Ballarattik – Experience the authentic heart of Palermo
Staying at Ballarattik means experiencing Palermo from the inside: the historic Ballarò market is right outside your door, with its vibrant sounds, colors, aromas and everyday life. Recommended for travelers looking for authenticity rather than a standard tourist neighborhood.
Located in the heart of Palermo’s historic center, Ballarattik is the ideal place for guests who want to discover the real Sicily, away from mass tourism and close to the city’s most fascinating landmarks. The Cathedral, the Quattro Canti, the Royal Palace, Teatro Massimo and Palermo Central Station are all within walking distance.
Our rooms offer a warm and authentic atmosphere, combining comfort with the unique charm of an old Palermo building. From our panoramic terrace, guests can enjoy beautiful views over the rooftops and domes of the city, a perfect place to relax, enjoy a sunset drink or simply feel the rhythm of Palermo.
Ballarattik is not just a place to sleep: it is a doorway into the true soul of Palermo. A stay surrounded by historic markets, street food, local traditions, art, architecture and the everyday life of a unique Mediterranean city.
Perfect for curious travelers, couples and explorers searching for:
authentic Sicily • local experiences • hidden gems • historic neighborhoods • cultural immersion • real Palermo life • off-the-beaten-path travel • traditional markets • panoramic views • unforgettable Italian experiences.
At Ballarattik, you don’t just visit Palermo — you become part of it.
Our B&B is located in the historic center in the heart of the Historical Market of Ballarò, which has been existing for 1100 years.
"authentic Palermo experience"
"historic center accommodation"
"terrace with panoramic view"
"near Palermo Central Station"
"walking distance to main attractions"
Leaving the '60s property building, you will immediately find yourself immersed into the market, made up of old scents of exhilarating presence, delicious food, vivacious merchants of spices, meats and fish, vegetables and fruit, accessories and souvenirs. All accompanied by folkloristic local habits and customs, perfectly mixed with those of faraway lands. In the market, more than 25 different languages are spoken.
From our terrace it is possible to listen and watch the market with its unique "abbanniata", the selling-goods style of the merchqnts evoking the glorious Arabic Golden Age.
STREET FOOD
Finding a lot of food for all pockets. From the classic and famous sandwich with spleen to arancina. Or panelle (chickpea flour) and crocchè (potato balls). And then again the stigghiole, the cuarume, u mussu, the boiled octopus, salt and lemon and a glass of wine, cannoli with sheep's milk ricotta, fried aubergines, artichokes and boiled potatoes. Cardoni in batter, fried squid, pomegranate, orange and lemon juices.
RESTAURANTS
First courses and more. Pasta with sardines, pasta palina, pasta with sauce and aubergines, swordfish rolls, grilled or baked fish, side dishes of all kinds, parmigiana with strictly fried aubergines, fish or eggplant caponata, and much and much more.
SURROUNDINGS
Our guests will have the opportunity to fully enjoy the riches and beauties of our areas thanks to the precious suggestions of the managers.
A short distance from our residence, guests will find everything they need to fully enjoy their holiday.
The main monuments and palaces within the archaeological tour, the ancient Cortina Muraria, Villa Bonanno in Piazza Vittoria, the Punic necropolis, the former convent of the Magione, the early Christian catacomb of porta d'ossuna, the grotta della malora, grotta Niscemi and the archaeological parks of the province (Monte jato, Solunto, Himera).
The UNESCO ARAB-NORMAN tour with the church of Martorana, the church of San Cataldo, the Palazzo dei Normanni and the Palatine chapel, the church of the Hermits, the Zisa castle, the admiral's bridge, the Cathedral of Monreale and the cloister of Monreale or even in Cefalù.
And again the Cuba Soprana and the Cuba Sottana or Castello della Cuba in corso Calatafimi, etc, etc.
The GOTHIC-RENAISSANCE with the church of San Nicolò da Tolentino, the majestic Porta Nuova in Corso Vittorio Emanuele adjacent to the Norman Palace, Casa Professa with its marbles, piazza pretoria, Palazzo Abatellis, piazza bologna with its historic houses, etc, etc.
THE BAROQUE the dome that can be seen from our terrace in Piazza Carmine or the Chesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, the fountains of Piazza Garraffello in Via Cassari or Piazza Marina. Palazzo Mirto, Palazzo Butera, Palazzo Comitini, Palazzo Gangi (Palazzo del Gattopardo).
The LIberty period is 800, museums, art galleries and exhibition spaces.
Location
Our structure is the perfect place for all travelers, for business travelers and for those seeking peace and tranquility.
Our rooms
We can accommodate up to 6 guests in:
1 room "Double Room & Terrace" which can accommodate 2 people
1 room "Double Room With Dome View" which can accommodate 2 people + 1
1 room "Large Double Room" which can accommodate 2 people + 1.
Gentle mobility
Last but not least, we underline that the strategic position of our structure makes it perfect for transfers due to its proximity to the "Stazione Palermo Centrale" train station, on foot or by scooter or by car and taxi conveniently and not far from the "Autostrada" A19 via Oreto ".
DISTANCES
From the airport 55 minutes by train, bus or 30 minutes by taxi, car.
From Palermo Central Station "7 minutes on foot, 2 minutes by scooter / bicycle.