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
All you need to know
Located in the famous Old Town, the Born Hotel is an ideal property to stay in the capital with proximity to many landmarks. This is not another ordinary hotel in Mallorca. The property was once a palace dating back to the 16th century. Today, it holds great historical and cultural significance that is evident from its architecture. The hotel is only 8 minutes of walk away from the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, a few minutes away from Font del Sepulcre and the Centre of Palma de Mallorca is only 1 km away. The rooms at Hotel Born are decorated with beautiful Mallorcan furniture. Some offer stunning views of courtyards.
Along with free Wi-Fi, the hotel offers many other facilities such as breakfast in bed, laundry services, relaxing massages, 24-hour reception, and a bar terrace. They also offer airport transfers on request. There is a typical Mallorcan restaurant on the hotel’s ground floor offering delicious Mediterranean cuisine on a patio full of palm trees. The staff of the hotel is always happy to help you with anything such as renting a car. You can also book a guided tour through them to the major attraction in the city. If you are up for a ferry ride to the Balearic Islands, the port is only a 10-minute drive away. The hotel offers discounts on longer stays. Reserve now and enjoy your trip to Mallorca.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
1 September 2025
Beautiful central hotel with comfy bed, restaurant in the courtyard was lovely. Staff very attentive.
Location was perfect. Gorgeous room with dressing area and sofa, looking onto a beautiful courtyard with tables. Lovely decor traditional Spanish.
Nothing Breakfast was a continental - adequate.
1 September 2025
Ok
Very central. Good location. Beautiful garden and rooms .
It’s just doors to rooms are vintage, I can understand the point because of the building is old but you don’t have privacy. There are gaps in the doors that all noise comes in and goes out. Ps: it wa dust on the walls . Top of our bed 🛌 some part was dusty. You could see .
28 August 2025
Beautiful hotel and location, but beware no lift and lots of steps.
Property was beautiful the lobby and terrace especially. Bed very comfortable. Great location in the heart of everything!
No lift and quite a few steps to navigate. The shower although lovely would flood everytime it was used. Not huge amount of choice for breakfast.
28 August 2025
Amazing hotel. Absolutely loved it. Would recommend.
The hotel is absolutely beautiful. The location is perfectly located in the most beautiful part of Palma. The room was very stylish, spotless and comfortable. It was a fabulous getaway. The breakfast was very tasty and fresh. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Oftentimes the breakfast was cold.
28 August 2025
Great stay!
Great hotel, big room, comfy bed and friendly staff. The hotel is very central and convenient.
28 August 2025
Very good
Nice patio where you can have breakfast. Good location.
25 August 2025
Very good
The hotel was beautiful, featuring vintage architecture and a charming restaurant at its heart. The room was spacious and comfortable.
The room was a little too dark, and the furniture could use a refresh. The shower pressure was also weaker than expected.
24 August 2025
Heart of centre and value to stay
Great location and beautiful building
There is no lift, the room was on 3rd floor and many steps
22 August 2025
V good
Location and staff were superb. . Overall a great stay. Enjoy
Wasps in the courtyard at breakfast were annoying but
21 August 2025
Great location and good room and breakfast. Would be improved by a lift.
Lovely old building. Good breakfast and now has a bar which it didn’t when we stayed before. Air conditioning in bedroom and good sized room with clean bathroom.
No lift! We were on the 3rd floor and I am awaiting a hip replacement! However a young man did carry our cases up for us which was great. Daytime receptionist not overly helpful and reception lounge very hot.
20 August 2025
Perfect place to stay in Palma
Is in a perfect location for sightseeing,shopping & restaurants. The staff at the reception were so friendly & helpful. Breakfast selection was excellent & eating it in the delightful courtyard was the perfect start to the day.
19 August 2025
Olde Worlde retreat in Palma
Excellent Location, beautiful building in a lovely cobbled lane, nice olde worlde decor vibe with lovely court yard to enjoy breakfast / drink. A beautiful aroma fills the hotel on entrance. Coffee machine with pods, water added daily, fridge in room. Iron on request Large bathroom with very good shower space. Shampoo/ conditioner/ soap/ slippers supplied.
As our bedroom room 101 was on first floor above reception disliked that we could hear noise from reception area from staff/ hotel clients. However, being on first floor has its advantages as no lift not too many stairs to climb on return from excursions.
18 August 2025
Exceptional
Location is amazing and room is great, design and everything was above expectactions.
Brekfast
16 August 2025
Ideal location with pleasant staff
Traditionally Spanish
The steps
14 August 2025
Amazing, we had the best 3 days. Food, wine, weather, everything within walking distance.
Location was unreal, right off main historic center next to fountain, cathedral 4 minute walk. beach 10/15 min walk. Breakfast lovely, rooms fab 😊Staff really kind
Nothing everything was really good
10 August 2025
Beautiful & historical + great hospitality
Comfortable bed & quiet yet central location, amazing courtyard and good breakfast too
9 August 2025
Exceptional
Our stay at Born hotel was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The staff were warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make us feel at home (the star point of this hotel). Our room was spacious, beautifully designed, spotlessly clean, and incredibly comfortable. We loved waking up to the stunning views each morning and ending the day by a drink in its bar. The breakfast was fresh and delicious. Everything about this hotel radiates charm and attention to detail! Highly recommended!
8 August 2025
Exceptional
Perfect location, friendly staff
5 August 2025
Perfect location for staying in city center
The location is really stands out. It's located in the city center in 1 minute of shopping. It's also a 10-15 minute walk to the Palma cathedral. In a 10-15 minute walk on the other side, you can find shops in the local pantry. Breakfast is okay, the variety of dishes is not perfect, could be better. No parking spot, but you don't need car in Palma, everything is reachable by walk. You should try the espresso martini, it's really perfect. The best I have tried yet.
No lift, but that's what it is. The light in the room could be better. There's no general center light. Room feels dark some times, even with all the lights on.
5 August 2025
Very good
Lovely hotel with a beautiful courtyard that serves good food. Location was perfect right in the center of Palma everywhere was walk able.
5 August 2025
Marvelous
What a marvelous place! Great location, 10 mins tops from the cathedral. Very stylish, clean and lovely. The room was spacious, with good AC, also there was a coffeemaker and tea. Beds and pillows are comfy, it's quiet at night. Breakfast was very tasty, with hot options and prosecco.
The only thing that perhaps might be improved - more pastry variety at breakfast)
2 August 2025
The best experience, highly recommend.
Beautiful, majestic, iconic. Excellent location in Palma center. Excellent breakfast. Spacious rooms. Quiet.
Only stairs, no elevator.
1 August 2025
Lovely location.
Location was perfect. Breakfast was nice. Reception was breathtaking.
Air conditioning didn’t work one night and the staff member who we spoke to on the phone was rude. He then came to the room to try and fix it and said we would have to move rooms if we wanted air conditioning. It was midnight. He also said they might not have other rooms available. He left without fixing it which was disappointing. We eventually resolved the problem ourselves. We were disappointed with his lack of interest.
1 August 2025
Good value for the money
Good value for the money; the personnel were kind, and the room and hotel design were satisfactory.
Breakfast could have more variety and be based on local cuisine. I couldn't feel Mallorcan vibes, but it was decent.
1 August 2025
It was an Exceptional traditional hotel within the centre, Excellent and will definetly visit again.
Very interesting historical building within central Palma , many great shops and restaurants and cafes. Within easy driving distance of some very beautiful beaches.
No Parking facilities and having to park at a local car park daily.
31 July 2025
Awesome hotel and perfect location
Former palace with a very eloquent lobby. A courtyard restaurant and bar, great vibes and really nice staff. Excellent location right in the heart of Palma
Nothing
28 July 2025
Perfection. I’ll be back.
Gorgeous, stunning, perfectly located property with an equally sublime restaurant in a beautiful setting.
No lift - it’s an old building so I wasn’t surprised but worth being aware of. Also, the lovely charming guy at reception kindly offered to carry my bags to the first floor.
27 July 2025
Fantastic hotel. Perfect spot.
Great staff, lovely rooms, perfect location. Cute sparrows that fly down during breakfast... They like corn flakes and granola btw 😊
We were facing the bar and restaurant area which can get a bit noisy, although it was always quiet come 11pm. It really wasn't an issue for us but maybe if you had young children, you might want to request a room facing away.
24 July 2025
Exceptional
Lovely hotel I loved the interior design and the garden. Great staff Location is super convenient Thanks for making our stay in Palma so pleasant
24 July 2025
Beautiful Hotel excellent staff
Beautiful property and excellent location.
Sadly no lift
21 July 2025
Exceptional
The location is perfect, the staff is beyond helpful and cheerful
Some noise from the bar at around 6 pm and thin walls in the room, you can hear the outside a bit
21 July 2025
Just amazing 🤩
Everything!!! As soon as we walked through the door, we were welcomed into an oasis of calm in the middle of Palma. Staff were super helpful, breakfast was amazing, and the bar, a lovely place to relax after a busy day shopping! Bedroom was a good size, comfortable and with good quality toiletries. We will definitely return if we visit Palma again.
Nothing
21 July 2025
Central, clean, great breakfast
Traditionally beautiful
No lift and a heavy bag!
20 July 2025
A fabulous hotel in a great location
The location is perfect, right next to the old town and main shopping area and a 5-10 minute walk to the cathedral. The hotel foyer and staircase are grand and the courtyard restaurant and bar area are stylish and fabulous for breakfast, dinner or drinks. Our room was very clean and had a small annexe with extra chairs, television and fridge, as well as coffee/ tea and kettle provided. Breakfast was very good with a wide range of sweet, savoury and fresh fruits provided.
This is more of a comment than an actual negative. Since the hotel was a 16th century palace, there is no lift. Therefore the hotel staff carried our suitcases up to our 4th floor room which they do for all guests. Just be aware there is no lift before you book, but the hotel is worth it!
19 July 2025
We would definitely stay again and definitely recommend.
Lovely, clean and spacious oasis in the heart of Palma; fabulous location surrounded by some excellent restaurants.
Location, restaurant, comfy beds!
18 July 2025
Beautiful hotel with a central location
It was beautiful. Very high end with a very comfortable bed and amazing bed sheets.
Hot breakfast wasn’t great but the breads and pastries were lovely.
17 July 2025
Luxury stay in the centre of the old town
What an incredible place. My Mum and I have just returned from 3 nights in this lovely hotel, which is in a prime location in the old town near lovely restaurants and all of the shops. The room was huge, clean and comfortable and the staff were so lovely - special mention to Victor and another guy who was on reception today (17/07) who arranged our taxi to the airport.
Nothing!
9 July 2025
Exceptional
Absolutely excellent...beautiful hotel and rooms. Best location in Palma.
9 July 2025
Fabulous
Historical building with plenty of style and character
9 July 2025
Very good
Very lovely property excellent location Comfortable room , very friendly staff
8 July 2025
Staff were excellent Andres found us a table when we were let down by our restaurant .
It is historic and cool Gorgeous ceilings and marble pillars. The courtyard bar and restaurant was fabulous.
The bedrooms were a little tired and the sheets and towels need replacing.
8 July 2025
Exceptional
Superfriendly staff. Quiet, spatious room. Perfect location. Nice bar and breakfast. I will be back!
8 July 2025
Very good
Great location, friendly helpful staff, large comfortable room.
Bar and restaurant in hotel was closed on a Sunday and Monday. Courtyard Bar rented out for events during our stay to non residents for an event
28 June 2025
Very good
Location
Stairs
28 June 2025
Fabulous
The location and the building is amazing.
Better soundproofing between the rooms would be nice.
26 June 2025
Beautiful historic hotel in the heart of the city on a quiet cobbled lane.
Beautiful hotel in a historic building with an authentic Mallorcan feel. Couldn’t be better located, right in the heart of the city at the top of the Passeig de Born just a few minutes walk from the cathedral, market and squares. It’s on the most beautiful narrow cobbled street surrounded by dozens more just like it, filled with amazing shops and cafes. The hotel foyer and outside bar and restaurant look particularly pretty when lit up at night. Would highly recommend.
20 June 2025
Beautiful hotel in the perfect spot
Location was perfect, staff were lovely, hotel was beautiful
20 June 2025
Great stay - I made an admin error double booking- staff took the time to explain and walk me through as they spotted th
Fantastic building - staff and feel. Great location and just all round a great place to pop into
Nothing
19 June 2025
Excellent stay. We will look forward to returning for a 3rd visit.
We love this hotel. It was our second visit to the hotel Born. Beautiful hotel and fantastic location .
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
6 September 2025
Comfortable and beautiful building