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Reviews of Balarm Hostel - Youth Hostel age limit 18-50

Via Roma 41, 90133 Palermo, Italy

#80 of 95 hotels in Palermo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 421 hostel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe Add a towel to dry the dishes.

    Balcon Enough shower for everyone Breakfast OK

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Total Fun and Beautiful Relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen closing at 11,30 .. In my personal opinion it has no much sense .. You may just need to close the bar and that's it.. Above all, if someone needs to cook late in night, as often happens in these places, or wants to go out to smoke, considering inside is forbidden, or has a late pc job to do, well it's a pity, people has to eat, work or even smoke outside in front of the building in an area like the one the hostel is ubicated. Is not safe, if you know what I mean ... At least for people who need to smoke . create a dedicate area and leave open overnight .. and create private rooms for someone who needs more privacy.. That's all.. everything else is Perfectly fine !!

    Ottimo servizio, nice and qualified staff, nice environment, huge variety of guests ..

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the bunk bed.

    I liked the common area and the shower. It was nice to relax on the balcony or to have a breakfast there.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    8.0
    Nice =)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    AC wasn't on for the first hours after arrival (near 15h) it was very warm inside

    nice location, friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    7.0
    I would suggest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly, central

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building smells , the beds are not comfortable at all especially the top ones, the bathrooms are wet , the room was packed with more than 10 people

    The location is good and practical

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    8.0
    Great but not all that great
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No change of sheets and bathing towels

    Close proximity to most relevant places

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Adequate price for center located place ln city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was the only one in female bedroom bitten by bed bugs unfortunately I found bites second day of my stay

    Location good Hostel stuff especially male was very nice always very helpful and nice Hostel has nice wibe clean bathroom

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff, location very good, close to main station and very central, good price. Everything was pretty simple but true to the pictures

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    good stay! worth its money for 100%
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was a good place to stay for a couple of days, 5 min from palermo centrale and 5 min from historical center 😄. the staff was super friendly and allowed me to keep my bags till my night flight. very spacious kitchen with a lot of appliances and cute balcony.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not everybody on the staff speaks English - so it wasn't always possible to get extra info. The vibe was so-so, it worked as a dormitory but not a social place. In the morning the common kitchen is not opened at 7:30 as written, one day I waited hungry for 1.5h - not a big deal but if I knew it's gonna take that long I wouldn't have waited there. After all do not understand why close the area at all.

    Excellent location. Cheap.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    It was my first time solo trip as a woman and I would absolutely recommend this hostel to other female travelers. The lo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My biggest problem was that the lockers are extremely small (and most of them are broken). I texted the staff the meassurements of my suitcase prior to my trip to make sure it will fit and they told me it would - it absolutely did not. Fortunately I had my own lock to lock my suitcase but if someone took my whole suitcase I would lose everything. That was very upsetting. There was also a problem with water pressure which as I am finding out is pretty common in this hostel.

    I loved the shared space with couches etc. where you could meet other young people, I appreciate the age limit and the female-only room option. The bedroom was clean and well kept - I liked the bathroom a lot, it allowed enough privacy despite being shared. There were also all the extra things travellers would need which is great (shampoos, blow dryers…) The staff was very young and friendly too. I felt safe and welcomed there from the moment I stepped in. And the location of this hostel? Absolutely perfect!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Однозначно рекомендую
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I lived in a room where the window didn't open, it was difficult, especially at night, with so many people. During the day it was better because the window in the next room was open and there was a small draft

    Perfect location, friendly staff. Clean bed and towel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very friendly staff, good location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is quiet small. I got a bed on the upper level, but the ladder to go up was blocked by a cupboard so I couldn't go up and had to climb over the wall. It's near the station so it's relatively crowded and noisy.

    The location is strategic, near the main train station, supermarket, and a lot of stores. The staffs are friendly. The kitchen and the bar are good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    centrally located hostel with an above average kitchen and a few minor glitches that need fixing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    not the best organized

    good location,proper kitchen

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice staff, perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Showers could be better but it's ok.

    Location was perfect.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed size and matrial

    Stuff is amazing Spiret and location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    7.0
    Good place for one night in Palermo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I never understand the hostels why they don’t put curtains at the beds in shared rooms so lack of them here is obvious minus

    location was great. all the rest was good or good-ish. Good place to stay one night at.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the layout was a little bit confusing and the hostel itself could definitely do with a bit more upkeep

    such a good location and i absolutely loved the little balconies overlooking the street, also not too expensive so would stay again :)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception staff are awesome, hostel is at very central location in Palermo, close to Lidl and local markets, beds are comfy, bathrooms are clean most of the time.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Check-in time is too late.

    There was a breakfast?

    Stayed in October 2023

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