Hotel Politeama vs Hotel Vecchio Borgo
Both are in Palermo, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Il Capo
Hotel Politeama
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★La Loggia
Hotel Vecchio Borgo
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 350 m apart.
Choose Hotel Politeama if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.2)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 85 / 32)
Choose Hotel Vecchio Borgo if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 32 / 85)
Why is Hotel Politeama better than Hotel Vecchio Borgo?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.2)+0.8
- 27 more sights within 1 km+7
- 34 more listed amenities (20 vs 16)+4
- 4Has a gym
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (85 vs 32 rooms)×2.7
Why is Hotel Vecchio Borgo better than Hotel Politeama?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (32 vs 85 rooms)−53
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Politeama vs Hotel Vecchio Borgo: which hotel is better? | Hotel Politeama | Hotel Vecchio Borgo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Location | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.8 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.0 | 7.0 +1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.6 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 95 +10 | 85 |
| Rank in Palermo | top 3% +76% | bottom 21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 810 m −250 m | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 900 m | 710 m −180 m |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 50 m −200 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 24 +5 | 19 |
| Sights within 1 km | 22 +7 | 15 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 85 | 32 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 20 +4 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Location
350 m apart
Hotel Politeama: city centre: 810 m, nearest station Stazione di Lolli: 900 m, Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO): 24 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 22 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Vecchio Borgo: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Stazione di Palermo Marittima: 710 m, Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO): 24 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.
Weather in Palermo
Hotel Politeama or Hotel Vecchio Borgo: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Politeama or Hotel Vecchio Borgo?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Politeama is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness; Hotel Vecchio Borgo is stronger in facilities, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Politeama or Hotel Vecchio Borgo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Politeama is closer: 810 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Hotel Vecchio Borgo.
How far apart are Hotel Politeama and Hotel Vecchio Borgo?
The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
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