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Genio del Porto - Mabbonath

Name: Genio del Porto - Mabbonath
Address: via Emerico Amari 66, Palermo, IT

9.1/ 10Excellent

·Bed and breakfasts

📍via Emerico Amari 66 · Palermo ↗

Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outFax/photocopyingAll 55 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 77 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests consistently praise the excellent central location, host Mauro’s deep local knowledge and warm hospitality, clean spacious rooms, and abundant breakfast. Minor drawbacks include some rooms using an external corridor bathroom, occasional mattress firmness preferences, and a dim breakfast area, though the overall experience is highly rated.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.7

Location9.6

Value9.3

Cleanliness9.3

Wi-Fi9.2

Rooms9.2

Surroundings9.2

Facilities9.1

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Host Mauro is warm and knowledgeable · Abundant and delicious breakfast · Spacious and clean rooms

－ ComplaintsStreet noise · Parking difficulty · Mattress too soft · External bathrooms inconvenient

KEYIdeal for travelers who value walkability, host interaction, and local tips. Guests sensitive to external bathrooms or mattress firmness should request a room in advance.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and what are nearby attractions?＋

Located in the city center, it is within walking distance of Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Politeama. The location score is 9.6/10.

serviceIs the service good? Can I get local tips?＋

Host Mauro is highly praised for his warmth and local knowledge. Service scores 9.7/10.

diningIs breakfast abundant? Are there dining options on-site?＋

Breakfast is abundant with fresh pastries and fruit. A coffee shop is on-site, and grocery delivery is available.

roomAre rooms clean and spacious? What are the amenities?＋

Rooms are clean, spacious, and feature vintage décor with AC, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi (9.2/10).

pros_consWhat are the pros and cons to note?＋

Pros: Great location, warm service, abundant breakfast. Cons: Some bathrooms are in the external corridor; mattresses may be too soft; breakfast room is dim.

policyWhat are the check-in and check-out times?＋

Check-in is at 13:00 and check-out at 10:00. Express services and cashless payment are available.

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Room types · 8

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Two-Bedroom Suite

1 × Sofa bed90 ㎡up to 6

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious suite features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 5 beds.

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Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

65 ㎡up to 8

2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed700-sq-foot individually furnished room, balcony with city views Layout - 2 bedrooms and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Electric kettleSleep - Frette Italian linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Desk, local maps, and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNon-Smoking

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Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom

1 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed / 1 × Queen bed36 ㎡up to 4

This quadruple room features a hot tub. The quadruple room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This quadruple room has air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 3 beds.

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Comfort Quadruple Room

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Queen bed34 ㎡up to 4

This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit has 3 beds.

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Comfort Triple Room

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Queen bed / 1 × Twin bed / 1 × Queen bed32 ㎡up to 4

The triple room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as city views.

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Classic Double Room, City View (Alloggio del Luogotenente)

1 × Queen Bed26 ㎡up to 2

1 Queen Bed280-sq-foot room with city views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels and NetflixFood & Drink - Electric kettleSleep - Frette Italian linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Desk, local maps, and guidebooks; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Comfort Double Room

1 × Queen bed24 ㎡up to 2

The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room features air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Comfort Double Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)22 ㎡up to 2

The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room features air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming services, an inner courtyard view, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

Mec Restaurant

Sicilian, Contemporary · ★ Michelin

€€€€

In the heart of monumental Palermo, set in a 16th-century palazzo almost opposite the Cathedral (after your meal, ask to step out onto the balcony: a fitting finale to a special evening), this distinctive restaurant shares its space with an exhibition dedicated to Steve Jobs. Diners are welcomed into one of three elegant rooms, beneath frescoed ceilings and surrounded by photographs and memorabilia tracing the story of the computer pioneer. In the kitchen, chef Carmelo Trentacosti reinterprets Sicilian recipes and ingredients with a personal touch: his famous caponata, for example, becomes a v

1.4km

Buatta Cucina Popolana

regional · Bib

€€

This simple yet lively and dynamic restaurant occupying the beautiful, historic rooms of an old shop is always busy with locals and tourists, so booking ahead is highly recommended. Dishes are traditionally Sicilian, such as the “sarde a scottadito” (sardines) and change regularly in line with the seasons. Meat, fish, offal and vegetarian options all feature on the menu.

1.1km

Bebop

regional, italian, fine_dining, diner, mediterranean, local

€€

Just a few steps from the Politeama theatre, this small and elegant contemporary jewel box welcomes guests into a romantic, relaxed atmosphere. In the kitchen, a young talent proposes a personal and modern cuisine, rooted in regional tradition and underpinned by a careful selection of excellent local ingredients. Not to be missed is the BBQ poussin with sweet-and-sour vegetables, a well-balanced dish rich in nuance, as are the delicious tagliolini with shellfish, scented with cumin and lemon, an original and highly successful combination.

269m

Gagini

Creative, Contemporary

€€€

In the vibrant heart of the city, between the Vucciria market and the Cala harbor, modern design and vivid colours bring a contemporary touch to the timeless charm of the ancient walls that house it: those of the 16th-century workshop of sculptor Antonello Gagini. In the kitchen, a new chef of Piedmontese origin weaves together the recipes of his native region and northern Italy with the freshness of the sea and the rich pleasures of Trinacria, drawing out their quality through original and well-considered pairings. Among the standout dishes are barbecued mussels with ‘nduja salmoriglio, Vietn

991m

A' Cuncuma

Creative, Sicilian

€€€

In 2022, young sous-chef Gianfilippo Gatto became the owner-chef of this simple and intimate restaurant situated in Palermo’s historic centre. The key attraction here is the quality of the cuisine, which features colourful dishes and modern interpretations of Sicilian recipes (meat and fish alike). Examples include arancina stuffed with young caciocavallo cheese and cooked in the oven, then topped with orange prawn tartare and served on a prawn bisque. The excellent wine list is completely Sicilian, with separate sections dedicated to the Etna wines produced in different parts of the region, m

1.1km

CR21

Contemporary, Sicilian

€€

In the heart of the old town, among narrow streets steeped in history, lies a modern bistro that exudes energy with its bright colours and open kitchen. Here, chef Di Bartolo creates contemporary dishes that evoke Mediterranean flavours, interpreted with skill and imagination. Every creation is an invitation to discover authentic flavours with an innovative twist, in an atmosphere that combines elegance and friendliness. Highlights include the crispy cannolo, red prawns and burrata with red fruit coulis, as well as chive mayonnaise.

1.1km

Al Magnum

Restaurant

Italian

La Brace

pizza

Italian

56m

Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.

Genio del Porto - Mabbonath

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 8

Two-Bedroom Suite

Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom

Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Classic Double Room, City View (Alloggio del Luogotenente)

Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Facilities · 55

Nearby & map