Location. The Albergo Athenaeum is a contemporary purpose-built seven-floor hotel situated one kilometre from the historic centre of Sicily's principal city, Palermo. The Astronomical Observatory is 700 metres from the hotel and the Catacombe dei Cappucini (catacombs) are one kilometre away. Orleans Palazzo Real metro station is 200 metres from the hotel and Palermo Airport is 34 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes.
Hotel Features. High-speed wireless Internet is available in the air-conditioned public areas. A complimentary continental buffet breakfast is served each morning and the hotel has its own lounge bar. Free parking is available in the garage.

The Albergo Athenaeum's Restaurant Orleans serves Sicilian specialities and international dishes in a contemporary setting.

Guestrooms. The hotel offers 80 guestrooms spread over seven floors and all have light decor and simple furnishings including desks. Guestrooms open on to balconies and are equipped with wireless Internet and direct-dial phones. Other amenities include minibars, climate control, refrigerators and bathrooms with hair dryers.

Expert Tip. A visit to the Catacombe dei Cappucini, which has 8,000 corpses in varying states of preservation, is both unique and macabre.

Fees:
A city tax applies to all bookings. This charge is not included in the rates and is payable locally.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

San Giovanni degli Eremiti 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cappella Palatina 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Catacombe dei Cappuccini 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Palermo New Gate 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Palace of the Normans 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cuba 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Cathedral of Palermo 1 km / 0.6 mi
Church of the Jesus 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
San Cataldo 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Martorana 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Zisa 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Teatro Massimo, Palermo 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Museo Archeologico Regionale 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Regional Gallery 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Stadio Renzo Barbera 5.3 km / 3.3 mi

The preferred airport for Albergo Athenaeum is Palermo (PMO Punta Raisi) 23.4 km / 14.5 mi.