Villas in Palma Majorca: Where to Stay and What to Book

Palma itself is the obvious choice for most people. It is the coastal heart of the island, and almost everything worth seeing is close at hand. Palma Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Francis, the Museu de Mallorca and the Museu Fundació Juan March are all in the centre. Es Baluard art museum and the Consolat de Mar are about half a mile away. Further out, Bellver Castle and Portopí Lighthouse are around 2 miles west, and the Fundació Miró Mallorca and the Palace of Marivent are roughly 2.5 miles from the centre. Staying in the city means walking to most of it and taking a short taxi to the rest.

Marratxí is the alternative. It is an inland town of around 37,000 people, about 6 miles from Palma and the same 7 minutes from the airport. It is not on the coast, so you trade sea views for a more residential feel. It suits travellers who plan to drive into the city for the sights and across the island for the rest.

The type of stay follows the type of place. Central Palma, with its historic palaces, basilicas and museums packed into the old quarter, lends itself to city hotels. Couples who want somewhere calm right in the centre often look at adults only hotels in Palma Majorca. Travellers after 5 star holidays in Palma Majorca tend to want the same central location, where the cathedral is a short stroll away.

If you want a villa to rent in Palma Mallorca, or simply more space and a kitchen, the residential outskirts and towns such as Marratxí make more sense. You get room to spread out and you are still a short drive from the city. Self catering in Palma Majorca also works well inside the city for a long weekend, when you will be out most of the day and only need a base. Use the hotel price panel on this page to compare villas to rent in Palma Majorca, apartments and hotels on the same dates. Filter by board basis if you would rather not cook at all.

May and June are the sweet spot. Highs run from 24°C to 29°C and there are only five to seven rain days a month. July and August reach 32°C with almost no rain, but they also coincide with UK school holidays, when prices for villas and family-sized apartments rise and the best options go early. September is still warm at 28°C, though it is the wettest month on record here, with around 68mm of rain. Winter stays mild, with highs of 15°C to 17°C, which suits a city break built around the museums.

Because the airport is only 7 minutes away, a package of flight, hotel and transfer is simple. Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach deals are all shown here to compare. If you rent a villa outside the centre or base yourself in Marratxí, car hire from the airport is worth adding. You can compare car hire, tours and tickets on this page too.