Staying in Palma's old town
Your exact street matters here. A room near Passeig des Born gives you a straightforward approach from the western edge, while accommodation around the cathedral often involves narrower lanes and stone paving. Carrer de Sant Miquel makes a useful walking spine toward Plaça d'Espanya. Before arriving with luggage, ask which nearby street a taxi can actually reach.
At a glance
- Best for
- Sights, first visits
- At night
- Moderate; loud near the squares
- Getting around
- On foot; buses at the edges
- Price level
- €€€
The lanes and courtyards around the cathedral, Plaça Major and the Born: the sights at the door and the most atmosphere in Palma.
Good for
- Sights, shops and cafés on foot
- A first visit of two or three nights
- A hotel in a restored mansion with a courtyard
Think twice if
- You sleep lightly: ask for a room off the square
- You will be arriving with heavy cases and want a taxi at the door
- You want value: this is among the dearest areas
How The old town (Casc Antic) compares with the rest of Palma de Mallorca
What is near The old town (Casc Antic)
Banys Àrabs
About five minutes on foot from the cathedral, this compact bathhouse and garden fit into a walk through the southern lanes.
Plaça de Cort
Around five minutes from the cathedral, the town hall square gives you an easy meeting point between the southern lanes and shopping streets.
Mercat de l'Olivar
Allow about ten minutes from Plaça Major, following Carrer de Sant Miquel toward the northern end of the center.
Eating in The old town (Casc Antic)
Around Plaça Major and the cathedral, compare menus before sitting down, especially on the main pedestrian routes. For breakfast, look for a bakery serving ensaïmada and coffee. Market shopping at Mercat de l'Olivar works well for apartment stays, but plan it before the afternoon stall closures.
Getting around from The old town (Casc Antic)
Walk north along Carrer de Sant Miquel for Plaça d'Espanya and the Intermodal station, where M1 metro services, island trains and TIB buses depart. With luggage, choose a drop-off on the edge of the pedestrian streets and finish on foot.
Hotels in The old town (Casc Antic)
Search the area on the booking sites, where the prices are. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
Other areas of Palma de Mallorca
Staying in Palma's old town
Can a taxi reach every hotel entrance?
Some entrances sit on narrow or restricted streets. Ask your accommodation for its recommended drop-off point before traveling with large bags.
Which streets make navigation easier?
Passeig des Born and Carrer de Sant Miquel are useful reference points. Save your accommodation's location before exploring the smaller connecting lanes.
Is an apartment useful here?
An apartment suits travelers who want market breakfasts and occasional meals at home. Check whether the building has a lift before booking.