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title: "Locanda del Gagini vs Mercure Palermo Centro: which hotel is better?"
description: "Locanda del Gagini or Mercure Palermo Centro in Palermo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/locanda-del-gagini-palermo-vs-mercure-palermo-centro-palermo/
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Locanda del Gagini vs Mercure Palermo Centro

Both are in Palermo, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · La Loggia
## [Locanda del Gagini](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/locanda-del-gagini-palermo/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 4 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1784751/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · La Loggia
## [Mercure Palermo Centro](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mercure-palermo-centro-palermo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 5 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1839263/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mercure Palermo Centro

It comes out ahead on 5 of 14 compared facts. 300 m apart.

### Why is Locanda del Gagini better than Mercure Palermo Centro?

1.  Offers an airport transfer
2.  Allows pets
3.  12 more sights within 1 km (+12)
4.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is Mercure Palermo Centro better than Locanda del Gagini?

1.  More guest reviews (194 vs 4), so the rating is more reliable (×49)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Locanda del Gagini | Mercure Palermo Centro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 7.6  (+0.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | – | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 4 | 194  (+190) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 88 | – |
| Rank in Palermo | bottom 26% | bottom 35%  (+9%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Distance to La Loggia centre | 320 m  (−260 m) | 590 m |
| To public transport | 730 m | 590 m  (−130 m) |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m | 90 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 24  (+3) | 21 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40  (+12) | 28 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 93 |
| Floors | – | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 19  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Mercure Palermo Centro prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mercure-palermo-centro-palermo/prices/)

## Location

300 m apart

Locanda del Gagini: city centre: 380 m, nearest station Stazione di Palermo Marittima: 730 m, Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO): 24 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Mercure Palermo Centro: city centre: 610 m, nearest station Stazione di Palermo Marittima: 590 m, Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO): 24 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 28 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Palermo

[Palermo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/sicily/palermo/weather)

## Locanda del Gagini or Mercure Palermo Centro: common questions

### Which is better, Locanda del Gagini or Mercure Palermo Centro?

Mercure Palermo Centro leads in 5 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, rank in Palermo. Locanda del Gagini is stronger in distance to La Loggia centre, shops within 500 m, sights within 1 km.

### Which is cheaper, Locanda del Gagini or Mercure Palermo Centro?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Locanda del Gagini is closer: 320 m from the centre, against 590 m for Mercure Palermo Centro.

### How far apart are Locanda del Gagini and Mercure Palermo Centro?

The two hotels are 300 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/locanda-del-gagini-palermo-vs-mercure-palermo-centro-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/