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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.

The staff is amazingly friendly and always endeavored with any matters. There were always kindly people around to socialize with. The room and the bathroom were cleaned every day. The shuttle bus to the airport is just a 5 minutes walk. It was my first trip alone and first time to stay in a hostel. I was all in all happy to made this experience in this hostel which I highly would recommend.

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9
Superb
1,713 reviews
Price from
£26
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.

I loved how spacious it was so the guests weren’t on top of each other.

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9.5
Exceptional
42 reviews
Price from
£46
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.

The extensive breakfast and both of the hosts

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8.6
Fabulous
1,074 reviews
Price from
£25
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.

I liked the common area. The rooms were clean and felt safe. The staff were lovely. It was a nice stay and it's also really close to the Palermo Centrale station! I could find my way back to the dorm whenever I wanted to, because it's in such a nice spot.

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7.3
Good
1,193 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. All rooms are complete with a shared bathroom and air conditioning, and some rooms also boast a balcony. At Casa Amari alla Zisa the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Location: The location is undoubtedly the highlight of this hostel. It's incredibly close to the historic center of Palermo, particularly to Porta Nuova—just an 8-minute walk or approximately 600 meters away. If you're aiming for the very heart of Palermo's historical center, it's only 1.5 km away, roughly a 19-minute walk. Cleanliness: The hostel's spaces are well-maintained and clean. Friendly Owner: Manuela, the owner, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Price: This is one of the most budget-friendly options you'll find so close to Palermo's city center. Relaxed Atmosphere: The hostel exudes a relaxed vibe, adding to the overall pleasant experience.

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7.4
Good
113 reviews
Price from
£27
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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4.7
Review score
108 reviews
Price from
£21
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
Review score
786 reviews
Price from
£21
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
636 reviews
Price from
£22
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
£29
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £121.31
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,469 reviews
    Great location, safe car parking and very helpful staff.
    Sabine
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 149 reviews
    Budget traveller look no further. Good value, clean and centrally located. Me and my son felt absolutely safe. Thank you Valerio.
    igor
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews
    Great place to stay, beside lots of restaurants, cafes, bars, and sights. Felt very safe in area, even late at night. Home was very comfortable and beautifully decorated. Was a joy to stay in, and kids loved the bunk beds!
    Kavanagh
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 42 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 traveller
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 460 reviews
    The b&b is in a great location just minutes from the Teatro Massimo and the main streets full of restaurants and bars. It is modern and spotlessly clean with a fantastic shower and comfortable bed. Breakfast is plentiful and tasty - especially the home made jam. As a solo traveller I felt very safe here. Silvia was in constant contact providing security codes and was very accommodating to my late arrival. A fantastic stay and exceptional value for money.
    Nicky
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 198 reviews
    Great location, easy to reach from the airport but still central. As a solo traveller I felt safe, also when walking home at night. Manlio is a great host, always up for a chat and with great tips to make the best out of your time in Palermo. Breakfast is delicious, healthy and very abundant . Super helpful to be able to leave the luggage at the property after checking out with a very easy system to get it back when it’s time to leave.
    Sara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.99
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,074 reviews
    Great location close to town and attractions. The hosts are wonderful people. They don't speak great English but they get by and still look after everyone so well. I felt it was a more homey sort of hostel. Lots of people to interact with from all over the world. They put on a nice breakfast too which was included and I felt very safe there as a solo female traveler.
    Holly
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 646 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed in. The location is great, the dorms are very spacious and there are no bunk beds. The bathroom of my dorm was also very spacious. Overall a very clean hostel. The WiFi worked well both in the reception area and the room. Pietro is such a nice guy who can give a lot of tips about Palermo and tries to help as fast as he can with any need that arises. When the AC was on, it was working well.
    Kristina
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,713 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've been to. Great people. Great location.
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,713 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 traveller

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