55 Aira

Italy , Sicily
PALERMO, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 34
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50 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Christine

Staff were nice. Helpful. Pet friendly.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Nov 2025

Judith

The breakfast was better than we expected. Very basic hotel.

4/10

Poor

06 Nov 2025

Judith

The room was very basic but clean. It was the closest hotel to Palermo train station for our early morning train to Rome.
The breakfast was better than we expected.

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2025

Concetta

Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean overall, however the trash in the bathroom was still there from the previous guest. The walls and hallways were loud when people would walk by or talk. Overall it was in a great location, next to the train station and near the shops.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

06 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Shower flooded entire bathroom, bidet would not drain, the walls and floor were gross and something bit me in my bed. By the elevator was a discarded drug baggy that was there all the days I was.
As a plus, the staff were all kind but the place was shoddy. Definitely not the number of stars advertised. I have stayed in cleaner 1 stars.

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2025

Natalie

There is no glass on the windows and the air conditioner does not work great. So noisy as there is no windows only wood shutters. Would not recommend at all. Out dates the floors are slanted.

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2025

John

You get what you pay for.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2025

Donald

Transport hub location

Excellent location for central rail station and bus links

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2025

David

It is in a very convenient location for anyone arriving and leaving by train or bus. They were very helpful in storing our luggage so, after checking out, we did not have to carry it round as we explored the city before leaving for an evening flight

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 May 2025

Paul

Close to station. Better value and comfort somewhere else

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2025

frank

the restaurant next door which provides breakfast was very good. we also had an excellent dinner there and I would highly recommend it to all travelers.

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2025

Jeremy

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2025

Ricardo Hunda

You get what you paid for. It's not good, it's not bad. It's ok. Good location/central. Run-down hotel but doesn't feel too old nor untidy.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Ken

Great location, I never believe that it is so close to the bus and railway station, it’s amazing! Breakfast buffet was excellent.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

Dariusz

Perfect hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Michael Gerard

Aira 55 Hotel - something good for every guest.

Excellent location. Friendly staff. Great rooms with balcony. Right next to Palermo Centrale Station. Perfect for travellers. Breakfast has something for everyone. Pavement tables with views of station busyness. Recommend this hotel. I liked how local workers -including TrenItalia Staff - dropped into the hotel for Coffees & Cornettos.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Rafel Andrea

Great stay! Location was excellent, we were able to walk to Ballaro Market and Quattro Canti. Breakfast was delicious and the room itself was comfortable. Staff was wonderful! Would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

02 Oct 2024

bill

Don’t go here. Plenty of better alternatives

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Oct 2024

bill

Noisy till 11 and then cafe underneath started dragging chayote at 5.30 am. This cafe was overcharging for pretty average food and the breakfast they provided for hotel guests was ordinary. No tea or coffee facilities. Go elsewhere

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Sep 2024

Wendy

Property needs better mattress, lamps, sound proofs walls and new shower as well the shower had mold in the wall and the drain smells terrible.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2024

Martha

All good

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

Martha

All good

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2024

Billie

Easy location as steps away from the train station. However noisey outside and sheets very thin.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Yana

The location was perfect, right next to the rail road and bus stops. Walkable distance to the touristic areas. The staff was friendly as well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Michael Gerard

The convenience for transport links is impossible to improve upon. From many of the rooms at AIRA55 Hotel you can see the train platforms and the trains themselves arriving and departing.

People may not know but you may board a train just 5 minutes from your room at AIRA55 Hotel and then alight from that same train in the Italian Capital - in ROME ! Depending on your precise route in a car that amounts to a journey of around 1,000 kilometres.

How can we take a train across the sea to Reggio Calabria from Messina, Sicilia ? Because they put the train carriages onto the ferry. That’s how. One of only two such remaining services in Europe.

AIRA55 Hotel is also just as near to the Main Bus Stations. From these spots it is possible to travel across Sicilian and beyond.

My advice ? Walk. Take water with you in Summer, wear a hat and explore on foot the streets around AIRA55. These walks will reward you.

Mentioning two special places. One is Caffe VABRES. (You have to find it.) Arrancini worth walking for. Dolche ? Same. Atmosphere ? Lovely. Like the staff. Alessandro, Antonio, Manuel. (Manuel travelled to the Saatchi Gallery in Central London to train new coffee baristas. Do you get the picture ?

Special mention for their style and positivity working AIRA 55 Reception are: ROSALBA & DANYA. It would not be right to compare smiles. (Let us just remark that … Both make above the grade required for the job ). Night Managers Massimo & Ricardo do a fin

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2024

Roman

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

david gyula

Good hotel for one two nights

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2024

Zdzislaw

Typical for Sycylii region

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2024

Michelle

Easy stay for quick overnight. Nothing to fancy but did what I wanted it to do!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2024

Mary

Our first room, the A/C unit would not turn on so they moved us to a new room. Unfortunately, they moved us down to the first floor. Others have reported the noise level—we listened to people screaming, cars honking, sirens, scooters racing—all night long. The new room had a working A/C unit, but it didn’t really work well. Part of the reason for the noise and lack of A/C is the face that to rooms don’t have “real” windows—just two sets of shutters that never close all the way. Not fond of the pillows— one inch of flat foam—and beds, although numerous, were not especially comfortable. This is a two-star hotel at best and you are paying for the proximity to the train station. Front desk was super helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very crowded and served mostly baked goods with hard boiled eggs and some meat and cheese. The hotel seems to be popular with families and groups, probably because each room has multiple beds. I would only stay here again if I had an warly travel connection. It wasn't bad, just loud and not especially comfortable.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2024

Imelda

Would not stay again.

This hotel is very close to the train& bus station it was very noise from lots of traffic from cars buses motorbike and people.
There was a large number of teenagers staying at the hotel which was noise. We were unable to get breakfast as at 7.45 again large numbers of children in the eating area. We had to use the stairs as again large numbers of people were staying at this hotel during the lift .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2023

Diana

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Richard

Great base for rail travel

This hotel was the perfect base for rail travel around the island , as the rail station was 2 minutes away. The hotel was basic , clean and well equipped. Staff were friendly, helpful and very pleasant.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2023

Weili

The location is just beside the train/bus station, which makes it very good to use Palermo as a base to visit other places in Sicily.

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2023

Pauline K

Rated a 4 star hotel. The best I would give is 1 star. Not clean even though it says they sanitize, haven't seen that.
Don't change the bedding only straighten the sheets and cover out. Shower leaked all over the floor to the sink. Would not recommend.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

15 Sep 2023

Neglaa

Great location but very old hotel, big rooms and high ceilings but there was mold in the ceiling, breakfast was not bad

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Raffaele

Camera piccola bagno piccolo

Self

2/10

Poor

12 Feb 2026

Johanna

Ungepflegtes Personal, von Eingang bis in das Zimmer sehr stark riechende unangenehme Gerüche sowie nicht sauber.
Gepäckaufbewahrung nur ohne abschließen möglich. Das Zimmer selber war der größte Reinfall, schmutzig auf den Bettlaken sowie auf den Böden und in der Dusche. Kein Wiederholungsbedarf, für die 20 € hatten wir auch Tage vorher ein Hotel was genau das Gegenteil war.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Maurizio

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, ideale per la vicinanza ai servizi di trasporto .

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Othmar

Alles okay

Leisure

4/10

Poor

07 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Malheureux

À éviter si + d’une nuit.
Entre ascenseur défectueux, service de chambre en sous effectif, douche cassées et terriblement sales, murs crasseux, insonorisé, plancher cassé, séjour de 5 nuits globalement mauvais. Rajoutant à cela de multiples interpellations à l’accueil pour des serviettes qui nous sont dues, coffre fort inacessible et autres demandes diverses. Rapport qualité prix déplorable de ce fait. Franchement dommage pour cet hôtel à l’emplacement parfait dans la ville.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

05 Aug 2025

Noor

Buona posizione ma pulizia scadente, poca scelta per la colazione che era ogni giorno uguale e che se non scendevi abbastanza presto terminava. Tassa di soggiorno applicata pari a quelka di un quattro stelle cosa che assolutamente non è.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Barbara

Posizione comoda ai servizi di trasporto e al centro della città

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2025

Virginie

Mécontent,je ne recommande pas du tout!

Dans la douche le marbre est cassé en deux risque de coupure pour les pied car le marbre coupe comme un rasoir,l’attache du pommeau cassé !
Emplacement de l’hôtel bien situé avec commodités !
Dommage qu’il y a la misère sur la place au pied de l’hôtel.
Pas de wifi dans la chambre !
Je ne recommande pas du tout .

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2025

Heythem

Alles gut für eine Nacht

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2025

Changsang

이 호텔에 연속으로 방이 없어 중간에 다른 호텔을 갔다 돌아왔습니다. 역과 터미널이 가까워 주변 도시 이동하기에는 좋습니다.

첫날 체크인 할때는 영어가 되지 않은 직원이 방이 2개인 이상한 객실로 안내했습니다. 옷장 밑에 개미가 보이고 개미에 물려 온몸이 가려웠습니다.
다음날 바꾼 방은 아래층 까페의 사람들과 자동차 소음으로 제대로 자지 못했습니다.

매니저가 돌아오면 좋은 방을 주겠다고 약속하여 다시 이 호텔을 선택했는데, 돌아오니 만실이라 좋은방이 없다하고, 체크인도 3시전에는 안된다 했습니다. 리셉션에는 휴게실이나 의자도 없었습니다.

아침 식사도 마른 빵과 햄.치즈 정도로 부실하고, 떨어져도 잘 채우지도 않습니다. 식당은 아침에 일반 손님들에게도 음식을 파느라 호텔 호텔 손님들에겐 신경을 안쓰는 것 같습니다.

체크인 때 도시세를 냈는데도 체크아웃할 때 다시 내라합니다. 영수증을 보여주자 한참이나 체크하고는 겨우 알았다 합니다.

4성급 호텔로는 많이 부족합니다.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2025

Julien

Ok pour le prix de 44 euros la nuit, j’étais au calme ch 403 sur le puit de lumièrec

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Carin

Perfekt läge vid stationen precis vid den historiska stadsdelen. Stora fina rum med balkong. Trevlig, vänlig, serviceinriktad personal. Oväntat bra frukost ingick. Otroligt bra pris! Vi hade bokat ett dubbelrum med två enkelsängar och fick två rum med en dubbelsäng och tre enkelsängar!

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2025

Trinidad

Lo mejor la limpieza.
Lo peor el horrible desayuno y el estado de las instalaciones

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

22 Apr 2025

Massimo

Siamo andati via a causa de