Exclusive rooftop apartment with panoramic terrace overlooking the sea

This is a very nice place to stay in an excellent part of Palermo, close to town looking over a park and out to sea. The large roof terrace is a particular feature, with panoramic views. It is a spacious property with generally good facilities, and the owners are easy to communicate with, gave good restaurant recommendations and were helpful when a previous guest had turned off the boiler so we did not have hot water - easily rectified! A couple of points - the kitchen is a little dated, but has most things you need, the other thing to bear in mind is that the apartment is next door to a restaurant which can be quite noisy - but fine if you do not go to bed before 12 or 1am on holiday.

Igea is a wonderful host. She welcomed us in person to her historic property, clearly explained the sensible house rules, gave us a tour of each room in the spacious apartment including the spectacular rooftop terrace, inquired about our cultural interests, suggested various sites to visit in Palermo, and even provided us with a big bottle of drinking water. I had messed up my reservation schedule, but Igea very kindly accommodated us despite my scheduling error. During our stay, she texted us several recommendations for visits to events and sites of cultural interest in Palermo. Though the 17th-c. stone wall in which the property is located may seem a bit intimidating at first, we grew to love its quaint appearance. The front wall is so thick that it blocks out all traffic noise from the nearby boulevard. Within walking distance are amazing art galleries (like the Palazzo Abatellis); excellent seafood restaurants (our favourite was in Piazza Marina); impressive Arab-Norman churches (e.g. La Martorana and San Cataldo); a Sicilian rod-puppet theatre (housed in an international museum of marionettes); and a multitude of interesting shops along Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Roma (we loved Il Cappellaio Matto--The Mad Hatter). In the evening, we enjoyed sipping a glass of Nero d'Avola on the terrace and watching the Grimaldi ferry boats and huge cruise ships floating by our unobstructed view of the Tyrrhenian Sea. We would certainly stay here again on future visits to Palermo.

It's a quirky place. Clearly very very old, so the layout is compact, particularly the kitchen, which is difficult to navigate. There's a rooftop terrace with a sea view which is absolutely tremendous. Got to watch the ferry's coming and going.It's very noisy, sadly. The sound of the main road and the restaurant below kept us awake till late. So strong earplugs recommended!Our host Flavio was great. Made sure we were ok and was quick to respond to my questions. Really nice guy. It's well situated for the sights of Palermo, so would be great for the sightseers. Palermo is very busy in general, so I suggest an early start if you want to get ahead of the crowds.Overall, a good stay. Thank you Flavio for looking after us!

Walking distance to most historical sites.Great views from the property. All food, especially street food, best so far in our EU stays over the last 3 years of travel. Buses/Trams very good for getting around in Palermo.

We stayed in Igea's flat for a week, and enjoyed the whole experience. The flat is lovely. It's in an historical building, right across from the waterfront. Igea and her son, Flavio, have done a very sympathetic renovation to the rooms, adding modern comforts while keeping the ancient charm. It all comes together in a very appealing manner.And the best thing about it all, is the beautiful terrace atop the building, with its sea view. We were up there several times a day, watching people at play, and boats big and small coming into the harbour. The location can't be beat. It is walking distance to almost everything, including the Norman Palace and the Ballaro Market. (Don't miss that!) There are many nearby restaurants and coffee bars. Oh, and a great botanical garden is barely a block away, a great place to go for a bit of nature's peace.Igea and Flavio rate top marks for communication, and for seeing to their guests' needs and comforts. We loved our experiences in Palermo.

Fantastic location !! Clean and well equipped !! Deck with the view is spectacular !! Flavio is a great host !! He welcomed for us in his apartment, gave us lots of useful information and was easy to communicate ( via WhatsApp ) Highly recommended !!! Cheers and Happy Travels !! Joanna and Jim

Close to most of the historical sites and most helpful suggestions were provided by the host & family

We had a wonderful stay at Igea's place. Igea and her son were very responsive and helpful. Igea provided suggestions for entertainment, transportation, and of course the ins and outs of staying at her place such as operation of air conditioner, washer, locks, etc. Communication was excellent and we were easily able to communicate in English. The apartment was wonderful and well suited for us. The roof top patio is amazing and spacious. It provided a wonderful view of the port which enabled us to watch large cruise ships enter and exit the harbor. Across the street was a large park with walking trail. Downstairs was a convenient cafe that has really good appetizers, dinners and of course gelato. The kitchen was well equipped and stocked with necessities such as soap, coffee, etc. The apartment complex was quite and entrance from the street was at ground level. Once inside there is only a few stairs to reach the apartment door. Street parking was fine. We never had a problem finding a parking spot. I will likely be back!!

Our apt was ideally located and Fazio was the perfect host. He helped us track down my husbands missing iPhone. That was amazing. Property was roomy and clean, walking distance to everything.

Everything is perfect about the stay. Highly recommended, not in the middle of the tourist area but quite close if you want to get there. Sea, a lot of attractions, quiet, and beautiful. The owners are terrific.

Clean and fully equipped appartment in old historic building with a great roof terrace. We had a great time in Palermo. Everything within walking distance, supermarket and restaurants conveniently nearby. Kimd and pleasant host .