Via Maqueda 26, 90134, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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Looking for a place to stay in Palermo? Then look no further than Orientale, a budget friendly hotel that brings the best of Palermo to your doorstep.
The rooms offer air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease.
Close to some of Palermo's most popular landmarks, such as Chiesa del Gesu (0.3 mi) and Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana) (0.3 mi), Orientale Hotel is a great destination for tourists.
While in Palermo be sure to experience local oyster favourites at Osteria Mercede, I Sapori del Mare, or Da Bacco.
Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular monuments and statues, such as Monumento strage di Capaci, Porta Nuova, and Palazzo delle Aquile (o Pretorio).
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Orientale as you experience everything Palermo has to offer.
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The unreliable author of our guide book calls Palermo "fantastic" and "ravishing" but fails to mention the trash. It's a touchy subject. Go online, and you'll find that things break down between people who are puzzled by Palermo's overflowing dumpsters and people who are offended by those people. I agree that it's not polite for a tourist to complain about the garbage, but it turns out the trash situation gives you some insight into how Palermo works. To misquote Clausewitz, trash is the continuation of Sicilian politics by other means. When we visited in 2009, Palermo was having a trash crisis. The company that the city contracted to collect the trash was almost bankrupt. Add to that an ongoing labor dispute, plus the usual problems with mismanagement and corruption, and the result was a ton of garbage piled up in the streets. Palermo is all chaos and dysfunction. A noisy, rowdy, strung out city that's easy to fall in love with. It's a place that makes every other place seem too quiet and uptight by comparison. The streets are crowded with pedestrians and buzz with motor scooters. The traffic cops ride huge motorcycles and wear skintight pants and aviator shades and look like they stepped out of a 'Tom of Finland' comic book. We stayed here, at the Orientale. It was near the train station, a hotel right out of a Graham Greene novel. Originally an 18th century palazzo, it had become a teetering pile of hotel rooms that overlooked a steep courtyard crammed with parked cars. The Orientale was all marble and dark corners, and ghosts and guests mingling in equal numbers. The old lady at the front desk had a noble bearing and sad eyes. She handed us a key attached to a heavy brass fob. The sitting room was full of French tourists sipping beer beneath a fresco: robed angels and chubby putti peeling slowly off the ceiling. We walked up stairs and down corridors looking for our room. Past rooms where Cold War spies were holed up; or where dowager contessas who'd been swindled out of their fortunes by Italian gigolos spent their days reading Russian novels. Or maybe the place was just full of budget tourists like us. Whatever. I wish I could go back.…
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Date of stay: March 2021
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This was a great hotel full of faded charm in a beautiful courtyard building, now appears to be closed which is a great loss, not many like this left these days. Stayed here about three years ago and had two different rooms, both gorgeous and the owners were really charming and very helpful when we got mugged, calling the police and doing everything they could to sort things out. Hope it reopens one day although saw signs of bad renovation in other parts of the building so could end up going the same way as many other lovely old hotels trying to please a globalised clientele. Will be missed.
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled solo
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I had made reservations for Hotel Orientale on April 8,2015, to arrive Sept. 15,2015. Four days before flying to Palermo, I received an email stating my reservation was cancelled due to death of the owner. After reading this for the third time ,I wondered if the owner was the sole employee. At such short notice I had to accept whatever rooms I could get for five nights; they were not pleasant. This was the beginning of a month long trip to Italy that ended much better than it began. Did other people get reservations cancelled ?
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Date of stay: September 2015
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This was a great place to spend the night for very little in Palermo, and I agree with others that the lead up to the place is CRAZY, with the palatial courtyard, grand staircase and random signs leading you to the door of Orientale. I, unfortunately, had a rather harrowing experience checking in with the Nonna who takes care of the place during the day when the owner is out doing errands - suffice it to say that I found myself outside with no key, no passport, no bags, and no idea how I was going to get back in later! Everything worked out well in the end, and the owner cleared everything up with me, The place has a cool, old world feel, which means that there are creaks and groans and noises, but I found it added to the charm. The shared bathrooms are at the end of a long hall of rooms, upstairs from the lobby. With a soft bed, closet for our bags, small table and chair for writing, we didn't need anything more, and we were within 5 minutes of the train station. It's nothing spectacular, but it served well for one night. Don't go looking for a 5-star establishment here. Lower your expectations - you, and your wallet, will thank me.…
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We arrived late at night and were transported immediately into another world. The communal courtyard full of used and disused cars, cats and washing; then the red marble sweeping staircase that took us to the first floor where the hotel was situated. It was a bonkers place and we loved it. We had requested quiet rooms not overlooking the main road so forfeited a window with a view but it was very clean and perfectly comfortable if a little basic. Good value for money and although the breakfast was a little sparse with coffee best left alone, it was more than compensated by the original painted ceiling. Very well situated, close to the station and one of the best Palermo markets, Ballaro which was operating even on a Sunday. Within walking distance to some major historic sites and the harbour area in the other direction. Not for the faint hearted or luxury seekers as no lift and slightly haphazard service as somewhat understaffed, at least at the beginning of the season. Wifi worked in reception area best as in all old Palazzi the walls are too thick for signals to travel far.…
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Date of stay: May 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Via Maqueda is a busy road so best to ask for a room overlooking inner courtyard to minimise...
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If you prefer your hotels with history and character rather than bland uniformity, this hotel is a great choice. An original palazzo, used over the years as a film and fashion shoot set, you can feel the atmosphere as soon as you walk into the courtyard. Our room overlooked the courtyard and had a private bathroom so I think it was one of the better rooms. We could get wifi on the balcony so were more than happy with our stay. The location was great and we found the owners to be wonderfully accommodating. The breakfast is basic (apart from the delicious coffee) but the breakfast room is so beautiful you will hardly notice). If you want to sit in your room all day and you expect mod cons and "beige" decor I suggest you stay at one of the many hotel chains; Although you'd be lucky to find one for the bargain price of this little gem.…
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This hotel is charming with a long history and close to the train station&bus terminal ,but on the very noisy ,even more at night, street. There was some episodes in this hotel. A very elderly grandmother in the front could not hear the door bell sound . So I could't enter the room for a 15 minutes. And unwashed fruits were in the breakfast. It was terrible! If I go back to Palermo ,I will stay at another hotel.
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Some rooms have bathrooms outside of the room.
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We have just spent 3 nights in Room 4. We took notice of the concerns about street noise and as our room overlooked the courtyard we had no problems at all. A little chaotic at check in, though we did arrive from the airport (a really easy bus ride away) at just gone midday. All was resolved quickly. Room a useable size as was our shower and both were clean. TV could only receive RAI5 but we weren't there to watch it! WiFi is free but really only useable in public spaces. Breakfast was fairly basic but fine. A family run business and friendly at that. Excellent value and we'd definitely return.
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed 2 nights in this hotel located very closely to the train station and to the historical neighbor. Don't expect a fashionable place, with all the modern comfort. It is simple and a little bit laid back, but clean and so charming that we did not regret our choice a second. It is also cheap (50 euros per night for a double room). Only major critic : the breakfast is very average, you'd better go to a coffee and croissants around.
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Choose a bedroom not on the street if you want a quiet room
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My friend and I stayed here for a week whilst exploring Palermo and surrounds. It's a great place, close to central station and bus links as well as the buzzing bars and restaurants for the evenings. Rooms are basic but adequate.
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Date of stay: September 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orientale
Which popular attractions are close to Orientale?
Nearby attractions include Chiesa Del Gesu (0.4 km), Museum of tiles Stanze al Genio (0.3 km), and Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana) (0.5 km).
What are some restaurants close to Orientale?
Conveniently located restaurants include Al Sorriso, Cantavespri, and Trattoria Trapani.
Are there any historical sites close to Orientale?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Palazzo Drago Airoldi di Santa Colomba (0.6 km), Oratorio di Santa Cita (1.1 km), and Palazzo Steri - Chiaramonte - Carcere dei penitenziati (0.9 km).