Reviews of Bastione Spasimo Boutique Hotel
1 Via Filippo Evola, 90133 Palermo, Italy

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything. Especially hospitality
The cappuccino
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWonderful location with a great square in front of the hotel. It was easy to access from the train station with a 5 mn walk. Breakfast was really satisfying. The building itself had an incredible historical background.
Room was a little bit small but beautiful architecture.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe stayed for the final leg of our honeymoon and the staff left us a very kind note and gift in our room. It is in an excellent location within walking distance to all the major sights. Room was very comfortable. There is also a swimming pool which was great for relaxing on hot afternoons!
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA lovely boutique hotel in a great location with a calming atmosphere.
Not a huge breakfast selection
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely gardens and the salt water swimming pool which was very accessible for my husband who has mobility issues
Nothing
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery chilled hotel The pool area and gardens are fantastic All the staff were great as well
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt’s an oasis in the middle of the city. Staff is friendly and take good care of their customers. Breakfast was superior. Pool is great after walking in the city. Location is amazing as there are multiple good bars and restaurants right next to the hotel.
Room really needs more power sockets. There is only one for each side of the bed and the other side was occupied for extension cord which was far also full.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRelaxing athmosphere, nice straff, clean, good location!
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely garden and pool area, like green oasis in the city. Great rooms with a private terrace. Very friendly people and good breakfast.
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewStaff were super nice. It has a lovely pool. Really nice room, very different from a usual hotel room but was really comfy. Good value for money.
Difficult to park.
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI absolutely loved staying here !!! The staff the amenities and location were fantastic The hotel is steeped with so Much history it gave me goosebumps! We stayed in what I call a ‘ cave ‘ room It was small but very well equipped It was very hot in Palermo and the room was as perfect to sleep in Aircon was fab ,room was dark did not hear a thing from the outside world !! Breakfast was great a good start to the day! The staff were amazing ! I’d like to especially mention Paul and Alex who just made our stay even better ! Absolutely loved after a long day of seeing the sights of Palermo to come back have a swim and cocktail in this boutique oasis before heading out to one of the local restaurants and really feeling part of the local.community Absolutely fabulous 🤩 we will be back
A few more things on your drink menu but no deal breaker!!!
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had the most wonderful stay at Bastione Spasimo. Alex and the team went above and beyond to make us feel right at home. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. A beautiful little oasis in the heart of Palermo
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel was central to transport facilities, restaurants and shops but above all the hotel was a hidden gem … an oasis of calm and beauty from the hustle and bustle of busy Palermo with staff that could not do enough to make their guests comfortable.
Absolutely nothing
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe outdoor space was relaxing and the pool was a great way to cool down in the afternoon. The breakfast was great and the staff was awesome.
There was a problem with the AC but the staff was on it and tried to fix it as fast as possible.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThis is a lovely hotel in a great location. A nice quiet hotel within walking distance to all the main sites we wanted to see. Lovely and clean, beautiful tranquil gardens and a pool. Nice staff. Great breakfast. Would recommend.
The shower in the room was absolutely tiny. Other than that, no other criticisms.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful garden setting and friendly staff, location in Kaksa for us was perfect.
Our room was adjacent to a storage closet frequented by staff. You can see the the photos I posted with shower outside of the bathroom (?) and staff passing by, privacy was a bit limited. Other rooms did not have the same issue however, just our rooms.
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful hotel and pool. The room was large and had great air conditioning. The pool area was well maintained. All the staff were very friendly and extremely helpful.
The breakfast buffet was limited and a few fresher options would be appreciated. The drinks at the hotel are also very expensive.
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautifully renovated property in the centre of a very nice neighbourhood in Palermo. There are so many nice bars and restaurants near by. Our room was very clean, quiet and unique. All the staff we encountered during our stay were very friendly. The staff allowed us a late checkout due to a late flight which we were very grateful for. The pool is a great addition in the Palermo heat and the gardens are beautiful.
It would be great for the hotel to expand their drink offerings e.g. more cocktail selection and also for some small food to be available to order during the day.
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewthe hotel provided a takeaway breakfast for our early checkout
nothing
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent service, beautiful garden and pool area. Delicious breakfast, lovely room and within easy walking reach of many good restaurants and the historical centre.