Near Palermo Harbour, Albergo Athenaeum welcomes guests with a free breakfast buffet and stunning views from the terrace. Enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant or unwind in style at the bar. With dry cleaning/laundry services, coworking spaces, and helpful concierge services available to you.
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station - 9 min walk
Palermo Vespri Station - 16 min walk
Palermo Central Station - 21 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Testagrossa Friggitoria - 15 min walk
Bar Ingegneria - 8 min walk
Bar Accardi - 3 min walk
Bar Santoro - 14 min walk
Massaro - 5 min walk
About this property
Albergo Athenaeum
When you stay at Albergo Athenaeum, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Ballaro Market and Via Roma. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
At a glance
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Hotel size
80 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 3 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite garage
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Coworking spaces
Conference space (646 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 31
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Raised toilet seat
Raised toilet seat height (inches): 35
Low-height counter/sink
Lowered counter and sink height (inches): 31
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 35
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch plasma TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 11.80 per person (roundtrip)
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT082053A1BP48246W
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Albergo Athenaeum
Albergo Athenaeum Hotel
Albergo Athenaeum Hotel Palermo
Albergo Athenaeum Palermo
Athenaeum Palermo Hotel Palermo
Albergo Athenaeum Palermo
Palermo Athenaeum Hotel
Athenaeum Hotel Palermo
Albergo Athenaeum Hotel
Albergo Athenaeum Palermo
Albergo Athenaeum Hotel Palermo
Frequently asked questions
Does Albergo Athenaeum offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Albergo Athenaeum does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Albergo Athenaeum?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Albergo Athenaeum?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Albergo Athenaeum?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 11.80 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Albergo Athenaeum?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Albergo Athenaeum?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Albergo Athenaeum have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Albergo Athenaeum like?
Albergo Athenaeum is a short 9-minute walk from Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station and 16 minutes' walk from Ballaro Market.
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Reviews
Albergo Athenaeum Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2025
Great staff, great location for easy access to centre and airport
craig
craig, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 1, 2026
Hotel is nice and well situated on one of the main routes into Palermo so it is very easy to get to. Hotel has good amenities and a decent breakfast. Facilities are generally OK.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 18, 2023
Staff were very helpful especially at breakfast
Richard
Richard, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Check in was efficient and friendly. Even though we got there after one am.
Eduardo
Eduardo, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2024
Nice property but in a very poor area, far away from everything. Great breakfast!
Rosa
Rosa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Good location. Access to sights in historical area.
Walked to hotel from train station. 20 minutes
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
This is a great hotel, with good and nice staff, great breakfast, the room was unbeatable, it is very close to the royal palace and the main attractions of Palermo. Nonetheless, the area (2 blocks around the hotel), is dirty and not too nice. Other than that, it is a great hotel.
Jose
Jose, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2023
Liked that they have parking garage.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2024
It was ok
Areli
Areli, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 3, 2024
Only 20-30 min Walk into the City
feels like an old Hospital, Rooms Not comparable with online pictures, Limited breakfast
Florian
Florian, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 27, 2023
Quite OK, no complaints
Kurt
Kurt, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 2, 2026
Chambre mal balayée, salle de bain microscopique, douche d'un autre siècle.
Personnel peu causant.
Petit dejeuner minimaliste.
Quartier peu engageant.
Parking couvert fermé et accès direct à la réception genial.
Rapport qualité prix honnête.
Bertrand
Bertrand, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2026
Petit-déjeuner inclus dans la prestation globale sous format buffet à volonté, très garni, pour tous les goûts. Un point très positif!
Un parking privé sous-terrain pour garer la voiture en toute sécurité. L'hôtel nous a permis de laisser la voiture dans le parking le temps de notre viste touristique alors que nous avions rendu la clé de la chambre.
Les hôtesses d'accueil parlent français, c'est appréciable.
L'hôtel n'est pas de prime jeunesse mais la literie est confortable et la chambre familiale fonctionnelle, dans un quartier très proche du centre (mais tranquille) pour tout faire ensuite à pied.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2026
Albergo in discrete / buone condizioni, buona la colazione sia come dolce che come salato, camera pulita e confortevole
Calogero
Calogero, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2026
Pulizia della. Camera, personale. Qualificato ed attento
Rosaria
Rosaria, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Nov 20, 2025
La camera , senza armadio , lenzuola sporche e pieni di peli di capelli , doccia piena di sporco , bagno vecchissimo , mobili vecchissimi . Non hotel *** ma zero stelle.
Giovanna
Giovanna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2025
2 GG di turismo a Palermo
Posizione strategica
Hotel datato ma pulito
Colazione essenziale
Ottimo x chi e' di passaggio x max 2 notti
Parcheggio x auto
Attaccato al centro
STEFANO
STEFANO, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 23, 2025
Hotal antiguo. Necesita reforas profundas
M fatima
M fatima, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Ottima struttura per visitare la città a piedim Parcheggio sotterraneo sicuro e fresco. Ottima colazione e personale gentile e disponibile.
MICHELANGELO
MICHELANGELO, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2025
Personeel is vriendelijk en proberen je gelijk te helpen als er iets is.
Ook was het ontbijt goed geregeld, je had een groot aanbod waaruit je kon kiezen.
Cynthia van der
Cynthia van der, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Camas súper cómodas. Muy buen desayuno. El internet en esta habitación no era muy bueno pero en el lobby y restaurante sí.
Eduardo
Eduardo, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2025
Es un hotel aceptable, antiguo pero cómodo. Bien ubicado para ir al centro andando y desayuno buffet completo. El parking un plus.
Antonio Miguel Diez
Antonio Miguel Diez, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Albergo bello, pulito, ottima colazione, personale gentile e disponibile. .... unica pecca un po lontano dal centro.
Piero Mario
Piero Mario, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Gentilissimi in reception. Ci hanno assegnato subito la camera praticamente al nostro arrivo anticipando quindi la fascia oraria. Hall spaziosa e profumata. Parcheggio sotterraneo un po’ da rivedere e più scelta da aggiungere alla colazione. Alla fine non posso che complimentarmi per la gentile accoglienza ed ospitalità. Lo consigliamo a tutti i turisti perché rimarrete soddisfatti. Grazie ancora!
Kurt
Kurt, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Consigliato!
Gentilissimi in reception. Ci hanno assegnato subito la camera praticamente al nostro arrivo anticipando quindi la fascia oraria. Hall spaziosa e profumata. Parcheggio sotterraneo un po’ da rivedere e più scelta da aggiungere alla colazione. Il letto l’ho trovato un po’ scomodo (ma questa può essere una mia opinione). Alla fine non posso che complimentarmi per la gentile accoglienza ed ospitalità. Lo consigliamo a tutti i turisti perché rimarrete soddisfatti. Grazie ancora!