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In the heart of Palermo, this ground-floor apartment opens directly onto a walled garden that feels more like a secret than an amenity – banana palms, stone paths, and fragrant planting folded into the city. A glass-enclosed winter garden means you can linger over breakfast outside whatever the season. Indoors, the rooms pair historic character and contemporary comforts, while the Palazzo dei Normanni – Sicily's extraordinary Arab-Norman royal palace – is just a short walk away.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo's Arab-Norman royal palace, a short walk away
Dine beneath draped curtains in your own walled garden
Discover the garden room where exotic foliage envelops you year-round
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Home truths
You won't find an oven here – though there is a hob. We think the kitchen is better suited to prepping lighter bites than large meals.
The apartment is in central Palermo, where street noise and the bustle of city life are part of the package. The walled garden does provide a real retreat, but if you're a light sleeper it's worth packing earplugs for quieter nights.
Parking in Palermo can be tricky, but you shouldn't need a car here as shops, restaurants, and local landmarks are all within easy walking distance.
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Garden
Patio / terrace
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 4 beds
3 bathrooms
Local guide
About Palermo
Sicily's capital Palermo is a heady mix of ancient cultures with its Roman, Norman, Arab and Phoenician heritage, which has infused into its incredible blend of architecture and cuisine. It really is a feast for the senses, from citrus and myrtle scented squares to vibrant markets, Renaissance palaces and Byzantine mosaics. There's a poetic air and faded elegance about this place as the late afternoon sun beats down on the...
Get around
Airport
Palermo
1 hr 6 min
Vincenzo Florio Civil of Trapani - Birgi
1 hr 27 min
Comiso
3 hr 32 min
Train station
Palermo Lolli
17 min
Bus stop
Roma - Cavour
2 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
3 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
3 min
Points of interest
Beach
Lido Valdesi
22 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 10:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Antonio
This home is managed by a business on behalf of its owner. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Antonio will be on hand throughout your stay to ensure everything runs smoothly. Just ask if you'd like any local recommendations of things to see and do nearby.
Registration or licence number: IT082053C2F2039KK8.
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