AL 124 - House in the heart of Palermo

The host was very nice, however, while the apartment itself was lovely, the building and the courtyard were under extreme renovations. Quite frankly it was very dangerous with scaffolding and cement all over and it was very noise and loud. In addition, there was a restaurant/night club at the ground level which was very disturbing for sleep. I think the host should have made us aware that the apartment was undergoing construction.

This is a very large space, very well located close to a major pedestrian area and the Piazza Bellini, but just far enough away to be significantly quieter at night. We never felt unsafe, although the streets between the apartment and the train station might be considered a little dodgy at night. It's just a 10 minute walk from the train station, so access to airport and side trips to places such as Cefalù is convenient. Access is through an interior courtyard shared with a small restaurant; the courtyard is therefore open to the public when the restaurant is operating (there are interior locked gates and security cameras). Apartment is two flights up from ground level and marble stairs are worn and in need of repair; installation of an elevator is in progress but doesn't look to be available in the near future as no work was done during our 5 day stay.The apartment is large with very high ceilings; furnishings are very basic but adequate. Air conditioning is available in all rooms. The kitchen is functional but could use a few more cooking utensils. Beds are firm but comfortable. Communication with hosts (who lived here formerly) was excellent, and they checked us in personally.We'd be happy to stay here again.

Overall, this apartment is quite spacious and well appointed. The host was very informative and provided us with a list of restaurants and other merchants in the area.Location was good as well, except that the apartment backs up to a parking area and what looked to be a church(?) of some kind. As a result, it was very noisy every morning beginning at around 6:30 am. We were aware from other reviews that due to it's location in the city, it could be a bit loud. We assumed that meant in the evening/at night, when we would be away from the apartment. However, that was not the case. If you are an early riser, the morning noise won't be an issue for you - we are not early risers ;-)As the building itself is older and has large windows, it is not well insulated from the noise.

The place was immaculate. Very close walking distance to where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see. Check in and check out, very easy. Greeted by the owners, who showe see us the apartment and gave suggestions for the neighborhood.

What a great place with a super host. There is a restaurant below that has a nice breakfast and there are some small markets nearby, The streets are really intense, but if you get there at the right time of day, there is parking in the back which is HUGELY helpful. I thought i would be using Palermo as a hub and then driving to nearby areas, however due to the lack of parking available in Palermo, I ended up leaving my car in the space Marco helped me get behind the building and then taking cabs outside of the city.

The apartment is in the middle of everything. The building has historic charm and the apartment has all modern amenities. When we were en route, we were informed there was an issue with the washing machine. The hosts jumped through hoops to get a new machine for us the next day which could not have been easy. I have all the confidence Marco and Clementina will achieve all the goals as hosts, providing great experiences for many people and for many years.

The apartment is close to everything, train, bus, markets and grocery store, many many cafes and restaurants, tours and many historic sites. The beach is a reasonable bus ride away. Our hosts met us on arrival and set us up nicely with information and suggestions. We did not mind the stairs or the sounds of the city in the evenings or mornings. It was a great introduction to Sicily and the city of Palermo

This apartment was in the heart of the city! The apartment was clean and excellent communication with the property manager Marco!

Perfectly located in Historical center, less then a ten minute walk to train and bus stations. Amazing food and lively entertainment just at your doorstep. Marco and Carmelo are a dynamic duo who were extremely hospitable and helpful. Should you need a taxi, take Carmelo,s number. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

Marco was waiting for us when we arrived. He had bought cannolies for us - what a nice welcome. He also helped us with arranging a taxi pickup for the airport. The apartment is spacious and clean. It had the amenities and necessities, including coffee, water, shampoo, hair dryer, etc. Note that there is no lift and there are stairs to climb. With luggage it can be difficult. It is also very noisy at night, which is to be expected when staying in the center. The location was great We walked everywhere - Quattro Canti, Teatro Massimo, Cathedral of Palermo, etc.