Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

1.0 star property
Art Deco bed & breakfast connected to a shopping centre in Palermo with a full-service spa

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Sauna, hot tub, massages
Reception
Sauna, hot tub, massages
Property entrance
Sauna, hot tub, massages

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Explore the area

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Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA, 90134
  • Place, Via Vittorio Emanuele
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace of the Normans
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palermo Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Exclusive Suite Jetted Tub, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Elite Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Palermo

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa puts you in the heart of Palermo, connected to a shopping centre and within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Massimo. Highlights at this family-friendly B&B include a full-service spa and in-room free WiFi. .A pampering day can include massages along with access to the sauna. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Palermo Historical Center B&B include Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach.

What's nearby

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palace of the Normans - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palermo Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballaro Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Via Roma - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station - 3 min walk
  • Imperatore Federico Station - 6 min drive
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Marocco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mec - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Concetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Da Umberto A Ballaro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sfrigola - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

Art Deco bed & breakfast connected to a shopping centre in Palermo with a full-service spa
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Palermo bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

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.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 20.00 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per day

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT082053C1Y988XG8C

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Porta di Castro
Porta di Castro B&B
Porta di Castro B&B Palermo
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B&B Porta Di Castro Palermo, Sicily
Bed And Breakfast Porta Di Castro
b&b Porta Di Castro Hotel Palermo
B&B Porta Di Castro Palermo
Porta di Castro
Porta Di Castro & Spa Palermo
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel Spa
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Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa Bed & breakfast
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa Bed & breakfast Palermo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?

As of 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa on 15 Feb 2026 start from AU$194.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa has a self car park for EUR 20.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?

The closest beach to Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa is Mondello Beach (10.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April 01 to October 31).

What makes Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa.

Is Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests highly rate the continental breakfast here! Served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?

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 Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa?

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

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 412 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rachna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
awesome hotel to stay at in the middle of Palermo. great service and attention to detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely enjoyable stay Outstanding staff and amazing breakfast. My room was small but perfectly adequate for a solo traveler Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean, fun, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn, Bognor Regis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Porta Di Castro is a well placed hotel, but set in an edgy district of Palermo. Charming staff whom were very helpful and respectful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hidden gem of a hotel this turned out to be. Staff was wonderful, breakfast was incredible and was close to all that we wanted to see. Would definitely recommend as well as stay here again in the future. OWNER WAS hands on and made our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Super location, super service.

Excellent staff, great location. Friendly and supper efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is tucked away in a local area but just minutes walk from the sites and main streets. The design and decor are charming and unique, but the biggest standout was the service. The staff went out of their way to help us with last minute and changing plans for the 1 night we stayed there. True hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirtida

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

Whimsical but charming accommodations

This is a whimsically decorated place and not your traditional hotel atmosphere but meets all your needs. The hotel staff was very helpful especially Dalila was very friendly and provided excellent guidance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It a nice boutique hotel, beautifully decorated, very caring staff, nice breakfast, surviving working. Room good size, close to the castle , cathedral and other attractions, lift. The only thing in the evening it is very dark outside and I felt insecure . And another minus- the left luggage kept in the lobby/ nonstick room. I would not like to leave my luggage like this .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

laura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Highlight of this hotel - the staff they were extraordinarily helpful and friendly. However, the area is disgracefully filthy and run down. The building itself is horribly deteriorated and the pumping air Freshener covers up a clear sewer smell. This smell is evident as you enter the reception area as Well as in our bathroom. The furniture is old and rundown as much as other travelers claim it is “artsy”. Motorcycles and bikes in the room? Please! It was Shocking to see so many stellar reviews! I did not want to stay here and struggled to find another hotel. The photos are Greatly misrepresenting of this hotel - Especially the line of overflowing garbage cans as you walk out the front door!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, the staff and vibe of the hotel. The breakfast was wonderful- quite the spread! There is a pool but it was icy cold and not really usable so I would suggest heating the pool to make it nice for guests to use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Healthy and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

PETER

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 1/2 stars at best

We were highly disappointed with this hotel. Our room was located in the attic, and unless you’re under 5'4", you’ll constantly be bumping your head due to the sloped ceiling and lack of headroom. The bed and pillows were extremely hard and uncomfortable. I was traveling with my sister, and to our surprise, there was no bathroom door — meaning one of us had to leave the room whenever the other needed to shower or use the toilet. After we complained, they eventually gave us a makeshift wooden divider, but that’s not what was advertised on Hotels.com. The room was poorly maintained: the paint was peeling, an electrical outlet in the hallway was completely open (a serious safety hazard), and the refrigerator didn’t work. Cleanliness was lacking throughout. The “shampoo” came in tiny ketchup-style packets, the towels were rough and old, and there were no towel bars in the bathroom. The window in the room was an 8" porthole (see photo) Breakfast was mediocre at best — stale pastries and little variety. Overall, this property does not match its online description and needs significant improvement in comfort, safety, and maintenance.
Cracked and glued flower pot in hall
Soap and shampoo for room ( in a watering can)
this was the divider to block the opening to the bathroom.  All stained - looked like it was picked from garbage in the street
only window in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ragnar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great staff,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a hidden gem! The breakfast is possibly one of the biggest (with the most variety) we’ve ever experienced. Conveniently located and close to the main attractions and streets! The staff were superb, so attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and service was excellent. The bathroom shower worked but was in need of repair sink area also in need of repair. Walking distance to many attractions and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Best hotel in Sicily

The staff was some of the most lovely hotel staff I have ever come across. They made us stay so special. I would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique property with very helpful staff and a charming vibe. They stored a bag for me while I met friends to sail for 8 days, and it was waiting for me in my room when I returned. Great breakfast. Easy walk to a train station, close to the main tourist area but not in the middle of it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hatim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly amazing. Breakfast was incredible. Staff was welcoming and extremely helpful. I’m running out of superlatives…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

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

Amazing stay!

I came with my sister for 4 days , the staff were so kind and absolutely amazing! The breakfast is sooo good they give you plenty of choice. Our room was great and very spacious! Aircon worked like a dream and the location and pool is also great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. As a group, the nicest staff I have ever experienced. The room was extraordinarily clean. Location was excellent near the cathedral. Lots of motorbikes but with the windows closed not much of an issue. Plus the food in Parma is better than the food where you are including the breakfast at the hotel which was a feast of Sicilian fruits and charcuterie.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025