We have just returned from a lovely 7 night trip to Palermo. It’s our first time in Sicily and Gabriele’s place provided a comfortable and homely stay. It’s in a great location very near all the attractions of the city centre and only a 10-15 min walk from Palermo Centrale train/bus terminal. We were able to walk to all the central attractions and take the buses from Palermo Centrale to the rest of the places such as Mondello Beach, Monreale and Cefalù.
The apartment itself has everything you will need. The living room has comfortable sofas and a TV. The bedrooms are spacious and beds comfortable, with access to a window/terrace which makes it light and airy. The dining area has access to an outside balcony where you can sit out in the fresh air to soak up the glorious weather. The kitchen has all the equipment you’ll need should you want to cook. There are bottles in the fridge already filled with cold water and some handy basics available such as coffee/tea, cooking oil etc to get you started. We were able to make nice breakfast and packed lunches but the food (especially the Sicilian delicacies) you can get at most places are great so you’d want to eat out too!
Gabriele is a great host and is always contactable and willing to help. He met us when we arrived at the apartment to show us how everything worked and gave lots of information on things to see and recommended great places to eat. When we needed some warmer blankets, he dropped some off the following day!
The apartment is just around the corner to a handy supermarket and a great Pasticceria that sells great bread and cakes. It is also only a 5 min walk to the great Ballaro street market!
We can go on about how great place is but we suggest that you book and experience it for yourself. You will not be disappointed!
Grazie Gabriele and we hope to stay again should we return to the lovely city of Palermo! :-)