IL GIARDINO DI BALLARO BOUTIQUE B&B, Palermo – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Charm Accommodations
Il Giardino Di Ballaro Boutique B&B offers rooms with 18th-century stone arches and 19th-century iron columns. Rooms range from 19-36 sqm with options including Classic, Deluxe, and Suites featuring double beds, LCD TVs, and tea corners. The Attic Rooms have Velux ceiling windows overlooking Palermo's sky. Suites include two bathrooms with showers and private balconies facing the Mediterranean garden. All rooms contain minibars, air conditioning, and Sicilian ceramic-tiled bathrooms with rainfall showers.
Sicilian Breakfast & Kitchen
Daily breakfast includes coffee, cappuccino, tea, milk, juices, and Sicilian specialties with fruits from the property's garden. The B&B provides an ultra-modern kitchen available for guest use. Breakfast is served in the garden during milder mornings or at individual tables. Sicilian jams and fresh fruit juices feature on the breakfast buffet.
Garden & Wellness Facilities
The property features two gardens with Mediterranean plants, citrus trees, and jasmine. A solarium terrace offers sunbeds and an outdoor hot tub available through the breakfast & wellness combo. The central lounge contains a fireplace and original artwork available for purchase. Thick ancient walls provide soundproofing from the external market environment.
Central Historic Location
Located in Palermo's Albergaria district at Via Porta di Castro, the B&B sits 100 meters from Ballarò Market. The Cathedral is 350 meters away (5-minute walk), Norman Palace is 550 meters, and Quattro Canti is 650 meters. Casa Professa Church is 3 minutes away. The Central Station and University of Palermo are within walking distance. The property is part of the Arab-Norman UNESCO World Heritage itinerary.
Art-Focused Hospitality Services
Staff provide personalized city maps and recommendations for local dining and attractions. The property exhibits exclusive artworks and ceramics commissioned from local artists. Events can be hosted in the gardens or main halls for up to 70 people. Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. The B&B offers Sicilian cooking classes in their modern kitchen facility and welcome guests with Sicilian delicacies and drinks.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock