Picolo recommends · Hotel in Palma, Mallorca
Sant Francesc Hotel Singular
A restored mansion facing the church of Sant Francesc, with a rooftop plunge pool looking out over bell towers and tiled roofs.
Evening light falls across Plaça de Sant Francesc, and the square is almost empty. On one side stands the old monastery church, on the other a grand townhouse that has been turned into a hotel, with a stone staircase, tall ceilings and bright, modern rooms.
Up on the roof there is a small pool and a view across Palma’s rooftops. The cathedral and Plaça Major are both within a few minutes on foot, and you reach them through lanes rather than traffic.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Sant Francesc Hotel Singular
We picked it as the easy answer for a first trip to Palma. It is central without being loud, the building has real history, and the rooftop gives you a calm place to end the day above the old town.
The pool on the roof is for cooling off, not for lying by all day. If you want sunbeds, space and a resort feel, choose a hotel on the coast and visit the old town instead.
What you get
- Rooftop pool with old town views
- Restored historic townhouse
- Quiet bar for an evening drink
- Light, modern rooms under high ceilings
- Old town restaurants on the doorstep
A day at Sant Francesc Hotel Singular
- Morning
- A slow breakfast before the lanes around the square wake up.
- Midday
- A walk through the old town to La Seu, Palma’s Gothic cathedral by the sea.
- Afternoon
- A dip in the rooftop pool when the streets are at their hottest.
- Evening
- Drinks on the roof as the bell towers turn gold, then dinner nearby.
Location
Old Town, Palma, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Sant Francesc Hotel Singular
Where is Sant Francesc Hotel Singular in Palma?
It is on Plaça de Sant Francesc in the old town, opposite the church of the same name, with the cathedral and Plaça Major both within easy walking distance.
Does Sant Francesc Hotel Singular have a pool?
Yes, there is a small pool on the roof with a view over the old town. It suits a cool dip at the end of the day rather than a full day of sunbathing.
Is Sant Francesc Hotel Singular good for a first visit to Palma?
Yes. It is central and calm at night, so you can explore the old town on foot and still sleep well. Beach days need a bus or taxi.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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