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title: "Al Baglio vs Villa Calipso: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Al Baglio. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Al Baglio or Villa Calipso in Palermo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Al Baglio vs Villa Calipso

Both are in Palermo, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Mondello
## [Al Baglio](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/al-baglio-palermo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1108941/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Mondello
## [Villa Calipso](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-calipso-palermo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2280590/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Al Baglio

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 770 m apart.

### Choose Al Baglio if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   breakfast included

### Choose Villa Calipso if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Why is Al Baglio better than Villa Calipso?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 7.3) (+2.5)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  36 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+36)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 67 vs 49) (+18)
5.  Has a gym

### Why is Villa Calipso better than Al Baglio?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Al Baglio | Villa Calipso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+2.5) | 7.3 |
| Location | 8.4  (+0.4) | 8.0 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 9.9  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.9) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+2.5) | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 42  (+37) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 443 | – |
| Rank in Palermo | top 22%  (+75%) | top 97% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4  (+0.4) | 8.0 |
| Distance to Mondello centre | 370 m | 480 m |
| To the beach | 250 m | 140 m  (−110 m) |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53  (+36) | 17 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 78 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 19  (+13) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

770 m apart

## Al Baglio or Villa Calipso: common questions

### Which is better, Al Baglio or Villa Calipso?

Al Baglio leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Villa Calipso is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Al Baglio or Villa Calipso?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Villa Calipso is 140 m from the nearest beach; Al Baglio is 250 m.

### How far apart are Al Baglio and Villa Calipso?

The two hotels are 770 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/al-baglio-palermo-vs-villa-calipso-palermo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/