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Hotel Cortese

2.0 star property
Hotel near Palermo Harbour in Palermo

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

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

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Palermo

Palermo Historical Center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Palermo Historical Center hotel, you'll find Via Vittorio Emanuele and Ballaro Market. Palazzo Conte Federico and Sicilian Region Central Library are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palermo Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Quattro Canti - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Via Roma - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballaro Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffetteria del Corso - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Da Umberto A Ballaro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KATIA - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Liberty - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Marina Bistrot - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cortese

Hotel near Palermo Harbour in Palermo
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe are also featured at Hotel Cortese. Only motorcycle parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
Hotel Cortese offers 26 accommodations with air conditioning. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Palermo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

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 3.50 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.

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT082053A1568QNIHC

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Cortese to the airport?

Hotel Cortese is 19.7 mi (26-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 Hotel Cortese?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cortese on Jun 13, 2026 start from CA $146, 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 Hotel Cortese have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Cortese.

How close is Hotel Cortese to the beach?

This hotel is 7.7 mi (33-min drive) from Mondello Beach and 5.1 mi (27-min drive) from Spiaggia di Vergine Maria. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Cortese offer free breakfast?

Hotel Cortese offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Cortese?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cortese?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Cortese?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Cortese have a pool?

Hotel Cortese does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Cortese have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Cortese to downtown Palermo?

Hotel Cortese is 0.2 mi away from Palermo.

Hotel Cortese Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Balbina

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

simone

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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'.
Verified

8/10 Good

Slonik

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

a ballarò centro!

Quartiere ballarò. Degrado e confusione anche fino alle 2 di notte. Hotel Difficile da raggiungere perchè posizionato tra stradine strettissime. Non esiste nessun parcheggio per la tua auto,anche se nella descrizione vi era indicato. L'hotel dignitoso e la stanza pulita.Colazione sufficiente
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

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

Et hyggeligt Hotel fra en svunden tid.

Et hyggeligt Hotel fra en svunden tid.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

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

El hotel perfecto pero el barrio no

Cerca del centro pero en pleno suburbio del casco antiguo. Por la noche de oye musica de la calle muy fuerte, casas casi deshabitadas.... zona que da un poco de miedo pasear.casi imposible llegar con el coche.callejuelas muy estrechas y llenas de contradirecciones. El hotel muy bonito, cuidado y muy amables, pero la zona fatal.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

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

Da consigliare

Ottimo soggiorno in hotel centralissimo in zona popolare caratteristica, personale cortese e disponibile, ambiente pulitissimo e ottima colazione..
Verified

4/10 Poor

florian

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Satoshi

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

siu yuen veronica

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrizio

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hubert

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Herbert

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arpad

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell S

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ghyslain

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Mooie locatie in een levendige buurt

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