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La Dimora del Genio

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with coffee in a beautiful garden before stepping out to explore the rich history of nearby landmarks and attractions

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Located near Palermo Harbour, La Dimora del Genio offers a peaceful retreat with cooked-to-order breakfasts, a lobby fireplace, in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and an on-site restaurant. Via Vittorio Emanuele and Palermo Cathedral are nearby.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Palermo Historical Center, a neighbourhood in Palermo, La Dimora del Genio is near a train station. Via Vittorio Emanuele and Teatro Massimo are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Via Roma and Ballaro Market. Palermo Botanical Garden and Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa are also worth visiting. Visit our Palermo travel guide
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Via Garibaldi 58, Palermo, PA, 90133

What's nearby

  • A scooter parked on a street with a monument in the background and buildings around.
    Via Roma
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A sunny street with buildings, a cyclist, and pedestrians.
    Via Maqueda
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A bustling outdoor market with vendors and shoppers.
    Ballaro Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A narrow street flanked by multi-story buildings with balconies, satellite dishes, and potted plants.
    Via Vittorio Emanuele
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quattro Canti
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Giachery Station
    4 min drive
  • Palermo Central Station
    5 min walk
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafè Torino
    3 min walk
  • New Art Wine Bar
    3 min walk
  • Ballarak Magione
    4 min walk
  • Tannura Osteria
    3 min walk
  • l'angolo del kebab
    2 min walk

About this property

La Dimora del Genio

  • Bed & breakfast near Via Roma
  • Near Ballaro Market and Via Vittorio Emanuele, La Dimora del Genio provides a garden, laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
  • Other perks include:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and laundry services
    • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room and tour/ticket information
    • Luggage storage and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at La Dimora del Genio feature perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Communal kitchens, ovens and blenders

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 13 per day); discounts available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 to 12 for adults and EUR 5 to 9 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:30 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 54.68
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 54.68
  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 7 to 12 for adults and EUR 5 to 9 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 13 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is La Dimora del Genio pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Dimora del Genio?

Check-in start time: 8:30 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Dimora del Genio?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is La Dimora del Genio located?

Located in Palermo Historical Center, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Stanze al Genio Museum and Via Roma. Ballaro Market and Via Vittorio Emanuele are also within 10 minutes. Palermo Central Station is 5 minutes by foot and Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is 18 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Dimora del Genio Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ralph

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

Gattopardo

Interesting place to stay and central.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paola made me feel very much at home.
Verified

8/10 Good

Fish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
酒店位於三樓，要行樓梯上，沒有電梯。酒店內古色古香，很多古董物品，都很有特色。東主住在隔離，有問題可以立刻解決。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella dimora in palazzo storico al centro della città a pochi passi da pregevoli luoghi di interesse artistico e culturale. Stanza molto accogliente. Bagno funzionale.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This very interesting and artsy apartment still had a touch of home and felt comfortable. Paola had twisted her ankle just hours before our arrival, but still made sure we were well taken care of and was helpful and friendly. The location is great, easily within walking distance of the bus/train station as well as the major sites in Palermo. Great place to stay. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient area in historic district. Third floor walk-up, no elevator. Elegant large rooms. Host was pleasant but distracted so not as much help finding local info. Breakfast was slim by B&B standards- bread, jam, coffee. Boiled eggs were provided on request.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is NOT a hotel. It's an individual with a few extra rooms. She has no concept of real hospitality. Do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Hope

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

Nascosto e sorprendente

Posizione comodissima a due passi dalla stazione e da una piazzetta con una tranquilla vita notturna. Personale gentile. Arredamento e ambienti originali che creano una piacevole atmosfera. Purtroppo la struttura è priva di insegne e non sono presenti indicazioni sul citofono e quindi è di difficile individuazione.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Ali

A perfect experience

Fantastic interior and a perfect experience to stay at this place, just note that they send emails in Italian and hardly speak English. It's more like an apartment with a fantastic interior. Make sure you send them an email and call them upon arrival, since there is no reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

lovely antique home .. great staff

this old beautiful house in the heart of Palermo was right up my alley.. like staying in someone's vintage home .. super nice people too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Reservation cancelled without reason

Our reservation was cancelled by the hotel by txt 2 days prior to our confirmed arrival whilst we were travelling in Sicily
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

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

Palermo :una sorpresa!

b&b in appartamento interessante,proprietaria molto gentile,zona vicino alla stazione ma ricca di siti belli.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CEDRIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very beautiful and full of artistic atmosphere! The room is very wide and there are private bathroom. The person in charge is easy-going and helpful. Breakfast is delicious!!! LOVE LOVE and LOVE!!! Thank so much!!! :]
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

christine

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

A Pleasant Stay

This beautiful bed & breakfast is reminiscent of a small palazzo and it features lovely artwork. My room was spacious and comfortable with nice amenities. The location is excellent, with a five minute walk to the central train station as well as the airport shuttle. Practically next door is the bus stop (fermata) for the free-- yes free!-- shuttle bus which drives all around the historic district with stops at major attractions. It runs approximately every twenty minutes and it is a great way to see historic Palermo. The hostesses Paola and her daughter, also named Paola, are very gracious. They even cooked a delicious, traditional Sicilian dinner one evening for all guests. It is advisable though, to have a portable translation device with you because their english is limited. All in all, it was a nice experience. The price is reasonable and if you appreciate the arts, which I do, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilaria & Paul

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

Semplicemente geniale!

Situato in una posizione strategica per visitare Palermo in tutta tranquillità la dimora del genio è stata la base perfetta per il nostro soggiorno a Palermo. Siamo stati accolti dalla Signora Paola che ci ha subito fatto sentire a nostro agio e consigliato cosa vedere a Palermo anche fuori dai soliti circuiti turistici. La dimora del genio è arredata squisitamente e la nostra camera era bellissima e pulitissima. Il soffitto era tutto affrescato mentre le maioliche della tradizione siciliana arredavano il bagno e il pavimento. La colazione inoltre è stata la ciliegina sulla torta, oltre a dolci tipici siciliani fatti in casa abbiamo avuto la possibilità di gustare dei succhi di frutta fatti in casa davvero ottimi. Badare bene non si parla della solita spremuta d'arancia ma di succhi di melone, pesca e pera e così via tutti preparati giornalmente con frutta fresca e succosa. Consigliatissimo per tutto!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel with beautiful interior

We experienced a very warm welcome by the very friendly owner (who unfortunately doesn't speak English very well, but makes up for it with her enthusiasm), the apartement is clean and right in the middle of the old part of Palermo. The rooms are equipped with beautiful old furnitures, The central train and bus station is a 10 minutes walk away and there are some fun bars right across the streets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Som att bo i en borgarvåning

Enastående patriciervåning med air av gångna tider, storslagna salar med en blandning av modern design, äkta mattor och kuriosa. Den gamla damen som tog emot mig bjöd på vatten och färska fikon. Lite svårt att hitta, för det står ingen skylt på dörren. Takfläkt ovanför sängen, badrum med dusch, handdukar och schampo. Sympatisk service: när jag berättade att jag skulle avresa före frukosten, ställde man in en termos med kaffe och en påse kakor så att jag int ebehövde ge mig av helt på fastande mage. Kvarteret är ganska ruffigt, men det är nära centralstationen och busstationen. Något bullrig nattmiljö.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

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

Hotel = Baustelle

Bei unserer Ankunft (16.10.14) war dieses B&B eine Baustelle, weder auf unser Klingeln, noch auf unsere Anrufe hat jemand reagiert. So mussten wir unsere Nacht in Palermo in einem anderen Hotel verbringen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise & Robert

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

Refined & Real

Our first 4 of a 14 day visit to Sicily were in Palermo, staying at La Dimora El Genio. Our Italian is virtually non-existent, and our host, Paola has practically no English, but we communicated very successfully. This is not a 5 star brand name hotel, this is a gracious,spacious, family home which provided us with a wonderful introduction to Sicily.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr GIOVANNONI

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

Remarquable. De gentillesse, et de beauté du lieu.

En déplacement professionnel d'une semaine à Palerme, qui est une ville que je commence à bien connaître, il était nécessaire que je sois bien logé, dans un lieu paisible et accueillant. L'appartement est envoutant, beau comme la maison de parents issus d'une longue tradition bourgeoise, et la propriétaire des lieux est extrêmement agréable. L'emplacement est parfait (gare à 5 mn à pied, centre historique à 10 mn, 1/4 heure). Que demander de plus ?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grazia

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

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hans Rune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019