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Firriato 1

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Dining
Interior
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Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 388 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Palermo, Sicilia
  • Politeama Garibaldi Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Teatro Massimo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Palermo Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Firriato 1

Located in a late nineteenth-century building, with a noble entrance and relative accommodation for the horses of the carriages of the time, in the heart of what was the ancient "Firriato" of the Prince of Villafranca, our apartment is to be found today in one of the most exclusive areas of the center of Palermo, in an absolutely strategic and neuralgic position. Five minutes walk or less from the famous Piazza Politeama and from the very elegant Vie Libertà and RuggeroVII venues, moreover, of the most chic shops in the whole city, we find ourselves having all the most important lines of public transport close at hand, to easily reach the nearby port, but also the airport, Mondello, the city's renowned and lush seaside resort, the other neighborhoods and the nearby immense historic center, home to the very famous and appetizing street markets (Vucciria, Ballarò and Capo among the others) and redundant monuments and unique artistic masterpieces, the result of a centuries-old overlap of many of the most evolved cultures of all time, difficult to find in other parts of the world.
The apartment strives to be in line with all this, a refined mix between the charm and the antique of the ceilings and decorated floors of the time and the modern of an elegant decor in neutral colors, deliberately never too intrusive. Renovated very recently, air-conditioned, equipped with, among other things, double glazing, Wi-Fi internet connection, satellite television and a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator and washing machine annexes, it is ideal for those wishing to spend a relaxing holiday compose part of the innumerable facets of a land so rich in charm and mystery.

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number IT082053C2RLN4G7QL

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Palermo

Located in Palermo, this apartment is in the city centre. Politeama Garibaldi Theater and Teatro Massimo are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Via Roma and Ballaro Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Renzo Barbera Stadium or Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa and Emanuela Setti Carraro Sports Hall.
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Palermo, Sicilia

What's nearby

  • Politeama Garibaldi Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Roma - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Teatro Massimo - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Palermo Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Palermo Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Palermo Notarbartolo Station - 18 min walk
  • Giachery Station - 19 min walk
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Cappello - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dante Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪I Comparucci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Drogheria Del Buongusto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Corona Trattoria - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Firriato 1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Firriato 1?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firriato 1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Firriato 1 located?

Located in Politeama, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Villa Trabia, Politeama Garibaldi Theater and Via Roma. Teatro Massimo and Palermo Cathedral are also within 1 mile (2 km). Giachery Station is 19 minutes by foot and Palermo Notarbartolo Station is 18 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palermo Stay
Francesco was very welcoming on arrival. The unit was very clean. His communication is always open and he is very reachable by phone.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment close to the Politeama Libertà and the Historical Center
Perfect apartment to stay in that’s in a quiet neighborhood at night but just a short walk to everything else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay in Palermo
This property was exactly as described on the VRBO site. Its location worked for us as it seemed to be in the middle - meaning that a short walk in any direction would take us to interesting sites. Also, a 7 minute walk from the Lolli train stop was very convenient for taking the train to and from the airport. Francesco, the property owner, met us on arrival. A very warm and welcoming man who gave us many tips on how to enjoy our ten day stay in Palermo. Many good restaurants, stores and a supermarket within a few blocks of the property. We enjoyed a few lunches at the small, friendly cafe that was directly below our apartment. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debs

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host Francesco was superb. Very accomodating and a good communicator. The apartment was perfecto. It was a great size and l location. Decent sized lounge and dining, big bedroom with lovely windows and light. The kitchen and bathroom were also a good size and very clean. A great location. The parking was not easy as it’s a busy area but it’s ok once you know what to do. You can buy tickets at the post office/ticket office - not all machines work! Overall a fab place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palmero Short Stay
Very pleased with the property. Francesco was very helpful and very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Great host. Will be back.
Fabulous. Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Very nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Apartment was clean and modern. The location was great, it was close to restaurants and bars, but far enough away, so that it was not noisy at night. The host was great and met us when we checked in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canadians in Palermo:)
We could not have asked for a better host and location… fantastic little apartment!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in Palermo
We had only a short, 2 night stay in Palermo, but Francisco’s property suited us perfectly. It’s a great central location, and though on 2 busy streets—noisy during the day—it quiets down at night. The apartment is lovely & spacious, with painted ceilings & tile floors. Also, another rarity in Sicily: an elevator! Our host, Francisco, met us at the apartment to orient us, and was friendly and available. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janna P., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous space!
We had a wonderful stay in Francesco's Palermo apartment. It was spacious, comfortable and centrally located to restaurants and the theatre. Francesco was very helpful and responsive. He personally greated us and provided us with suggestions and information to enhance our stay. I would recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
This place was well situated for ease of exploring the city and near to a lot of great restaurants. Francisco was very helpful when we first arrived. The place was very nice and comfy and it was great having snacks for when we first arrived. The only negative thing is that it was right on a busy intersection so there was a lot of noise but it did get quiet later at night
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect!
This property is a beautiful refuge. It had everything we needed for a few days in Palermo -- from a well-stocked kitchen to a washing machine. The apartment is gorgeous with plenty of space. The neighborhood is really interesting. Be sure to walk around because there are treasures on every block. We found live music in the streets with dancing, amazing restaurants, and lovely bakeries and butcher shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classy classic appartment in a great neighbourhood
The apartment was lovely with lots of original features. The bed was really very comfortable, with good cooking facilities. Francesco was a great host. The flat is in a brilliant location, outside the tourist hot spots, but within easy walking distance. So nice to go to the opera and have a 7 minute walk home! Thanks Francesco!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia M., Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
This was a very comfortable place. It has an elevator, which is a great help with suitcases. The host provided maps and brochures. Was there to meet our late arrival and was extremely helpful and pleasant. Location: Grocery store 4 min. walk. Near 7 min. to pedestrian area- Zara, H&M etc. 14 min. walk to the Archeological Museum. An excellent restaurant just across the street, Sapurito. Highly recommended accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Accommodations
Our 2 night stay here was wonderful! Francesco was an amazing host, greeting us at check-in and check-out and making sure we had amazing recommendations for food, wine, and more. His recommendations did not disappoint! The location was quite noisy at night but that is to be expected in the middle of a bustling city so it did not affect my rating. The best parts of the apartment were the open air windows, natural light, spacious living spaces and bathroom, as well as the kind host, Francesco.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
We loved this apartment. Fantastic location- a couple of blocks away from local buses and a 24 hour supermarket. Within walking distance of the historic part - 20 to 30 minutes. Apartment was spotless and contained everything we needed. The shutters on the windows were a great buffer against a little bit of street noise and daylight if you want to sleep in. Francesco was a great host - returned messages promptly, left lots of travel info and a few goodies in the fridge. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al F., Long Beach, NY

A great stay!
A wonderful time that my wife & I had staying in Francesco's old world building renovated apartment, equiped with modern amenities. The apartment is a delightful 15 minute walk along an expansive Via Liberta Blvd with many high end stores & restaurants leading to the Historic City Centre of Palermo. Francesco had the apartment well stocked and he was very attentive & helpful with all recommendations and made our stay relaxing and worry free. The apartment is located in a lovely, family oriented neighborhood that is safe with numerous cafes & restaurants right on the block. As veteran travelers we would highly recommend staying in this apartment when traveling in Palermo. Thank you Francesco for making our stay a memorable one.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Mr S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Historic residence
This is a large first floor 19c one bedroom flat with lovely features such as original windows, painted ceilings, tiled floors etc. The rooms are large and the property is very clean. The flat is about 10 minutes walk from Palermo centre so very convenient. It is also close to the airport bus stop and train station. Our host met us at the property and was very patient with us as were late due to a mix up of addresses. Not the fault of our host. The only downside is the night-time noise of traffic and, on a Friday night, the "boy racers" with their noisy sound systems. So if you are a light sleeper you may have problems, but in reality it didn't bother us too much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Palermo Setting
Our gracious host Francesco was ever so helpful from start to finish, the property is fantastic, with the added value of historic elegance to modern finishes such as a central elevator, the one bedroom apartment with its vaulted original decorative ceilings to its four balconies with huge access balcony doors/ bifolding louvred vent doors , AC blows cold , sit and enjoy your morning coffee while watching them unload the morning delivery of plants & flowers across the street through your kitchen balcony opening .Located on a quieter side street you can still hear a bit of life passing by to enjoy the locals. A perfect location in regards to a short walk to an 24hr grocery, daily fresh fish/seafood, tons of restaurants, 10 / 15 minutes walk to almost everything, seaside boat docking & dockside restaurant, three separate local open markets,unlimited historical architectural spots , take a tour through the local theatre where they happened to shoot some of the Godfather scenes , we spent about eight nights at this property on our way to Malta & wish we could have stayed longer , also Francesco provides tons of activities and historical information on site , don’t hesitate to rent this property, we certainly won’t the next time we are passing through, thanks Francesco
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Wonderfully stylish yet functional apartment in the centre of pulsating Palermo
Firstly a pleasure to meet owner Francesco who clearly and rightly is proud of his city and his apartment. He was incredibly informative and attentive, willingly sharing his knowledge of fine dining restaurants, typical Sicilian delicacies and places of interest on and off the beaten track. Francesco has a selective collection of business cards from local restaurants..which we sampled. The food was wonderful in the four restaurants we visited..never paying above €70 for superb seafood meals, with wine. Be aware most restaurants do not have menus in other languages but staff will help to translate. There are two excellent supermarkets within 2/3 minutes walk of the apartment...stocking superb quality bread, fruit & vegetables, cheeses, meats, wine and beers. Palermo is a walking city!! Be adventurous and walk without a map through the narrow vias, corsos and alleyways of the sometimes crumbling city centre. English is not widely spoken in Palermo but the people are friendly and always willing to help. There is a free bus which bounces its way around both eastern and western central Palermo it only has 13 seats but 30people manage to cram onto it at times! The 3 main Palermo street markets are well worth a visit...great street food...and best of all stall holders do not hassle the obvious tourists!! Francesco was extremely helpful in providing local information regarding buses and trains for excursions outside of Palermo....Monreale, Cefalu and Mondello. By all means go on the City Sightseeing Red or Yellow tour buses €20 for 24 hours ..... but also go on the Freebus and from Tabac shops €1.40 will buy a bus ticket for any of Palermo's buses. Palermo is a chaotic, noisy, bustling city....but it has real charm and style. It has lots of places to visit. Highlights include the Palatine Chapel, Cathedral, Teatro Massimo but find your own highlights by wondering through central Palermo. Francesco's Firriato Apartment is such a wonderfully beautiful, clean, well maintained, relaxing oasis to come home to after exploring Palermo or further afield. We loved Palermo and will return...and will return to this apartment..but one word of warning....the restaurants, street food, gelato, the bars are so good you will go home a little bit 'heavier'. THANK YOU FRANCESCO
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

antonietta a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eccezionale
Ottima struttura, il proprietario gentilissimo e super disponibile. Molto vicina al centro ma in una zona tranquilla ed elegante. Ci siamo sentiti a casa,sicuramente consigliata!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Als je de echte cultuur van Palermo wilt ervaren, dan is Francesco's huis the place to be. Francesco heeft op ons gewacht en verwelkomde ons heel vriendelijk. Vanaf het begin legde hij alles duidelijk uit over het huis en de omgeving, wat ons verblijf direct heel comfortabel maakte. Francesco reageert heel snel op alle berichten! We hebben een veilige en een aangename tijd gehad in Palermo!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guglielmo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr gute Lage
Sehr schönes Appartement, netter Vermieter! Alles bestens. Jederzeit wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruediger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne Wohnung
Die Wohnung liegt zentral in einer guten Umgebung mit Restaurants und Supermärkten und ist mit allem ausgestattet, was der Urlauber so braucht. Die Fotos in der Anzeige spiegeln die Realität wieder. Der Besitzer Francesco ist sehr freundlich und hat uns mit vielen Informationen versorgt. Wir haben uns wie zu Hause gefühlt
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

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