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A friendly, spacious base for exploring Palermo, but nightlife can interrupt sleep.
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Axel’s rating: 8.1/10 · a small, independent 3-star in Palermo’s lively historic center
La Serenissima is a small, independent 3-star in Palermo’s historic center, close to La Cala and Vucciria’s restaurants and bars. It’s a strong pick for exploring on foot without paying for luxury extras. Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the spacious rooms, cleanliness and welcoming reception staff; Expedia’s overall feedback is similarly positive. The appeal is straightforward: room to spread out and a central base.
The main compromise is sleep. Recent guests describe street music and voices continuing into the early hours, although others report quiet stays. The hotel advertises soundproofing, but we wouldn’t count on silence. Some bathrooms draw criticism for dated fittings, and Wi-Fi feedback is weak. Arriving by car also takes planning: there’s no on-site parking, and guests flag restricted-street access. We’d skip it for a quiet retreat or work-critical internet.
- Rooms
- Generous room sizes and air conditioning; some guests find bathrooms dated or cramped.
- Cleanliness
- Strong overall feedback across sites, despite occasional housekeeping complaints.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful reception staff are a consistent strength; reception operates around the clock.
- Amenities
- Elevator, bar, terrace and breakfast available; advertised free Wi-Fi receives weaker feedback.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast may cost extra; arrange off-site parking and confirm restricted-zone arrival instructions before driving.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Via dei Cassari 24, Palermo
Walkable historic-center setting near La Cala and Vucciria, with lively bars nearby.
Amenities and check-in
Elevator, bar, terrace and breakfast available; advertised free Wi-Fi receives weaker feedback.
Check-in
after 1:30 PM
Check-out
before 10:30 AM
- Breakfast
- Bar
- Parking
- Laundry (extra charge)
- Dry-cleaning (extra charge)
- Wheelchair Accessible
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La Serenissima Hotel — Palermo, Italy
La Serenissima Hotel is a small, independent 3-star in Palermo’s lively historic center in Palermo, Italy.
Address: Via dei Cassari 24, Palermo. Property ID: 1169557.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/palermo/la-serenissima-hotel-1169557
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 | $222 | $237 on Booking.com | $15 less (6%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
Total price: $271.50 USD
2026-11-05 to 2026-11-08 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $82 for 1 night · 2 nights $178 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $189.50 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $93.50 for 1 night · 2 nights $184.50 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $91 for 1 night · 2 nights $184 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $93 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $92 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $104 for 1 night · 2 nights $238 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $267 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $133 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $91 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $195 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $97 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $91 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $205 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $107 for 1 night · 2 nights $225 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $118 for 1 night · 2 nights $234 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $116 for 1 night · 2 nights $205 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $89 for 1 night · 2 nights $197 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $108 for 1 night · 2 nights $207 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $99 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $99 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $109 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $99 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $90 for 1 night · 2 nights $199 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $109 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $99 for 1 night · 2 nights $206 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $107 for 1 night · 2 nights $228 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $236 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced |
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Axel's take: 8.1/10
A friendly, spacious base for exploring Palermo, but nightlife can interrupt sleep. a small, independent 3-star in Palermo’s lively historic center, scored for what it is.
La Serenissima is a small, independent 3-star in Palermo’s historic center, close to La Cala and Vucciria’s restaurants and bars. It’s a strong pick for exploring on foot without paying for luxury extras. Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the spacious rooms, cleanliness and welcoming reception staff; Expedia’s overall feedback is similarly positive. The appeal is straightforward: room to spread out and a central base.
The main compromise is sleep. Recent guests describe street music and voices continuing into the early hours, although others report quiet stays. The hotel advertises soundproofing, but we wouldn’t count on silence. Some bathrooms draw criticism for dated fittings, and Wi-Fi feedback is weak. Arriving by car also takes planning: there’s no on-site parking, and guests flag restricted-street access. We’d skip it for a quiet retreat or work-critical internet.
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Best for: car-free sightseeing breaks; travelers who enjoy nightlife; couples wanting spacious rooms
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Watch out for: late-night street noise; weak Wi-Fi feedback; restricted driving access and no on-site parking
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Location: Walkable historic-center setting near La Cala and Vucciria, with lively bars nearby.
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Rooms: Generous room sizes and air conditioning; some guests find bathrooms dated or cramped.
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Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across sites, despite occasional housekeeping complaints.
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Service: Friendly, helpful reception staff are a consistent strength; reception operates around the clock.
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Amenities: Elevator, bar, terrace and breakfast available; advertised free Wi-Fi receives weaker feedback.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra; arrange off-site parking and confirm restricted-zone arrival instructions before driving.
Axel's opinion of La Serenissima Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About La Serenissima Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Via dei Cassari 24, Palermo
- Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 157 reviews (location 4.8/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Palermo Airport: 38 min by taxi
- Amenities: Breakfast, Bar, Parking, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 13:30
- Check-out by: 10:30
- City page: Hotels in Palermo
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
Standard Penthouse room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Penthouse room — room photo 1
Standard Attic room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Attic room — room photo 1
- Standard Attic room — room photo 2
- Standard Attic room — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double Attic room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Attic room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Attic room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Attic room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 1
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
- Superior room — room photo 2
- Superior room — room photo 3
Superior Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single room — room photo 1
- Superior Single room — room photo 2
- Superior Single room — room photo 3
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple room — room photo 1
- Superior Triple room — room photo 2
- Superior Triple room — room photo 3
Superior room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Superior room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Superior room (sofa) — room photo 3
Superior Single room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Superior Single room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Superior Single room (sofa) — room photo 3
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Junior Suite — room photo 3
Junior Suite with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite with balcony — room photo 1
- Junior Suite with balcony — room photo 2
- Junior Suite with balcony — room photo 3
Single Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Single Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Single Junior Suite — room photo 3
Triple Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Junior Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 3
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Junior Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- Junior Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- Junior Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Standard Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Single Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Triple Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Quadruple Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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