Portella

Portella is a boutique hotel with a restaurant in Palma’s Old Town, on Carrer de la Portella near the Arab Baths. Set in a restored 17th-century building, it pairs carefully chosen interiors with a quiet courtyard and a rooftop terrace. The restaurant serves home-style food, including local dishes, and breakfast is served until 1pm. Come for a meal or a calm stay close to the cathedral and the city centre; the gym and hammam add space to unwind.

A restored Old Town building

Portella occupies a restored 17th-century building in Palma’s Old Town, on Carrer de la Portella. The Arab Baths are nearby, and the cathedral is a short walk away. The hotel sits on a quiet street, with an entrance through large doors into a small courtyard with a fountain.

Paris-based design duo Festen worked with architecture studio Gras Reynés on the interiors. Rooms bring together antique French furnishings, handblown glass lamps and original artworks. The overall look is restrained, with details chosen to suit the historic building.

Food and places to unwind

The restaurant serves home-style cuisine, including local dishes. Breakfast is served on the ground floor and can run until 1pm, giving you time for a slow start. The hotel also has a courtyard where you can have a drink and a rooftop terrace with views.

For downtime, there is a gym and a hammam. The central location makes it easy to head out to the cathedral, the Arab Baths and the Old Town, then return to a quieter setting.