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Ostello Bello Palermo

Borgo Vecchio, Palermo

Conveniently situated in the centre of Palermo, Ostello Bello Palermo provides air-conditioned rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

R
Ruchi
From
India
Best place to stay in Palermo ! Great breakfast spread , awesome vibes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,002 reviews
Price from
US$124.77
1 night, 2 adults

Hostelò - Luxury Hostel

Ruggero Settimo, Palermo

Hostelò - Luxury Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Palermo.

M
Marie-So
From
Germany
I stayed at this cool new place that just opened in January, and I ended up adding two more nights to my stay. The team is super nice, and even though it's not peak season, they really took care of me. They're all about being eco-friendly, and the place is spotless. They give you towels, even a bath mat, and even good-quality shampoo and shower gel in the bathroom. Plus, they have hair dryers. There's a handy laundry room, and my included dinners are freshly cooked. I hope i can come back in mid-season to meet people or maybe join a Sicilian cooking class in their awesome kitchen! It's right in the center of Palermo, making it a perfect base to explore the city. The building has a concierge, so it feels safe, and the hostel is on the first floor with a digital code for entry—no need for keys, just your memory. Oh, and there's this cool water station where you can fill up your bottle with sparkling, cold, or regular water in your room. Big shoutout to the Hostelo team—I hope they keep rocking it and growing in their business! 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews
Price from
US$105.18
1 night, 2 adults

A Casa di Amici

Palermo

Offering both en-suite rooms and beds in shared dormitories, A casa di Amici is located in the centre of Palermo. Guests can enjoy a bar, a shared terrace and a lounge area.

E
Eirini Elisavet
From
Greece
We stayed in the hostel for 4 nights, in a huge room with private bathroom. It was very clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and polite, and the location is quite good for the price (not downtown, but still within walking distance from the main city landmarks and in a very interesting neighbohood).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,729 reviews
Price from
US$64.90
1 night, 2 adults

Arararooms

La Kalsa, Palermo

Ideally situated in the La Kalsa district of Palermo, Arararooms is situated 200 metres from Fontana Pretoria, less than 1 km from Palermo Cathedral and a 6-minute walk from Church of the Gesu.

M
Meriko
From
New Zealand
The vibes!!! Unmatched! Also the location! Wonderful hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$61.48
1 night, 2 adults

Mermaid Space Capsule Hostel Palermo

Palermo

Set in Palermo and with Palermo Cathedral reachable within 2.5 km, Mermaid Space Capsule Hostel Palermo offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

D
Dejan
From
Germany
I had a great stay at Mermaid Capsule Hostel! The place is clean, modern, and super cozy — perfect for solo travelers. A special shoutout to Kelly, who truly made the experience even better. She’s incredibly open, helpful, and always ready with a smile or great local tips. Thank you for the warm hospitality — I’ll definitely come back next time I’m in Palermo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Price from
US$53
1 night, 2 adults

Ostello Vucciria

Castellammare Vucciria, Palermo

Located in Palermo and with Fontana Pretoria reachable within 400 metres, Ostello Vucciria provides a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

K
Kathleen
From
Canada
The location was perfect! Beds were comfy and facilities like showers, toilets and kitchen were clean! Valentina was very friendly and helpful. She had amazing suggestions during my stay and she made my stay extra special with her hospitality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$76.32
1 night, 2 adults

Balarm - Hostel and Bar

La Kalsa, Palermo

Located in Palermo and with Fontana Pretoria reachable within 700 metres, Balarm - Hostel and Bar provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

S
Shahzad
From
Pakistan
It was a very nice clean and quiet place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,243 reviews
Price from
US$76.56
1 night, 2 adults

Sunrise Hostel & Rooms

La Kalsa, Palermo

Located within 500 metres of Fontana Pretoria and 1 km of Palermo Cathedral, Sunrise Hostel & Rooms provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Palermo.

B
Bernadette
From
Belgium
I arrived after a double booking by "Into Palermo" B&B - warning many of these B&Bs in Palermo are not in accordance with law with no staff on premises. I was rescued off the street by a wonderful woman at 2200 at night, having been initially ghosted by the owner of "Into Palermo" who denied the double booking, stated he had no hotels.com account, I was so upset to be left on the streets as a single female so late at night. Anyway was welcomed at 2230 by staff of Sunrise hostel who agreed to accept a late night booking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 698 reviews
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Ostello Bello Palermo

Borgo Vecchio, Palermo

Conveniently situated in the centre of Palermo, Ostello Bello Palermo provides air-conditioned rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

R
Ruchi
From
India
Best place to stay in Palermo ! Great breakfast spread , awesome vibes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,002 reviews
Price from
US$124.77
1 night, 2 adults

Hostelò - Luxury Hostel

Ruggero Settimo, Palermo

Hostelò - Luxury Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Palermo.

M
Marie-So
From
Germany
I stayed at this cool new place that just opened in January, and I ended up adding two more nights to my stay. The team is super nice, and even though it's not peak season, they really took care of me. They're all about being eco-friendly, and the place is spotless. They give you towels, even a bath mat, and even good-quality shampoo and shower gel in the bathroom. Plus, they have hair dryers. There's a handy laundry room, and my included dinners are freshly cooked. I hope i can come back in mid-season to meet people or maybe join a Sicilian cooking class in their awesome kitchen! It's right in the center of Palermo, making it a perfect base to explore the city. The building has a concierge, so it feels safe, and the hostel is on the first floor with a digital code for entry—no need for keys, just your memory. Oh, and there's this cool water station where you can fill up your bottle with sparkling, cold, or regular water in your room. Big shoutout to the Hostelo team—I hope they keep rocking it and growing in their business! 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews
Price from
US$105.18
1 night, 2 adults

A Casa di Amici

Palermo

Offering both en-suite rooms and beds in shared dormitories, A casa di Amici is located in the centre of Palermo. Guests can enjoy a bar, a shared terrace and a lounge area.

E
Eirini Elisavet
From
Greece
We stayed in the hostel for 4 nights, in a huge room with private bathroom. It was very clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and polite, and the location is quite good for the price (not downtown, but still within walking distance from the main city landmarks and in a very interesting neighbohood).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,729 reviews
Price from
US$64.90
1 night, 2 adults

Arararooms

La Kalsa, Palermo

Ideally situated in the La Kalsa district of Palermo, Arararooms is situated 200 metres from Fontana Pretoria, less than 1 km from Palermo Cathedral and a 6-minute walk from Church of the Gesu.

M
Meriko
From
New Zealand
The vibes!!! Unmatched! Also the location! Wonderful hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$61.48
1 night, 2 adults

Mermaid Space Capsule Hostel Palermo

Palermo

Set in Palermo and with Palermo Cathedral reachable within 2.5 km, Mermaid Space Capsule Hostel Palermo offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

D
Dejan
From
Germany
I had a great stay at Mermaid Capsule Hostel! The place is clean, modern, and super cozy — perfect for solo travelers. A special shoutout to Kelly, who truly made the experience even better. She’s incredibly open, helpful, and always ready with a smile or great local tips. Thank you for the warm hospitality — I’ll definitely come back next time I’m in Palermo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Price from
US$53
1 night, 2 adults

Ostello Vucciria

Castellammare Vucciria, Palermo

Located in Palermo and with Fontana Pretoria reachable within 400 metres, Ostello Vucciria provides a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

K
Kathleen
From
Canada
The location was perfect! Beds were comfy and facilities like showers, toilets and kitchen were clean! Valentina was very friendly and helpful. She had amazing suggestions during my stay and she made my stay extra special with her hospitality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$76.32
1 night, 2 adults

Balarm - Hostel and Bar

La Kalsa, Palermo

Located in Palermo and with Fontana Pretoria reachable within 700 metres, Balarm - Hostel and Bar provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

S
Shahzad
From
Pakistan
It was a very nice clean and quiet place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,243 reviews
Price from
US$76.56
1 night, 2 adults

Sunrise Hostel & Rooms

La Kalsa, Palermo

Located within 500 metres of Fontana Pretoria and 1 km of Palermo Cathedral, Sunrise Hostel & Rooms provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Palermo.

B
Bernadette
From
Belgium
I arrived after a double booking by "Into Palermo" B&B - warning many of these B&Bs in Palermo are not in accordance with law with no staff on premises. I was rescued off the street by a wonderful woman at 2200 at night, having been initially ghosted by the owner of "Into Palermo" who denied the double booking, stated he had no hotels.com account, I was so upset to be left on the streets as a single female so late at night. Anyway was welcomed at 2230 by staff of Sunrise hostel who agreed to accept a late night booking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 698 reviews
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 698 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,243 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Palermo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,002 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,728 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$174.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews
One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. The staff is very helpful and nice. The beds are comfortable and the air conditioner works properly. The hostel is very clean and safe. It's a stone's throw from the main attractions. Offering still and sparkling water for free was the cherry on top for me. It's worth every penny.
Guest review by
Cansu
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,243 reviews
I loved the shared space with couches etc. where you could meet other young people, I appreciate the age limit and the female-only room option. The bedroom was clean and well kept - I liked the bathroom a lot, it allowed enough privacy despite being shared. There were also all the extra things travellers would need which is great (shampoos, blow dryers…) The staff was very young and friendly too. I felt safe and welcomed there from the moment I stepped in. And the location of this hostel? Absolutely perfect!
Guest review by
Hana
Solo traveller