Al Viavai Hotel Palermo, Palermo - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Via Emerico Amari, 65, Piano Primo, Palermo, Italy, 90139

Al Viavai B&B offers 4 rooms in the heart of Palermo, steps from Via Roma. The property features a shared lounge, gift shop, concierge services, and babysitting.

Modern Room Amenities

Air-conditioned rooms at Al Viavai include flat-screen TVs with cable programming, private bathrooms with bidets, and city views. Each room comes with an electric kettle, minibar, and complimentary toiletries.

Dining and Drinks

Room service and a bar/lounge serve drinks and refreshments.

Essential Guest Services

The B&B provides complimentary wireless Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A safe deposit box is available at the front desk, while housekeeping operates on a limited basis.

Central City Location

Alviavai sits 0.5 miles from Teatro Massimo and 0.8 miles from Fontana Pretoria. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 18.5 miles away, while Palermo Central Station is 1 miles from the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Private Bathroom Quadruple Room

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4 persons

26 m²

City view

Heating

Balcony

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Private Bathroom King Room

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

Shower

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Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

City view

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Center

Palermo4000 ft

Airports

Falcone-Borsellino (PMO) 18.6 mi

Vincenzo Florio (TPS) 67.4 mi

Train

Notarbartolo Train Station 1.1 mi

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Wi-Fi

Parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

General

Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Children

Cribs

Room features

Air conditioning
In-room safe
Sitting area
Dressing area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

Via Emerico Amari, 65, Piano Primo, Palermo, Italy, 90139

Map view

Via Emerico Amari, 65, Piano Primo, Palermo, Italy, 90139

City landmarks

Opera House

Massimo Theater

2700 ft

Church

Cattedrale di Palermo

1.3 mi

Museums

Norman Palace

1.5 mi

Church

La Martorana

1.3 mi

Corso Vittorio Emanuelle Via Maqueda

Quattro Canti

2700 ft

Fountains

Fontana Pretoria

2700 ft

Church

Church of San Cataldo

1.3 mi

Piazza Cappuccini 1

Capuchin Catacombs

1.4 mi

Church

Cappella Palatina

1.5 mi

Market

Ballaro Palermo

1.3 mi

Palermo

Via Roma

2700 ft

Museums

Palermo Archeological Museum

2700 ft

Square

Piazza Marina

5000 ft

Church

Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti

1.5 mi

Church

Church of the Gesu

1.3 mi

Piazza

Piazza Pretoria

2700 ft

Via Maqueda

1.3 mi

1 Via Guglielmo Il Buono

La Zisa

1.2 mi

Parks

Foro Italico

1.4 mi

Museums

Palazzo Abatellis

5000 ft

Museums

Mirto Palace

5000 ft

University

Palazzo Steri

5000 ft

Public Building

Palazzo Pretorio

2700 ft

Square

Piazza Castelnuovo

4000 ft

Via Dalmazio Birago

Food markets

1.3 mi

Museums

The Antonio Pasqualino International Puppet Museum

5000 ft

Parks

Giardino Inglese

4200 ft

Garden

Palermo Botanical Garden

1.3 mi

Gallery

Palazzo Branciforte

2700 ft

Via dell'Immacolatella 5

Oratory of Saint Lawrence

5000 ft

Nearby

Museums

Palermo Archeological Museum

1900 ft

Palermo

Via Roma

1500 ft

Square

Piazza Castelnuovo

1400 ft

Palermo

Albergheria

1700 ft

Restaurants

Osteria Lo Bianco

100 ft

Via Emerico Amari 104 Sicilia

La Brace

400 ft

Via Principe di Scordia 105/107

Dima's Pizza

200 ft

Via Emerico Amari 110

U Babbio Made in Sicily

400 ft

Via Principe di Scordia 104

La Posada

400 ft

Via Emerico Amari 55 A/B

Flower Burger

1000 ft

Via Isidoro la Lumia 3

Kentia Lounge Bar

1100 ft

Via Principe di Scordia 180

Cafe 88

1000 ft

Via Principe di Belmonte 88/D

Yawp

1000 ft

Via Principe di Belmonte 88

Caffe Maria Conti

800 ft

Via Mariano Stabile

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

52%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

5.2/10

Guest rating

Rooms

9.2

Location

8.2

Service

8.8

Dining

7.6

Peter

United Kingdom, March 2025

5.6/10

My stay at Al Viavai was simply really good. The building itself is stunning, showcasing beautiful original decor that really adds character. The location is also fantastic, being just a short walk from the city's attractions. However, I felt that the dining options could be expanded a little.

Rooms

10.0

I stayed in a Superior Double Room with high fresco ceilings that truly took my breath away. Each detail in the room felt thoughtfully curated.

Service

10.0

The staff, especially Antonio, were incredibly friendly and helpful. He even provided useful tips for exploring Palermo after my late arrival with my baby, making the check-in process seamless.

Location

10.0

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to the main attractions in Palermo. It was also just a five-minute walk from the bus stop to/from the airport, which was super convenient.

Dining

8.0

While I enjoyed my stay immensely, the dining options could use more variety. I would have loved to see more fish and meat dishes available during my visit.

Facilities

10.0

The facilities were well-maintained and added to the overall charm of the place. I felt comfortable and welcomed throughout my stay.

Layla

United Kingdom, February 2025

6.2/10

I had a fantastic stay at Al Viavai! The stunning architecture and beautifully renovated rooms with 18th-century ceiling paintings truly impressed me. While there were a couple of hiccups with check-out and noisy surroundings at one point, the caring staff made my experience feel special. I would definitely return to this stylish hotel in Palermo! 🌟

Rooms

9.2

The rooms were simply fantastic, featuring amazing ceiling paintings and high ceilings that enhanced the space's charm. However, one facing the courtyard was quite noisy, but the staff quickly offered another room, which was a relief.

Service

9.0

I found the staff to be very caring and attentive, always ready to help. Although there were some communication challenges in English, their warm smiles made up for it.

Location

8.5

The hotel is ideally located a few blocks from Politeama, with easy access to the main shopping area and good restaurants. While there was a bit of walking to reach the historical center, the quiet ambiance made for a restful stay.

Dining

8.0

Breakfast was simple but nice, offering the essentials to start my day. I enjoyed the Italian continental options, although I would have liked a bit more variety.

Facilities

8.8

The hotel offered great amenities, including fast WiFi and shared fridge access. It was well-maintained and comfortable, making it a pleasant retreat.

Samantha

United Kingdom, November 2024

5.0/10

My stay at Al Viavai was very nice! The building itself is a beautifully updated palazzo with stunning fresco ceilings that truly took my breath away. While it’s a bit of a walk to the historical center, the location was still convenient for exploring Palermo. I did experience some noise from a restaurant nearby, but the staff was very accommodating in offering me a different room. I'd happily return again!

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were comfortable and beautifully decorated, with impressively high ceilings (almost 5 meters!). The frescoes were a highlight for me.

Service

8.0

The hosts, Roberta, Vanessa, and Massimo, were extremely helpful and friendly. They made sure my stay was stress-free with their local knowledge, although communication in English could be a bit challenging at times.

Location

7.5

Al Viavai is conveniently located a couple of blocks from Politeama where buses leave for the airport, which I found really handy! While it’s a bit far from the main attractions, everything is easily walkable.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was nice and simple. I appreciated having a fridge in the shared area for any snacks or drinks I wanted to keep cool.

Facilities

8.5

I loved the inviting atmosphere of the B&B. Overall, it was a comfortable place to relax after a busy day exploring.

Ella

United Kingdom, November 2024

5.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at Al Viavai! The building is stunning, with high fresco ceilings that took my breath away. The location is perfect—close to restaurants and shops, making it easy to explore Palermo. On the downside, the check-out process could've been a bit smoother, but overall, I’d definitely recommend this place.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were fabulous, stylish, and spacious, with gorgeous fresco ceilings that really set the atmosphere.

Service

9.5

Roberta, Vanessa, and Massimo were incredibly helpful and friendly, really contributing to a stress-free stay.

Location

9.0

The location was on point, just a couple of blocks from Politeama and within walking distance of the city center and port.

Dining

8.5

Breakfast was decent, though I would’ve liked more variety—perhaps some different croissants would’ve been nice.

Facilities

9.0

The building itself was beautiful and well-maintained, adding to the overall charm of the stay.

Aiden

United Kingdom, November 2024

5.0/10

I had a comfortable stay at Al Viavai, with a beautiful building and very stylish rooms. However, the location was a bit further from the historical center than I expected, and there were some noise issues with the room facing the courtyard. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, though some communication hiccups arose during check-out.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are fabulous and spacious, with impressive ceiling heights, though the one facing the courtyard can be quite noisy from the restaurant below.

Service

8.5

The staff were very caring and always greeted me with a smile, though at times there were some language barriers.

Location

7.5

It's centrally located, close to the port and city center, but it involves some walking to reach the main attractions.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was simple but nice, although I would have preferred a greater variety of options, like more types of croissants.

Facilities

8.0

The shared area includes a fridge, adding to the comfort of the stay.