Palma hotels give you Majorca’s capital on your doorstep: a Gothic cathedral above the sea, an old town of honey-coloured lanes and hidden courtyards, and some of the best restaurants in the Balearics. Many of the city’s best hotels are in restored mansions in the old town, a short walk from the cathedral, the shops of the Passeig del Born and the tapas bars around Santa Catalina market.
It suits couples, friends and anyone who wants a city break with a beach close by. Stay in the old town for the sights, in Santa Catalina for the food scene, or by the sea in Portixol. Spring and autumn are ideal, the summer is hot, and the winter is mild and quiet. Flights from the UK take about two and a quarter hours, and the airport is about 15 minutes from the city. It is also easy to pair a few nights in Palma with a beach resort elsewhere on Majorca.
We offer 15 Palma hotels, 10 of them five-star. Every one can be booked with flights and transfers as an ATOL-protected package.
Where to stay in Palma
Most visitors stay in or near the old town, but the seafront districts make a good base for a beach as well.
The old town
The cathedral, the Almudaina palace and a maze of lanes full of boutique hotels, shops and restaurants. The best base for a first visit.
Santa Catalina
The old fishermen’s quarter just west of the centre, now Palma’s food district, built around its covered market.
Portixol and Ciutat Jardí
Seafront neighbourhoods east of the cathedral, with a waterside promenade, small beaches and seafood restaurants.
The Paseo Marítimo and Cala Major
West along the bay, with the marina, sea views and a small beach at Cala Major. A short taxi ride from the old town.
Top-rated hotels in Palma
Some of our highest-rated Palma hotels, most of them boutique hotels in the old town. Ratings are TripAdvisor scores out of 5.
Travel guides for Palma
Our hand-picked guides to help you choose: compare the best hotels by style, budget and who you’re travelling with.
All 15 Palma hotels
Palma has 15 hotels to choose from, 10 of them five-star. Ratings shown are TripAdvisor scores out of 5.
Palma 15 hotels
- El Llorenc Parc de la Mar
- Hotel Es Princep
- Puro Grand
- Sant Jaume Design Hotel
- Summum Boutique Hotel Melia Collection
- JS Palma Plaza
- Palacio Can Marques
- Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden
- Convent De La Missio
- Nivia Born Boutique Hotel
- Hotel Nou Baleares
- Protur Naisa Palma
- Gran Melia Victoria
- Melia Palma Bay
- Melia Palma Marina
Best time to visit Palma
Palma is a year-round city. April to June and September to October are the best months, warm and sunny without the peak-summer heat. July and August are hot, often around 30°C, and busy. Winter days are mild, around 15°C, and the city is at its quietest, good for sightseeing and long lunches.
Getting to Palma
Palma airport (PMI) is about 8 km from the city centre, around 15 minutes by road. There are direct flights from most UK airports, taking about two and a quarter hours. Our packages include flights and transfers.
Palma and Majorca guides
Planning where to stay on the island? Read our guide to where to stay in Majorca and our pick of the best luxury hotels in Majorca. For couples, see the best adults-only hotels in Majorca, and for families the best family all-inclusive resorts in Majorca. Still choosing an island? Compare Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza, or browse our holiday offers.
Palma holiday FAQs
Where is the best area to stay in Palma?
For a first visit, the old town puts the cathedral, the shops and the best restaurants within walking distance. Food lovers like Santa Catalina, and if you want the sea outside your door, look at Portixol.
How far is Palma airport from the city centre?
About 8 km, or around 15 minutes by road. Our packages include the transfer.
Is Palma good in winter?
Yes. Daytime temperatures are around 15°C from December to February, and the city is quiet, so it is a relaxed winter city break. It is too cool for most people to swim.
Is there a beach in Palma?
There is a small city beach, Can Pere Antoni, near the cathedral, and more beaches in Portixol and Ciutat Jardí to the east and at Cala Major to the west. The long sands of Playa de Palma are a short drive away.
What are the best things to see in Palma?
The cathedral, La Seu, and the Almudaina palace beside it, Bellver Castle on its hill above the bay, the old town’s courtyards and the Santa Catalina and Olivar markets.
Can I combine Palma with a beach resort?
Yes. A few nights in the city and a week in a resort such as Alcudia or Puerto Pollensa is a popular way to see Majorca. A Travel Designer can plan both stays in one package.
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