If you're looking for a place to stay in Palermo, there's no need to look any further. Stay at Antonio's stunning, inviting and super comfortable apartment. Neither the description nor the photos do proper justice to how amazing this apartment is. Definitely one of my best AirBNB experiences. From the shared internal terrace decorated with eclectic and stylish furniture and healthy plants to the darling details inside the apartment, we felt spoiled. The apartment was so inviting that the afternoon I was forced to spend indoors, taking care of work at home, felt comfortable and natural, instead of oppressive, as might have been the case in a nondescript hotel room. The internal staircase of the building has to be seen to be believed. Though, yes, there are four flights of stairs between the ground floor and the apartment, they are not steep and taking our time walking up and down allowed us to marvel at the details in the pillars, mouldings and marble insets. Truly breathtaking. Though in decay in parts, the building in which the apartment is housed still feels palatial. The neighbors too were friendly, though my Italian isn't so great so I couldn't engage in lengthy conversations. It is right in the middle of everything and I was charmed to learn that the street on which the building is located has become home to many artisans. There are leather workers, weavers, jewelers and a vintage clothing and accessory shop which rivals some of the best I've visited in London and NY. The owners of several of these establishments took time to talk to me and to share their knowledge and experiences. I was very charmed by that. Antonio, the owner, is a darling. From my my many initial inquiries to responding to questions during my stay and organizing a smooth departure including a safe and easily accessible place to store my gear, Antonio couldn't have been more kind and hospitable. My only regret is that we didn't get to meet as I know he would have not only been a wealth of knowledge about pazzi Palermo but also just a great person to spend an afternoon with. I can't wait to return.
Truly, it was with a heavy heart that I left.