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Reviews of Via Zara

5 Via Zara, 90133 Palermo, Italy

#20 of 90 hotels in Palermo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 415 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely loud outside (car horns, music, nightclub?). Towel rental is €2. Entrance is very hard to see. It's just a big old (locked) door. There is a buzzer that says Via Zara Hostel, but no one was on site to answer, so I had to call and wait about 10mins.

    Convenient location to train station, centre, good restaurants. Very friendly staff. Guests were lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For people looking for quiet place this one isn't the best😀

    Great place in vibrant part of Palermo.Privat and shared rooms,old style achritecture. Love this place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was really noisy outside, especially in the night, so it’s going to be a problem if you’re a light sleeper

    i loved everything! staff was so kind, the room was really great - i stayed in women’s room and it was a room for 2 people only!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls, the main road was really loud

    Nice and friendly hosts, clean bedroom and bathroom

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Good hostel with a nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The street was very loud

    Nice and clean room and kitchen. Good location to be close to the sights of Palermo. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Highly recommended especially for travelers who want to avoid paying to much for hostels
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too much noise from outside, because it’s in the main street. Bed was hard, and not comfy.

    The woman was super nice and kind, and show the room and the place generally. The location was perfect, it’s in the center. Everything was clean and tidy, I loved the general vibe . Perfect for this price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Clean, very central, Most warm hearted hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice clean rooms, The most central perfect location, 10 mins walk to station, 10 mins to Ballarò market, 10 mins to the harbour, 10 mins to the Teatro Politeama. But most importantly the loveliest, most welcoming and accommodating staff! I had to change dates multiple times and they always made space for my request with kindness. Would definitely recommend! (Note: remember to bring your own towel) (Note: the breakfast is not always available)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location is great regarding things to see and do, but the noise from the traffic is very intense.

    location, large common room

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    10
    Perfect staying in Palermo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was all perfect.

    The location is great, near the center, bus just 2 min away. The host was soooo friendly, and all the rooms were well equipped. I loved it!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    A Perfect Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was perfect.

    Perfect Hostel.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a wonderful time and a very delicious breakfast with nice conversations! The room was beautiful too.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel owners make you feel like you are in your family's home I liked . I will definitely come back again. 😍

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    A bustling busy city centre with lots to see and do.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location, staff were very friendly and helpful. We were met on arrival and after settling in 1 staff member showed us where the free parking was, and actually gave us his space. The room was overlooking Via Roma, which was very lively, easily within walking distance of tourist areas, bars and restaurants.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    Perfect! Feeling like at home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner and his have been so friendly! Thank you!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Percect location and economic

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Great stay in Palermo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, easy check in, provided with a map & key information to get my stay started Lovely hosts made sure everything was comfortable. Mario, Justine & the other gentleman ( argh can't remember his name!) were very personable & lots of fun. Great breakfast including cold meats, cheese boiled eggs, pastries lots of spreads some cooked local things, changing a little each day. So much effort was put in to make our stay great.Lovely friendly vibe very sociable. Stayed in the apartment with shared facilities but also it was a meeting place for guests in private rooms next door. International melting pot. Met so many lovely people from all over & of varied ages. This place attracts a great mix.Great stay Loved it. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was good, the location, the service and the warm welcome from the hosts, Mario and Marco have been so nice, they make sure you feel comfortable , its like a second home in Italy ☺️ Breakfast is amazing probably the best breakfast i have seen in a hostel/B&B

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside it is very noisy with holiday celebrations.

    Friendly staff and other travelers. Breakfast was outstanding. Not just pastries and coffee but also eggs, yogurt, juice, meat, cheese, fresh vegetables are available.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Fantastic B&B, better than anything I had in mind, location is right in the middle of the historic center, Mario gav
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared rooms do not include towels

    The host was so kind, welcoming and generous. He took care of every detail to make everyone’s stay as warm as possible. The breakfast was huge and delicious, so many varieties of sweet and savoury food. Female room is only shared between three guests and is quite spacious!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be noisy in the night even on working days (as it's located close to La Vucciria - market during the day and place for parties during the night). Also, I'd be happy to have a softer pillow :)

    Friendly and helpful staff, centric location, amazing breakfast, only three beds in the room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    9.0
    Good time, well situated
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honest, value fir money

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    9.0
    I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Palermo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower facilities could be improved

    Amazing hosts, breakfast and location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    9.0
    Great location, great value for money and awesome people! Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good!

    Mario and the staff are excellent hosts. They made me feel at home and spoiled me with home made breakfast and fresh croissants everyday. I m thankful to them for genuinely being interested in contributing to make my experience in Palermo wonderful!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    A true sicilian experience with the best staff ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything!

    Stayed in August 2023

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