FABULOUS apartment! I can’t imagine a better place to stay in Palermo, or anywhere! 5 stars. The apartment is a gorgeous place, brilliantly designed and appointed, well stocked for cooking and eating, comfortable, with a breathtaking roof terrace! And the hosts were gracious, helpful, a total pleasure. If you pass this one up, you’re making a mistake!
Perfectly located in Palermo to explore the historic district, and with great, inexpensive restaurants very nearby. 10 steps to Via Porta di Castro, one of the most picturesque streets in Palermo, which ends at the Gesu Cathedral. Walk 3 minutes down the Castro to the best cannoli in the world (on Via la Gumina). 2 minutes further and you’re at the Gesu and its wild street market with fresh vegetables, fish, meat, restaurants, pandemonium. Walk the other direction 3 minutes and you’re at the world famous Capella Palatina. On the far side of the piazza with the Capella Palatina you’ll find the antiques flea market - unbelievable. A 3 minute walk in a third direction, to the main cathedral on Via Emanuele. A one mile easy walk to the Zisu palace. An easy walk in the other direction to the harbor. 2 minute walk to the train to the airport (station: Palazzo reale-Orleans). Ruins, architectural treasures, ancient alleys in every direction.
The hosts, Valentina and Daniele were incredibly helpful and friendly. Thank you so much, guys! Can’t wait to return.