LA FINESTRA SUL PORTO, Palermo – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms Overview
La Finestra Sul Porto offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms with showers, and minibars. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs with streaming services, USB sockets, and soundproof walls. Select rooms include balconies with sea or city views. Premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, and hairdryers are standard. Room themes reflect Palermo's historical influences, such as the Emiro Suite (Arab era) and Approdo del Fenicio (Phoenician era).
Dining Options
A buffet or Italian breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, included in the room rate. Guests can pay €5 extra for in-room breakfast service. Nearby dining includes Ballarò Market (2.5 km) for fresh Sicilian street food and Teatro Massimo (1 km) for upscale restaurants.
Location & Transport
Located in Borgo Vecchio, a historic square near Palermo's port, the B&B is a 5-minute walk from the city center-Europe's largest. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 23 km away. Key landmarks within 2 km include Fontana Pretoria, Palazzo Abatellis, and San Giovanni degli Eremiti. Public transport stops for buses and tourist shuttles are steps away.
Services & Activities
Services include free WiFi, 24-hour check-in with photo ID, and optional city tours or sailing trips. Guests can arrange car rentals, airport transfers, and guided visits to Monreale or Cefalù. Chromotherapy showers and USB sockets are in all rooms.
Cultural Context
Palermo's history spans Arab, Greek, Roman, and Spanish rule, visible in nearby sites like La Kalsa district and the Vucciria Market. The annual Feast of Santa Rosalia (U' Fistinu) celebrates the city's patron saint with parades and concerts. Nightlife rivals larger European cities, with bars clustered around Piazza Marina and the port.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV