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Ai Cartari

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a restaurant, 3-minute walk to Via Roma

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Interior
Interior
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Dining
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Alessandro Paternostro 62, Palermo, PA, 90133
  • Place, Via Vittorio Emanuele
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Roma
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Quattro Canti
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

About the area

Palermo

At Ai Cartari you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Via Roma and within 15 minutes of Teatro Massimo. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and a front desk safe. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Palermo Historical Center B&B include Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Roma - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Maqueda - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Quattro Canti - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Teatro Massimo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Giachery Station - 3 min drive
  • Palermo Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buatta Cucina Popolana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Martorana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ai Bottai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delizie de Cagliostro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A' nica - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ai Cartari

Bed & breakfast with a restaurant, 3-minute walk to Via Roma
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Ai Cartari.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Palermo bed & breakfast.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Ai Cartari offers 3 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Ai Cartari
Ai Cartari B&B
Ai Cartari B&B Palermo
Ai Cartari Palermo
Ai Cartari B&B Palermo, Sicily
Ai Cartari Palermo
Ai Cartari Bed & breakfast
Ai Cartari Bed & breakfast Palermo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ai Cartari?

Ai Cartari offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Ai Cartari?

The closest beach to Ai Cartari is Mondello Beach (10.4 km).

Is Ai Cartari family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ai Cartari is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ai Cartari?

No, Ai Cartari does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ai Cartari?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Ai Cartari's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ai Cartari?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Ai Cartari Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

grainne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basement flat had no glass windows, mosquitoes were a big problem. Power sometimes went off, plunging us into darkness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very responsive and when an issue occured she arranged alternative accomodations for a night. Her apartment is like walking back in time 100 years with antique furnishings and 13' high ceilings. Veruly comfortable and easy walking distance to attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ho avuto un’esperienza bellissima in questo posto, in questa casa. Perché è più casa che hotel. Avevo due camere, una camera tipo salotto con cucina tavolo sofà e poi la stanza da letto e due bagni pure! La casa stessa è in un palazzo del quattrocento ed entri dall’arco dei Cartari che è molto bello. I mobili sono antichi ma è tutto anche molto moderno, pulito e comodissimo. Ma è la signora, la proprietaria che è così splendida, molto molto gentile. Non vedo l’ora di tornare qui un giorno perché mi ha veramente dato felicità stare in questo posto. I had a wonderful experience at this place, in this home. Because it is more home than hotel. I had two rooms, a living room type room with kitchen , table and sofa and then the bedroom and two bathrooms as well. The house itself is in a fifteenth century building and you enter from the Cartari arch which is very beautiful. The furniture is antique but everything is also very modern, clean and and comfortable. But the lady, the owner is so wonderful, so very very kind. I can't wait to come back here one day it really made me happy staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jalal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and spacious room in a perfect location with a warm and welcoming host. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cornel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If one wants something different this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rossi was very helpful . Room was clean n spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The host Rosi is very friendly and helpful. The building itself is full of history and characters. Our room is at the lower ground floor which has its own entrance. The room is large, clean and comfortable. The facilities in the room is prefect. The location is very central and close to every attraction. It is so easy to get there from the airport by the airport shuttle bus. We would definitely recommend this place in Palermo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 nights. Our host Rosi was so sweet and speaks good English. We had the very large bottom level apartment which is 3 open rooms plus a washroom and separate entrance. Very homey. Decorated with antiques. 10-15 min walk to the train station. Walkable to everything in the historic area. Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan, tampa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property from the fourteen hundreds, we never imagine been able to stay at a place with so much history and meet Rossy the owner, very helpful and always available to answer our questions. If you are a history enthusiast you will love this place, tons of restaurants and bars to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akhtar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful rooms, not the best neighborhood

We had 2 rooms here. Both were really spacious, clean, very charming. It is a good location for walking to markets and other sights but the neighborhood was not great, though we felt safe in our small group. Parking is a mess, get instructions or figure it out before you arrive. I would use the train next time because driving is just nuts, worse than Florence

10/10 Excellent

P, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atmospheric!

If you would like to feel like you are part of Palermo's medieval past (in the best way possible) choose one of Ai Cartari's two extremely atmospheric rooms. The location is also very convenient for walking around the old town.

10/10 Excellent

Perry, Laguna Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love Ai Cartari, hate Palermo

The interior of the B & B is absolutely beautiful. The room has a large sitting room besides a nice bedroom. The owner lives there and breakfast is served in a gorgeous living/dining room in her home. The breakfast was good, but mainly sweet, no cheese, meat or eggs. Parking in Palmero is very difficult, traffic is horrendous, and to follow directions and find street signs is next to impossible. GPS is absolutely necessary and even with it, it's a nightmare. Personally, I would avoid Palermo at all costs but if you must go there Ai Cartari is a great place.

10/10 Excellent

Meghann, Rome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Amazing place. You get your own entry and it's a huge space. Owner is delightful and attentive.

10/10 Excellent

Richard, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cozy, well located bed and breakfast.

The Ai Cartari is located on a narrow street which at first seems to be in a warren of narrow streets but is actually very close to two main vias. The room was on the backside of the building with its own private entrance. The room was huge and divided into three areas, the bedroom, a central sitting area, and another sitting area and the bathroom. the room contains a refrigerator. There is a cafe and a large restaurant very close by. Breakfast was delicious, pastries. jams and fruit with good Italian coffee. The owner was very helpful. I would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Donna and Philip, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home from home

We were really surprised when we arrived at Ai Cartari. We had the run of a basement flat with loads of space and the offer of support when we needed it so we felt independent but had back up if needed. Rosalinda was extremely helpful when she discovered my dietary requirements and I was really grateful and touched that she baked cakes etc. specially for me. We really appreciated her help with advice on transport for Trapani also. Overall, a great base from which to explore a great city.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay

Beautiful and unusual building in the centre of Palermo, on small square with church, cafe and restaurant, and within easy walking distance of everything we wanted to see. The rooms were huge, clean and beautifully furnished, breakfast was delicious and substantial, and the owner could not have been more helpful. She directed us to parking places in a nearby square, where the car was fine for a couple of days. Palermo was wonderful. I thoroughly recommend it as a place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Richard, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, comfortable and well located.

Ai Cartari is a beautifully furnished B&B and the owner was very helpful. Breakfast was delicious. There is a good restaurant across the street and a good cafe on the corner. The room itself was very comfortable. The only downside was that the air conditioning was minimal and the room was warm during the later afternoon-early evening hours cooling down with the night air.

10/10 Excellent

Amy Modzel, From SC, we stayed at the Ai Cartari in Palermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Ai Cartari in Palermo, Sicily

Wow!!! A+. It's a perfect fit for the lovely city. This bed & breakfast offered a massive sized room to include a kitchen, 2 levels, 2 air units, classy operating french-style casement windows and a large bathroom area. We were immediately greeted upon arrival with a tour through the home. Just lovely. We received a quick check-in along with advice on site locations for which to visit. Perfect location... we walked from train station & it's a straight line. We we centrally located for all attractions and walked everywhere except for the one bus ride to Monreale. Great great place & location!!!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

lovely building,

Difficult to find and we arrived late, we did phone ahead to notify the owner, whom we never met. Someone was sent over to give us a door key. Rooms reasonably clean, unusual building. Literature in the room for guests states that breakfast is served at 'home'. When nothing arrived the following morning we phoned the owner, who said we had to go to the cafe across the street. The owner of the cafe advised we could have 3 euros each towards breakfast, which barely covered coffee and a croissant, we had to pay for the rest. When the owner phoned us back again to clarify payment details and we raised the issue, we were advised this was part of the deal. At no time were we advised we would have to go out for breakfast or pay for most of it ourselves. i would not have booked the B&B had i known this, very disappointed with the service.. Palermo lovely.

8/10 Good

Ixchel, Usa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Liked it, very friendlt, thenonly thing missing was a convinient space to park the car....

10/10 Excellent

Alex, San Diego, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good vibe and a good location

The room was huge, private, with a private entrance. Quiet location, in the heart of the historical center of town. Wonderful host, Rosalia, who was more than helpful and fun to talk with. Light breakfast with eggs and breads was great and ready any time we were. We arrived in Palermo with no expectations, and we were happily surprised by the city's history and its vitality. Our 3 nights at Ai Cortari were not enough, and we will gladly stay there again if we are again in Palermo.