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Hotel Cortese

2.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Via Scarparelli 16, Palermo, PA, 90134
  • Place, Via Vittorio Emanuele
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palermo Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Quattro Canti
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Palermo

Located in Palermo Historical Center, Hotel Cortese is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Ballaro Market and Quattro Canti. This 26-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palermo Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Quattro Canti - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Via Roma - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ballaro Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Giachery Station - 6 min drive
  • Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station - 9 min walk
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mec - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Concetta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria del Corso - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Primi Piatti - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Da Umberto A Ballaro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cortese

At Hotel Cortese, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. This hotel also has a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and digital TV. Desks are also included.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for 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 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • 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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. This property only offers motorcycle parking.
Property Registration Number IT082053A1568QNIHC

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cortese Palermo
Hotel Cortese
Hotel Cortese Palermo
Hotel Cortese Palermo, Sicily
Hotel Cortese Hotel
Hotel Cortese Palermo
Hotel Cortese Hotel Palermo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Cortese?

Hotel Cortese provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Hotel Cortese?

This hotel is situated in Palermo Historical Center within a 10-minute walk of Ballaro Market, Quattro Canti, and Via Roma. You'll also find Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Massimo less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Cortese?

Yes, though motorcycle parking only.

Does Hotel Cortese have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Cortese doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Cortese?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

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

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a rooftop terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Cortese?

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

Does Hotel Cortese feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Hotel Cortese offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel Cortese allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Cortese.

Does Hotel Cortese have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Cortese?

The closest major airport to Hotel Cortese is Punta Raisi Airport (PMO), which is 19.7 mi away (26 minutes by car).

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

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Cortese.

Hotel Cortese Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

pietro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great host , not the best location at night. Great in the day . Less than 100 ft from market the main reason we came. Not a luxury experience but the people made it most valuable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Satoshi, South Pasadena, CA, USA

Disliked: Room comfort

Be ready for noisy neighborhood

The owners are accommodating. The location being next to a market and a popular club/bar makes it noisy at night. The travelers should be ready for it.

2/10 Terrible

siu yuen veronica, hk

Disliked: Staff & service

dirty, noisy and unsafe hotel

we stay 3 nights, the neighhood is dirty and noisy with a bar open until very late, the host want us to pay him twice, but in fact we had paid with card at booking already. it took us half an hour to sort things out. reception cant speak english. we would not recommend this hotel . the neighborhood is not safe

4/10 Poor

siu yuen veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

not go back, ask to pay twice

we stay for 3 nights. check in took over30 mins because the host said we had not paid, but in fact i showed him the confirmarion e maik that had paid by credit card in full. he wants us to pay once more, he said our card had a problem and he had sent us a mail indivedually to get our card code. nonsense. the neighourhoid is terrible. african population with a very very loud bar at night

10/10 Excellent

Arpad, Stowmarket, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 days in Sicily

I went to Sicily to visit Palermo, Catania, Corleone and climb up to the Etna. I wanted to book only one hotel room in Palermo. Hotel Cortese is in the downtown and you can get a feeling about "real" Palermo. A family runs a hotel and they are very very friendly even if they do not speak English. But do not worrie won't be any language problem :) I rented a car to go away after I explored Palermo. They gave me a garage which was very cheap. But do not rent big car, the big car is a suicide in Palermo :) All in all I enjoyed very much the stay at Hotel Cortese. Thank you very much for the staff.

10/10 Excellent

Russell S, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hotel for the price

Lovely family hotel . Very helpful and kind. Exciting neighbourhood with street markets.

8/10 Good

Balbina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel ristrutturato nei pressi del mercato di Ballarò, silenzioso e accogliente. Due stelle ottimo.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lene Brandt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt hotel midt i den gamle bydel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

simone, torino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

buona struttura, semplice ma buona

è stata una bella esperienza sicuramente da replicare. la struttura è semplice ma buona e in ottima posizione per visitare la città e le zone più belle

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wer Balaro schätzt wird die Lage des Hotels lieben

Urlaub in Palermo, Stadtteil für mich genau das richtige, fantastisches Essen in der ganzen Stadt, Platz vor dem Hotel schön für den Abend

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

albergo gradevole,in zona meravigliosa

Albergo situato in zona ballaro',quindi molto caratteristica e vicina a molte delle tante chiese da visitare a bocca aperta e naso all'insu'.

8/10 Good

Slonik, Palerme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Au cœur du vieux Palerme

A côté du marché et des activités nocturnes , proche de beaucoup de monuments et centre d'intérêt , point faible circulation en voiture proche de l'hôtel

6/10 Okay

John, Frederiksberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Et hyggeligt Hotel fra en svunden tid.

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4/10 Poor

florian, Rodez

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

sejour palerme du 10 au 12 aout 2015

L'hotelier nous a accueilli le premier soir en peignoir... Faites attention à la réservation. Sur la notre; la salle de bain/wc devaient être privés alors que sur celle de l' hôtelier la salle de bain /wc privés ne figuraient pas. Il n'a rien souhaité entendre. Il est venu dans notre chambre pour nous la fermer à clef! Ce n'est pas une blague!!!! Il nous a dit pour les toilettes c'est sur le palier et pour la salle de bain,c'est au dernier étage. Elle est commune et il n'y a pas de clef pour fermer

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel bien situé. Proche du port et des restaurants. Bon petit déjeuner, copieux avec personnel attentionné.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist einfach, aber das, was man in der Kategorie erwartet, findet man auch vor. Das Personal war freundlich. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind zu Fuß erreichbar. Ggf. könnten sich Lärmempfindliche durch die zentrale Lage und umgebende Kneipen gestört fühlen. Insgesamt für einen Städtetrip empfehlenswert.

8/10 Good

Patrizio, Montenero di bisaccia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Tutto sommato non male

Il personale é stato accogliente e riservato. La posizione é centrale ma non ispira sicurezza. L'hotel é carino,arredato forse un po' anticamente,bagno piccolissimo;dispone di garage privato a pagamento. Nota negativa per la colazione,scarsa.

6/10 Okay

Hubert, France

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel bien situé au centre historique de Palerme mais aux alentours particulièrement bruyant (musique de bars jour/nuit). Amateurs de calme abstenez vous.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nel cuore di Ballarò

Se vi piace vivere un'esperienza nel cuore di un quartiere come Ballarò allora questo è l'hotel per voi, carino e conveniente.

6/10 Okay

Herbert, Ascoli P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Centrale e conveniente

Ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo, ottima posizione, piacevole accoglienza e servizi di buon livello. Come si può immaginare, trovandosi nella zona di Ballarò, non è facilissimo da raggiungere ed è spesso esposto a rumori e musiche ad alto volume di vario genere, fino a ora tarda.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Ghyslain, France

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Banal

Hôtel plutôt vieillot. Petit-déjeuner insipide. Par contre, le wifi dans la chambre fonctionne correctement et l'hôtel est assez bien placé pour visiter la vielle ville, à coté d'un marché.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Mooie locatie in een levendige buurt

Ontbijt mag wat uitgebreider, stokbrood met alleen jam is niet genoeg

10/10 Excellent

Steinmetz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

un aspetto importante di Palermo

una buona esperienza nonostante il tempo capriccioso di un fine gennaio

10/10 Excellent

Fabrizio, Milano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottimo hotel in una zona "storica" di Palermo

Esperienza davvero pittoresca! Abbiamo vissuto "dall'interno" lo storico quartiere Ballarò