apart from the two flights of stairs and minimal breakfast this was very good value in an excellent location. a bit tired and eccentric but an interesting building with the owners' daughter being v helpful on reception. we were only there for one night and would recommend for a few days in Palermo but if you pay a bit more... More

At 40 euros, this place is hard to beat. Located a 5 minute walk from the central train station and right over one of Palermo's best markets, this is a nice place to spend a few days. Run by a family, the service is very good. The building is a bit rundown, they could have a better breakfast, but it... More

Stayed here two nights, only room available with private wc was a triple but still a good bit cheaper than anywhere else in town and indeed the cheapest hotel of our entire stay in Italy. The room was great, very grand indeed. Huge actually, and the only double mattress we found in Italy!! Breakfast wasnt great but that hardly matters... More

Overall, I would say this is an excellent hotel, especially if you're looking for something affordable without compromising on the essentials (location, cleanliness and space). The hotel is about 2 minutes' walk from Palermo's central train station and very easy to find. I found it to be clean and the service friendly and helpful. The room I booked was spacious... More

What a find! The hotel is only minutes from the Central Train station in Palermo and easy walking distance to many of the sightseeing destinations. Others have already mentioned the charm of staying in an old Pallazzo with a weatherd courtyard, high ceilings, marble steps and a breatfast room with a chandelier and painted ceiling. The beds were comfortable and... More

My husband and I stayed at the Oreintale in March of 2010. We were greeted like family, given snacks upon arrival and pressured to take borrowed umbrellas with us when we went walking (we're from Oregon where no one bothers to carry an umbrella). The owners were VERY friendly and helpful despite the language barrier (we speak little Italian, they... More

This excellent budget hotel is located only a few hundred metres from the main railway station in Palermo. Although on a main street it was surprisingly peaceful and quiet. Forming half of the first floor of a 16th-Century Pallazzo the hotel has a feeling of timeless, if somewhat weathered, majesty. The large breakfast room has a magnificent fresco on the... More

If you appreciate old world charm and want a reasonably priced hotel in a location that is absolutely perfect for walking to everything you need in historic Palermo,from the central station just a few blocks away to the Cappella Normanni, then the Orientale is the place for you. The building is 6 centuries old and it is exciting to imagine... More

Old palace, Marvelous pink stairs (Lots of them), Minimal breakfast but good cappuccino and hot chocolate. 80 year old father, mother and daughter proprietors. Very helpful and kind, anxious to please; speak little English. Great option of accommodation near central station with more character than regular hotel.