Bastione dello Spasimo, Palermo

1 Via Filippo Evola, 90133 Palermo, Italy. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“Surrounded by high walls, Bastione Spasimo hides lushly planted grounds and a salt-water swimming pool behind its imposing façade. Opened in 2022 near the city’s botanical gardens, the renovated 16th-century edifice contains 15 rooms.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Palermo.

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Bastione dello Spasimo, Palermo. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.8 out of 5.0

Ranked 1st in Sicily

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Nestled in the historical heart of Palermo, Sicily’s capital, the Bastione Spasimo Hotel is a stunning boutique hotel that radiates allure. Positioned on the island’s northern shoreline, Palermo is a lively and thrilling metropolis with an abundant past. The city offers numerous captivating historical landmarks to discover, with the hotel perfectly positioned at the city’s core.

The Bastione dello Spasimo, constructed in the 16th century, served as a defensive structure against maritime attacks and became a significant chapter in Sicily’s history.

The hotel has been meticulously conserved through the ages and has experienced thorough restorations to give birth to the magnificent Bastione Spasimo Hotel. Its luxurious accommodations brilliantly showcase the historical stonework and brickwork.

Within the confines of the inn, visitors will discover a secret sanctuary hosting a stunning pool, nestled amidst a beautiful garden and terrace. The accommodation provided is roomy, featuring modern design touches and updated furniture such as flat-screen televisions and Nespresso coffee machines. The standard rooms on the ground level are breathtaking, boasting cut-stone ceilings, bathrooms with marble floors, and secluded patios.

Patrons of the inn can bask in its superior amenities, which comprise an exceptional tea room and wellness therapies, thereby assisting guests in achieving total relaxation during their visit.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Bob

17 July 2024

A beautiful oasis in the suburbs of Palermo

So much character and history. Great facilities

Nothing

5.0
Michael

16 July 2024

An oasis of calm in a fun city

Stunning rooms great location and fantastically helpful staff with great recommendations

Nothing

5.0
Jane

16 July 2024

A fabulous stay - a few minutes walk from the city centre.

A few minutes walk from the city - but away from the hustle and bustle. Lovely room, pool and garden. Delicious breakfast. Lovely staff - Matteo and Julia were exceptional hosts. Fantastic communication prior to our arrival. Very helpful with parking. There was unexpected filming taking place during our stay which meant we had to move our car. The hotel paid for our car to go in a private garage which was incredible and very much appreciated.

Nothing. We loved everything about it.

5.0
Joel

15 July 2024

Great stay at this lovely hotel - would recommend!

Great hotel/stay for our wedding anniversary. Good location, easy to get to via bus/train within 30-45 mins direct from airport. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms were lovely, quiet, and had character. The bed and pillows were also comfortable. Breakfast was nice with a good range of healthy options, there were limited options for a cooked breakfast but this was fine for us. Would highly recommend it!

Genuinely nothing to add here.

5.0
Marlette

5 July 2024

Wonderful small boutique hotel

Idillies

5.0
Kenn

4 July 2024

Exceptional

Very cool hotel. Fabulous breakfast. Excellent staff. Great location.

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5.0
Stefania

4 July 2024

Exceptional

The stay at Bastione Spasimo exceeded our expectations. The location is great, the staff attentive, the breakfast delicious. Our room was very spacious with a large, comfortable shower.

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5.0
Rupert

4 July 2024

Really liked the hotel, and good to be in an area surrounded by local businesses.

The layout, the room facilities, the cleanliness, the staff, the design, the breakfast (including excellent staff). We also liked the area. Feels like you are in an area with many locals - families out playing at night in the square, really enjoyable bars and restaurants nearby (filled with locals as well).

4.5
Kate

1 July 2024

Perfect room, quiet, well appointed and historical, great staff!

The pool and garden were an oasis!

The shower was a bit small, but there was an option to use the spa shower instead so this was not really a negative.

5.0
Christine

28 June 2024

Tranquility in Palermo

What a fantastic hotel, a little bit of tranquility in the centre of Palermo. Everything was lovely, staff friendly, very clean and the garden and pool area was lovely to relax in after a day exploring. The hotel is in a great location. The room was built in the walls of the old Fortress with very modern facilities.

5.0
Laura

25 June 2024

Thoroughly enjoyable.

Staff were amazing. Lovely property with history in a quiet part of town but everything was within walking distance. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

5.0
Susan

23 June 2024

This hotel has so much character. It’s so peaceful

The room was a good size as was the bathroom

Absolutely nothing

5.0
Vesna

20 June 2024

Great boutique hotel with beautiful garden and pool in a central location.

Location, pool, garden and staff

Noisy aircon in my room but staff tried to resolve this issue.

5.0
Jennifer

16 June 2024

Very good

Location very good

Would prefer shower inside the bathroom

5.0
Amanda

15 June 2024

Loved hotel but wouldn’t return to Palermo

Lovely room & fantastic garden

Nothing

4.5
Alessio

15 June 2024

Fabulous

Personale reception

4.5
David

14 June 2024

This is the ideal place to stay to make the most of Palermo. Close to all the main attractions and easy to walk to and f

Beautiful oasis of calm from the mad pace of Palermo. Fabulous garden full of summer flowers and a relaxing pool. Our room was spacious with exceptional bathroom and shower.

Nothing.

4.5
Cyvere

12 June 2024

Beautiful

Beautiful stay, well-located.

Nothing, really.

5.0
Maria

10 June 2024

Excellent

Everything

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4.5
Anthony

9 June 2024

Glad we chose Bastione Spasimo

It is an oasis in the center of the city. Perfect location for walking all around Palermo. Also the staff was super friendly and helpful with facilities but also maps and suggestions.

Bed was a tad firm for our liking but totally fine.

5.0
Marlette

9 June 2024

Excellent little gem of a hotel.

A oasis of calm ten minutes from everything. Wonderful helpful staff - beautiful rooms.

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4.5
Cristina

7 June 2024

Fabulous

Rooms are excavated in the city walls, making them a cozy nest. They are small but very equipped and the location is quite convenient.

5.0
Clare

7 June 2024

Exceptional

A wonderful oasis in the centre of Palermo. Close to everything! The staff were so helpful and the pool and garden were a total highlight for us.

5.0
John

5 June 2024

A great experience.

A fabulous find in a great location. On the doorstep of the old town and within easy walking distance of the main tourist spots. We had a room behind the main building. It was beautifully furnished with a traditional and unusual stone ceiling. The gardens were lovely and relaxing with plenty of outdoor seating.

5.0
Marjfz

5 June 2024

Glad I picked this hotel

Loved the property. The outside space is so quiet and relaxing. Location is a few blocks from the old town, close to the waterfront. The pool was a bonus. The staff was very sweet and helpful. Made some very good restaurant suggestions.

Hotel facilities

Services

  • - Room service
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Food & Drink

  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)
  • - Outdoor furniture

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Air conditioning

Activities

  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Salt-water pool
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Sun umbrellas
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming Pool

Transport

  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • - Face masks for guests available

Reception services

  • - Invoice provided
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