Nobis Hotel Palma | Palma de Mallorca, Spain
A Thousand Years of History Reimagined Through Scandinavian Simplicity
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A remarkable restoration of one of Palma’s oldest buildings, blending a 12th-century Islamic palace with refined contemporary design.
● Interiors by Wingårdhs that combine Scandinavian restraint with Mallorcan craftsmanship and natural materials.
● An intimate 37-room retreat where architecture, history, and hospitality exist in perfect balance.
A Palace with a Thousand-Year Story
Few hotels carry the weight of history quite like Nobis Hotel Palma. Hidden within Palma’s atmospheric Old Town, the hotel occupies a former 12th-century Muslim palace that has served as a noble residence, survived fires and earthquakes, and later became a private home before beginning its latest chapter. Together with local architects Jordi Herrero Arquitectos and Eduardo Garcia Acuna Arquitecto, Swedish studio Wingårdhs carefully peeled back centuries of alterations, allowing the building’s extraordinary character to breathe once again. History isn’t displayed here. It’s simply part of everyday life.
Scandinavian Calm Meets Mediterranean Heritage
The contrast is beautifully understated. Ancient limestone walls, vaulted ceilings, Gothic arches, and exposed timber beams frame interiors defined by soft earth tones, natural wool, leather, oak, and handcrafted ceramics. Bespoke furniture by local artisans sits alongside Scandinavian design classics, while lighting, textiles, and contemporary artworks introduce a quiet sophistication without competing with the building itself. Old and new never compete. They quietly complement one another.
Rooms Shaped by the Building
No two guestrooms are exactly alike. Each of the 37 rooms and suites responds to the palace’s medieval architecture, with irregular layouts, original masonry, and generous ceiling heights creating distinctive spaces full of character. Creamy colours, Carl Hansen beds, custom-made furnishings, handcrafted Mallorcan details, and carefully integrated contemporary comforts make every room feel calm, tactile, and deeply connected to its surroundings. Luxury arrives softly. Never loudly.
Spaces That Celebrate the Past
The public areas reveal the building’s layered history at every turn. One of the original courtyards now centres around a restored fountain transformed into an intimate plunge pool, while the second remains a peaceful gathering space filled with Mediterranean light. Beneath soaring nine-metre stone walls, the Mirall Bar combines historic architecture with bold contemporary design, while the subterranean spa occupies former medieval tunnels once used as escape routes. Above it all, the rooftop terrace frames panoramic views across Palma’s cathedral and historic rooftops. Every corner tells another story. Without saying a word.
Exploring Historic Palma
Located on a quiet street in Palma’s Old Town, Nobis Hotel places guests within walking distance of La Seu Cathedral, the Arab Baths, boutique shopping along Passeig del Born, Santa Catalina, museums, galleries, and countless cafés hidden among the city’s medieval streets. Few locations offer such immediate access to the cultural heart of Mallorca’s capital.
Why It Works
Nobis Hotel Palma succeeds because it understands that great restoration is about revealing rather than reinventing. By allowing a thousand years of architecture to coexist with thoughtful Scandinavian design, exceptional craftsmanship, and understated luxury, it creates one of Palma’s most compelling places to stay—where every stone, archway, and courtyard becomes part of the experience.
