Elda has been a perfect host and Casetta Magione is a hidden jewel in the historic Kalsa district of Palermo. We couldn't enjoy more our stay in Palermo.
Elda is a very attentive and kind host. She was very fast in responding to our messages . Our plane landed in Palermo late in the evening. Elda was extremely kind to come and pick us up at the airport for a modest fee and gave us a touristic tour of the city while bringing us to Casetta Magione. She even reserved a place for us at the delicious little restaurant "Ciccio passami l'olio" just behind the corner. In the apartment she prepared fresh fruits and nuts and everything for a quick breakfast. We couldn't receive a better welcoming! We stayed in Palermo for eight days. Casetta Magione is a beautiful place at the first floor of a three floors building. It is furnished with care, taste and whimsical style. The kitchen is fully equipped easy to navigate. One of the windows overlook a little square nearby where a beautiful historic Norman style church and small park are located. There are two small balconies in the apartment. One is equipped with a table and a couple of chair where we were able to enjoy the outdoor of the beautiful historic Palermo. The apartment is very quiet and the bed and mattress very comfortable. The apartment is equipped with washing machine, iron for pressing, hairdryer, touristic guides and books of Palermo in English and Italian. The Wifi is working perfectly and it is fast. The entire place is sparkly clean there is plenty of storage space. Casetta Magione is located 5/10 minutes walking distance from the Palermo trains and buses station. From there, trains depart for visiting places such as the city of Cefalu' or the bus toward Piazza Indipendenza where we caught the connection bus toward the village of Monreale. Buses to and from the airport also arrive there. There is plenty of little food shops not too far from the station area and a Lidl supermarket is nearby in Via Roma. Casetta Magione is the perfect place to visit Palermo and surrounding areas by walking and public transportation. Everything is at reach and quite close-by. We couldn't have a better stay in this beautiful city.