Bio Hotel Palermo

Palermo
Hotel
+39 091 2739440
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From
€60 - €140
per night

A rarity, a smart little eco-hotel in the middle of Palermo with a roof terrace – a nifty base for exploring the delights of the city

Bedroom

8 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 1 – 2

Pets welcome

€60 - €140 per night

The Experience

You’re on the 7th floor (there is a lift) of an unremarkable 1950s building in the centre of chaotic Palermo near the high street. Every effort has been made to cut their carbon footprint (solar panels for energy and hot water, energy-saving devices, sustainable materials) and your host Vittorio is totally committed to not running a banal boutique hotel.

A marble staircase leads to nine clean-cut, soberly furnished bedrooms – white and coloured walls, soft taupe bedcovers, wall-mounted tellies, possibly a pot-planted terrace high above the street – each with a lively work of art, a smart shower room and organic bathroom stuff. No breakfast is served but you are left a basket with small sweet and savoury snacks – like a mini-bar you pay for what you take.

Fresh fruit, herbal teas and coffee are available all day in the communal space but you’re surrounded by side streets with cafés and restaurants and you can walk to the old town.

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We think you'll love

  • Being on the roof terrace with stunning views from the mountains to the sea – you won't hear any city noise from up here
  • Not being in the old town (a short walk away) which is thronged with tourists, so you should feel more in the thick of local life
  • Not bothering with a car – the bus from the train station leaves you a two-minute walk away and the airport shuttle is a 10-minute walk
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You should know

  • Small, well-behaved dogs are accepted but you need to describe the animal beforehand
  • Most of the reception service is via mobile phone
  • It's a safe, comfortable base rather than a place to spend all your time in

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €60
7 Doubles
From €80
1 Single
From €60

Information

Booking information

Check in
2pm-12am
Check out
11am
Other details
Parking on-site.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Breakfast included. Restaurants nearby.

Reviews

This is a nice base from where to visit the city and to which to go back and rest after a busy day. It feels good to know that all their energy is sustainable and that they do not use chemicals. There is plenty to do around it and the historical sites are easy to reach. For anything you need, Alessio replies to your queries and gives great tips via WhatsApp in a few minutes.

Luna, Sawday's Inspector

We stayed here initially for 3 nights and then rebooked for the end of our holiday a few days later. Our room was comfortable, simply and well furnished and very clean. A good bathroom with a good shower. We had a balcony high above the street with views across the city. The soundproofing is good and we could not hear the traffic. The staff are really friendly and helpful and recommended good places to eat. The restaurant on the first night was excellent. The hotel is in easy walking distance of much of the city. Breakfasts are generous and there is plenty to eat.

Emma, East Sussex

A very central location, lovely modern room with excellent bathroom and terrace with views to the nearby heights. The breakfasts were excellent and offered a wide variety of choices. We stayed for three nights and the hotel provided us with a great base for exploring Palermo. The staff were very friendly and helpful with suggestions and making bookings for us, a smiling Maria always seemed to be on duty when we were around.

Kim, Fremantle

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Location

The neighbourhood

Alessio, who is your main point of contact, can advise on restaurants and bars. They recommend Osteria Lo Bianco, a four-minute walk and a typical 'trattoria' serving delicious local dishes. The historical centre starts at the Opera, a 10-minute walk. The high street is round the corner with some incredibly elegant and expensive shops. Mondello beach can be reached by bus in half an hour.

Local points of interest from Giorgio Aquilino

  • Bio Hotel Parlermo is located in the heart of Palermo’s centre, few minutes away from the two most famous theatre of the city: Teatro Masimo & Teatro Politeama. The area is surrounded by the most interest cultural and tourist places of Palermo.
  • Our friendly staff, who is available 24h a day, would make sure you have everything you need for a perfect special stay. Ask them about their tours, the best local restaurant and attractions of Palermo.