🇮🇹 Palermo, Italy
Due Cappuccini
📍 59, Via Cappuccini, Palermo
Il tuo soggiorno — Due Cappuccini
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La proprietà — Due Cappuccini
Due Cappuccini is a functional three-star in a quiet residential pocket north of Palermo’s centre. The lobby feels like a 1970s Italian sitting room—tiled floors, a small bar, and a polite receptionist who will insist you try the breakfast pastries. It suits travellers who prefer a clean, no-fuss base over boutique character, and who don’t mind a 15-minute walk to the historic core.
Cronache di Palermo
Palermo was founded by Phoenicians in the 8th century BCE as Ziz, later became a key Roman port, then a dazzling Arab-Norman capital in the 10th–12th centuries. That era left a mix of Byzantine mosaics, Arab courtyards and Norman cathedrals that still defines the city's look. After centuries of decline under Spanish rule, Palermo revived in the 19th century with Art Nouveau buildings and a massive harbour. Today it’s a chaotic, gritty, exuberant city where street food stalls sit beside baroque churches, and young artists are reclaiming abandoned palaces.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Palermo →I migliori mesi
May, June and September are ideal: temperatures in the mid-20s°C, blue skies, and the summer tourist crush hasn’t yet arrived or has thinned. You can still get a table at the Ballarò market without joining a queue.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August is the full peak, driven by school holidays and European beach crowds. Festivals include the Festino di Santa Rosalia (13–15 July) with street processions and fireworks. Hotel prices can double in late July—book Due Cappuccini at least two months ahead for a standard room.
Stagione di spalla
Late September and October offer the best value: daily highs around 25°C, spoilt only by the odd thunderstorm. Prices at Due Cappuccini drop by a third from August rates. January–February is dead cheap but chilly and damp.
Meteo e imballaggio
Palermo’s summer heat is dry but the afternoon sun is brutal—temperatures regularly hit 32–35°C, with zero shade on the main boulevards. Pack a wide-brimmed hat and light linen trousers, plus a sarong or scarf for entering churches (shoulders and knees covered).
Briefing della città — Palermo
- Tram line 4 extension to via Lazio is now finished, cutting the bus trip from the hotel to the city centre to 10 minutes.
- The Teatro Massimo has reopened its rooftop terrace for guided tours (10€) offering views over the Conca d'Oro—book online as slots fill up by noon.
- Palermo’s municipal market in Ballarò has been partly pedestrianised on weekends, making it easier to browse but more crowded—go early on a Friday morning.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Due Cappuccini, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard. These are higher up, away from street-level noise, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic rumble from Via Cappuccini.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the street. This floor is closest to the entrance and lobby activity. Street-facing rooms pick up noise from Via Cappuccini, a through road with morning and evening traffic.
Best views
Best view is from a room on a higher floor facing southwest over the rooftops of Palermo. You may see the Monte Pellegrino ridge in the distance, but not the sea. Avoid street-facing views which show the busy Via Cappuccini.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. The building likely has a lift but no higher floors to filter noise from above, so go as high as possible within this range.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Cappuccini is a main road in this central area, with buses and scooters from early morning until late evening. The hotel entrance is directly on the street, so rooms near the lift or stairwell on lower floors catch hallway chatter and traffic.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a courtyard-facing room when booking – this hotel is on a busy road, so that simple request makes a real difference to sleep quality. 2. If you’re driving, don’t rely on hotel parking; find the inexpensive public garage on Via Cappuccini below the hotel (ask reception for directions). Check-in is straightforward but bring your booking reference – the reception desk can be busy at weekends.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Due Cappuccini
Free, 30 Mbps download, login via voucher given at check-in; no paid tiers.
Small lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
No physical papers. Guests can access PressReader digital newsstand on the lobby tablet. Building is a converted 18th-century noble palazzo with original stone staircase and vaulted ceiling in breakfast room.
Check-in 14:00–23:00. Early bag-drop possible from 10:00. Late check-out fee €20 until 14:00, after that full night rate. Check-out by 10:30.
Free left-luggage in locked room; request at desk.
One step at main entrance (portable ramp available on request). Lift is narrow (max 1 person + small bag). No adapted rooms or grab rails in bathrooms. Best suited for non-wheelchair users.
No on-site parking. Nearby garage: Garage Cappuccini, Via Cappuccini 57, €25 per 24h (reserve ahead). No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (up to 4 nights, waived for under-12s)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via credit card; €50 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Madonna dei Rimedi (323 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Santa Maddalena (589 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Cappella Palatina (637 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Pinta (706 m · ~9 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Piazza Indipendenza — 359 m · ~4 min walk
Museo dell'Osservatorio Astronomico — 598 m · ~7 min walk
Teatro dei Pupi Kemonia - Franco Cuticchio figlio d'arte — 728 m · ~9 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
CryptoLocalATM C/o LOP STORE — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Farmacia Indipendenza — 283 m · ~4 min walk
Super Centro Alimentari — 174 m · ~2 min walk
Palazzo Reale-Orleans — 773 m · ~10 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots, which take a big cut.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets and restaurants; small bars, kiosks and market stalls often cash-only.
Not expected. Round up the bill or leave a euro or two for good service; taxi drivers do not expect a tip.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter – about €1.10.
Panino or slice of pizza from a bakery – around €4-5.
Pasta or secondo piatto at a trattoria – €10-12 for a main.
Via Maqueda and Via La Lumia have plenty of cheap arancina and sfincione stalls; the Vucciria market area is good for evening street food.
Conad, Lidl, and Carrefour Express are common in central Palermo.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele and the streets around Via Maqueda have affordable chain stores; the Ballarò market has cheap second-hand stalls.
Single bus/tram ticket €1.40 (valid 90 min); a day pass is €4. Airport: take the Prestia e Comandè bus from Piazza Galatolo – €6 one way.
Eat lunch at a bar or bakery rather than a sit-down restaurant. Fill a water bottle at public fountains (fontanelle) for free. Avoid buying drinks in tourist-heavy squares.
Buono da sapere — Palermo
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
PalermoFor general emergencies (police, ambulance, fire) in Italy, dial 112. This single European emergency number works across the EU and connects you to the appropriate service. In Palermo, 118 is the dedicated ambulance number, 115 for fire, and 113 for police. Save 112 as your first call in any serious situation.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Palermo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Due Cappuccini
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · CryptoLocalATM C/o LOP STORE — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Indipendenza — 283 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Palermo Centrale train station → Casa Giuditta (Via Dante stop)
💡 Buy ticket from tabacchi or AMAT machines; validate on board. Get off at 'Indipendenza-Politeama' stop, then 2-min walk.
Palermo Centrale bus stop (Piazza Giulio Cesare) → B&B Casa e Putia area (Via Bonanno stop)
💡 Only useful once you're in the city centre. Buy a multi-journey ticket (€5 for 10 rides) from tabacchi shops—cheaper than single ones. The tram stop is a 5-minute walk from the B&B, so it's a solid last-leg option.
Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) → B&B Casa e Putia (Via Pietro Nenni 1, Palermo)
💡 Book through the Co.Ta.PA taxi cooperative online for a fixed rate—avoid unlicensed drivers at arrivals. Pay cash or card, but cash is smoother.
Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) → Palermo Centrale
💡 Use the Trenitalia app to buy tickets—validate them before boarding or there's a €50 fine. From Centrale, it's a solid 20-minute walk to B&B Casa e Putia, so factor in that extra time.
Palermo Airport (PMO) → Palermo Centrale
💡 Slower than bus but more scenic; from Centrale, take Bus 101 to Via Dante. Trains are prone to delays—factor in 10–15 mins.
Palermo Airport (PMO) → Casa Giuditta (Via Dante)
💡 Fix price before ride with official white taxis; expect €45–55. Airport rank is outside arrivals, no prebooking needed.
Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) → Piazza Giulio Cesare (Palermo Centrale)
💡 Buy tickets at the airport kiosk or online before you land. From Piazza Giulio Cesare, it's a 15-minute walk to B&B Casa e Putia—Via Pietro Nenni is just off Via Roma.
Palermo Airport (PMO) → Casa Giuditta (Via Dante, near Politeama)
💡 Buy ticket at airport kiosk or via app; drop-off at Piazza Giulio Cesare, then 10-min walk to hotel. Avoid rush-hour traffic.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Due Cappuccini?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard. These are higher up, away from street-level noise, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic rumble from Via Cappuccini.
Which rooms should I avoid at Due Cappuccini?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the street. This floor is closest to the entrance and lobby activity. Street-facing rooms pick up noise from Via Cappuccini, a through road with morning and evening traffic.
Is Due Cappuccini noisy?
Via Cappuccini is a main road in this central area, with buses and scooters from early morning until late evening. The hotel entrance is directly on the street, so rooms near the lift or stairwell on lower floors catch hallway chatter and traffic.
Which rooms have the best views at Due Cappuccini?
Best view is from a room on a higher floor facing southwest over the rooftops of Palermo. You may see the Monte Pellegrino ridge in the distance, but not the sea. Avoid street-facing views which show the busy Via Cappuccini.
What are insider tips for staying at Due Cappuccini?
1. Ask for a courtyard-facing room when booking – this hotel is on a busy road, so that simple request makes a real difference to sleep quality. 2. If you’re driving, don’t rely on hotel parking; find the inexpensive public garage on Via Cappuccini below the hotel (ask reception for directions). Check-in is straightforward but bring your booking reference – the reception desk can be busy at weekends.
What time is check-in at Due Cappuccini?
Check-in at Due Cappuccini is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Due Cappuccini have Wi-Fi?
Free, 30 Mbps download, login via voucher given at check-in; no paid tiers.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Due Cappuccini?
€2.50 per person per night (up to 4 nights, waived for under-12s)
Where can I eat cheaply near Due Cappuccini?
Panino or slice of pizza from a bakery – around €4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Due Cappuccini?
Single bus/tram ticket €1.40 (valid 90 min); a day pass is €4. Airport: take the Prestia e Comandè bus from Piazza Galatolo – €6 one way.
When is the best time to visit Palermo?
May, June and September are ideal: temperatures in the mid-20s°C, blue skies, and the summer tourist crush hasn’t yet arrived or has thinned. You can still get a table at the Ballarò market without joining a queue.
Principali attrazioni a Palermo
💡 Best viewed from the steps of Santa Caterina church across the street for the full perspective. Go at dusk when the fountain is lit. Avoid midday heat—no shade.
💡 Go late afternoon for low light through the stained glass. Skip the rooftop if you're short on time
💡 Go before 10am for the best produce and fewer tourists. Watch your bags in the crowds. Try a 'sfincione' (Palermo-style pizza) from a bakery stall.
💡 Come in the morning for the best selection; bargain for fruit but pay the listed price for cooked snacks like panelle
💡 Rent a bike from the kiosk near the entrance for 5 euros an hour. Bring your own water
💡 The ticket (€12) includes the royal apartments and chapel. Most tour groups miss the chapel's carved wooden ceiling—look up. Go on a weekday to avoid queues.
💡 Visit early to avoid queues. No photos inside; bring small change for the ticket
💡 Combine with a walk to the nearby Borgo Vecchio market for cheap lunch