Hotel Born in Palma is a hidden gem in the heart of the city’s Old Town. Housed in what was once the 16th-century palace of the Marquis of Ferrandell, the building retains much of its original grandeur. Walking through the entrance, you’ll find an impressive sweeping staircase, marble finishes, and high arched ceilings that immediately transport you to a bygone era of Mallorcan nobility.
The hotel’s most beloved feature is its traditional inner courtyard. Dotted with palm trees and classic outdoor seating, this tranquil patio serves as the peaceful centerpiece where guests enjoy breakfast. While the hotel has been modernized to include air-conditioned rooms and contemporary amenities, it stays true to its roots with authentic dark wood antiques and a quiet, monastic atmosphere that feels worlds away from the busy city streets outside.
Location-wise, it’s hard to beat. Being situated just off the famous Passeig des Born—often called Palma’s “Golden Mile”—puts you steps away from high-end shops, local galleries, and excellent dining. You’re also perfectly positioned for sightseeing, with iconic landmarks like the majestic La Seu Cathedral and the Royal Palace of La Almudaina just a short, pleasant walk away.
Whether you’re visiting to explore the historic winding alleys of the Old Town or simply to soak up some Mediterranean sun, Hotel Born offers an intimate, character-filled base. It is a perfect choice for travelers who prefer the charm of a boutique family-run property over the anonymity of larger resorts.
Expert reviews
“Romanesque arches and a giant palm tree spectacularly cover the central courtyard and reception area of this shabby-chic hotel, which occupies the former mansion of a noble Mallorcan family. Guest rooms are modest, though some have the original coffered and painted ceilings and traditional Mallorcan furnishings.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
24 May 2026
Exceptional
The bar and outside area were closed
23 May 2026
The gentleman who greeted us very late at night was wonderful and made us feel very welcome 🙏🏻
Beautiful old building Very tasteful furnishings
15 May 2026
Perfect
Amazing location, lovely room, comfortable bed. Breakfast was just perfect for us. ( with fresh orange juice, and good coffee). Checkout at midday is generous these days and we were able to leave our luggage till evening. Thank you for the lovely stay, we would definitely return.
All great.
14 May 2026
Stylish, ideal location with top facilities
Location, room (size, decor and comfort) and general ambiance were all excellent. Reception very helpful for arranging taxis and storing luggage…
Breakfast was the only disappointment for such a high-quality hotel with an average selection of buffet food and overworked staff…
14 May 2026
The staff was so lovely and helpful, just for that we would come back again!
The architecture and interior is really beautiful and even though we didn’t use the courtyard (it was raining and they were updating the furniture) it looked like it would be a lovely spot to have breakfast. The staff were exceptional and we can’t say enough about how lovely they were.
Everything was pretty perfect. It would be good if they had an elevator for more accessibility but it wasn’t a problem for us.
14 May 2026
Exceptional
Lovely staff on reception, friendly and very helpful. Great location. Lovely building Very comfortable bed Great breakfast
Nothing to dislike.
14 May 2026
Great location for exploring Palma
Great location. Very spacious, comfortable room.
Lots of noise from outside restaurants emptying bottles/rubbish after midnight and taking deliveries around 6am. Also, noise (like dragging furniture around - cleaning?) at early hours. Despite the room being very nice, had poor sleep every night. Shame there was no bar too.
10 May 2026
Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Beautiful building in a fabulous location. The gentleman serving at breakfast was excellent- very efficient and helpful. The room was a good size, and the bed was comfortable. Plenty of wardrobe space and the bathroom was very clean.
AirCon leaked water down onto the console holding the coffee machine, cups and glasses and all over the floor. The floorboards were lifting at the edges so it has happened before. Pillows were overly soft.
4 May 2026
Great little central hotel for a short stay - recommended
Central hotel, staff very helpful on reception. Lovely building. Good size room. Quiet.
There was some black mould around the shower. The air con didn’t work, we asked reception the following day and they came and fixed it straight away - it had been set incorrectly. Two TVs and one didn’t work at all (to watch the news in bed) we mentioned to reception but it didn’t get fixed. At breakfast no one around to help, we wandered about not know where anything was. We had to find staff to ask for a few things. Be warned the breakfast is offered until 11am which sounds amazing but when they run out of food they do not replenish. We went down at 3 different times earlier and later and found the same thing each day. Once the egg or sausages etc had gone that was it! My husband burned his hand badly at breakfast whilst trying to get something out of the hot trays using tiny tweezers - we did not report this and we should have, his hand is red raw!
29 April 2026
Very enjoyable stay
Central location in a beautiful historic building
As it was listed there wasn’t a lift but we knew about that before booking
24 April 2026
A beautiful hotel in a great location for exploring Palma!
Fabulous location and building. Welcoming and friendly staff, great breakfast!
23 April 2026
Fantastic!
It was in a fantastic location, very central. But also it was a calm and relaxing environment away from the city vibe outside. Decor was lovely and echoed the age of the property and the history of the area.
Nothing! It was great and we will go back.
21 April 2026
Excellent friendly and stylish hotel in a perfect location for a city break in wonderful Palma.
Exceptional hotel in a perfect location. Stylish and very comfortable. Fabulous breakfast and amazing staff.
There was nothing to dislike.
17 April 2026
Amazing
Everything great. Staff, location, beautiful interior, breakfast all wonderful
17 April 2026
Great location, staff friendly, tasteful dining area for breakfast, perfectly clean and various lovely communal spaces t
Central location, gorgeous entrance, lovely fresh breakfast
Room very small.
16 April 2026
The perfect place to stay for a weekend break in Palma
A great atmosphere full of character,friendly staff and a superb location
8 April 2026
A real palace
Beautiful palace, very good location.
1 April 2026
Exceptional
Very good
No lift
31 March 2026
Fabulous hotel
Fantastic location, beautiful building, great staff, very comfortable bed, lovely breakfast.
Nothing
30 March 2026
Exceptional
Beautifully decorated and traditional
30 March 2026
Beautiful hotel in the heart of old town!
Beautiful hotel with really comfortable rooms that were really nicely decorated. Good breakfast with varied selection of food.
Nothing.
27 March 2026
Exceptional
Fab location , lovely staff
25 March 2026
A fabulous small traditional hotel
A fantastic location in the centre of Palma, traditional and old fashioned building. Very atmospheric. Lovely breakfast and very friendly staff too. Very comfy bed
Nothing, all was great. Probably not the best hotel for those with limited mobility. No lift
22 March 2026
Wonderful spot which I love to visit, great value stay
Classic, lovely staff, a lot of space
The rooms darkness …. Dim lights and dark walls get harder as you get older !
21 March 2026
great location, comfy bed and a good nights sleep.
arrival and departure. very comfy bed Excellent breakfast
shower wasn't very clean
19 March 2026
Exceptional
The hotel is beautifully decorated, the room was very quiet and the breakfast was great!
18 March 2026
A beautiful hotel in the heart of the old town
The receptionist on our arrival was very helpful and friendly and told us our room was ready early which was a huge bonus. It meant we could settle in and get out to see the city much earlier than we expected. The room was large, though the lighting could have been improved. The bed was large and comfortable. The location of the hotel was ideal and we were able to walk to many tourist destinations.
The coffee machine at breakfast was slow and inadequate. There should have been at least two machines working to cope with the number of people who wanted to use it. The hot food was cold and the service disappointing.
17 March 2026
Comfortable rooms very clean & great location
location very clean & comfortable beds set on the doorstep of all the shops & restaurants fabulous
No extractor in bathroom so it was steamed up very quickly! Reception staff lovely very helpful but breakfast staff need customer service training not very friendly or helpful!
15 March 2026
Fabulous
The location and the authenticity of the hotel.
Nothing!
14 March 2026
Highly recommended
It was fabulous, quiet luxury in great location
Cocktail bar doesn’t open until April
13 March 2026
calm location at the heart of La Palma
location staircase
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12 March 2026
Exceptional
Perfect location, beautiful hotel, great breakfast, everything very good!
Nothing!
12 March 2026
Very good
Characters hotel in a fantastic location Staff were brilliant
No lift .. in case you dont like stairs
5 March 2026
Very good
Great location, beautiful building, large comfortable room, friendly reception staff
Breakfast staff unfriendly and the food sparse
4 March 2026
Beautiful property ideally located. Highly recommend
Historic, friendly, stylish
1 March 2026
Fabulous stay in central Palma
Great location, great aesthetic and good breakfast
Nil
27 February 2026
Fabulous
A beautiful building in a perfect central location in Palm old Town . Very clean, the beds were so comfortable. A lovely breakfast with great variety of hot and cold foods served between 8am and 11am. We would definitely stay here again
Can’t fault it for a city break
26 February 2026
Beautiful building, excellent location, lovely rooms and helpful staff.
Staff very helpful. Gorgeous building and lovely room with a separate seating lounge. I very much liked the fact that my room was cleaned every day without my requesting it. Excellent location. Good coffee machine that worked and I loved the refilled water bottle every day. I felt that people cared. Also, I asked directions and was given a free map of the city and told exactly where to go. The first night was rather cold but I found two extra quilts in the cupboard which kept me nice and warm thereafter.
I don't understand why at age 68 (my birthday indeed) I was put on the Fourth Floor with no lift available. I must say that staff immediately offered to take my luggage up and when I arrived at checkout they asked if I needed any assistance. Also, and this is not the fault of the Hotel I was not permitted to pay my accommodation bill in advance. This led to problems on arrival with lack of reception and Goodness knows what else. Please, Booking. com allow those who wish to pay in advance to do so.
26 February 2026
Very nice hotel in great location
Room comfortable. Hotel very traditional and atmospheric. Location is first class.
Bar not open off season.
23 February 2026
Fabulous
Friendly and helpfull staff Very good breakfast Perfect location Very quiet place
Noise from neigbouring room
21 February 2026
A perfect location in a great city
Great location - friendly staff and great room
Nothing
11 February 2026
Central location, everything walking distance… lovely stay.
Great location, beautiful hotel.
11 February 2026
Very enjoyable.Everything good, thank you!
Location, staff, beautiful building, breakfast, bathroom
Bedroom a little bit small but had everything I needed.
11 February 2026
Beautiful place in the heart of Palma
Stunning hotel in a historic building in the centre of Palma. You feel very regal walking up and down the main steps! Despite being there around Carnival with a large stage playing live music right across the street from the hotel, it was very quiet and peaceful, and we even slept with the window open without any disturbances. Perfect location too, with about a 5-10 minute walk to all of central Palma's main attraction. Bed was very comfortable and the mini fridge in the room was an unexpected bonus as I needed to store medication.
The staff aren't very friendly and kind of made you feel like a burden when checking in (at least the older man with the glasses did), and if you can't do many stairs the lack of a lift won't work well for you. This wasn't an issue for us personally, but if you need an accessible place you may want to look elsewhere.
10 February 2026
Exceptional
Nice old building. Espresso machine in the room. Very clean. Good breakfast. Near to bus stop from/to the airport.
No lift. But this was clear before booking
8 February 2026
Fabulous
Lovely hotel located in perfect position for everything Palma old town has to offer.Room with small balcony overlooking an enclosed courtyard. Staff could not be more helpful
2 February 2026
We loved everything about this property — and the breakfast was absolutely exceptional. One of the highlights of our sta
Everything was perfect!
18 January 2026
Just excellent
I was there for 18 nights following a heart by pass operation it was a great devotion stay central Palma a perfect location for anyone the staff were extremely friendly breakfast and rooms were perfect I didn’t have to walk very far to get around I would highly recommend it to anyone
Nothing to not like
13 January 2026
Magical hotel
Spectacular
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Activities
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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25 May 2026
Fabulous