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House of the Domus Carmelitana Palermo Onlus
Located in the famous & multi-ethnic Ballaro area of Palermo, a melting pot of cultures, food, architecture and this historic city.This guest house is simply presented and ideal to experience the city as a local. Expect simple rooms and good facilities as a base to explore the history and charm of Palermo's city center as well as the amazing surrounding attractions.
Located in Quartiere Albergaria, walk to the Palermo Cathedral, the Quattro Canti and many of the major sights of the city. Also close to the train station and marina.
Services
This guest house is operated by the Domus Carmelitana Palermo Onlus.Rooms are clean and simply presented, this is not a fancy hotel but a caring and welcoming guest house with a wonderful manager who cares for guests and their time in Palermo.
Breakfast is included in the price. There are a number of nearby restaurants to enjoy typical Sicilian cuisine.
Breakfast 
Internet 
Parking Onsite 
Dining Room N/A 
Tea and Coffee facilities 
Tourism Advice 
Vending Machine 
Air Conditioning 
Linen Cleaned 
Hairdryer 
Heating 
Internet 
Towels 
Refrigerator N/A 
No toiletries 
Cash Machine 
Cafe 
Forex Services 
Hospital 
Laundromat 
Grocer/Market 
Dining Options Features
The Dome of the adjacent Church is considered by many as the most beautiful of Palermo, with glazed majolica, visible from all over the city. It also houses a sixteenth-century organ.
Chapel 
Conference Room 
Stairs 
Fire Detectors 
Gardens 
Common Room 
Wheelchair Access N/A 
Private Bathroom 
Chair and Desk 
Fire Detector 
No Disabled Rooms 
Windows Getting Around
Located in the center of Palermo near some of the city's major attractions.This is a multi-ethnic, cultural location that exemplifies Palermo & Sicily's historic roots from Europe, to Africa & the Middle East. City with easy access. Note that this is a very old part of the city and many buildings appear in disrepair, but that is this historic area of Palermo. Many attractions are within walking distance and public transport links are nearby.
General Transport 
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Train History
Renovated in 2007 to assist the Fathers in supporting their communities in Africa, South America and Romania, the adjacent Church dates back to the 1200's and one of the most important Churches of Palermo.Customer Reviews
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I stayed at Convento del Carmine Maggiore for almost a month using that as a base to study Greek temples and Byzantine mosaics in the churches. The director (Giovanni) and his staff welcomed me and were very attentive during my stay. I'm a senior citizen (female) traveling solo and I felt very safe right in the middle of the oldest market (Ballaro). Trains, buses, grocery stores, trattorias, cafes and major sites were within minutes of the convent. The atmosphere outside is alive and chaotic with vendors shouting out to buy their fruits and vegetables. But that's what I wanted. Remarkably, the frenetic energy of the morning market calmed down after 2 pm and it was very quiet in the evening. The room was very clean with fresh linens. The ladies on the staff were always mopping and dusting and absolutely pleasant to talk to. I used Google translate since I don't speak Sicilian and I used Rome2Rio app for times and routes of local buses and trains. The breakfast is very typical...coffee, a croissant and melba toast with butter and jam. It is not an American breakfast. If you want eggs and bacon you can go to a tourist restaurant down the street. I bought my food at the local bakery where every day they had roasted chicken or breaded pork cutlet, potatoes, salad and a fresh roll for about 10 Euros. I bought fresh salami and Italian cheese at the grocery store about 5 minutes from the lodging. The accommodations are basic with a clean room with fresh sheets and a hot shower and lovely staff to make you feel very welcomed... and the sound of the church bells throughout the day sets the tone for an amazing opportunity to see the real everyday life of the Palermo people. BTW, I felt very safe walking around. The cost of the room was an incredible value compared to a tourist hotel in the tourist section of the city. I am booking this lodging again. I'm a retired military officer and have lived and traveled the world and choosing this monasterystay was the foundation for a wonderful Sicilian adventure. |
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| Linda - WA, United States (January 2026) | ||
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Nous avons été très cordialement reçu et nos hôtes étaient très réactifs à nos demandes d'informations et autres services. |
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| Annie - , France (September 2025) | ||
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Close to thé bus station. Pretty easy to locale. Surprisely quiet to be located close to the Mercado! |
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| Michel - Qc, Canada (March 2025) | ||
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A beautiful place to stay |
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| Raelene - VIC, Australia (September 2024) | ||
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I had problems finding the monastery. The monastery need to give a better deskription of how to find it. Once I found it and a friendly young woman opened the entrance door I was in very good hands. |
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| Lars - , Denmark (April 2024) | ||
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| Convento del Carmine Maggiore (SIP118) | |
| Open All year round | |
| Checkin 1:00-11:59pm | |
| Checkout 7:00am-12:30pm | |
| Curfew None | |
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- 15+ years - Trusted since 2006
