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Palermo is dripping in art, culture, and history, and you can't get closer to that than in this elegant apartment. The monumental palazzo was home to Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, the celebrated author of The Leopard. Although the public can't enter, it's a point of historical interest for many. Palermo is as much of a secretive city as it is beautiful, hiding many of its charms for just a few. For those lucky enough to stay here, they get to experience the feeling of walking through the stone arches of the 18th-century palazzo. Towering columns take you right back to the neoclassical period, which runs effortlessly through the luxurious apartment. Walking into the apartment is like stepping inside a museum. The walls are dressed with neoclassical paintings, with a hint of contemporary art too. The same goes for the furniture – geometric Aspen di Cassina sofas and the iconic Foscarini lamp live harmoniously with 18-century cabinets and decor. It's an interesting, yet seamless, blend of old meets new. Soak it all in, admiring every little detail of this exquisite home, before pouring a glass of wine and toasting to your first day in Palermo. French doors to Juliet balconies are in the dining room and kitchen. Open them up and invite the sunlight to illuminate the walls, travelling all the way up to the arched ceilings. Sip on your wine as you look out at the courtyard – a taste of the architectural and historical beauty you'll find when strolling through Palermo. You're just a five-minute walk from the famous Via Roma, lined with shops, cafes, eateries, and bars. Other points of interest such as Teatro Massimo, Palazzo Abatellis, Piazza Marina, and more, are all within a five-to-fifteen-minute walk away too. Try out trattorie-style eateries to get a taste of local life but don't miss out on the chance to eat like kings and queens at the banquet-style dinner table right at home.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore the streets of Palermo and its peach-coloured historic buildings, you're a five-minute walk from Via Roma
Look out onto the grand courtyard from your Juliet balcony
Soak in the blend of contemporary and neoclassical art and decor
Enjoy a long night's sleep in your Queen size bed
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Home truths
If you're travelling by plane, Palermo Airport is a forty-minute drive away
At full occupancy, one guest will be sleeping on the upper mezzanine in the first bedroom
The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents
Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
For bigger groups, guests can book another two-bed apartment in the same building – just ask your host for more details
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
Courtyard
Balcony
Lift access
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 5 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Fridge fills
Additional fees
Your host can help arrange a variety of excursions and experiences for an additional fee – including walking tours, food and wine tastings, private yoga classes and outdoor adventures
Your host can help arrange bicycle hire, food delivery, and catering for an additional fee
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
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 36 min
Vincenzo Florio Civil of Trapani - Birgi
1 hr 29 min
Comiso
3 hr 30 min
Train station
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans
13 min
Bus stop
Roma - Bandiera
5 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
13 min
Cafe
14 min
Pharmacy
15 min
Points of interest
Beach
Lido Valdesi
25 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
Has a lift
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Claudio
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Claudio is happy to assist you during your stay to make sure everything is perfect. He makes sure everything is in line for a comfortable stay.
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