor så att jag int ebehövde ge mig av helt på fastande mage. Kvarteret är ganska ruffigt, men det är nära centralstationen och busstationen. Något bullrig nattmiljö.
Bei unserer Ankunft (16.10.14) war dieses B&B eine Baustelle, weder auf unser Klingeln, noch auf unsere Anrufe hat jemand reagiert. So mussten wir unsere Nacht in Palermo in einem anderen Hotel verbringen.
Our first 4 of a 14 day visit to Sicily were in Palermo, staying at La Dimora El Genio. Our Italian is virtually non-existent, and our host, Paola has practically no English, but we communicated very successfully. This is not a 5 star brand name hotel, this is a gracious,spacious, family home which provided us with a wonderful introduction to Sicily.
Remarquable. De gentillesse, et de beauté du lieu.
En déplacement professionnel d'une semaine à Palerme, qui est une ville que je commence à bien connaître, il était nécessaire que je sois bien logé, dans un lieu paisible et accueillant. L'appartement est envoutant, beau comme la maison de parents issus d'une longue tradition bourgeoise, et la propriétaire des lieux est extrêmement agréable. L'emplacement est parfait (gare à 5 mn à pied, centre historique à 10 mn, 1/4 heure). Que demander de plus ?