Palma's best budget options for travelers who want to be in the historic center without paying luxury hotel rates — the Hostal Brondo (family-run since 1958 in a restored 17th-century townhouse, the oldest hostal in Palma, from €70) and the Hostal Born (simple rooms in the same neighborhood as the mid-range Hotel Born, close to the Passeig des Born, from €60), both offering the location quality of five-star hotels at a fraction of the price.
Why We Chose It
Palma's historic center offers several budget-range guesthouses in notably historic buildings — a consequence of the old town's preservation and the number of 17th-19th century townhouses that remain in private or small-family ownership. The Hostal Brondo (family-run for four generations since 1958 in a 17th-century townhouse, original features preserved) is the oldest running hostal in Palma and the most atmospheric budget option in the city. The Hostal Born provides simple, clean rooms near the Passeig des Born at the most competitive price point for a central Palma location. For visitors whose budget priority is location — being able to walk to La Seu Cathedral, Santa Catalina's restaurants, and the marina — these options provide that at rates 60–70% below the luxury hotel benchmark. Mallorca has a significant supply of vacation rental apartments (Airbnb, VRBO) in the old town that can provide kitchen facilities and more space at similar prices.
What Stands Out
- Hostal Brondo: oldest hostal in Palma (since 1958) in a 17th-century townhouse — the most atmospheric budget option in the city
- Central location for both: La Seu Cathedral, Santa Catalina, marina all within 10-minute walk
- From €60–70/night: the most competitive price point for a walking-distance-to-everything central Palma stay
- Small, family-run character: the antidote to the anonymous chain-hotel experience at similar prices elsewhere
- Mallorca vacation rentals: a supplementary note on the strong Airbnb/apartment supply in Palma's old town