When you stay at Ai Cartari, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Palermo Harbour and Quattro Canti. Freebies like WiFi and wired internet are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling. Also, Teatro Massimo and Palermo Cathedral are within a 15-minute walk.
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station - 19 min walk
Palermo Vespri Station - 24 min walk
Restaurants
Buatta Cucina Popolana - 2 min walk
La Martorana - 2 min walk
Antica Focacceria San Francesco - 1 min walk
New Art Wine Bar - 2 min walk
castigamatti - 2 min walk
About this property
Ai Cartari
When you stay at Ai Cartari, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Palermo Harbour and Quattro Canti. Freebies like WiFi and wired internet are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling. Also, Teatro Massimo and Palermo Cathedral are within a 15-minute walk.
At a glance
Hotel size
3 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Boat tours nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Art gallery on site
Designer stores on site
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property class
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Ai Cartari
Ai Cartari B&B
Ai Cartari B&B Palermo
Ai Cartari Palermo
Ai Cartari B&B Palermo, Sicily
Ai Cartari Palermo
Ai Cartari Bed & breakfast
Ai Cartari Bed & breakfast Palermo
Frequently asked questions
Does Ai Cartari offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ai Cartari does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ai Cartari?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Ai Cartari?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ai Cartari.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ai Cartari?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Ai Cartari and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and snorkeling.
What's the area around Ai Cartari like?
Ai Cartari is a short 10-minute walk from Palermo Central Station and 4 minutes' walk from Palermo Harbour.
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Reviews
Ai Cartari Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2026
Awesome place, just in the middle of the history center of Palermo. Nice, clean, good AC, hot water. Also with a kitchen that you can prepare you own snack or breakfast.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2026
The host was very kind and provided clear information about the facilities, and the space itself is quite comfortable and spacious. That said, the cleanliness could be improved, the air conditioner is a bit small for the room so it doesn’t cool as much as needed, and locating the property was somewhat challenging.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2026
Great self contained apartment centrally located. Very helpful owner.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Comfortable and spacious room in a perfect location with a warm and welcoming host. Thank you so much!
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
The host was very responsive and when an issue occured she arranged alternative accomodations for a night.
Her apartment is like walking back in time 100 years with antique furnishings and 13' high ceilings. Veruly comfortable and easy walking distance to attractions and restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Rossi was very helpful . Room was clean n spacious
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2024
Lovely stay
We really enjoyed our stay. The host Rosi is very friendly and helpful. The building itself is full of history and characters. Our room is at the lower ground floor which has its own entrance. The room is large, clean and comfortable. The facilities in the room is prefect. The location is very central and close to every attraction. It is so easy to get there from the airport by the airport shuttle bus. We would definitely recommend this place in Palermo!!
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
Stayed for 3 nights with a family of 6, including 4 children under age 10. We basically had two separate bedrooms - my wife and I slept in one with the baby in the provided crib and the 3 older children all had single beds in the other room with the kitchen. Both rooms had a full bath. Table and chairs, small refrigerator, hot water kettle, cooktop, sink, and tableware all included. Only complaint is could have used a microwave.
The place was nothing fancy but was comfortable. The really great thing about this place was the nearly perfect central location. Everything we wanted to visit in the center of the city was within about a 15 minute walk. But despite the central location, this place was tucked away, well back from the street, so it was actually very peaceful and quiet - perfect for a family with small kids. No problem sleeping at night or during nap time during the day. Overall recommended for families with small kids.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2026
Very spacious, clean and easy to commute.
The owner was very kind.
Thank you for your great hospitality.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2026
Charming suite, charming host.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2026
Gorgeous
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2026
Lovely clean room with sofa area and fridge. Tastefully decorated in a Sicilian style. Perfect location in the historic centre. Nothing was too much trouble for Rosa the host - thank you so much x
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2023
Excellent location
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8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
If one wants something different this is the place.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2023
Unique property from the fourteen hundreds, we never imagine been able to stay at a place with so much history and meet Rossy the owner, very helpful and always available to answer our questions. If you are a history enthusiast you will love this place, tons of restaurants and bars to choose from.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2023
We stayed 4 nights. Our host Rosi was so sweet and speaks good English. We had the very large bottom level apartment which is 3 open rooms plus a washroom and separate entrance. Very homey. Decorated with antiques. 10-15 min walk to the train station. Walkable to everything in the historic area. Recommend!
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4/10 Fair
Oct 25, 2025
Basement flat had no glass windows, mosquitoes were a big problem. Power sometimes went off, plunging us into darkness.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2026
Flott beliggenhet og veldig imøtekommende betjening! Stort leilighet 👌
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
Molto Gentile la Signora Rosi, Grazie
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
Ho avuto un’esperienza bellissima in questo posto, in questa casa. Perché è più casa che hotel. Avevo due camere, una camera tipo salotto con cucina tavolo sofà e poi la stanza da letto e due bagni pure!
La casa stessa è in un palazzo del quattrocento ed entri dall’arco dei Cartari che è molto bello. I mobili sono antichi ma è tutto anche molto moderno, pulito e comodissimo.
Ma è la signora, la proprietaria che è così splendida, molto molto gentile. Non vedo l’ora di tornare qui un giorno perché mi ha veramente dato felicità stare in questo posto.
I had a wonderful experience at this place, in this home. Because it is more home than hotel. I had two rooms, a living room type room with kitchen , table and sofa and then the bedroom and two bathrooms as well. The house itself is in a fifteenth century building and you enter from the Cartari arch which is very beautiful. The furniture is antique but everything is also very modern, clean and and comfortable.
But the lady, the owner is so wonderful, so very very kind. I can't wait to come back here one day it really made me happy staying here!
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10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
Anbefales
Meget anbefalelsesværdig bolig centralt i Palermos Centro Storico.
Yderst venlig værtinde.
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8/10 Very good
May 3, 2024
Ai cartari si trova in pieno centro storico e si raggiungono tutti i punti di maggior interesse a piedi. La struttura è molto antica ed ha il suo fascino. La signora che ci ha ospitati è cordiale e disponibile.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2023
Mi è piaciuto molto il fatto che fosse una struttura d'epoca, un'antica cartiera del 1700 credo. La proprietaria molto gentile e disponibile.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2023
Esperienza molto positiva . La casa è in pieno centro, curata nei dettagli e la padrona è una persona gentilissima e disponibile .
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2017
very good. A nice place to visit Palermo and its historical center