How to reach us

By train
Palermo's Central Station is located approximately 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) away from Hotel Quintocanto. From the square at the central station, take a taxi to the hotel.

By car
To reach Hotel Quintocanto from highway A29 Palermo-Catania; exit the highway at the toll booth and follow directions to the city center (centro) and to Via Vittorio Emanuele. Our hotel is located at street number 324, in the heart of Palermo.

By air
Palermo's ‘Falcone Borsellino’ airport is located 21.75 miles away from the city center. From there, take the bus or the ‘Trinacria Express’ train to the hotel; both depart every 30 minutes to the Stazione Centrale (central station). From there, a comfortable taxi ride will get you to your destination. Car rentals are also available at the airport. From there, take highway A29 to Palermo. After approximately 20 km (12.5 miles), merge onto state route E90 and, after approximately 10 km (6.2 miles), make a left on Corso Calatafimi. Proceed for 3 km (1.86 miles) and then take Via Vittorio Emanuele. Hotel Quintocanto is located at street number 310.

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Location

Quintocanto Hotel & Spa 4 stars is located in the historical city center of Palermo, next to the church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini, a stone's throw from Quattro Canti square, at the intersection of Via Maqueda and Corso Vittorio Emanuele, in proximity of Piazza Pretoria, the Church of the Martorana, and Palazzo Riso, seat of the Contemporary Art Museum.

Surrounded by splendid 17th-century palazzos, fountains, statues of saints and Spanish kings, Quattro Canti is also known as the Theatre of the Sun as sunlight is extraordinarily reflected from all sides of the square from dawn to dusk.

A walk down Corso Vittorio Emanuele, beyond Piazza Bologni, will lead to the Cathedral of Palermo, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin. Known as a monument of high architectural value, this cathedral contains valuable works and the remains of the brilliant Frederick II, the most famous king of the Normans.

The Palace of the Normans is just a few minutes away. Originally built by the Arabs in the 9th century as a sumptuous royal palace, this building was later enlarged during the Norman domination over the area. It features towers and marble staircases, a great royal hall, and mosaics in the Palatine Chapel, the most unique decorations in the world!

Palermo is a city filled with art galleries and museum. Worthy of mention: Palazzo Abatellis, seat of the Gallery of Antique and Modern Art - where you can admire the famous Triumph of Death painting and some brilliant wood and marble sculptures - and the Archaeological Museum, featuring findings from Greek, Roman, Punic, and Etruscan ages.

Located at less than a 5-minute drive from Quintocanto Hotel & Spa, the Botanical Gardens represent one of the most important botanical gardens in the continent, featuring several Mediterranean and tropical plant species in addition to Ficus Magnolioides, a most rare type of water plant.

Palermo is a lively and modern sunny city that features cinemas, theatres and nice clubs to relax and enjoy a few hours of fun. If you wish to go shopping, take a stroll down Via Ruggiero Settimo or along Via Libertà and you will find designer clothing stores, boutiques, jewelry shops and stores featuring characteristic and upscale house wares.

Quintocanto Hotel is located in proximity to the Vucciria Market, probably the most well-known of Palermo markets, together with the older Ballarò market. A world onto itself, this lively and colorful market boasts fragrant spices and ancient dialects, creating a truly evocative and timeless atmosphere. Here, you primarily shop for food, and, if you love antiques, don't miss the Flea Market.

Recommended nearby attractions: the mosaics and complex architecture of the Cathedral of Monreale (10 km/6.2 miles), and the liberty-style villas and beaches of Mondello (10 km/6.2 miles).

Getting around Palermo /  Getting around Palermo is easy thanks to the city's efficient network of AMAT public transportation, which has exclusive access to several preferential traffic lanes in the city center, allowing riders to quickly reach their destinations.  The bus lines offer service to almost all of the city's tourist and environmental sites, as well as the major outlying areas.