Albergo Cavour

Just around the corner from Palermo Centrale station its the ideal location for bus and train travel lovely family and spotless rooms and comfy beds as well Markets nearby for great street food . great value for money

Having read all the rave reviews, I was really looking forward to staying at Albergo Cavour and while it did live up to its hospitality (with a special breakfast and unique architecture) every time I entered the property ... I felt awkward! The property is located on the 5th floor of a dilapidated, under-construction building. To enter it, you first need to buzz at the front door of the building, waiting for someone to let you in and then ring the bell again on the 5th floor, waiting for someone to open the door. While, these calls were always answered quickly, I felt awkward and hesitant when I had to enter/exit 3 times during the day and then return late at night! The property is a bit far off from the old town and the touristic spots (around 15 min walk) but very close to Palermo Central (just across the road). The room was spacious but outdated with no extra ports and no lights. Being on the 5th floor did give me some great views of the city! The property is family owned and managed, which is something that certainly made it unique - it was like living with an Italian family with the owner mopping the floor as I entered, the son handling the reception and the grandmother enjoying her tele in the kitchen! The bathroom was well equipped, the wifi was functional and having an air-conditioner was amazing. The breakfast is delivered in the room, making the stay extra special! Other small, minor gripes include having to switch on a geyser in advance of requiring hot water, no trashbins in the room and lack of English speaking staff! All that said, at the end of the day comparing the stay and the price, you cant ask for more and Albergo is certainly worth every pence spent! Would certainly stay here again if they can somehow work around the entry/exit scenario. The state of the building might put off some people but if nothing else, just visit Albergo for the heritage elevator (I personally have never ridden anything like that)

Reservamos este alojamiento en Palermo con meses de antelación para nuestro viaje de semana santa. De repente y sin explicación alguna, nos llega un mensaje de booking diciendo que la reserva ha sido cancelada por parte del propietario. Seguramente haya encontrado algún cliente que le pague por más días de estancia y ha cancelado sin más. Nunca me había encontrado con algo similar en booking. Como no se ha producido la reserva no he podido opinar en booking, así que doy mi mala réplica por aquí para que quede constancia que te puede pasar lo mismo.

Nous recommandons cet hôtel qui est authentique et typique dans un immeuble ancien avec un ascenseur magnifique et pittoresques des années 60. Très joli mariage entre marbre et bois, tout est parfaitement entretenu, c’est beau. La chambre est spacieuse, parfaitement propre, la literie est bonne, la douche est très réconfortante, bien chaude avec une bonne pression. c’est calme. On se sent vite chez soi. L’accueil est chaleureux. Merci beaucoup. C’est à 2 pas de la gare. Très peu de nuisance sonore. Merci de garder ce lieu avec charme là. Surtout ne changez rien.

E dopo 8 anni si torna a Palermo e dove si dormirà??? Da Giovanni e Maria, 2 persone splendide e disponibilissime. B&B pulito e accogliente, colazione in camera molto buona. Per noi a Palermo sarà sempre il nostro punto di riferimento.

Albergo vicino alla stazione centrale, ottima posizione per i mezzi pubblici, vicino alle vie principali per il centro di Palermo. Camera e bagno spaziosi, ottima pulizia. Colazione in camera abbondante. L'albergo è gestito con cura e cortesia dalla signora Maria, che è stata disponibilissima anche a tarda notte ad aiutarmi a risolvere un problema in camera (non lo descrivo, perché è stato qualcosa di imprevedibile, che non dipende dai gestori dell'hotel)