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Reviews of Balarm - Hostel and Bar

Via Roma 41, 90133 Palermo, Italy

#78 of 95 hotels in Palermo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 427 hostel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • 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: 4 November 2024

    7.0
    Overall it was a good experience. I just hayed how noisy it was all the time, I didn’t really have a lot of peace and qu
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy street.

    Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    7.0
    Good for its price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice if the sofas were clean (in common space) and toilets sometimes are dirty and just kinda dark there. Also one fridge is definitely not enough for that number of people. Always have to worry that your stuff can be moved. And kitchen area is too small for cooking especially in the evening. Had to think in advance to cook when there’re not a lot of people.

    I really like the atmosphere of being there with being almost my age (18-40), who came from different countries. I met such amazing people! Super nice people who work in the hostel. And super close to central station

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    6.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No charging ports near the bed. No lamps either. The beds aren't particularly confortable. The AC controls are only available with the front desk, meaning sometimes the room gets either too hot and way too cold. The hostel seems more for students on study exchange than travelers.

    The others in the dorm were extremely nice!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    6.0
    Good location, good price, ok for one night.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -not very clean -the lockers were really small, so a small luggage doesn’t fit in -I was unlucky to be in the room with a guest who was really disrespectful: talking loud on phone, spraying deodorant with strong smell, coughing and making sounds all night as she was sick. Everybody in the room suffered because of her. The hostel should have better rules to control such behaviors.

    -location -that there are rooms just for women -kind staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like much the fact that the kitchen is closed between 23.30 and 7.30 am, because I wake up early and could not make myself some coffee. Also, at times there was a strange smell coming from the toilet, which was not the best toilet nevertheless (it could be renovated)

    Very friendly staff. Comfortable stay in the heart of the center. Would recommend it.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • 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

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