Hotel Cortese, Palermo ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Via Scarparelli 16, Palermo, Italy, 90134

Very good

7.9

/10

3.9

“I loved how centrally located Hotel Cortese was, making everything easily accessible!”view full review

Hotel Cortese offers budget accommodation in the heart of Palermo with a rating of 7.8/10 on Booking.com. This family-run hotel provides a continental breakfast and free WiFi. Located in the Albergaria district, known for its Arab-Norman architecture, it presents easy access to major attractions.

Rooms & Facilities

Rooms at Hotel Cortese feature flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with complementary toiletries. The hotel maintains a high standard, often perceived as 3-star rather than 2-star due to the cleanliness and spaciousness of the rooms. Guests can also enjoy access to a rooftop terrace.

Dining & Nearby Options

A full continental breakfast served in the breakfast room includes pastries, cereal, tea, coffee, cappuccino, and fruit juice. Nearby dining options include Mangiamoci su', Ballarak, and Da Umberto a Ballaro, all within 0.3 miles.

Services & Local Area

Hotel Cortese provides a garage for bicycles and motorbikes, allowing guests to explore the city easily. Its central location enables quick access to landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Massimo Theatre within minutes.

Transportation & Accessibility

The hotel is easily reachable via public transport, with bus stops like Piazza Pretoria and Maqueda located within a 5-minute walk. Palermo's airport is about 14.5 miles from the hotel, ensuring straightforward travel plans for guests.

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Hotel Cortese offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Single Room

2 persons

120 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Triple Room Private Bathroom

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Double or Twin Room Private Bathroom

2 persons

185 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Single Room

2 persons

1 Single bed

Shower

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Facilities

Hotel Cortese offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Simple Yet Satisfying Breakfast

“The breakfast was a good start to my day! I enjoyed a fresh croissant, a soft roll, butter, jam, honey, toast, juice, and coffee. Perfectly simple and just enough to energize me for exploring!” view full review

Comfortable and Spacious Room

“I was really surprised by the ample space in my room. It had a nice balcony where I could enjoy the fresh air. The accommodations were basic but included everything I needed for a comfortable stay.” view full review

Clean and Functional Bathrooms

“The shared bathrooms were super clean and well-maintained, made my stay more enjoyable. Even though the shower was compact, it was adequate and very clean, reflecting great attention to upkeep.” view full review

Cozy Atmosphere

“My bedroom had a cute and cozy atmosphere. Though compact, it was well-equipped with functional air conditioning and reliable Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable environment for my stay.” view full review

Facilities: Very good

7.6/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
VIP check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Hotel Cortese Location

Via Scarparelli 16, Palermo, Italy, 90134

Map view

Via Scarparelli 16, Palermo, Italy, 90134

City landmarks

Museum

Norman Palace

3700 ft

Opera House

Massimo Theater

3500 ft

Church

Palatine Chapel

3700 ft

Church

Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti

3700 ft

Fountain

Fontana Pretoria

3500 ft

Landmark

Quattro Canti

3500 ft

Landmark

Capuchin Catacombs

1.2 mi

Museum

Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas

3500 ft

Park

Foro Italico

1.3 mi

Church

Santa Maria dello Spasimo Church

3900 ft

Landmark

Via Roma

3500 ft

Garden

Palermo Botanical Garden

3900 ft

Square

Piazza Marina

4700 ft

Museum

Palazzo Abatellis

4700 ft

Square

Piazza Castelnuovo

4700 ft

Museum

Mirto Palace

4700 ft

University

Palazzo Steri

4700 ft

Museum

The Antonio Pasqualino International Puppet Museum

4700 ft

Landmark

Piazza Pretoria

3500 ft

Nearby

Church

Cattedrale di Palermo

1400 ft

Church

Martorana

1400 ft

Church

Church of San Cataldo

1400 ft

Market

Market Ballaro

1400 ft

Church

Church of the Gesu

1400 ft

Via Maqueda

1400 ft

Public Building

Palazzo Pretorio

1300 ft

Via Dalmazio Birago

Food markets

1400 ft

Via Maqueda 157

Archivio Storico Comunale

1400 ft

Public Building

Palazzo Comitini

1400 ft

Palermo

Albergheria

1400 ft

Restaurants

Antica Focacceria San Francesco

3000 ft

58 Via Alessandro Paternostro

Moltivolti

300 ft

21 Via Giuseppe Mario Puglia

Da Umberto a Ballaro

200 ft

Mercato Ballaro Ballaro

Trattoria Il Bersagliere

300 ft

Via San Nicolo' All'Albergheria 38

Ballaro Square

200 ft

Piazzetta Ballaro' 3

Ballarak

300 ft

7 Via Saladino

Gastronomia Gioe

400 ft

Piazza Ballaro' 10/12

Panineria-Friggitoria da Umby & Tony

400 ft

Piazza Ballaro

I cucci

1100 ft

Via Vittorio Emanuele 362

Getting around

City Centre

Palermo4 min · 1000 ft

Airports

Palermo International Airport (PMO)49 min · 20.1 mi

Vincenzo Florio Airport (TPS)167 min · 68.8 mi

Train

Palermo Central Train Station9 min · 2300 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 12:00-23:59

Check-out

until 10 am

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Cortese provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

Italian

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Cortese from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 262 verified reviews

7.8/10

Very good

82%

Recommend

Breakfast

7.5/10

Cleanliness

8.5/10

Comfort

8.0/10

Facilities

7.6/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.1/10

Location

8.7/10

Paid Wi-Fi

6.5/10

Staff

9.0/10

Value for money

8.4/10

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