The most stylish mid-range hotel in Palma — a beautifully restored 16th-century palace (Palau del Marquès de Ferrandell) on the Passeig des Born, with 30 rooms whose period architecture (marble courtyards, original stone archways, antique furnishings) is maintained at a price point that makes it the first choice for design-conscious visitors who want Palma's historic center without the five-star rates.
Why We Chose It
Hotel Born occupies the 16th-century Palau del Marquès de Ferrandell, a palacio whose courtyard, marble staircase, and original architectural details survived intact because Palma's old town was largely preserved through the 20th century's development boom. The 30 rooms occupy the original palace rooms (high ceilings, period architectural features, traditional Mallorcan floor tiles) at price points that make it the most competitive design-quality offer in central Palma. Location on the Passeig des Born — the elegant pedestrian boulevard connecting the old town to the marina — puts the Cathedral, the Arab Baths, the best tapas bars, and Santa Catalina within walking distance. The hotel's courtyard (a classic Mallorcan inner patio with a central well and flowering plants) is the most beautiful outdoor space of any mid-range hotel in the city.
What Stands Out
- 16th-century Palau del Marquès de Ferrandell: genuine palace architecture at mid-range pricing
- Passeig des Born location: everything in Palma within walking distance
- 30 rooms in original period architectural spaces: high ceilings, Mallorcan tiles, antique furnishings
- Courtyard with central well: the most beautiful outdoor space of any mid-range hotel in Palma
- Most competitive design-quality ratio in central Palma: the choice for visitors who care about architecture at below-luxury rates