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title: "Hotel Politeama vs Opera: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Hotel Politeama or Opera in Palermo? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-politeama-palermo-vs-opera-palermo/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# Hotel Politeama vs Opera

Both are in Palermo, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Il Capo
## [Hotel Politeama](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-politeama-palermo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1614470/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Il Capo
## [Opera](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/opera-palermo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1919948/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 210 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Politeama if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Hotel Politeama better than Opera?

1.  150 m closer to the beach (3.4 km vs 3.5 km) (−150 m)
2.  More guest reviews (95 vs 20), so the rating is more reliable (×4.8)

### Why is Opera better than Hotel Politeama?

1.  9 more sights within 1 km (+9)
2.  Earlier 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 Politeama | Opera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Location | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.3) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.2) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 95  (+75) | 20 |
| Rank in Palermo | top 4%  (+31%) | top 35% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Distance to Il Capo centre | 850 m | 660 m  (−200 m) |
| To public transport | 900 m | 920 m |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 22 | 31  (+9) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 85 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

210 m apart

## Hotel Politeama or Opera: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Politeama or Opera?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Opera is closer: 660 m from the centre, against 850 m for Hotel Politeama.

### How far apart are Hotel Politeama and Opera?

The two hotels are 210 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/hotel-politeama-palermo-vs-opera-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/