Hotel Columbia

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Via Vittorio Emanuele

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Lobby sitting area
Standard Twin Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Buffet
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Via Del Celso, 31, Palermo, PA, 90134
  • Quattro Canti
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Teatro Massimo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Palermo Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palermo

Located in Palermo Historical Center, Hotel Columbia is next to popular attractions like Via Vittorio Emanuele and Quattro Canti. This 23-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Quattro Canti - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Via Roma - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Teatro Massimo - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palermo Harbour - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Palermo Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Giachery Station - 20 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mastunicola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ciurma - Officina del Pesce - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maqueda Bistrot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frida Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪I Cucci - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Columbia

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Via Vittorio Emanuele
Hotel Columbia features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a meeting room. If you drive, self parking is EUR 25 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per room one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Other standard amenities include phones and desks.

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 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 these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Columbia Palermo
Hotel Columbia Palermo
Hotel Columbia Hotel
Hotel Columbia Palermo
Hotel Columbia Hotel Palermo

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Columbia?

Hotel Columbia provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Hotel Columbia?

This hotel is situated in Palermo Historical Center, just steps from Via Vittorio Emanuele and Quattro Canti, and within a short walk of Via Roma. You'll also find Teatro Massimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Columbia?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 25 per day.

Does Hotel Columbia feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Columbia doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Columbia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Columbia?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include courtyard views and free Internet access.

Does Hotel Columbia have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Columbia have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Columbia serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its cafe.

Will Hotel Columbia allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Columbia.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Columbia?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hotel Columbia?

The closest major airport to Hotel Columbia is Punta Raisi Airport (PMO), which is 20.1 mi away (58 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Columbia?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Columbia.

Hotel Columbia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 592 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roberta

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Plus: excellent location. Good value for money. Plenty of hot water. Good size room with nice view. Historical building with high ceilings. Comfortable bed. This place has potential. Minus: staff not very helpful ...a bit of a sicilian version of Fawlty Towers. The shower was full of mould and the toilet seat was broken. Squeaky bed...not great for a romantic weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff from check-in, stay, breakfast and check-out were all super stars. Pleasant, very helpful, and always available to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lorelei

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, basic but comfortable . The staff was kind, helpful and responsive The location is perfect for exploring the historic center of Palermo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sankalpa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to centre of old town. Location is good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Nothing to like about going up the stairs to a 3rd floor room. When I ask for a first or 2nd floor room as I had knee surgery.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

xiuli

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

xiuli

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

xiuli

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul, Montreal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than a fair price I would look to updated rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was good value for money and right in the centre. It is a bit dated and shower is a bit small but good for a few nights sleep. Breakfast is a bonus but not the freshest selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old, needs updating Bathroom toilet wasnt working and there was a foul smell coming from the washroom Tight shower hard to take a proper shower for taller folk Bathroom had bugs on the floor, towels were stained, walls are paper thin i heard people walking above me very clearly. I broight my complaints to the staff and was basically blown off. I ended ip staying somewhere else and was glad i did.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really close to the centre with spacious room, comfortable bed and helpful staff. Some work going on, it doesn’t cause disruption, but means you enter through the side rather than the main entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the basics you need in a perfect location. Staff friendly and helpful with excellent English support. Front desk open all day. Air conditioning. Small basic room, clean with wifi, TV and private bathroom. Had a tiny balcony for standing only. Apart from some construction in the morning, the room was quiet, even so close to the main areas. Single towel with exchange every couple days. Rooms appear to be converted from a normal apartment building. You'll need to get used to some quirks. You'll get a physical key rather than key card. For the electricity to work, you need to realize there is a small keyhole in the wall near the door and the key needs to be inserted and turned to activate the electricity. Since the lights don't work until this is done, the door needs to be closed, locked with the key in the dark room, and the keyhole found and the key inserted and turned, also in the dark. Threw me off at first, but I soon got the hang of it. The light from a cell phone is enough to easily see for doing this. Other quirks include figuring out how to flush the toilet. Likely standard in the area, but simply pushing the button to flush the toilet did not work. It was required that the button be repeatedly pumped in quick succession, and then everything worked very fine with no problems at all. Still, this took even longer to figure out. If you don't mind a few quirks, and are looking for a basic and reasonably priced room right right in center of the old town, quite good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast less than average
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thavis

Liked: Staff & service
It was perfectly fine for a budget hotel. The staff was nice and helpful. Just wish there was more hangers in my closet
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner did not work. Refridgerator dirty and did not work. No elevator. Staff not helpful. Breakfast very limited. To sum it up. I would recommend to anyone ever! Would not offer refund. Still working on that.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

connie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, just off Via Maqueda. Everything is walkable in Palermo. Lots of great bars and restaurants nearby. Our room was basic but clean - aircon good but a bit noisy. Hotel staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very basic - meat, cheese, tomato and lots of sweet pastries. Ask for a cappuccino- its much better than the jug thats on the buffet table. We think for the price we paid, the hotel was great- would definitely stsy here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Clive gwynfor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air Conditioner was very loud and noisy, making it very difficult to sleep. Bathroom sink and shower both were backing up with water, very difficult to brush teeth and take a shower. When asking for a room change they would accommodate us nor provide any compensation. The location of the hotel is difficult to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Ilaria

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel itself is in a super location. You can get anywhere and you’re right on Via Machere which is one of the most vibrant main roads in Palermo. It is near Fontana Pretoria and I 4 canti, which are historical points. I gave a low score because air con was not working in full summer season and we could barely sleep, when we got moved to a different room air con was working fine but after a while the machine would start making unbearable noises that woke us up and we couldn’t fall back asleep so we had to switch it off. Room was opposite washing machines so early in the morning we would hear not only cleaning ladies loudly chatting in the corridors but also these massive machines doing the washing. Showers were mouldy but functional. If it had not been for the air con and the morning noise I would have scored 5 even if not super clean. I am a Spartan soul so for the price I think the cleanliness was ok. But air con in a very hot part of Italy in full summer is a MUST and it did impact our holiday as we were constantly tired. Other than that it has all you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrés

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer, Thornton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean hotel in a great location; all the major sites and transportation are within walking distance. The staff were very welcoming and kind. Good wifi and decent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too much noises around the property
Stayed 1 night in May 2023