Hotel Columbia

2.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 6-minute walk to Palermo Cathedral

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Desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Free daily buffet breakfast
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Staircase
Staircase

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Via Del Celso, 31, Palermo, PA, 90134
  • Place, Quattro Canti
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Vittorio Emanuele
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Roma
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Palermo

Hotel Columbia puts you in the heart of Palermo, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Massimo. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Palermo Historical Center hotel, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Palermo Harbour and 11.5 km (7.2 mi) from Mondello Beach.

What's nearby

  • Quattro Canti - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Roma - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palermo Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Teatro Massimo - 8 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Palermo Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Giachery Station - 20 min drive
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taverna dei Canti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ke Palle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Villena - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Costa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Salumaio di Santamarina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Columbia

Hotel with a bar, 6-minute walk to Palermo Cathedral
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Columbia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This Palermo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Hotel Columbia offers 23 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

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 3.50 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per room (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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.
  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Columbia Palermo
Hotel Columbia Palermo
Hotel Columbia Hotel
Hotel Columbia Palermo
Hotel Columbia Hotel Palermo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Columbia?

Hotel Columbia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Columbia?

Yep, Hotel Columbia has a self car park for EUR 25 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Columbia?

The closest beach to Hotel Columbia is Mondello Beach (10.2 km).

Does Hotel Columbia serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Columbia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Columbia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Columbia?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Columbia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 642 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The coffee was great at breakfast and the front desk was helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vilma, san diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Toilet would not flush. Toilet seat wobbled. AC(?) caused door rattling noise. Cleaning staff noisy outside. Phone did not work but staff responded promptly thru website. Very small shower area. No elevator and had to go thru 6 flights of stairs. Staff helped with luggage. Motion sensors for light unpredictable and sometimes left me in total darkness while moving around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
City centre location. Reasonable choice in breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is quite old, with beautiful architecture and some quality antique bedroom furniture. There is no lift, but no problem! I am not the fittest person and this was noticed so my suitcase was carried up to the room - by a very polite young man called Marco who should go far in the hospitality trade. A very quiet location, even though it is only a stone's throw from Via Maqueda, one of the busiest streets in Palermo's historic centre. All in all, a great find - well done Expedia.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast food Fresh. Clean Room. Air Condition not needed or used. Staff Nice & good. Like the location. In the Old Town and walked to most everything about 6-7 miles a day. Not Luxury but would recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Old and needs a renovation to the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating and nice. The hotel is kept clean and they will give you anything that you ask for, as needed. (Just ask) A lot of construction going on in the area, it can make getting anywhere a little difficult, but you can navigate it with a little practice. Breakfast was good with a few choices that seem to follow Italian custom. It's charming inside and everyone is nice.
View from my room.
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By the Hotel Columbia
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is basic but rooms are clean, bed comfortable and the staff generally helpful. The breakfast is very poor indeed and leaves a lot to be desired - but this is not a problem given the price. You cannot expect 5 star luxury for the price of a 2 star. Also the hotel does not have a lift so not suitable for anybody with mobility issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there a total of six days in late September. The breakfast menu was unchanging the entire time. Unexciting! In keeping with hotel policy, we requested our room to be cleaned and the maid look ALL the dirty wet towels we had placed in the shower and rehung them on the towel holders!!!! We advised the front desk and it took some convincing to get him to get us clean towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Originally we were in room 303 which was very old and unkempt. We were moved after the second day to room 105 which was a big improvement. This property has no elevator so lots is stairs. Not for the physical challenged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located with good access to city centre.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part was the help and friendliness of the front desk staff. In particular Guiseppe was extremely nice and courteous. He provided all the information and answered all my questions promptly. My only difficulty was that I could not get picked up in front of the hotel since the road was not available for all cars. The breakfast buffet was very well done. I would definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nan

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

Don’t stay here

Almost impossible to drive here. You must go through 4 ‘mirrors in’ back streets - two of them wrong way on a one way street - AND across pedestrian zoned street. Then no elevator, dirty pillows, bad bed, terrible stale breakfast that we heard the front desk tell the breakfast person ‘we just put today’s croissant into a bag and put them out tomorrow’.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

France

Location and for being in a very bustling pedestrian area the room was very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had no mini fridge as said on site.. 'each room has a mini fridge'. The shower had mold in the corners and did not drain well. You are standing in dirty water by the time you are finished showering.The breakfast was very average. No elevator and noone offered to carry our luggage down the stairs when we were checcking out. W&T from Montreal
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A/C very weak. Holes in the walls, poorly maintained - shower head holder broken, towel hook holder falling out of the wall. Maid service only every 2 days. However it was a comfortable bed and spacious room. Complimentary breakfast snacks and coffee. Overall not the best but definitely not the worst. Average. If you’re just looking for a place to sleep in a good location, it works for your needs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s cheap. You pay for what you get. You get a bed, a shower, espresso in the morning, and close proximity to downtown. The AC is not great so it’s hot. Not the best night of sleep but it’s a place to put your head at night. Most importantly, it’s safe and the staff is incredibly nice. If you’re a 20-something, just trying to experience Palermo on a budget, this is a safe bet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Neenah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and friendly.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne

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

Great location.

Great location in Palermo, central to all sights, shops and restaurants. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean and spacious. Continental breakfast adequate (I'm a vegetarian.) Would definitely recommend and return to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Philadelphia1

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and the location is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the stay mostly because of the staff and the breakfast. My room was pretty old and not in that good of a condition. It wasn’t that clean. However, the people were nice and the surrounding area was great too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bobby

Travelled with family and small children
1) If you are driving, pick a property outside of Palermo City, proper. The streets are extremely, narrow, unsafe and drivers don't appear to follow international driving rules and laws. 2) The GPS doesn't work reliably in town center. 3) The staff at Hotel Columbia were not very helpful and eager to assist. 4) There is not elevator in the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is cleaner than many 4 and 5 stars. Location is convinient too. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025