Sant Francesc Hotel Singular
Palma, Spain
★ Verified by our editors · June 2026
The verdict
A restored 19th-century neoclassical mansion in the heart of Palma's old town, turned into a polished 5-star boutique with a rooftop pool and bar over the rooftops. The best base for Palma's restaurants, galleries and the cathedral on foot.
City lovers who want a design-led base for Palma's old town, food scene and culture.
You want a pool-and-beach holiday — this is an urban hotel in the centre of Palma.
Go up to the rooftop for sunset; you're a short walk from the cathedral and the best tapas in Santa Catalina.
The rooms
Around 40 rooms and suites inside a restored neoclassical mansion, blending original features — marble, mouldings, a grand staircase — with contemporary design and modern bathrooms. Sizes vary with the old building; quieter rooms face the interior.
The setting
In the heart of Palma's old town, steps from the Basilica of Sant Francesc and a short walk from the cathedral, the galleries and the Santa Catalina dining scene. A compact rooftop with a plunge pool and bar overlooks the city.
The food
A bistro-style restaurant and the rooftop bar cover most needs, but the real draw is the location — you're surrounded by Palma's best restaurants and tapas bars.
Getting there
About 15 minutes from Palma airport. The old town is pedestrian-friendly — arrive by taxi and walk; public parking is nearby rather than on site.
Good to know
An urban boutique: come for Palma itself, not for a resort. The rooftop is a plunge pool, not a lap pool. Great for a city break or a night either side of a coastal stay.
