4-star hotel in Kalsa / Vucciria, Palermo, at Via dei Cartari 18.
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is a four-star hotel at Via dei Cartari 18, in the historic centre of Palermo, Sicily, where the Kalsa and Vucciria quarters meet. It occupies a spot close to Piazza Borsa and the old stock-exchange building, within a short walk of the Vucciria market streets, the church of San Domenico, Piazza Marina and the waterfront Foro Italico. The Quattro Canti crossroads and the cathedral are roughly ten minutes away on foot, and Teatro Massimo can be reached in a similar time. Palermo Centrale railway station is about a fifteen-minute walk or a short taxi ride. The surrounding area is one of the most atmospheric in the city, a dense network of lanes with Baroque oratories, street food stalls and evening bars, and it sits in the centre of the pedestrian-friendly historic core. The hotel is rated four stars and offers double and twin rooms, with nightly prices generally between 100 and 260 euros depending on the season. The property has a phone line at +39 091 320075 and a website at piazzaborsa.it, where current room types, breakfast options and facilities can be checked, since detailed amenities are not listed in the available data. Visitors in this part of Palermo typically start the day with a Sicilian breakfast of cornetto, brioche with granita or coffee, and find a wide choice of trattorias, wine bars and street-food vendors for lunch and dinner within a few minutes of the door, including stalls serving panelle, sfincione and pane con la milza. The service character is that of a city-centre hotel suited to independent travellers, couples and short-stay business guests who prefer to stay within the old town rather than on the modern boulevards. Because the surrounding streets are lively in the evening, particularly near Vucciria, light sleepers may want to ask for a quieter room. The location makes it a good base for exploring the Arab-Norman monuments, markets and museums on foot.
| Price | €100–260 per night (~$115–299) |
|---|---|
| Address | Via dei Cartari 18, 90133 Palermo |
Room types
- double room
- twin room
Location
Via dei Cartari 18, 90133 Palermo
38.1164, 13.3652 View on map
Highlights
- Four-star hotel on Via dei Cartari between Kalsa and Vucciria
- Walkable to Piazza Marina, Foro Italico and the Quattro Canti
- Surrounded by street-food stalls, bars and trattorias
- Double and twin rooms in the old-town historic core
- Direct contact by phone and its own website
Tips for visiting
- Ask for a quieter room, as the Vucciria area is lively in the evening.
- Check piazzaborsa.it or call +39 091 320075 for current room types and breakfast details.
- Sample panelle and sfincione from local street vendors within a few minutes' walk.
- Arrive on foot or by taxi, as vehicle access in the old town is restricted.
- Allow time to visit Piazza Marina and the Foro Italico promenade in the evening.
When to visit
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking the old town. Summer evenings are lively but hot.
Accessibility
Accessibility details are not confirmed. Visitors with mobility needs should ask the hotel about lifts and step-free access, and note that surrounding old-town streets can be uneven.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa?
It is at Via dei Cartari 18 in the Kalsa and Vucciria area of Palermo's historic centre.
What is the hotel's star rating?
It is a four-star hotel with double and twin rooms.
How can the hotel be contacted?
The hotel lists the phone number +39 091 320075 and the website piazzaborsa.it.
How far is it from the railway station?
Palermo Centrale is about a fifteen-minute walk or a short taxi ride away.