Hotel Vecchio Borgo

Via Quintino Sella 1

Palermo, IT

Rating: 4 Stars

The charming hotel is equipped with all modern facilities, including internet connection in all rooms, 24-hour reception service and a range of tourist information. A city that contains centuries of different kinds of culture: Arabs, Normans, the French, Spanish and the Byzantines have all left their permanent mark on the place.One of the most popular meeting places is the market area, Borgo Vecchio that lies between Piazza Sturzo and Piazza Ucciardone. This market is the only one that stays open until late, attracting a lot of young people who meet here to organize their evenings. Other meeting places are Piazza Olivella, that is full of people and the aroma of kebabs and spices, and the lanes that spread out behind the Massimo Theater. Here are a few of the many clubs in Palermo that are popular due to the charming, elegant and original atmospheres. Cuba, a private club furnished in Arabic style can be found in the garden of the amazing Villa Sperlinga. Here you can sip cocktails while listening to lounge music. Cambio Cavalli is in Via Patania and is inside a seventeenth century building, where art and photography exhibitions by young artists are often held. Chill-out music at the Moro in Piazza Pottino, on the Arenella sea front: an extremely relaxing, intimate atmosphere, where you can sit on rugs and cushions in candlelight. Coming soon n.a Start the day with a rich breakfast or local homemade food before strolling to the characteristic Borgo Vecchio to browse the stalls at one of the oldest food markets in Palermo.

Area Attractions

Fontana Pretoria 10 km Teatro Massimo 10 km

Directions

Palermo is the first city in Sicily and it is well served by highways and trains and also has an international airport. By car From Taormina take highway A18 up to Catania and continue on A19 Palermo-Catania up to destination (260 Km). From Agrigento take Statale 189 which travels through Sicily taking a fascinating course that leads to Palermo (127 Km). From Siracusa take state highway 114 up to Catania and continue on A19 Palermo-Catania up to destination (258 Km). Those coming from Continental Italy must continue on highway A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria and exit on Villa San Giovanni to get to the ferries that go to Messina. From Messina highway A20 takes you to Palermo. Palermos traffic is heavy and rather chaotic, it would be best to leave your car in a guarded parking lot and to visit the city on foot or with public transport. By boat It is a convenient way to get to Palermo and bring your car along. There are two companies offering the connection services. Grandi Navi Veloci offers three connections. From Genoa, daily, duration: 20 h. From Livorno three times a week; duration: 19 h. From Rome Civitavecchia, daily; duration: 12 h. Tirrenia connects Palermo and Naples every day; duration: app. 10 h By train Palermo is connected by trains to all the major destinations in Sicily, such as Taormina, Catania and Siracusa. For some destinations it is necessary to change trains. From Rome there are some direct trains for Palermo via Naples, the trip lasts 11 to 13 hours. For times please consult the Trenitalia site or call the green number 89 20 21. By plane Palermo 'Falcone Borsellino' (PMO) Airport offers direct flights from all major Italian airports and has low-cost links with some European cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Cologne, London and others. From the airport, the 'Trinacria Express' shuttle train connects to Palermos central station every hour. Another option is to take the shuttle bus which leaves every 30 minutes.

Meeting Facilities

Meeting / Conference Information

There are no conference facilities.

Restaurants

Restaurant / Dining Information

Start the day with a rich breakfast or local homemade food before strolling to the characteristic Borgo Vecchio to browse the stalls at one of the oldest food markets in Palermo.