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Ai Cartari

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Palermo Harbour

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Interior
Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Alessandro Paternostro 62, Palermo, PA, 90133
  • Place, Via Vittorio Emanuele
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Roma
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Quattro Canti
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Apartment

  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Palermo

Palermo Historical Center stay.At this Palermo Historical Center B&B, you'll be well placed to visit Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Roma, both within a 5-minute walk. Vucciria Market and Gallery of Modern Art are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Roma - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vucciria Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Quattro Canti - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballaro Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Giachery Station - 3 min drive
  • Palermo Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buatta Cucina Popolana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Martorana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Botteghe Colletti - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Antica Focacceria San Francesco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ai Bottai - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ai Cartari

3-star B&B near Palermo Harbour
Ai Cartari offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Palermo bed & breakfast.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ai Cartari offers 3 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ai Cartari
Ai Cartari B&B
Ai Cartari B&B Palermo
Ai Cartari Palermo
Ai Cartari B&B Palermo, Sicily
Ai Cartari Palermo
Ai Cartari Bed & breakfast
Ai Cartari Bed & breakfast Palermo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ai Cartari to the airport?

Ai Cartari is 21.4 mi (47-min drive) away from the Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ai Cartari?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ai Cartari on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $125, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ai Cartari have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ai Cartari.

How close is Ai Cartari to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 7.3 mi (28-min drive) from Mondello Beach and 5.4 mi (26-min drive) from Spiaggia di Vergine Maria. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ai Cartari offer free breakfast?

Ai Cartari does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ai Cartari?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Ai Cartari?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Ai Cartari?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Ai Cartari have a pool?

Ai Cartari does not have a pool.

Does Ai Cartari have a spa?

This bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Ai Cartari to downtown Palermo?

Ai Cartari is 0.3 mi away from Palermo.

Ai Cartari Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akhtar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cornel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If one wants something different this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jalal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and spacious room in a perfect location with a warm and welcoming host. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very responsive and when an issue occured she arranged alternative accomodations for a night. Her apartment is like walking back in time 100 years with antique furnishings and 13' high ceilings. Veruly comfortable and easy walking distance to attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property from the fourteen hundreds, we never imagine been able to stay at a place with so much history and meet Rossy the owner, very helpful and always available to answer our questions. If you are a history enthusiast you will love this place, tons of restaurants and bars to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chiew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rossi was very helpful . Room was clean n spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

grainne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basement flat had no glass windows, mosquitoes were a big problem. Power sometimes went off, plunging us into darkness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The host Rosi is very friendly and helpful. The building itself is full of history and characters. Our room is at the lower ground floor which has its own entrance. The room is large, clean and comfortable. The facilities in the room is prefect. The location is very central and close to every attraction. It is so easy to get there from the airport by the airport shuttle bus. We would definitely recommend this place in Palermo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 nights. Our host Rosi was so sweet and speaks good English. We had the very large bottom level apartment which is 3 open rooms plus a washroom and separate entrance. Very homey. Decorated with antiques. 10-15 min walk to the train station. Walkable to everything in the historic area. Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 3 nights with a family of 6, including 4 children under age 10. We basically had two separate bedrooms - my wife and I slept in one with the baby in the provided crib and the 3 older children all had single beds in the other room with the kitchen. Both rooms had a full bath. Table and chairs, small refrigerator, hot water kettle, cooktop, sink, and tableware all included. Only complaint is could have used a microwave. The place was nothing fancy but was comfortable. The really great thing about this place was the nearly perfect central location. Everything we wanted to visit in the center of the city was within about a 15 minute walk. But despite the central location, this place was tucked away, well back from the street, so it was actually very peaceful and quiet - perfect for a family with small kids. No problem sleeping at night or during nap time during the day. Overall recommended for families with small kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose Luis Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Molto Gentile la Signora Rosi, Grazie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ho avuto un’esperienza bellissima in questo posto, in questa casa. Perché è più casa che hotel. Avevo due camere, una camera tipo salotto con cucina tavolo sofà e poi la stanza da letto e due bagni pure! La casa stessa è in un palazzo del quattrocento ed entri dall’arco dei Cartari che è molto bello. I mobili sono antichi ma è tutto anche molto moderno, pulito e comodissimo. Ma è la signora, la proprietaria che è così splendida, molto molto gentile. Non vedo l’ora di tornare qui un giorno perché mi ha veramente dato felicità stare in questo posto. I had a wonderful experience at this place, in this home. Because it is more home than hotel. I had two rooms, a living room type room with kitchen , table and sofa and then the bedroom and two bathrooms as well. The house itself is in a fifteenth century building and you enter from the Cartari arch which is very beautiful. The furniture is antique but everything is also very modern, clean and and comfortable. But the lady, the owner is so wonderful, so very very kind. I can't wait to come back here one day it really made me happy staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andersmichael

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

Anbefales

Meget anbefalelsesværdig bolig centralt i Palermos Centro Storico. Yderst venlig værtinde.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ai cartari si trova in pieno centro storico e si raggiungono tutti i punti di maggior interesse a piedi. La struttura è molto antica ed ha il suo fascino. La signora che ci ha ospitati è cordiale e disponibile.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mi è piaciuto molto il fatto che fosse una struttura d'epoca, un'antica cartiera del 1700 credo. La proprietaria molto gentile e disponibile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esperienza molto positiva . La casa è in pieno centro, curata nei dettagli e la padrona è una persona gentilissima e disponibile .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good. A nice place to visit Palermo and its historical center
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Francesca Lorenza

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

Una meraviglia

Struttura meravigliosa, proprietaria molto disponibile, ottima e abbondante colazione
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

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

viaggio a Palermo

benissimo
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvan

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

Soggiorno da ripetere

Ottime l'accoglienza e l'ubicazione. Collazione varia e abbondante.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

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

Beautiful rooms, not the best neighborhood

We had 2 rooms here. Both were really spacious, clean, very charming. It is a good location for walking to markets and other sights but the neighborhood was not great, though we felt safe in our small group. Parking is a mess, get instructions or figure it out before you arrive. I would use the train next time because driving is just nuts, worse than Florence
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Atmospheric!

If you would like to feel like you are part of Palermo's medieval past (in the best way possible) choose one of Ai Cartari's two extremely atmospheric rooms. The location is also very convenient for walking around the old town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

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

B&B de charme et très bien situé

B&B au coeur du centre historique Chambre très spacieuse et de caractère Petit déjeuner copieux Hôtesse accueillante
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un endroit extraordinaire chez l'habitant, extrêmement bien placé. Idéal pour une chambre familiale ou pour ceux qui aiment les endroits atypiques.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry

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

Love Ai Cartari, hate Palermo

The interior of the B & B is absolutely beautiful. The room has a large sitting room besides a nice bedroom. The owner lives there and breakfast is served in a gorgeous living/dining room in her home. The breakfast was good, but mainly sweet, no cheese, meat or eggs. Parking in Palmero is very difficult, traffic is horrendous, and to follow directions and find street signs is next to impossible. GPS is absolutely necessary and even with it, it's a nightmare. Personally, I would avoid Palermo at all costs but if you must go there Ai Cartari is a great place.