Casa Petra - Apartment in a historic building in the heart of Palermo

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A marble floor with the inscription 'PALAZZO MONCADA' and an arched doorway leading to a modern elevator.
A close-up of a building's facade with a wooden door and a spiral staircase.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, and a large window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a washing machine, and a sink.
A living room with a mustard-colored sofa, a dining table with chairs, and various artworks on the walls.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Self-parking included
    Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Palermo Cathedral

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Housekeeping
  • Toys
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Palermo, Sicily
  • Place, Quattro Canti
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Vittorio Emanuele
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Roma
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Palermo

Located in Palermo, this holiday home is in the city centre. Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Massimo are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Via Roma. Travelling with kids? Consider Madonna Annunciate, or check out an event or a game at Renzo Barbera Stadium. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Palermo, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Quattro Canti - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Via Maqueda - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Via Roma - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palermo Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Palermo Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Giachery Station - 17 min drive
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taverna dei Canti - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria del Corso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mercurio Cocktail Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Latino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Salumaio di Santamarina - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Petra - Apartment in a historic building in the heart of Palermo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Casa Petra - Apartment in a historic building in the heart of Palermo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Where is Casa Petra - Apartment in a historic building in the heart of Palermo located?

Located in the centre of Palermo, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Roma. Palermo Cathedral and Teatro Massimo are also within 10 minutes. Palermo Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is 14 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. 67 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Area was right in the heart of Palermo. Walking distance to train station and lots of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! The location could not have been better right in the middle of Quattro Canti, walking distance to everything including historic sites, restaurants and shops. The apartment was very clean and well equipped. The washing machine came in very handy. Franco is a great host with ease of communication and recommendations. Self check in and check out was seamless. I was so pleased with this property that I booked it again for next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Grazie per noi è stato un piacere ospitarti e sarà un piacere ospitarti il prossimo anno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
From check-in to check out our stay was amazing! The location was spectacular. The apartment was extremely clean. Our hosts could not have been more communicative and kind. Was amazing staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy process in the center of the city near everything The host Franco was very responsive Everything we needed was there and the apartment was charming, loved the decor and the extra half bath!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. Our host was very responsive and informative. The location was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2025
Ciao Melissa grazie della recensione
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment! Great location! Franco and Maria were wonderful to work with. They were very accommodating and helped us set up transportation from our parking to the apartment since my parents would have had a difficult time walking with luggage to the apartment. The walk is not far but would have been difficult for my elderly parents with luggage in tow. The apartment was modern and spacious and conveniently located. I highly recommend! Thank you Franco and Maria for hosting us!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment. Franco was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2026
Grazie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, Place was great and exactly as described on website. location was perfect; 20 steps to Quatro Canti, 10 min walk to Norman Palace, 10 min walk to opera and symphony,10 min walk to port. We walked to the Norman Palace and took the Hop-on-hop-off bus to Monreal and we took the train to the Agrigento. The only shortcomings were not a sharp knife in kitchen and a cloths dryer would have been helpful. All in all a wonderful tip. I will stay there again when I come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2026
Hi Allan, it was a pleasure having you here, and reading your review makes us very happy with the effort and passion we put into it. As for the sharpness of the knife, for safety reasons, we avoid using knives that are too long or too sharp. Thanks for the suggestions, and see you soon. Franco
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Right in the heart of the historic district! So close to many attractions. The apartment was clean and accommodating. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2024
Grazie David per noi è stato un piacere ospitarvi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay in the heart of Palermo

The property was exactly as pictured and it was clean and had everything we needed. Great location and excellent communication with the owner and housekeeper. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Palermo week

Great host and great location .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

We really enjoyed our stay - great location, nice apartment, and great communication from the host. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2023
Grazie,, per noi è stato un piacere ospitarvi. Siete stati ospiti fantastici. Alla prossima
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Location

We had a wonderful time in Sicily. The apartment was great and Franco was very professional and helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Grazie, per me è stato un vero piacere avervi ospitato e casa mia è sempre a vostra disposizione
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Petra is truly a perfect place to stay! Cleanliness is a solid 10/10 – the apartment is spotless, very well maintained, and extremely comfortable. The location is excellent, close to everything, yet quiet enough for a relaxing stay.A special mention goes to Franco, one of the best hosts we’ve ever had. He is incredibly kind, welcoming, and always ready to help, with great local recommendations and excellent communication. From the very first moment, we felt truly welcome.Highly recommended to anyone visiting Palermo – we would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment is amazing just metres from the Quattro Canti and great restaurants. The apartment is immaculate, three bedrooms and room to spread out. The host’s communications and prior to our arrival was fantastic and met us to guide us and the car into the apartment. I can’t speak highly enough of this apartment- probably the best I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2025
Grazie mille Greg e Anne della recensione, per noi ospitarvi è stato un piacere e aiutare i nostri ospiti, a trascorrere un soggiorno piacevole è la nostra priorità. Un caro saluto da mia figlia Chiara e da Claudio. Franco
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Fantastic helpful hosts, great location, great apartment.

Located just a couple of minutes from Quattro Canti in the heart of Palermo. Franco and Maria are fantastic hosts. Franco met us and lead us to the parking garage that he had arranged for us, helped us with our bags and got us settled in. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2025
Ciao Stephen It was a pleasure for me to host you, and reading your review makes us very happy for the commitment and passion we put in. A presto Franco
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overnight in Palermo

We had a wonderful overnight stay. The host was very nice and we loved the apartment. The location was fantastic. We would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2024
Grazie della recensione per noi è stato un piacere ospitarvi. Buona continuazione di vacanza
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location

Clean, modern, impeccable decor. Great amenities breakfast items, washing machine, hair dryer…. Franco and Maria wonderful hosts!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Grazie, per noi è stato un piacere ospitarvi, e siamo felici che il nostro lavoro e passione sia apprezzato!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to everything

We had a great stay. The apartment is very clean, comfortable beds, and plenty of room to accompany our family of 4. The location is close to main attractions, and many restaurants close by. Very easy to communicate with Franco regarding what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Ciao for us it was a pleasure to host you and make your short stay comfortable and pleasant
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In the heart of Palermo

This property is located in the heart of the main shopping and dining area. Short walk to Opera, churches and markets. The host help us from arrival to departure. Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Grazie per la recensione che ci ripaga dell'impegno che mettiamo per rendere il soggiorno dei nostri ospiti al meglio.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retirement

It was a lovely apartment in the centre of old town. Everything was a quick walk. Franco was really nice and very helpful. We would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week in paradise

Outstanding location! Franco and Maria were wonderful hosts. Franko even arranged a transfer from the airport for us. We travel in Europe frequently, staying in holiday homes, and we put this in the top three. Hope to return with our son and daughter-in-law.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2025
good morning, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and our availability to make your stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. We look forward to seeing you and your family. Franco
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Middle of Palermo

Right in the middle of the historic district of Palermo. The apartment was perfect for touring the entire area. Everything was setup for our entire family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The best aspect of the the stay was Franco and his lovely wife who helped us park, made sure the proper forms for parking were completed and paid. Franco was overall an excellent communicator and dependable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in central location

We had a lovely night in Palermo. Franco was helpful all the way through the process, even going out of his way to store our bags. We loved the centrality of the apartment and thought it was excellent value for money. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Grazie, per noi è stato un piacere ospitarvi e aiutarvi, vi aspettiamo per un soggiorno più lungo!!!
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