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Reviews of Balarm - Hostel and Bar

Via Roma 41, 90133 Palermo, Italy

#79 of 91 hotels in Palermo

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Review score

Based on 455 hostel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    6.0
    Good but you need repairs
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The place look like it needs some renew. The lockers were difficult to close because the doors kept coming off and the rings for using a padlock often jammed the door. The hot water boiler is above a toilet and it leaks, so you can't use that one. In fact, all the toilet bowls were loose (yes, I'm one of those who have to sit down xD) The main door is narrow, the kitchen had lack of glasses,...these are small things that I can really overlook to a certain extent, but my companion, being his first time in a hostel, found them negative. Even so, I would definitely come back, but because I'm not very demanding :)

    The best thing about the Hostel is the location, close to the train station and the personal, they were really nice and yhey clean at leats twice at day

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

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

    good location walking distance to hostel as i arrive midnight

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    7.0
    Cheap hostel in central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's possible that they start booking someone into a dorm at 23.00, everything is a bit beaten down, but hey, it's a cheap hostel.

    Friendly staff, central location, everything as advertised, long opening hours.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bedrooms were too crowded, and I think there are some homeless people that temporarily live in the hostel. There was a smell of sweat and cigarettes in the dorm because people would smoke on the small balcony of the room, but the door did not shut well.

    The hostel is in a great position because it is between the central station and the city center. Moreover, it is very cheap.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

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

    The kitchen was messy, and smelled like wet dog. Sounds like a joke, but it's the honest truth.

    Excellent and helpful staff Good location, with cool environment and nice balcony

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, great value for money, and the staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • 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

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