Apartment in Palermo
7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this apartment rental
Elegant apartment with a suggestive furnished terrace overlooking the sea and the historic center of Palermo, inserted in the monumental context of the ancient fifteenth-century walls of the city, in the ancient Arab quarter of Kalsa, on the ancient promenade. The apartment enjoys an exceptional sea view, has a double bedroom, a bathroom with window and whirlpool tub, a living room with an equipped kitchen and a comfortable sofa bed, where you can stay and eat meals, a room with a only bed and small w. c., and above a splendid terrace. Attached to the apartment there is a small annex with a double bedroom and w. c. shower, independent from the apartment (for a total of 7 beds). Being inside the walls, the apartment enjoys a great tranquility and is located in an elegant and well-kept context. The apartment is equipped with every comfort: wifi system, TV, washing machine, dishwasher, oven, hairdryer, dishes and linens, and is furnished with care and elegance, and has been recently restored. The area is of great historical and monumental interest, surrounded by beautiful villas (villa by the sea, Villa Giulia, Botanical Garden, Villa Garibaldi), by museums (Palazzo Abatellis), by very important churches (Chiesa della Maggione, Chiesa della Gancia, Chiesa della Catena) ... ..), from buildings of historical interest such as the Crociferi, Lo Spasimo, Lo Steri (seat of the rectorate), the ancient markets of Vucciria and Ballarò and in addition it is very easy to walk to Piazza Pretoria, the Quattro Canti di Città and all the major attractions of the historic center such as the Teatro Massimo. The neighborhood is also at the center of the Palermo nightlife with bars, restaurants, typical restaurants and trendy clubs. In the neighborhood there are small shops. It is possible to walk to the central train and bus station and the Cala Marina. The city port and the entrance to the highway towards CT are a few Km ... We do not rent for parties, meetings, parties.
Amenities at Exclusive rooftop apartment with panoramic terrace overlooking the sea
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Palermo
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGreat feedback from guests highlighting awesome hosts, beautiful rooftop terrace, well-equipped apartment, perfect location close to attractions, and helpful recommendations from the host.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
Igea is a wonderful host. She welcomed us in person to her historic property, clearly explained the sensible house rules, gave us a tour of each room in the spacious apartment including the spectacular rooftop terrace, inquired about our cultural interests, suggested various sites to visit in Palermo, and even provided us with a big bottle of drinking water. I had messed up my reservation schedule, but Igea very kindly accommodated us despite my scheduling error. During our stay, she texted us several recommendations for visits to events and sites of cultural interest in Palermo. Though the 17th-c. stone wall in which the property is located may seem a bit intimidating at first, we grew to love its quaint appearance. The front wall is so thick that it blocks out all traffic noise from the nearby boulevard. Within walking distance are amazing art galleries (like the Palazzo Abatellis); excellent seafood restaurants (our favourite was in Piazza Marina); impressive Arab-Norman churches (e.g. La Martorana and San Cataldo); a Sicilian rod-puppet theatre (housed in an international museum of marionettes); and a multitude of interesting shops along Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Roma (we loved "Il Cappellaio Matto"--The Mad Hatter). In the evening, we enjoyed sipping a glass of Nero d'Avola on the terrace and watching the Grimaldi ferry boats and huge cruise ships floating by our unobstructed view of the Tyrrhenian Sea. We would certainly stay here again on future visits to Palermo.
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2025
It's a quirky place. Clearly very very old, so the layout is compact, particularly the kitchen, which is difficult to navigate. There's a rooftop terrace with a sea view which is absolutely tremendous. Got to watch the ferry's coming and going.It's very noisy, sadly. The sound of the main road and the restaurant below kept us awake till late. So strong earplugs recommended!Our host Flavio was great. Made sure we were ok and was quick to respond to my questions. Really nice guy. It's well situated for the sights of Palermo, so would be great for the sightseers. Palermo is very busy in general, so I suggest an early start if you want to get ahead of the crowds.Overall, a good stay. Thank you Flavio for looking after us!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
We stayed in Igea's flat for a week, and enjoyed the whole experience. The flat is lovely. It's in an historical building, right across from the waterfront. Igea and her son, Flavio, have done a very sympathetic renovation to the rooms, adding modern comforts while keeping the ancient charm. It all comes together in a very appealing manner.And the best thing about it all, is the beautiful terrace atop the building, with its sea view. We were up there several times a day, watching people at play, and boats big and small coming into the harbour. The location can't be beat. It is walking distance to almost everything, including the Norman Palace and the Ballaro Market. (Don't miss that!) There are many nearby restaurants and coffee bars. Oh, and a great botanical garden is barely a block away, a great place to go for a bit of nature's peace.Igea and Flavio rate top marks for communication, and for seeing to their guests' needs and comforts. We loved our experiences in Palermo.
6 / 10Average·May 2025
This is a very nice place to stay in an excellent part of Palermo, close to town looking over a park and out to sea. The large roof terrace is a particular feature, with panoramic views. It is a spacious property with generally good facilities, and the owners are easy to communicate with, gave good restaurant recommendations and were helpful when a previous guest had turned off the boiler so we did not have hot water - easily rectified! A couple of points - the kitchen is a little dated, but has most things you need, the other thing to bear in mind is that the apartment is next door to a restaurant which can be quite noisy - but fine if you do not go to bed before 12 or 1am on holiday.
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(57 Ratings)
Great feedback from guests highlighting awesome hosts, beautiful rooftop terrace, well-equipped apartment, perfect location close to attractions, and helpful recommendations from the host.
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