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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Palermo

13 stays · 10 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Palermo rewards a slower visit, which is why aparthotels and serviced apartments are a good choice. The city has four historic markets, a historic centre of palaces and churches and a beach resort at Mondello. A kitchen lets you cook with what you buy at the markets, and extra space helps on a multi-night trip that also takes in day trips to Monreale or the coast.

13 stays

Where to stay in Palermo

Centro Storico and Quattro Canti

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • walking

Wikivoyage calls the Quattro Canti the symbolic crossroads at the old centre of the city, with the small La Martorana church and its Byzantine mosaics nearby. Wikipedia names the Palazzo dei Normanni, where the King's Court was held in the Norman period, and the Teatro Massimo among the key buildings. Wikivoyage mentions a free Centro Storico bus that covers the main tourist areas.

Stays in or near Centro Storico and Quattro Canti

Kalsa

  • culture
  • museums
  • couples

Visit Sicily describes the Kalsa as an old quarter associated with the legend of the Moorish heads, with Palazzo Abatellis and its Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, where Antonello da Messina's The Annunciata hangs. Wikipedia notes that the name derives from the Arabic Al-Khalisa and describes the Baroque church of Santa Teresa alla Kalsa. It suits visitors who want museums and the old town close together.

Stays in or near Kalsa

Albergheria and Capo

  • markets
  • food
  • long stays

Wikivoyage describes the Ballarò market as a busy food market in Albergheria, and Wikipedia names the Vucciria, Ballarò and Capo markets as the colourful fruit, vegetable and fish markets at the heart of Palermo. Visit Sicily describes four ancient markets, adding Borgo Vecchio, now animated by the city's nightlife. If you want to shop and cook the way locals do, this part of the city is the one to pick.

Stays in or near Albergheria and Capo

Politeama and Libertà

  • shopping
  • long stays
  • architecture

Wikipedia says that in the 19th century Palermo expanded to the north of the old city along boulevards including Via Roma and Viale della Libertà, lined with Art Nouveau villas, and that the Teatro Politeama was built between 1867 and 1874. AMAT, which operates four numbered tram lines according to its website, runs the tram and bus network that reaches other parts of the city from here.

Stays in or near Politeama and Libertà

Mondello

  • beach
  • families
  • summer stays

Mondello is the beach resort area, and Wikivoyage says it can be reached by bus 806. Visit Sicily describes safe bathing from spring to autumn, with a bathing season from May to September, white sand and colours from turquoise to emerald, Art Nouveau houses along the promenade and cafés and restaurants by the sea. It suits summer stays and families, though you will travel into town for sightseeing.

Getting around Palermo

Wikivoyage says Palermo Airport, Falcone-Borsellino, is 32 km west of the city at Punta Raisi; Wikipedia gives 35 km west-north-west and places it at Cinisi. Wikivoyage lists Trenitalia trains from the Punta Raisi station in the terminal basement to Palermo Centrale, and half-hourly shuttle buses operated by Prestia e Comandè to the city centre train station, with a trip to Palermo Centrale taking just under an hour by bus or train. Wikipedia describes the Punta Raisi station as the north-western terminus of Palermo's metropolitan railway, with a typical weekday timetable of a train every 30 minutes between early morning and around 10 pm.

Within the city, AMAT Palermo operates the local buses and four numbered tram lines. Wikivoyage mentions the free Centro Storico bus for the old town and bus 806 to Mondello. For Mondello, Monreale and the airport you will need a bus, train or taxi.

Living in Palermo for longer

For a longer stay, choose a district that matches your routine. Albergheria and Capo put you beside the markets, while Politeama is a practical base for business routines. A kitchen lets you make use of the markets that Wikipedia names, Vucciria, Ballarò and Capo.

If you are relocating for work or study, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to ask about before you commit. If you plan to arrive by car, ask your accommodation about parking.

When to visit Palermo

Wikipedia describes a hot-summer subtropical Mediterranean climate, with very long, hot and dry summers and mild, changeable winters with rainy weather. Visit Sicily gives May to September as the bathing season at Mondello, and notes the World Festival On The Beach, an international water activities exhibition, usually takes place between May and June.

The city's main patron saint, Saint Rosalia, is celebrated at the annual Festino on 14 July, according to Wikipedia, with a procession through the main street of Palermo; Visit Sicily says its most significant stage is at the Quattro Canti (Piazza Vigliena). Wikipedia also notes that Saint Lucy is honoured on 13 December with the wheat dish cuccìa. Visit Sicily says visitors can attend an opera, ballet or symphonic music performance at the Teatro Massimo.

Wikipedia describes the city as sitting in a basin the Arabs called the Conca d'Oro, the Golden Basin, and says its metropolitan city is the fifth most populated in Italy. This page covers the districts worth considering, how to reach the airport and move around, what to expect from the climate and the festivals that shape the calendar. For the format, see what is an aparthotel. Browse Italy, or compare with Siracusa on the same island.

Long-stay tips for Palermo

Of the 13 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 8 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

11 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 50 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Palermo?

Centro Storico and the Kalsa are best for sightseeing on foot. Albergheria and Capo put you beside the markets, Politeama suits business trips and Mondello is the beach option.

How do I get from Palermo Airport to the city?

Wikivoyage lists Trenitalia trains from the airport and half-hourly Prestia e Comandè shuttle buses, with a trip to Palermo Centrale taking just under an hour either way.

Which markets are in Palermo?

Wikipedia names Vucciria, Ballarò and Capo. Visit Sicily adds Borgo Vecchio among four ancient markets.

How do I reach Mondello beach?

Wikivoyage says bus 806 reaches Mondello.

When is the Festino of Santa Rosalia?

Wikipedia and Visit Sicily date it to 14 July each year.

How many aparthotels are there in Palermo?

We currently list 13 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Palermo.

Do aparthotels in Palermo have kitchens?

13 of the 13 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Palermo have a washing machine?

2 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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