Homestays in Sicily, Italy

KAŻDY KTO CHCIAŁBY ZAMIESZKAĆ NA PLAŻY POWINIEN TU BYĆ. WŁAŚNIE TAKIE SĄ NASZE PIERWSZE WRAŻENIA, BO TAK CZULIŚMY KIEDY BLISKOŚĆ MORZA I JEGO SZUM BUDZIŁY NAS RANKIEM I USYPIAŁY NOCĄ. GENIALNY WIDOK NA WULAKN ETNA I PRZELATUJĄCE TUŻ NAD NASZYMI GŁOWAMI SAMOLOTY TO DLA NAS NAPRAWDĘ WSPANIAŁE PRZEŻYCIE! TRZEBA PAMIĘTAĆ, ŻE DOBRĄ ATMOSFERĘ ZAWSZE TWORZĄ LUDZIE. KAŻDA Z PRACUJĄCYCH W WIOSCE TURYSTYCZNEJ OSÓB DOKŁADAŁA KAŻDEGO DNIA STARAŃ, ABYŚMY CZULI SIĘ TUTAJ JAK W DOMU. SŁODKIE SYCYLIJSKIE ŚNIADANIE, MAKARONY PRZYRZĄDZONE NA RÓŻNE SPOSOBY I PRZEDE WSZYSTKIM UŚMIECH I INTELIGENTNE POCZUCIE HUMORU SZEFA KUCHNI TO DOSKONAŁY DUET. CODZIENNIE MIELIŚMY ZMIENIANE RĘCZNIKI, POŚCIEL PACHNIAŁA ŚWIEŻOŚCIĄ, A ZAŁOGA SPRZĄTAJĄCA POKOJE DOKŁADAŁA WSZELKICH STARAŃ, ABY KAŻDEGO DNIA BYŁO CZYSTO. JA I MOJA RODZINA CZULIŚMY SIĘ W WIOSCE JAK W BAJCE I ODKRYLIŚMY, ŻE TO MIEJSCE STAŁO SIĘ DLA NAS JAK TO NAZWALIŚMY ”RAJEM NA ZIEMI”. BARDZO DZIĘKUJEMY WŁAŚCICIELOM I CAŁEJ EKIPIE ZA TAK DOSKONAŁE PRZYJĘCIE NAS I DBANIE O TO, ABY NAPRAWDĘ NICZEGO NAM NIE BRAKOWAŁO. JESTEŚMY PEWNI, ŻE WKRÓTCE ZNOWU TU WRÓCIMY!

It might have been us not 100% understanding what we were getting ourselves into. First - let’s set the context: if you are looking for an experience of how it feels to live in Palermo - this place is for you. We wanted to have an authentic experience, yes, but also some luxury. We were looking more for a boutique type hotel than an actual B&B in the middle of an all residential area. The room we had was labeled a Junior Suite (“Rosalia” Room 1) and it was right next to the little breakfast area and facing the front street - so very noisy. Vossia is only on the first floor and so, you literally are on the street. We came by car and you need to make sure to get your license plate registered for the restricted traffic areas (i.e. capo market is right around the corner). You can drop your bags and then park your car at a parking garage - just drive around all the narrow streets and don’t let the GPS send you down Via Beati Paoli… that’s where the market is at and you can drive around to make it to Orlando Parking. The location of Vossia is great - literally right behind the cathedral and with many great restaurants in walking distance. The room itself was big and simple - yet nice and clean. Given the price tag of Euro 240 for 1 night however - we were expecting a little more. Essentially Vossia is an old refurbished apartment turned B&B with 5 rooms, a kitchen, reception and breakfast area. It is in an old Palermo house on the frist floor in an otherwise residential building. There is WiFi, the service is great and the room has charme but the price tag is just not justified.

The service staff are very kind, enthusiastic and help solve various problems! Since the flight arrives in the middle of the night, contact the hotel to book the pick-up beforehand, and the room will be reserved until midnight. The driver who picked up the airport was also very kind. Even in the cold midnight, I felt that the driver warmly welcomed you and assisted in getting on and off the luggage! Hotel location is located in the city center, restaurants, department stores are nearby, walking distance! I was very surprised to find that the Christmas market was right next to the hotel. I was very happy. The mood becomes more beautiful! Will visit again next time

Paolo Bertocchi5/5un attimo fa su  Google Santo e la moglie sono due persone eccezionali...si vede che gestire un B&B per loro non è solo un business ma soprattutto una passione. La struttura è in zona centrale a Milazzo, con un comodo garage che vi risparmia il pagamento del parcheggio a bordo strada e magari anche qualche riga sulle fiancate vista la guida ”estrosa” della maggior parte dei siciliani.. Le stanze sono dotate di tutti i comfort, a partire da un comodo letto, TV, armadio per riporre i vestiti, bicchieri in vetro, il bagno con bidet e comoda doccia, asciugacapelli e set di 3 asciugamani. Il condizionatore è di eccellente qualità. La colazione è a buffet, sia dolce che salata, e si consuma in camera. Da sogno i panzerotti alla ricotta! Da notare che ciò che avanza dalla colazione viene lasciato a disposizione degli ospiti fino a sera per un eventuale spuntino, perché ogni mattina vengono forniti prodotti freschi. Il tutto gestito con domotica installata da Santo. Direi ottima struttura. È stato un piacere soggiornare da voi.

Excellent location, the place was very clean and central. The possibility to use the private parking it’s so useful when staying in the town centre. The owner was very friendly and super nice! All the staff goes above and beyond if something is needed, amazing people! Loved our stay and we will definitely be back!

A beautifully simply appointed boutique guesthouse on the corner of Piazza Stesicoro and Via Etnea. Entry is up the staircase off the entry door on Via Neve - despite initial impressions (Via Neve is a bit of an alley way) and the the stairs to the second floor (I believe a lift is planned later this year) it was a delightful stay. Fabio and Daniel couldn't have more accommodating (Fabio even assisted me in sourcing good Sicilian wine!). Room was spacious and modern and housekeeping was excellent. A simple breakfast is taken at one of the cafes on Via Etnea - more than adequate＞ Location is great with Metro nearby and main train station accessible by Metro or a 10-15 minute walk. Duomo area 600m. Lots of eateries - recommend seafood in one of the numerous restaurants surrounding the famous Pescheria. Lots to see and do - recommend a trip to Taormina (train €12 return). All in all highly recommended. Thanks, Allan and Maureen

Very welcoming and well located! The very kind owners, always careful to please their guests. The room is spacious and very clean, the breakfast rich and varied with fruit, sichokes, yogurt, cakes and biscuits. I highly recommend it

La struttura si trova davvero in una zona strategica, accanto al corso principale che, di fatto, attraversa tutto il centro storico, toccando o affiancando quasi tutto ciò che c'è da vedere in città (Cattedrale, Palazzo dei Normanni, Piazza Pretoria e Fontana della Vergona, Piazza dei 4 Canti, i diversi mercati, il Teatro Massimo). Le stanze sono essenziali e pratiche. Magari qualche accortezza in più sulla manutenzione consentirebbe un bel salto di qualità. Personale cortese e attento. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.

Sciara Larmisi is a lovely B+B on a small square five or ten minutes walk from the main square where the cathedral (Duomo) is. The property is on the first floor up a set of stairs, and our room was quite large, with a tiled floor and vaulted ceiling, very much in the Italian style. A few bits of furniture completed the room which was smart and comfortable. There is a shower room with basin, and toilet in a separate room behind that. A small negative was that our bed creaked a bit when sitting down on it and turning over, but it didn’t bother us. Breakfast is between 8-10am, with bread, meats, cheese, cake and pastries, and I think they will prepare eggs and possibly other hot items for you, although we did not have those. There’s a lovely roof terrace on which you can take breakfast, although there’s an inside room as well. We also sat on the terrace to read in the sun during the afternoon, when we were not out walking about.

My room and bathroom were large and the bed and bed linens were excellent. Housekeeping was very good. Mr. Simone was extremely helpful. The location is very central and excellent for many of the sights in Palermo. There is no street noise because the building is back from the street on an arcade. Unfortunately, though, noise from the restaurant next door begins at 8 p.m. and continues until midnight or later and is very audible.

KAŻDY KTO CHCIAŁBY ZAMIESZKAĆ NA PLAŻY POWINIEN TU BYĆ. WŁAŚNIE TAKIE SĄ NASZE PIERWSZE WRAŻENIA, BO TAK CZULIŚMY KIEDY BLISKOŚĆ MORZA I JEGO SZUM BUDZIŁY NAS RANKIEM I USYPIAŁY NOCĄ. GENIALNY WIDOK NA WULAKN ETNA I PRZELATUJĄCE TUŻ NAD NASZYMI GŁOWAMI SAMOLOTY TO DLA NAS NAPRAWDĘ WSPANIAŁE PRZEŻYCIE! TRZEBA PAMIĘTAĆ, ŻE DOBRĄ ATMOSFERĘ ZAWSZE TWORZĄ LUDZIE. KAŻDA Z PRACUJĄCYCH W WIOSCE TURYSTYCZNEJ OSÓB DOKŁADAŁA KAŻDEGO DNIA STARAŃ, ABYŚMY CZULI SIĘ TUTAJ JAK W DOMU. SŁODKIE SYCYLIJSKIE ŚNIADANIE, MAKARONY PRZYRZĄDZONE NA RÓŻNE SPOSOBY I PRZEDE WSZYSTKIM UŚMIECH I INTELIGENTNE POCZUCIE HUMORU SZEFA KUCHNI TO DOSKONAŁY DUET. CODZIENNIE MIELIŚMY ZMIENIANE RĘCZNIKI, POŚCIEL PACHNIAŁA ŚWIEŻOŚCIĄ, A ZAŁOGA SPRZĄTAJĄCA POKOJE DOKŁADAŁA WSZELKICH STARAŃ, ABY KAŻDEGO DNIA BYŁO CZYSTO. JA I MOJA RODZINA CZULIŚMY SIĘ W WIOSCE JAK W BAJCE I ODKRYLIŚMY, ŻE TO MIEJSCE STAŁO SIĘ DLA NAS JAK TO NAZWALIŚMY ”RAJEM NA ZIEMI”. BARDZO DZIĘKUJEMY WŁAŚCICIELOM I CAŁEJ EKIPIE ZA TAK DOSKONAŁE PRZYJĘCIE NAS I DBANIE O TO, ABY NAPRAWDĘ NICZEGO NAM NIE BRAKOWAŁO. JESTEŚMY PEWNI, ŻE WKRÓTCE ZNOWU TU WRÓCIMY!

The service staff are very kind, enthusiastic and help solve various problems! Since the flight arrives in the middle of the night, contact the hotel to book the pick-up beforehand, and the room will be reserved until midnight. The driver who picked up the airport was also very kind. Even in the cold midnight, I felt that the driver warmly welcomed you and assisted in getting on and off the luggage! Hotel location is located in the city center, restaurants, department stores are nearby, walking distance! I was very surprised to find that the Christmas market was right next to the hotel. I was very happy. The mood becomes more beautiful! Will visit again next time

Excellent location, the place was very clean and central. The possibility to use the private parking it’s so useful when staying in the town centre. The owner was very friendly and super nice! All the staff goes above and beyond if something is needed, amazing people! Loved our stay and we will definitely be back!

A beautifully simply appointed boutique guesthouse on the corner of Piazza Stesicoro and Via Etnea. Entry is up the staircase off the entry door on Via Neve - despite initial impressions (Via Neve is a bit of an alley way) and the the stairs to the second floor (I believe a lift is planned later this year) it was a delightful stay. Fabio and Daniel couldn't have more accommodating (Fabio even assisted me in sourcing good Sicilian wine!). Room was spacious and modern and housekeeping was excellent. A simple breakfast is taken at one of the cafes on Via Etnea - more than adequate＞ Location is great with Metro nearby and main train station accessible by Metro or a 10-15 minute walk. Duomo area 600m. Lots of eateries - recommend seafood in one of the numerous restaurants surrounding the famous Pescheria. Lots to see and do - recommend a trip to Taormina (train €12 return). All in all highly recommended. Thanks, Allan and Maureen

早餐還不錯 房間很棒，冷氣很冷大推薦 房東人很好，採半自助式方式入住，聯繫房東取得進入方式，整晚體驗良好

Very welcoming and well located! The very kind owners, always careful to please their guests. The room is spacious and very clean, the breakfast rich and varied with fruit, sichokes, yogurt, cakes and biscuits. I highly recommend it

Sciara Larmisi is a lovely B+B on a small square five or ten minutes walk from the main square where the cathedral (Duomo) is. The property is on the first floor up a set of stairs, and our room was quite large, with a tiled floor and vaulted ceiling, very much in the Italian style. A few bits of furniture completed the room which was smart and comfortable. There is a shower room with basin, and toilet in a separate room behind that. A small negative was that our bed creaked a bit when sitting down on it and turning over, but it didn’t bother us. Breakfast is between 8-10am, with bread, meats, cheese, cake and pastries, and I think they will prepare eggs and possibly other hot items for you, although we did not have those. There’s a lovely roof terrace on which you can take breakfast, although there’s an inside room as well. We also sat on the terrace to read in the sun during the afternoon, when we were not out walking about.

The house and its location was great. Walking distance to major hubs which made it convenient to go to other cities. Our host Igor was a great personality. During our 6 nights of stay he was very responsive to all our needs. All his suggestion of restaurants and places were top notch. We look forward to revisiting B&B Marcello’s casa to complete our Sicily tour.

The service staff are very kind, enthusiastic and help solve various problems! Since the flight arrives in the middle of the night, contact the hotel to book the pick-up beforehand, and the room will be reserved until midnight. The driver who picked up the airport was also very kind. Even in the cold midnight, I felt that the driver warmly welcomed you and assisted in getting on and off the luggage! Hotel location is located in the city center, restaurants, department stores are nearby, walking distance! I was very surprised to find that the Christmas market was right next to the hotel. I was very happy. The mood becomes more beautiful! Will visit again next time

KAŻDY KTO CHCIAŁBY ZAMIESZKAĆ NA PLAŻY POWINIEN TU BYĆ. WŁAŚNIE TAKIE SĄ NASZE PIERWSZE WRAŻENIA, BO TAK CZULIŚMY KIEDY BLISKOŚĆ MORZA I JEGO SZUM BUDZIŁY NAS RANKIEM I USYPIAŁY NOCĄ. GENIALNY WIDOK NA WULAKN ETNA I PRZELATUJĄCE TUŻ NAD NASZYMI GŁOWAMI SAMOLOTY TO DLA NAS NAPRAWDĘ WSPANIAŁE PRZEŻYCIE! TRZEBA PAMIĘTAĆ, ŻE DOBRĄ ATMOSFERĘ ZAWSZE TWORZĄ LUDZIE. KAŻDA Z PRACUJĄCYCH W WIOSCE TURYSTYCZNEJ OSÓB DOKŁADAŁA KAŻDEGO DNIA STARAŃ, ABYŚMY CZULI SIĘ TUTAJ JAK W DOMU. SŁODKIE SYCYLIJSKIE ŚNIADANIE, MAKARONY PRZYRZĄDZONE NA RÓŻNE SPOSOBY I PRZEDE WSZYSTKIM UŚMIECH I INTELIGENTNE POCZUCIE HUMORU SZEFA KUCHNI TO DOSKONAŁY DUET. CODZIENNIE MIELIŚMY ZMIENIANE RĘCZNIKI, POŚCIEL PACHNIAŁA ŚWIEŻOŚCIĄ, A ZAŁOGA SPRZĄTAJĄCA POKOJE DOKŁADAŁA WSZELKICH STARAŃ, ABY KAŻDEGO DNIA BYŁO CZYSTO. JA I MOJA RODZINA CZULIŚMY SIĘ W WIOSCE JAK W BAJCE I ODKRYLIŚMY, ŻE TO MIEJSCE STAŁO SIĘ DLA NAS JAK TO NAZWALIŚMY ”RAJEM NA ZIEMI”. BARDZO DZIĘKUJEMY WŁAŚCICIELOM I CAŁEJ EKIPIE ZA TAK DOSKONAŁE PRZYJĘCIE NAS I DBANIE O TO, ABY NAPRAWDĘ NICZEGO NAM NIE BRAKOWAŁO. JESTEŚMY PEWNI, ŻE WKRÓTCE ZNOWU TU WRÓCIMY!

A beautifully simply appointed boutique guesthouse on the corner of Piazza Stesicoro and Via Etnea. Entry is up the staircase off the entry door on Via Neve - despite initial impressions (Via Neve is a bit of an alley way) and the the stairs to the second floor (I believe a lift is planned later this year) it was a delightful stay. Fabio and Daniel couldn't have more accommodating (Fabio even assisted me in sourcing good Sicilian wine!). Room was spacious and modern and housekeeping was excellent. A simple breakfast is taken at one of the cafes on Via Etnea - more than adequate＞ Location is great with Metro nearby and main train station accessible by Metro or a 10-15 minute walk. Duomo area 600m. Lots of eateries - recommend seafood in one of the numerous restaurants surrounding the famous Pescheria. Lots to see and do - recommend a trip to Taormina (train €12 return). All in all highly recommended. Thanks, Allan and Maureen

Excellent location, the place was very clean and central. The possibility to use the private parking it’s so useful when staying in the town centre. The owner was very friendly and super nice! All the staff goes above and beyond if something is needed, amazing people! Loved our stay and we will definitely be back!

Sciara Larmisi is a lovely B+B on a small square five or ten minutes walk from the main square where the cathedral (Duomo) is. The property is on the first floor up a set of stairs, and our room was quite large, with a tiled floor and vaulted ceiling, very much in the Italian style. A few bits of furniture completed the room which was smart and comfortable. There is a shower room with basin, and toilet in a separate room behind that. A small negative was that our bed creaked a bit when sitting down on it and turning over, but it didn’t bother us. Breakfast is between 8-10am, with bread, meats, cheese, cake and pastries, and I think they will prepare eggs and possibly other hot items for you, although we did not have those. There’s a lovely roof terrace on which you can take breakfast, although there’s an inside room as well. We also sat on the terrace to read in the sun during the afternoon, when we were not out walking about.

早餐還不錯 房間很棒，冷氣很冷大推薦 房東人很好，採半自助式方式入住，聯繫房東取得進入方式，整晚體驗良好

Very welcoming and well located! The very kind owners, always careful to please their guests. The room is spacious and very clean, the breakfast rich and varied with fruit, sichokes, yogurt, cakes and biscuits. I highly recommend it

The house and its location was great. Walking distance to major hubs which made it convenient to go to other cities. Our host Igor was a great personality. During our 6 nights of stay he was very responsive to all our needs. All his suggestion of restaurants and places were top notch. We look forward to revisiting B&B Marcello’s casa to complete our Sicily tour.

It might have been us not 100% understanding what we were getting ourselves into. First - let’s set the context: if you are looking for an experience of how it feels to live in Palermo - this place is for you. We wanted to have an authentic experience, yes, but also some luxury. We were looking more for a boutique type hotel than an actual B&B in the middle of an all residential area. The room we had was labeled a Junior Suite (“Rosalia” Room 1) and it was right next to the little breakfast area and facing the front street - so very noisy. Vossia is only on the first floor and so, you literally are on the street. We came by car and you need to make sure to get your license plate registered for the restricted traffic areas (i.e. capo market is right around the corner). You can drop your bags and then park your car at a parking garage - just drive around all the narrow streets and don’t let the GPS send you down Via Beati Paoli… that’s where the market is at and you can drive around to make it to Orlando Parking. The location of Vossia is great - literally right behind the cathedral and with many great restaurants in walking distance. The room itself was big and simple - yet nice and clean. Given the price tag of Euro 240 for 1 night however - we were expecting a little more. Essentially Vossia is an old refurbished apartment turned B&B with 5 rooms, a kitchen, reception and breakfast area. It is in an old Palermo house on the frist floor in an otherwise residential building. There is WiFi, the service is great and the room has charme but the price tag is just not justified.

La struttura si trova davvero in una zona strategica, accanto al corso principale che, di fatto, attraversa tutto il centro storico, toccando o affiancando quasi tutto ciò che c'è da vedere in città (Cattedrale, Palazzo dei Normanni, Piazza Pretoria e Fontana della Vergona, Piazza dei 4 Canti, i diversi mercati, il Teatro Massimo). Le stanze sono essenziali e pratiche. Magari qualche accortezza in più sulla manutenzione consentirebbe un bel salto di qualità. Personale cortese e attento. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.

My room and bathroom were large and the bed and bed linens were excellent. Housekeeping was very good. Mr. Simone was extremely helpful. The location is very central and excellent for many of the sights in Palermo. There is no street noise because the building is back from the street on an arcade. Unfortunately, though, noise from the restaurant next door begins at 8 p.m. and continues until midnight or later and is very audible.

Il locale è buono il problema è con la vostra descrizione la stanza era con bagno in comune e non era stato indicato nella descrizione da voi fornita

The object for a short stay is normal, with good location. The room was clean. According to the facilities in the room - bed is uncomfortable, the mattress is moving, the morning was sick of the back, the bed with a small hole, the room didn't work air conditioner, it was cold, but there were blankets. Breakfast is uniform, the choice is very small. The service is loyal in the hotel, staff is kind.

The location of the hotel is very good. The sea is just downstairs. The entrance is a little hard to find because there is no sign at the door. Also, there is no elevator on the third floor, so it is very difficult to move heavy boxes. But the good thing is that the room is very clean and tidy, the facilities are complete and new, and the breakfast is also rich. Relatively speaking, it is still worth staying.

I spent over 4 hours researching Palermo hotels for what would be our last hotel on our two week European honeymoon. I am so glad I found Hotel Palco. I did note in my booking that we are honeymooning and we got the massive Romeo & Juliet suite. They created a cute display for us which was appreciated. The room was huge, clean, and so comfortable. There are two big balconies that open up onto the theater square. Air conditioning worked great too. It faced directly the Teatro Massimo, and despite the area being pretty rowdy until 2 am, I barely heard anything (with ear plugs). The balcony doors are duplicated and very thick (see picture), and the walls definitely have sound proofing. The tub and shower were perhaps the biggest I had ever seen (see picture) in a European hotel. The tub has jets and lights up too. The staff were very fantastic. I must note that on the morning traveling by train to Palermo I (think) I sprained my foot! Whatever it was, it was bad and I could barely walk. So when I showed up to Palco i needed some way to find crutches or a boot. Stefania was very diligent in helping me find medical care, but we couldnt find anything near by, and just when we were about to call an ambulance to go to a hospital just to get crutches ( Palermo...) they found an ortho supply shop right around the corner and I got crutches and a boot and my trip was saved! Shout out to Giacomo for being so friendly as well and giving me the ice packs at night time! Lastly, breakfast was small (its like a 4 or 5 room hotel), but just perfect for us. Very good quality of the selections. This hotel is an absolute steal in value and I highly recommend it.