Shopping in Palma from Hotel Palladium: Jaume III, the Born and the Old Town on foot

Palma de Mallorca is one of the most enjoyable cities in Spain for a shopping trip. Its main shopping streets are concentrated in the historic centre and are best explored on foot, past stately façades, squares and arcades. Hotel Palladium, a 4-star hotel at number 40 Paseo Mallorca, sits right next to Avenida Jaume III, the city's main shopping street. You can start a shopping afternoon straight from the hotel door, without a car or a bus.

Which shopping areas are close to Hotel Palladium?

The shopping areas closest to Hotel Palladium are Avenida Jaume III, Passeig del Born, Carrer de Sant Miquel with Plaça Major, and the Mercat de l'Olivar. All of them can be reached on foot from Paseo Mallorca.

• Avenida Jaume III: Palma's main shopping artery, lined with arcades on both sides and fashion in every style and price range.
• Passeig del Born: the tree-lined boulevard of the Old Town, with fashion brands and shops in historic buildings.
• Carrer de Sant Miquel and Plaça Major: a pedestrian street with fashion, footwear and local businesses.
• Mercat de l'Olivar: the city centre's big food market, the place to discover Mallorcan produce.

Avenida Jaume III, steps from Paseo Mallorca

Avenida Jaume III begins at Paseo Mallorca and runs down to Passeig del Born. It is Palma's shopping street par excellence and one of the most recognisable in the city. Its arcades on both sides let you stroll from window to window in the shade or sheltered from the rain. Department stores, international chains and fashion and accessory brands all share the avenue.

Together, Avenida Jaume III and Passeig del Born form what is known as Palma's Golden Mile, the most important shopping axis in the Balearic Islands. For guests of Hotel Palladium, this mile begins just a few steps from the hotel.

Carrer de la Unió and Plaça Joan Carles I

At the end of Jaume III, Plaça Joan Carles I links up with the Born and with Carrer de la Unió, a street of boutiques and cafés that leads towards Plaça del Mercat.

Passeig del Born and the Old Town streets

Passeig del Born is the tree-lined boulevard that runs down to Plaça de la Reina, at the foot of Palma Cathedral. It is one of the busiest promenades in Palma and gathers Spanish and international fashion brands in buildings with centuries of history. From here, the Old Town opens up into narrow streets with small shops, bookshops, jewellers and long-established family businesses.

Shopping in this area is also a way to get to know the city. Between one shop and the next you will come across stately courtyards, modernista façades and corners that many visitors only discover when they walk without hurrying.

Sant Miquel and Plaça Major

Carrer de Sant Miquel is a pedestrian street that connects with Plaça Major and is packed with fashion, footwear and local businesses. Close by, the arcaded Plaça Major is one of the classic meeting points in central Palma.

Mercat de l'Olivar: local produce to take home

The Mercat de l'Olivar is the main food market in central Palma. Its stalls of fruit, vegetables, fish and Mallorcan produce make it a must for anyone who wants to get to know the island's food and take home a local speciality as a souvenir. It is a short distance from Plaça Major, so it fits easily into a walking route from Hotel Palladium.

On the other side of sa Riera, the Santa Catalina neighbourhood has its own market and a more local atmosphere, perfect to round off the day.

A shopping afternoon on foot from Hotel Palladium

If you only have one afternoon, this route covers the essentials at an easy pace:

• Leave Hotel Palladium and walk along Avenida Jaume III under the arcades.
• Continue through Plaça Joan Carles I and down Passeig del Born to Plaça de la Reina, opposite Palma Cathedral.
• Head into the Old Town streets and up towards Plaça Major.
• Stroll along Carrer de Sant Miquel and stop at the Mercat de l'Olivar if you want to take home some Mallorcan produce.
• Return to the hotel to drop off your bags and rest before dinner.

November and December: great months for shopping in Palma

Late autumn is a particularly pleasant time to go shopping in Palma. Temperatures are mild, the streets are quieter than in summer, and shops are getting ready for Black Friday, which falls on 27 November this year, and for Christmas shopping. A break of two or three nights lets you combine shopping with walks through the historic centre and cultural visits.

Relaxing between shopping trips at Hotel Palladium

Staying in the centre has a practical advantage: you can go back to your room mid-afternoon, drop off your bags and head out again without wasting time on transport. The rooms at Hotel Palladium are designed for a quiet rest in the very heart of Palma.

• Golden Bar: the wine bar & lounge at Hotel Palladium, with casual food, innovative cocktails and a wide, accessible wine list.
• Finnish sauna: the hotel's Gym & Sauna is a good way to end a day on your feet. Club Palladium members enjoy one free session per person per stay (subject to availability); for other guests it comes at an extra cost.

What are the benefits of booking direct with Hotel Palladium?

Booking directly on hotelpalladium.com guarantees the best price and adds some very useful extras for a shopping break:

• Best price guaranteed.
• Buffet breakfast at the best price.
• Free early check-in (subject to availability).
• Free late check-out until 2 pm (subject to availability), ideal for making the most of your last shopping morning.

On top of that, Club Palladium members get an extra 5% discount on the web price, a Welcome Drink and one free sauna session per person per stay (subject to availability).

Book your shopping break in Palma

With Avenida Jaume III just a few steps away and Passeig del Born a short walk further on, Hotel Palladium is a convenient base for shopping in Palma de Mallorca. Check the current offers and book directly on hotelpalladium.com for the best rate.