Axel’s take
A strong old-town base with grand public spaces and a few dated-room compromises.
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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · a historic 4-star in Palermo’s old town
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is a historic 4-star that earns its place on a Palermo shortlist through character and location. Set across former convent, bank and palace buildings, it has a cloister courtyard that gives it more personality than a standard city hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and helpful staff; recent reviews also make breakfast a clear strength. It’s a strong pick for exploring the old town on foot.
The compromise is consistency rather than the basics. Some Tripadvisor and Trip.com guests describe tired furnishings, awkward showers or uneven reception service, although positive experiences comfortably dominate. Arriving by car can be frustrating, so request directions before setting off; parking costs extra. Spa access is also chargeable and requires booking. We’d skip it if contemporary rooms and effortless car access matter more than historic character.
- Rooms
- Generally comfortable and often spacious; furnishings and bathroom layouts vary.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor feedback.
- Service
- Mostly helpful and professional, with occasional reports of curt reception staff.
- Amenities
- Cloister courtyard, restaurant, bar, small gym and reservable Aloe spa.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking and spa cost extra; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
Via Cartari 18, Palermo
Excellent old-town position, within easy walking distance of Quattro Canti and restaurants.
Amenities and check-in
Cloister courtyard, restaurant, bar, small gym and reservable Aloe spa.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Pool
- Adult-only pool
- Hot tub
- Babysitting
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
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Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa — Palermo, Italy
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is a historic 4-star in Palermo’s old town in Palermo, Italy.
Address: Via Cartari 18, Palermo. Property ID: 1147823.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/palermo/grand-hotel-piazza-borsa-1147823
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $306 | $369 on Booking.com | $63 less (17%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $416 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-11-25 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-04 | $147 for 1 night · 2 nights $292 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-05 | $145 for 1 night · 2 nights $446 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $301 for 1 night · 2 nights $446 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $145 for 1 night · 2 nights $284 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $139 for 1 night · 2 nights $282 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $143 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $153 for 1 night · 2 nights $319 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $166 for 1 night · 2 nights $323 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $157 for 1 night · 2 nights $314 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $157 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $159 for 1 night · 2 nights $297 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $138 for 1 night · 2 nights $279 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $308 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $167 for 1 night · 2 nights $308 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $281 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $140 for 1 night · 2 nights $279 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $139 for 1 night · 2 nights $280 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $278 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $137 for 1 night · 2 nights $276 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $139 for 1 night · 2 nights $279 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $140 for 1 night · 2 nights $281 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $282 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $282 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $282 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $277 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $277 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $283 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $142 for 1 night · 2 nights $297 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $155 for 1 night · 2 nights $319 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $164 for 1 night · 2 nights $326 · up to 14 nights priced |
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Axel's take: 8.5/10
A strong old-town base with grand public spaces and a few dated-room compromises. a historic 4-star in Palermo’s old town, scored for what it is.
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is a historic 4-star that earns its place on a Palermo shortlist through character and location. Set across former convent, bank and palace buildings, it has a cloister courtyard that gives it more personality than a standard city hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and helpful staff; recent reviews also make breakfast a clear strength. It’s a strong pick for exploring the old town on foot.
The compromise is consistency rather than the basics. Some Tripadvisor and Trip.com guests describe tired furnishings, awkward showers or uneven reception service, although positive experiences comfortably dominate. Arriving by car can be frustrating, so request directions before setting off; parking costs extra. Spa access is also chargeable and requires booking. We’d skip it if contemporary rooms and effortless car access matter more than historic character.
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Best for: first-time Palermo sightseers; couples who like historic hotels; travelers exploring without a car
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Watch out for: some dated rooms and awkward showers; tricky arrival by car; parking and spa charges
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Location: Excellent old-town position, within easy walking distance of Quattro Canti and restaurants.
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Rooms: Generally comfortable and often spacious; furnishings and bathroom layouts vary.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor feedback.
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Service: Mostly helpful and professional, with occasional reports of curt reception staff.
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Amenities: Cloister courtyard, restaurant, bar, small gym and reservable Aloe spa.
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Fees and surprises: Parking and spa cost extra; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.
Axel's opinion of Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Via Cartari 18, Palermo
- Amenities: Pool, Adult-only pool, Hot tub, Babysitting, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Sauna, Spa, Valet parking (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Palermo
Room types
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Executive Twin room (twin beds)
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Executive Double Suite (full double bed)
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Regina Costanza Double Suite (full double bed)
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