Your stay — Quintocanto
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa Evangelica Valdese (112 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Santa Lucia al Monte (177 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Santa Croce (330 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (417 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Villetta di Piazza Florio — 317 m · ~4 min walk
Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Kursaal Biondo — 91 m · ~1 min walk
Giardino Inglese — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Credito Siciliano — 547 m · ~7 min walk
Vetro — 117 m · ~1 min walk
Libera Terra — 259 m · ~3 min walk
Palermo Politeama — 298 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside actual banks for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at airport and tourist spots — they charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards widely accepted in shops and restaurants; smaller markets and street vendors prefer cash; contactless is common in supermarkets.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants, leave small change for taxis; no extra for hotel staff beyond standard service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at any bar counter, about €1.20
Panino or slice of pizza from a bakery, about €4–6
Plate of pasta at a trattoria, about €10–14
Head to the Vucciria or Capo market area for arancini, panelle, and sfincione — classic cheap eats
Discount supermarkets like Lidl, Eurospin, or MD are common in the area
Chain stores like OVS or Cisalfa on Via Roma; market stalls at Mercato di Capo for cheaper basics
Single bus/tram ticket is €1.40 (valid 90 min); 24-hour pass €3.50 from tabacchi or app; bus no. 101 from airport (€6) is the budget option vs. train (€5.80)
Eat at lunchtime when menus are cheaper; fill a water bottle at public fountains (nasoni) for free; consider the Palermo Museum Card if hitting multiple sites.
Good to know — Palermo
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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 Quintocanto
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Credito Siciliano — 547 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Vetro — 117 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Palermo
Wikipedia ↗
Palermo (Sicilian: Palermu) is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 2,700-year-old city, it is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throug...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Quintocanto?
Check-in at Quintocanto is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Where can I eat cheaply near Quintocanto?
Panino or slice of pizza from a bakery, about €4–6
What is the cheapest way to get around from Quintocanto?
Single bus/tram ticket is €1.40 (valid 90 min); 24-hour pass €3.50 from tabacchi or app; bus no. 101 from airport (€6) is the budget option vs. train (€5.80)
Top Attractions in 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