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Each unit at this hostel features air conditioning and WiFi. Rooms come with a private en suite bathroom fitted with a shower and equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Dormitories offer a locker, power outlet and private light, and a shared bathroom.

Staff were super caring! Thank you very much!

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Wonderful
1,721 reviews
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$28
per night

Hostelò - Luxury Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Palermo. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 km from Palermo Cathedral, less than 1 km from Fontana Pretoria and a 4-minute walk from Piazza Castelnuovo. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Excellent location. Great staff. Very clean.

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9.3
Wonderful
56 reviews
Price from
$64
per night

Well set in the La Kalsa district of Palermo, Via Zara is located 200 metres from Fontana Pretoria, less than 1 km from Palermo Cathedral and a 5-minute walk from Via Maqueda. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.3 km from Teatro Politeama Palermo, 1.4 km from Piazza Castelnuovo and 1.2 km from Foro Italico - Palermo. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Every room is equipped with air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hostel have a balcony. All units include bed linen.

Is my second time in via Zara!

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8.6
Excellent
1,095 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Located in Palermo and with Fontana Pretoria reachable within 700 metres, Balarm Hostel - Youth Hostel age limit 18-50 provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is situated 500 metres from Church of the Gesu, 1.2 km from Teatro Massimo and 1.7 km from Teatro Politeama Palermo. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

Had a good time here. Staff were nice. Location is good. Rooms were spacious.

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7.3
Good
1,220 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Situated in Palermo, Casa Amari alla Zisa HOSTEL has a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.9 km from Piazza Castelnuovo, 1.9 km from Teatro Politeama Palermo and 1.8 km from Via Maqueda. Guests can enjoy city views.

The hostel was so clean & easy. Location was good and host a sweetheart. Felt at home, Grazie

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7.4
Good
117 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Situated in Palermo, 1.4 km from Palermo Cathedral, BnB Convalis features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.8 km from Palermo Notarbartolo Train Station, 1.4 km from Teatro Politeama Palermo and 2 km from Church of the Gesu. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Great location nice owner at hotel very friendly guy would highly recommend it to anyone for a nice comfortable stay in parlemo

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4.6
Review score
113 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Located in Palermo, 500 metres from Fontana Pretoria, Sunrise Hostel & Rooms provides air-conditioned rooms and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to popular attractions like Palermo Central Train Station, Teatro Massimo and Teatro Politeama Palermo.

I loved the location, it was close to everything ! the staff were friendly and really helpful. I would totally recommend to my friends.

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6
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796 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Featuring a terrace, bar and free WiFi, Sunshine Hostel Palermo is located in Palermo, 1.1 km from Fontana Pretoria and 1.7 km from Palermo Cathedral. The property is set 800 metres from Foro Italico - Palermo, 1.7 km from Teatro Massimo and 2.7 km from Teatro Politeama Palermo. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

The place and beds were clean, there were several bathrooms and I slept well without disturbance. The receptionist spoke great English.

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6.2
Review score
644 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Situated within 7.3 km of Palermo Cathedral and 8.7 km of Fontana Pretoria, Casa Giannina features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Palermo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 7.1 km from Church of the Gesu.

At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms have a wardrobe.

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$46
per night

Situated in Palermo, 8.7 km from Fontana Pretoria, Casa Giannina features views of the mountain. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 7.3 km from Palermo Cathedral.

The units at the hostel come with a TV and a kitchen. The rooms feature bed linen.

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Price from
$35
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $227.35
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 56 reviews
    Best hostel I've ever been to. Beds are comfy and everything in the room is new. The place is so clean, shower and bathroom too. Staff is friendly and helpful. Location is perfect, just 2 min away from Teatro Massimo. And the best is the food. Don't miss the chance to include the half board and enjoy a great dinner, Giuseppe is such a talented chef and knows all the traditional Sicilian recipes.
    Manuel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $75.57
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 660 reviews
    Everything is great. The best hostel I have ever stayed at
    Gabija
    Solo traveler
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,613 reviews
    The hotel exceeded expectations. Clean rooms, friendly staff. As we arrived at the airport very late, we paid extra and they organised a taxi for us. A friendly taxi driver was waiting for us and got us there safely. I like the old building, because it was 40 degrees in Palermo, but the wide walls of the building made the rooms comfortable even if we didn't turn the air conditioning down. The hotel is in a great location, close to all the important sights and close to the bus station. 10 minutes walk one way or the other. I recommend.
    Ana
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,721 reviews
    The best hostel I've stayed in so far, beautiful rooms and social area and absolutely lovely staff
    Ella
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $61.81
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 210 reviews
    Great location, very close to central station and easy to get to and a from Palermo airport by train. Small traditional bed and breakfast, nice owners and great communication. Air conditioned rooms and clean communal bathrooms. Property feels very safe and easy to access everything in the city.
    Giya
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,721 reviews
    Great location, kind staff and cute, well equipped hostel. Since it was in the center of the city I enjoyed coming back for breaks at their kitchen/terrace. The staff were always very helpful and friendly.
    Karina Garrido
    Solo traveler
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,220 reviews
    The people who are working in the hostel are amazing and very kind. It's really easy to meet new people there and the common area and the kitchen were really nice. The hostel is close to the central station and right in the city center, so you can reach all the important spots very easily.
    Carmen
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,721 reviews
    This is a very special place and one of the best hostels I've been at so far. The staff makes you feel at home and the guests were amazing.
    Katharina
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 382 reviews
    Beatrice was a great host - made us very welcome and went the extra mile to try to help us find our missing suitcase. Her colleague was helpful too. Great location, lovely little pool, good air con, spacious rooms, safe location. Very nice breakfasts too.
    Harry
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,721 reviews
    A home far away from home, that is the best I can say to describe this place. It is a place were the staff makes us feel at ease, Alessandra was really amazing and even took the effort to come out at night and show Palermo night, and italian alcohol of course. The hostel is not too small or too big and normally we can always find interesting travelers in the social area later in the day. This is a true friendly and social backpacker place. It makes us feel at home and wanting to return, and if cheap flights allow it I will surely come back :)
    Pedro.fst
    Solo traveler

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