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XIRBA PALERMO - Few steps from Unesco sites

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A palm tree in a courtyard with a building in the background.
Living area
A narrow street with a stone wall on one side and a building with a balcony on the other.
A narrow balcony with a metal railing, potted plants, and flowers.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with framed artwork.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Teatro Massimo
Sleeps 5•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Palermo, Sicily
  • Place, Via Roma
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Vittorio Emanuele
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palermo Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Shower room 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

XIRBA PALERMO - Few steps from Unesco sites

The apartment greets you immediately with its decor and attention to detail giving you the warm, safe and cosy felling you are used to when you are in your own home.
This bright, sunny flat consists of two confortable good-sized bedrooms, a cosy and spacious living room and two newly fitted bathrooms with shower. There is also a fully equipped kitchen, with oven, dishwasher, plus plenty of pots and pans if you get in the mood for cooking.
The bedrooms are quiet and tastefully decorated with plenty of storage space. The living room is equipped with a comfortable sofa bed which can be easily pulled out into a bed that promises a good night’s sleep. The flat sleeps up to 5 people.
In just a few minutes walk you can reach some of the major places of cultural and tourist interest in the city.
You would be less than 10 minutes walk of: Abatellis palace, home to Sicilian Regional Gallery, Sant’Anna Gallery of Modern Art,Church of San Francesco d’Assisi, Magione, with its Arab - Norman architecture and many others.
WARNING:
- TOURIST TAX € 4 per person per night. Tax is due for the first 4 consecutive nights. The tax shall be paid cash on arrival. -In the courtyard behind the apartment there is a bar that offers international breakfast each morning. As evening falls, it transforms into a cozy tapas bar, where you can unwind with a refreshing cocktail or savor a tasty dinner. They host music concerts twice a week, allowing you to enjoy the melodies right from the comfort of your bedroom balcony. Please note that all musical events wrap up by 10.30 p.m., ensuring a peaceful night’s rest.
- Anyone who is planning to drive in Palermo's historic centre needs to be aware of Restricted Traffic Areas, or Zona Traffico Limitato in Italian, abbreviated to ZTL. The old town centre has set up these limited traffic zones in order to reduce congestion and pollution, and there are significant fines for driving into one of these zones unauthorized.
No cars without permits can be allowed in this area. So, If you are planning on driving in the historic center of Palermo, make sure you inform me about that, so I can tell you where to take your 5-euros daily entrance ticket and how to activate it in order to get in the city centre without getting fined.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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 is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT082053C29Y82JJPK
Property # 6700937
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Palermo

Located in Palermo, this apartment is in the city centre. Teatro Massimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Via Roma and Ballaro Market. Palermo Botanical Garden and Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing.
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Palermo, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Via Roma - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palermo Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballaro Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quattro Canti - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Imperatore Federico Station - 6 min drive
  • Palermo Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Art Wine Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Icorrieri - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ballarak Magione - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪castigamatti - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Botanico - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is XIRBA PALERMO - Few steps from Unesco sites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Xirba Palermo: steps to Unesco sites?

As of 30 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Xirba Palermo: steps to Unesco sites on 27 Oct 2026 start from £478, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at XIRBA PALERMO - Few steps from Unesco sites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at XIRBA PALERMO - Few steps from Unesco sites?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is XIRBA PALERMO - Few steps from Unesco sites located?

Located in Palermo Historical Center, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Theater Santa Cecilia and Via Roma. Palermo Harbour and Quattro Canti are also within 10 minutes. Palermo Central Station is 8 minutes by foot and Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is 18 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chiara was amazing, couldn’t get a better host. The apartment was as I expected, great location with many bars and restaurants close by.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was spotless and had more items/ necessities for any needs that you might have while staying. Great introduction to the city as it was our first time visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in an excellent location to allow you to explore Palermo. There are lots of restaurants and shops very close.The living space and bedrooms are a good size and with good AC.There is perhaps a bit too much clutter particularly in the kitchen area and the drawers in the bedrooms were mostly filled, though we were easily able to rearrange.We enjoyed sitting out on the balcony and if it got a bit too hot, there was plenty of chill out space inside. Chiara was very helpful and even arranged a taxi to the airport for us, which was much less stressful than trying to take the train (with its no storage space for big cases!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chiara is a wonderful host. She met us at the apartment and shared all details and also gave us great recommendations on where to eat and drink. The apartment is beautiful - we LOVED our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out host was very helpful and always there if we needed her! The apartment is located very centrally in the old city, and easy to get were ever we needed. The apartment itself was very nice, clean, and had all of the amenities we needed. Overall it was a great stay for us in Palermo and the western side of Sicily! We would definitely go there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location. We could easily walk to where we wanted to go. Our host met us at the apartment. She was very friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chiara was an excellent host, so available and helpful. Her place was even nicer than we imagined in an historic area that was both central and quiet. Her food recommendations never let us wrong.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

buchholtz r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy appartment

Nice appartment in the old town with good restaurants and bars around the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Palermo

This is a beautiful apartment-located centrally-many amazing activities, sights, and restaurants within 15 mins walk. Chiara was also an excellent host-friendly, informative, and very attentive to any needs we had. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Palerme

Great holidays in a very well located and cosy appartment Excellent attention from the tenant !
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palermo

Wonderful apartment close to everything. We especially liked being close to central train station since we took several day trips around the country. Place is quiet and well equipped for our 2 weeks vacation.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chiara was the perfect host. She arranged our taxi from the airport and was waiting for us at the apartment. She shared a lot of information about the area and had some great recommendations. The apartment was bright and very comfortable. It was perfect for the 4 of us. We will definitely try to stay here again on our next trip to Palermo. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Living like an Italian

We had a wonderful time in Palermo! The location was perfect, we walked the old city every day. Check in was simple and the recommendations for restaurants and groceries were excellent. Coffee and wine on the balcony over looking the park was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceed expectations

Wonderful from check in to check out. Great location, peaceful, close to authentic restaurants and walking distance to many attractions. As a working holiday the accommodation was suitable with sufficient internet connectivity and work space. No need to look further.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

Chiara was a brilliant host and the apartment is lovely, spatious and well equipped.

Everything matched or surpassed the web description. Chiara arranged a taxi pickup at the airport for our party of four and her restaurant recommendations were great. Apartment is quiet but also at the center of the old city, easy walking to sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

A couple of nights we came back to the apartment and enjoyed sitting on the deck with a glass of wine, listening to incredible music being played below. Wow
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

The apartment is clean, has absolutely everything one needs. Chiara is very helpful, responds right away and makes sure your stay is enjoyable. I will recommend her to all my friends and family who ever wants to come to Palermo. Thank you, Chiara!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nico V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect apartment on a pefect place

We stayed for 6 nights in Palermo in the apartment. Its on a perfect spot in the middle of the old town near all you need and want to visit. Apartment has everything you need for a relaxed rest after visiting the busy city. The owner personally received us to inform us on all we need to know. She was also very helpful on getting to and from the apartment. We liked it very much and will stay there again when we return to Palermo.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional!

We really enjoyed our four night stay at this property. The location is great, we were really glad that we rented in this area of Palermo. It is a vibrant part of town, with a lot of restaurants and really interesting artists shops all around. There is so much to discover in this area that you may miss if you're not staying there. The apartment itself is perfect...clean, comfortable, spacious and well stocked. The owner is very easy to work with and very kind and helpful to travelers. We would definitely rent this property again and we would highly recommend it to other travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious apartment in charming neighborhood

We enjoyed this comfortable, spacious apartment in the vibrant Kalso neighborhood for our week in Palermo. Chiara met us and gave us an orientation to the apartment and local spots. Comfortable beds, AC, balconies were nice amenities. There is a fantastic bakery just around the corner for our morning cornetti. We ate in many terrific restaurants just a few minutes stroll away. And we were able to reach the train station, waterfront, and many landmarks on foot. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Architects

This was a very pleasant stay in a beautiful apartment, especially enjoyed by our group f designers. The accommodations for our two couples worked out well with separate bedrooms and bathrooms with ample kitchen and living area. The setting next to a lovely park in Kalsa and next to many historic sites . Chiara was kind to guide us to good restaurants and other places in the city. A wonderful experience. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place!

Chiara’s place was perfect for us. It is clean, comfortable, well appointed with comfortable beds, great showers, good tv, and very secure. The location is ideal in the historic district with tons of great restaurants, bakeries, bars and sites within easy walking distance. Chiara is a perfect host- she was great to communicate with and she provided easy check-in and a good orientation to Palermo for us. It was really helpful and got us off to a good start. Highly recommended. I hope Chiara’s place is available if we come back to Palermo!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment!

This is a beautifully decorated place in the historical district of Palermo. It had everything that we needed, however we did need to purchase extra toilet paper and soap. Great A/C, wifi and amenities. Chiara met us for check in and was so helpful providing a map and recommendations for the area. She was always excellent with communication. Unfortunately, the washing machine broke while we were there and she had a technician there to fix it the next day and even took our clothes and washed and dried them herself to return to us prior to our departure. Take advantage of her offer to provide prearranged taxi service to and from the airport. It was so helpful! Great restaurants close by, and location was perfect! I highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Palermo, Perfect Apartment

My wife and I spent 5 nights in Palermo and stayed at this charming apartment. From the moment we decided to book, our host Chiara was helpful, polite, and accommodating. We altered our booking, asked questions, sought advice about the city, and each time Chiara showed patience and professionalism. It is fair to say that Palermo might not be everyone’s cup of tea, however, we simply fell in love with the city and had a truly wonderful break. A large part of this was due to the location, comfort, and cleanliness of Chiara’s apartment. It is so handy for all the main attractions, whilst still feeling like a quiet residential retreat. It has a homely warmth and lets you feel relaxed and comfortable after a day of sightseeing or a night sampling Palermo’s amazing food and nightlife.In summary, if you are considering visiting Palermo, don’t think twice. If you do visit, don’t stay anywhere else, this place is perfect.
Beautiful terrace
Chilled outdoor space
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Dear Robert, Thank you sincerely for your kind words. Reading your review truly moved me and renewed my motivation to keep doing my best. It's reviews like yours that make me love what I do and remind me why I put so much care and effort into hosting. I'm delighted that you and your wife enjoyed your stay in Palermo and felt at home in the apartment. Knowing that your experience was pleasant and that I could contribute to it means a lot to me. You will always be welcome here, and I hope to host you again in the future! Warmest regards, Chiara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host met us at the property and explained how the appliances worked and where to purchase groceries. The house is up three short flights of stairs, which would not be good for those with disabilities. The platform bed is comfortable but low on the floor which is a little difficult to get in and out. The location was perfect as it is close to cafes and walking distance to many attractions, but the noise level was low. Water pressure in showers was great and we would stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Chiara

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Why they chose this property

If you are looking for a comfortable and chic place to stay, which is also conveniently located in the historical centre of Palermo, this is the apartment for you!
A fully furnished apartment in the heart of the old city overlooking a peaceful public garden of palms and orange trees. Situated on the first floor of a small building, it is a short walk to all major tourist attractions.

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