Albergo Athenaeum
  • ★★★
  • Hotel
  • Palermo
  • 8.1/10

Albergo Athenaeum

Offering free parking in central Palermo, Albergo Athenaeum is a 15-minute walk from Palermo Station and the historic centre. Its features spacious rooms and a restaurant. All rooms at Athenaeum have light colours and feature air conditioning and a TV. The Athenaeum’s restaurant specialises in Italian and international cuisine, along with Sicilian dishes. At the bar guests can relax with a local liqueur. Athenaeum hotel is 700 metres from Palermo University and less than a 5-minute drive from the E90 state road exit.

  • Breakfast info: Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
  • Free private parking available at the hotel
  • Loyal customers: There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Address

Via l. Giannettino 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy, Palermo, Italy

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Family rooms Restaurant 24-hour front desk Room service Facilities for disabled guests Terrace Bar Good breakfast

Gallery

a lobby of a hotel with a red carpet at Albergo Athenaeum in Palermo
a living room with a couch and a table at Albergo Athenaeum in Palermo
a room with two beds and a table with a lamp at Albergo Athenaeum in Palermo
a wall with succulents and plants in a lobby at Albergo Athenaeum in Palermo
a bunch of chandeliers hanging from a ceiling at Albergo Athenaeum in Palermo
a couch with orange pillows and a table with a lamp at Albergo Athenaeum in Palermo
a table with a lamp and a candle on it at Albergo Athenaeum in Palermo
a table with a buffet of fruits and vegetables at Albergo Athenaeum in Palermo
a flat screen tv hanging on a wall with a desk at Albergo Athenaeum in Palermo

Reviews

Daria 8/10
Poland 🇵🇱

Pros: Good for short stays. In walkable distance to the historical center, Ballaro market is just in 15 mins. It’s also close to the university campus. The staff is friendly and willing to help you out. A room was spacious, AC worked well, good WiFi.

Cons: Breakfast could be improved. Some renovation is required here and there.

Colin 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Not the best location

Pros: It's a really good 3 star hotel. The first breakfast was excellent with yogurt and fruit.

Cons: The address its located in is really dirty and just a bit too tucked away from the main centre. I would not feel comfortable walking in the dark. The second breakfast was very poor as it was just pastries.

Dominik 10/10
Slovenia 🇸🇮

Pros: We spent a night with early check out at this lovely hotel. Peaceful, clean and 20 minutes on foot from the city center. Staff is professional and friendly. Room is fairly large, cozy and has a balcony. Bed and pillows are very comfortable. Hotel also has a free parking garage which is a big plus if you're traveling with a vehicle.

Natalia 8/10
Greece 🇬🇷

Pros: The room was very comfortable and the breakfast had a plentyfull buffet!!

Cons: The appliances in the room were oldish although all worked after a while but the hairdryer which stopped.

Anita 8/10
Croatia 🇭🇷

Pros: Everything was just fine during our stay. The hotel was clean and well maintained, and the staff made us feel welcome. The breakfast was plentiful and satisfying, with both sweet and savory options available, so there was something for everyone. Overall, it’s a comfortable and practical choice, especially if you’re looking for a clean room, a decent breakfast, and a good base in Palermo.

Catherine 9/10
Australia 🇦🇺

Pros: Bed comfortable, breakfast was good. Car parking was easy to find

Carol 8/10
Ireland 🇮🇪

Great value

Pros: Great value for money, very spacious and clean rooms! Great aircon! Room cleaned daily. This hotel is great value for money. I don’t understand any of the bad reviews, this is a 3 star hotel & very cheap, I don’t understand what people expect for the price. For a 3 star this was excellent. Staff are very friendly and the breakfast was nice- pistachio croissants were delicious. Free underground parking which was so helpful and if you’re renting a car, it’s better that this hotel is outside the city centre because driving in Palermo is not for the weak so it was nice to be 5 minutes from the motorway.

Cons: The area surrounding the hotel is filthy but this is nothing to do with the hotel itself & not much they can do about it. In general, the streets of Palermo are very unclean. The walk into the centre is not comfortable as you are constantly avoiding broken glass, rubbish etc on the streets & dangerous in sandals. However, it isn’t unsafe but appears that way because it’s so dirty. I recommend getting the bus instead as the stop is 3 minutes from the hotel & only 1.40€

Richard 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Very good value for money, comfortable enough and good secure free carpark.

Pros: The hotel is perfectly fine for the price you pay and has a large safe underground carpark which is free. With our flight getting in after midnight having somewhere easy to find and park was important. Rooms are clean and have coffee making facilities. Breakfast was good.

Cons: Maybe a little shabby in places but you get what you pay for. It about a 15 minute walk to the old town and Palermo is a little rough and grubby.

Georgios 9/10
Greece 🇬🇷

Near to center with free private parking

Pros: Everything was like the photos and information on the site. Quite big double room and very clean. 15 walking distance to the center. Private parking was extremely suitable and necessary. Breakfast was good

Cons: The area around the hotel was quite dark and somewhat scary.

Mohanty 10/10
India 🇮🇳

Great Hotel, But Concerns About the City

Pros: As far as the hotel is concerned, it was excellent for the price. The breakfast offered a good variety, and I really enjoyed it. The staff were very cooperative and helpful to the tourists. I would like to make a special mention of Salvo for his support and his way of guiding me with tips and tricks for navigating the city more easily. Overall, it’s a must-try if you're visiting the area!

Cons: This isn’t about the hotel, but rather Palermo as a city. As a solo female traveler for work, I did not feel comfortable walking alone, even during the daytime. Several moments felt unsafe, and based on my experience, I would not recommend Palermo to solo women travelers. There are many beautiful and welcoming places in Italy, but unfortunately, Palermo was not one of them for me.

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