PIAZZA MARINA, Palermo – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Piazza Marina offers three room types: Deluxe Double Room (sleeps three, shabby chic style, en suite bathroom with chromotherapy shower), Exotic Room (colorful modern design, en suite bathroom), and Double Room with Private External Bathroom (wood finishes, chromotherapy shower). All rooms include air conditioning, Smart TVs, LAN connection, WiFi, minibars, tea/coffee makers, and heated towel rails. Bathrooms feature rainfall showers, bidets, and Diptyque toiletries.
Common Areas & Facilities
Guests have access to a shared kitchen with electric kettle, dishwasher, oven, fridge, freezer, and hob. The industrial-style living room provides seating with a TV. Free bikes are available for exploring. Valet car service costs 12-15€ per day (collection before 8 PM, return by 11 AM). Private shuttle service available for 40€ one-way.
Location & Transportation
Located in Palermo's Kalsa district on Piazza Marina, steps from Villa Garibaldi garden. 10-minute walk to Ballarò Market (1.5 km), Church of the Gesù (1.5 km), and Massimo Theater (1 km). 5-minute drive to Norman Palace (2 km). Airport bus (Prestia e Comandè) stops at Central Station. Taxi from airport: 15€ maximum. Free street parking available from 8 PM to 8 AM.
Nearby Attractions
Surrounded by Palazzo Chiaramonte Steri, Palazzo Mirto, and Church of Santa Maria della Catena. 5-minute walk to Church of San Francesco d'Assisi (Gothic architecture, 13th-century rose window) and Palazzo Abatellis (Sicily Regional Gallery). 10-minute walk to La Cala harbor. Norman-Arab UNESCO sites include Palermo Cathedral (1.5 km) and Church of San Cataldo in Piazza Bellini.
Local Dining Experience
No onsite restaurant, but surrounded by traditional Palermo eateries. Nearby restaurants serve local specialties: panelle (chickpea fritters), crocchè (potato croquettes), spleen sandwiches, quarume (veal entrails soup), and boiled octopus. Evening bars along surrounding streets offer local nightlife. Ballarò Market (1.5 km) sells street food and fresh produce.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV