Hotel Columbia vs Hotel Cortese
Both are in Palermo, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★I Circoscrizione
Hotel Columbia
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★Albergheria
Hotel Cortese
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel Cortese
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 410 m apart.
Choose Hotel Columbia if you want
- to walk to the sights (250 m / 660 m)
Choose Hotel Cortese if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 8.0)
Why is Hotel Columbia better than Hotel Cortese?
- 1410 m closer to the city centre−410 m
- 2More guest reviews (84 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×12
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Hotel Cortese better than Hotel Columbia?
- 1300 m closer to public transport−300 m
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Columbia vs Hotel Cortese: which hotel is better? | Hotel Columbia | Hotel Cortese |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Location | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.4 |
| Public transport | 5.6 | 7.2 +1.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.4 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 +0.1 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 84 +77 | 7 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | 4.0/5 +0.1 |
| Google reviews | 361 +117 | 244 |
| Rank in Palermo | bottom 13% | bottom 33% +20% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 250 m −410 m | 660 m |
| To public transport | 970 m | 660 m −300 m |
| To the airport | 24 km | 25 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 26 +11 | 15 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
410 m apart
Hotel Columbia: city centre: 250 m, nearest station Stazione di Palazzo Reale-Orleans: 970 m, Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO): 24 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hotel Cortese: city centre: 660 m, nearest station Stazione di Palazzo Reale-Orleans: 660 m, Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO): 25 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Columbia or Hotel Cortese: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Columbia or Hotel Cortese?
Hotel Cortese leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Columbia or Hotel Cortese?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Columbia is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 660 m for Hotel Cortese.
How far apart are Hotel Columbia and Hotel Cortese?
The two hotels are 410 m apart in a straight line.
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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