The Top 3 Local-Recommended Areas (and Places to Avoid) for a Memorable Stay in Palermo

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Are you looking for the perfect place to stay during your next visit? In this video, we’ll explore the top 3 local-recommended neighborhoods and lodgings for a memorable stay in Palermo.
Find out which neighborhoods and lodgings are the top picks among locals and travelers alike so that you can have a truly remarkable experience in Palermo. Get ready to plan an amazing vacation in Sicily, because we’re showing you the best where to stay in Palermo!
Centro Storico or Historic Center (2:14)
GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE HISTORIC CENTER:
📍1. Palazzo Sovrana (Apartments)
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📍2. La Terrazza sul Centro (B&B)
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📍3. Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
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Luxury Hotels Within the Historic Center
📍1. Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
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📍2. Hotel Principe di Lampedusa
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Areas to avoid within the historic center when choosing your accommodation. (4:45):
1. Capo & Ballarò street markets (4:59)
2. Vucciria street market (5:23)
3. Near the central station (5:44)
Politeama-Libertà Area (6:13)
GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE POLITEAMA-LIBERTA' AREA (Downtown)
📍1. Family Affair Palermo - (B&B)
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📍2. Politeama Apartments - (Apartments)
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📍3. Hotel Politeama - (Hotel)
bit.ly/politeama-hotel-palermo
Some Luxury Options in Politeama/Libertà Area
📍1. Hotel Wagner
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📍2. Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
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Areas to avoid within the Politeama-Libertà area when choosing your accommodation (8:38):
- Borgo Vecchio street market (8:41)
Mondello (9:17)
GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS IN MONDELLO (seaside) :
📍1. B&B Mondello Design
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📍2. B&B Casa Chinaski
bit.ly/casa-chinaski
📍3. B&B L’Officina di Apollo
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📍4. Villa Cinzia (Apartment)
bit.ly/villa-cinzia-mondello
📍5. Villa Gabriella (Apartment)
bit.ly/villa-gabriella-mondello
Luxury Accommodations in Mondello
📍Unico Boutique Hotel d’Arte
bit.ly/unico-mondello
Areas to avoid in Mondello when choosing your accommodation (11:02)
- Partanna & Pallavicino (11:10)
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@timeadobo Жыл бұрын

First time when I visited Palermo with my partner we stayed around Ballaro market which was amazing, interesting and very close to the sights of Palermo. Next time I visited alone as a solo female traveller I stayed at Politeama area and I loved it! Listen to this ragazzo everything he says it's correct 😃

@WeArePalermo Жыл бұрын

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@osavidafilms6256 Жыл бұрын

Hi could recommend a good hostel in Palermo

@neocial Жыл бұрын

Perfect and objective! Bravo

@WeArePalermo Жыл бұрын

grazie!

@belteshazzarx2568 2 ай бұрын

We visited Palermo In November. We absolutely loved it. Fell in love with the local coffee Morettino. We are going back again this November & cannot wait!

@WeArePalermo 2 ай бұрын

That's awesome to hear! And I'm a huge fan of Morettino as well-that's my go-to coffee

@Freddels1 5 ай бұрын

Last month we stayed at Family Affair Palermo. Emanuela is a wonderful hostess and gave us lots of great information and suggestions for sights and places to eat in the city. Highly recommend.

@christinebalas2087 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! I was very relieved to see the hotel I just booked was on your list, Principe di Lampedusa!

@laureno.9238 6 ай бұрын

Did you Iike staying at that hotel? I was interested in it too!

@christinebalas2087 6 ай бұрын

@@laureno.9238 yes it was super clean and very quiet. Breakfast was wonderful too!

@christinebalas2087 6 ай бұрын

@@laureno.9238 and perfect location!!!

@lindachengartstudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting these videos! They are extremely helpful! I am planning to visit Palermo this winter. I am wondering is it okay to come in December? Will restaurants and stores be open? Do you recommend any day trip from Palermo in winter? I really appreciate it! Thank you

@WeArePalermo Жыл бұрын

Ciao Linda, I'm glad you found the videos helpful! Visiting Palermo in December is absolutely fine. Restaurants and stores will be open, and the city will be lively, especially during the holiday season. Just keep in mind that the Mondello beach area might not be as active during the winter months, particularly at night. However, if you happen to catch a sunny day, you might still see people enjoying the beach on winter weekends

@phyllisdeluca2261 4 ай бұрын

Wow Nico! I love all your videos! I will be retry to Palermo after 40 years! We are looking at the Politeama Luxury Suites. I know it is not in your list but do you have any “local” insight on this hotel? I appreciate your help!

@WeArePalermo 4 ай бұрын

Ciao! It's great to hear you're heading back to Palermo after 40 years - the city has definitely changed a lot. About the Politeama Luxury Suites, I've never personally stayed there, but I've heard some positive things about it. Location-wise, it's spot on. It's close to the Politeama Theater, and if you're up for a bit of a walk, you can get to Teatro Massimo in about 10 minutes. That's where the historical city center begins. From there, it's only another 10 minutes to the Quattro Canti, which is like the heart of the old town. To get the best experience, I suggest walking along Via E. Amari, then heading to Piazza Castelnuovo, and taking Via Ruggero Settimo until you reach Teatro Massimo. These are all pedestrian streets and make for a really pleasant walk. It's honestly the best way to soak in the vibe of Palermo. Just a heads-up, the area around the B&B is pretty safe, but I'd avoid the back of the building at night, where the Borgo Vecchio market is. It might be interesting during the day, but at night, it's not exactly the best crowd. Hope this helps, and have an amazing trip!

@AY-uf4oz Жыл бұрын

Will be there for the first time in May. Been a few times to Italy but never Sicily.Very excited to go. Staying at Hotel Quattro Conti which I assume is in the heart of the old city.

@WeArePalermo Жыл бұрын

If you're referring to the B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti, it's located right in the heart of the historic center ;) Ciao!

@AY-uf4oz Жыл бұрын

@@WeArePalermo That's the one. Thanks.

@user-pd3pd1lk2e Жыл бұрын

I have booked the Hotel Quattro Conti for my father who is visiting Sicily in June. He loves Italy and has wanted to visit Sicily for so many years. I hope your trip in May is great fun!We Are Palermo and Nico - great videos!! So much info without the video being an hour and without being rushed. So nice!

@AY-uf4oz Жыл бұрын

Just came back from Sicily and loved it. Palermo is raw, vibrant and historical. Everywhere was packed at night, and this was early May. The hotel is right in the middle of everything with a great outdoor rooftop terrace. I'm sure your father will enjoy.

@Freddels1 5 ай бұрын

We walked everywhere in Palermo. On average, about 18,000 steps per day. If I lived there, I would be in incredible shape. 🙂

@user-ky5cc5nk4u Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video! Any comments on Alle Antiche Mura di Ballaro' vicolo inguaggiato 5 Inguaggiato. Safe??

@WeArePalermo Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! As for Alle Antiche Mura di Ballarò, you'll be in a safe area, so no worries. You'll be close to the Ballarò market, yet far enough from its main streets. Since you're in the historic center, some streets might not be very well-lit, but there's no need to worry. Just take the regular precautions you would take anywhere else, and enjoy the city without fear. You'll be just fine! ;)

@Webrazor54 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos as we are planning our trip now. Before I watched your videos we studied and booked the Grand Hotel Wagner. Do you have any comment on our choice? Thanks

@WeArePalermo Жыл бұрын

Grazie mille for your kind words about my videos! I'm glad they've been helpful in planning your trip. Regarding your choice of the Grand Hotel Wagner, I think it's an excellent choice. The hotel is in a great location for exploring the city and is situated in a very safe and quiet area, even late at night. They have made significant improvements in terms of service and the hotel has been recently renovated as well. There might be minor inconveniences, such as occasional WiFi issues or small hiccups here and there, but overall, it remains an outstanding hotel. I hope you have a fantastic trip, and if you have any other questions or need more information, feel free to reach out. A presto ;)

@Webrazor54 Жыл бұрын

@WeArePalermo Great! You have put me at ease with our choice. I will surely end up watching your entire video series on Sicily. It is insightful getting advice from a Sicilian rather than someone that just visited there a time or two. Thanks again! Ed

@floris6816 3 ай бұрын

Hi Nico! I had a question, are there busses that go from the city center to mondello? The city centers seems like a nicer place to stay, but visiting the beach would sure be fun too!

@WeArePalermo 3 ай бұрын

Ciao!Yeah, you can catch the direct bus number 806 from the Politeama-Libertà neighborhood right to Mondello and back. It's super convenient for a day trip to the beach from the city center. Just a heads up, the bus runs more frequently during the warmer seasons than in winter, so you'll have an easier time catching it if you're visiting when it's warm out!

@rosipunch8114 Жыл бұрын

Grazie Nico! Love you local knowledge! Do you have an Instagram we can follow?

@jurajJa 22 күн бұрын

Hi Nico, neighborhood Capo market is bad area for vacation? I have book Kardía apartment in Vicolo Abbadia 8. I have to cancel the reservation? Thank you. Your videos are perfect!

@WeArePalermo 22 күн бұрын

Ciao! Thanks for the kind words about my videos. About your question, Vicolo Abbadia 8 cuts right through Capo market. You're in the "touristy" part of the market, which I wouldn't describe as dangerous, especially during the day when it's bustling with people. It's a very characteristic place, and I recommend visiting it. However, at night, it's not exactly where I'd send a friend to stay. Late at night, if you're coming back from a night out, it's not exactly frequented by Palermo's nobility, to use a euphemism. Also, consider that it could get noisy early in the morning due to the market. If you decide to stay there, make sure the apartment has excellent soundproofing, as the market noise can be a real issue if the windows aren't soundproofed. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

@jurajJa 21 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for perfect answer. I canceled it. I find two apartments now. First 27 Via del Parlamento and second 56 Via Giardinaccio. Its good location for you? Can you help me choose, please?

@WeArePalermo 21 күн бұрын

I would definitely go for Via del Parlamento. You’re between Via Vittorio Emanuele (one of the main areas) and Via Alessandro Paternostro (cute old alleys with nice bars). Super safe day and night. You can come back late at night, and there will always be a lot of people around ;) Hope that helps!

@alysonwilkins7362 Ай бұрын

How about walking at night from the Historic centre to Politeama? After a night out.

@WeArePalermo Ай бұрын

Ciao! It's pretty safe to walk from the Historic Centre to Politeama after a night out. The main streets are usually bustling with people, even late at night, so you don't feel uneasy or anything

@alysonwilkins7362 Ай бұрын

@@WeArePalermo Thank you

@pdee5164 Жыл бұрын

Buongiorno! Thank you for all your tips on Palermo! We will be staying in Palermo in April and will be staying at the B&B Angolo 83 on Via Roma 83. Can you tell me if this is a nice area? I have read that it is close to the Historic Center. Also, We were told that we can park for free on the street behind the property or there is guarded parking for a fee or the garage called "Autorimessa Aidamicristo" via Garibaldi, 41 or Via Magione, 42. Can you tell me what you would advise? If we park the car in a garage we do not want to leave our car keys with anyone since it is a leased car. Grazie mille.

@WeArePalermo Жыл бұрын

Buongiorno! The B&B Angolo 83 on Via Roma 83 is actually located within the historic center, just 5 minutes away on foot from the Quattro Canti (Four Corners), which is the heart of the city. You'll be able to walk to the major attractions without having to use your car. When it comes to parking, I'm afraid you can't park directly on Via Roma street, but there are some side streets where you can park for free. Please keep in mind that this is a ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) area, and you'll need to purchase a daily pass to drive or park within this area. To learn more about ZTL in Palermo, I recommend reading this article: wearepalermo.com/news/vehicle-parking-palermo/. In terms of private parkings, it's common for them to ask for the key of the car, as they have limited space and need to move the car around. I would suggest parking your leased car at the Parcheggio Ungheria (goo.gl/maps/aXRdiYzuagHDNXWc6) or Parcheggio Tumminello (goo.gl/maps/WK9KwYou75trZr1Z9), which are about a 15-20 minute walk away. These parkings should not ask for the key (please double check), and more importantly, they are located outside the ZTL area, so you won't need to pay the daily pass. I hope this information helps and I wish you a wonderful trip to Palermo! Enjoy your stay. Grazie mille.

@pdee5164 Жыл бұрын

@@WeArePalermo Grazie mille! I appreciate your help and guidance and quick response!!!