Title: At Kalsa Quiet & Flowered Terrace Free Park 2 min away Ideal for remote working! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # At Kalsa Quiet & Flowered Terrace Free Park 2 min away Ideal for remote working! Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20900000/20898500/20898406/388d42e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20900000/20898500/20898406/c2c030f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20900000/20898500/20898406/0e7d9dc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20900000/20898500/20898406/c91facbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20900000/20898500/20898406/e64dd1d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Roma, At Kalsa Quiet & Flowered Terrace Free Park 2 min away Ideal for remote working! provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroomSleeps 4915 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### At Kalsa Quiet & Flowered Terrace Free Park 2 min away Ideal for remote working! \-GAY FRIENDLY \-FREE PARKING - NO ZTL \-HIGH SPEED WIFI CONNECTION OPTIC FIBER A few meters from the beautiful long-sea, there is my cozy apartment and furnished with antiques, quiet but at the same time in the heart of Palermo. A green terrace and quiet will give you the opportunity to have a breakfast in the morning and a romantic dinner in the evening! You have available books and maps. And above all you will have my total availability. The apartment does not have central heating. The apartment is equipped with double thermal glazing, air conditioning (hot/cold) in the double bedroom, gas stove in the other rooms and a small fan heater for the bathroom. It is strictly forbidden to use the small fan heater for other rooms (unfortunately some guests have kept it on for hours and hours, which is absolutely useless and dangerous, because it mainly overheats, also causing considerable economic damage), for this reason we will note the shots of the electricity meter (present in the apartment) upon your arrival. I am sure of your cooperation and thank you for your understanding :) The apartment, allocated in the ancient Palazzo Torremuzza (1750), furnished and equipped according to modern methods of the holiday home, awaits you throughout the year. It can comfortably accommodate from one to four persons. E 'consists of a double bedroom (with air conditioning) and a balcony on the walls of Santa Teresa to the Kalsa (1600); a large living room furnished with antique furniture which can accommodate two people in two single beds (whit fan). I can accommodate a 5th person offering a folding bed I also offer a cot for children. A spacious masonry kitchen equipped with all small household appliances, coffee, sugar, oil, salt and spices, and overlooking a delightful terrace where you can dine and dine in a romantic green and quiet setting! Large bathroom with shower (entirely renewed in November 2023). Washing machine available Guests will be provided with pure cotton bed linen and towels. For longer stays a change of linen will be provided. Armored entrance door. Guests have access to the entire apartment. It is not allowed to accommodate other people besides those who make use of the reservation. In the apartment is strictly forbidden to smoke, smoking is allowed on the terrace. Not suitable for disabled people. Guests will only be given a set of keys. Tourist tax of €4.00 per person for the first 4 days, excluding children under 12 years of age. Parking is free in Piazza Kalsa, the only access point (from the Lungo mare Foro Italico) without cameras. Park your car safely and reach the apartment in 2 minutes. For those wishing to park their car in a private garage, a few steps from the apartment, there is the Garage Magione. You can check rates and more on their website. From this summer Palermo also offers electric scooters which are located throughout the city. Simply download the app and access the service with your smartphone. I will be happy to give you all the necessary information. Electric scooter rental, App: Helbiz, Lime, Bit Mobility. Electric bike rental, App: AmiGo, Dott. The Central Station is 10 minutes from the apartment, if you have time take a train (departs every 30 minutes, cost around 5 euros) and in 40 minutes you will arrive in the historic center of Cefalù. Beautiful medieval village with a magnificent beach! Reaching Piazza Indipendenza (Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel) on foot with a beautiful walk, you can take the bus that takes you to Monreale, a charming village with its spectacular Cathedral from 1180 and its superb Byzantine mosaics. To reach the beautiful beach of Mondello (12km from the historic center) take bus 101 in Via Roma and then bus 806 in Via Libertà. Within a few hundred metres you can enjoy the identity of the city, the people and the bi-millenial culture of Palermo. A delightful home allows you to immerse yourself in a sea of light, flavours, monuments, churches, and the warmth, voices, and sounds that you will never forget. The apartment, in the ancient Palazzo Torremuzza, easily sleeping four and furnished according to the modern standards of a vacation home, is available all round year in the historical centre of Palermo, in via Savona alla Kalsa (from the Arabic “al Khalisa” meaning the pure, the chosen one), the location is close to important historical, cultural, and architectural sights: Palazzo Steri, the Abatellis Museum, the Spasimo, Oratorio dei Bianchi, Piazza Marina, Mura delle Cattive, Piazza Magione, Via Alloro, the Botanical Gardens, Villa Giulia, the Gancia Church, Oratorio San Lorenzo, Foro Italico, Porta dei Greci, the Puppet Museum, Porta Felice, the Catena Church, and the Vucciria Market. The area is well connected to all buses in the city. \*\*CORSO VITTORIO EMANUELE \*\* 15 MINUTES \*\*PIAZZA MARINA \*\* 7 MINUTES \*\*VUCCIRIA \*\* 13 MINUTES \*\*BALLARO' \*\* 18 MINUTES \*\*LUNGOMARE FORO ITALICO \*\* 3 MINUTES \*\*CATTEDRALE \*\* 23 MINUTES \*\* STAZIONE CENTRALE \*\* 10 MINUTES We’ll host you with warmth, you’ll come back with pleasure… Free shuttle service "Free Centro Storico", also called orange, was put into operation, connecting Independence Square to Piazza Cavalluccio Marino at Porta Felice, along a large part of the main streets of the historic center. This line has a frequency of one run every 11 minutes, the first part at 6.35 and the last run at 21.00. The closest stop is the Palazzo Abatellis. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Fan ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: E' permesso fumare in terrazza. ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows - Living plant wall - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 915 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106670000/106664500/106664493/ebb65ba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment in the very center of Palermo, within walking distance of the famous 4 canti. 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Previa comunicazione. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Culla per bambini ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted E' permesso fumare in terrazza. ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT082053C299NDC52H ### 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 information in the booking confirmation A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Green Terrace Heart Kalsa Wi Fi Free Green Terrace Heart Kalsa Wi Kalsa Wi Fi Free Apartment Kalsa Wi Fi Free Last Minute 1/30 April terrace Heart Fi Free Parking Fre Quiet Green Terrace. Ideal for Remote Working! Terrace in the Heart of Kalsa Wi Fi Free! Parking Fre Kalsa Wi Fi Free! ! Green Terrace in the Heart of Kalsa Wi Fi Free! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.11612%2C13.37274&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0nsgKvloeneVNqExXP35V57xi-k=) Palermo, Sicilia #### What's nearby - Via Vittorio Emanuele - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Via Roma - 8 min walk - 0.8 km - Quattro Canti - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Teatro Massimo - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Palermo Harbour - 10 min drive - 5.2 km #### Getting around - Imperatore Federico Station - 5 min drive - Palermo Central Station - 12 min walk - Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bar Touring - ‬3 min walk - ‪Osteria Alivàru Da Carlo Napoli - ‬3 min walk - ‪Ballarak Magione - ‬6 min walk - ‪Quattro mani - ‬5 min walk - ‪Bar Pasticceria Touring - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is At Kalsa Quiet & Flowered Terrace Free Park 2 min away Ideal for remote working! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at At Kalsa Quiet & Flowered Terrace Free Park 2 min away Ideal for remote working!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at At Kalsa Quiet & Flowered Terrace Free Park 2 min away Ideal for remote working!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is At Kalsa Quiet & Flowered Terrace Free Park 2 min away Ideal for remote working! located? > Located in Palermo Historical Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Church of Santa Teresa alla Kalsa, Via Vittorio Emanuele, and Via Roma. Palermo Harbour is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Palermo Central Station is 12 minutes by foot and Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is 26 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## At Kalsa Quiet & Flowered Terrace Free Park 2 min away Ideal for remote working! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 97 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### francesca n. Jan 11, 2018 #### Francesca's house is beautiful! Beautiful apartment with terrace, host extremely helpful and very professional. The district of Kalsa is undoubtedly the most beautiful place to stay in Palermo. We recommend it with pleasure! Leo and Mia ##### francesca n. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. May 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Francesca's place was a great spot to call home for our week in Palermo. The street is quiet, but you're a 7/8 minute walk to the busier streets with restaurants and sights. A few things worth noting: The place was clean and the water pressure in the shower was strong. You may have to bring washing machine liquid if you were looking to use that, it works well. The coffee in the apartment seemed old, I’d bring your own. ##### Sarah R. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter S. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Time in Palermo A beautiful home that completed an amazing experience. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Palermo! ##### Hunter S. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie-France C. Mar 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquille et bien situé L’appartement est vaste. Il y a partout des livres intéressants et des oeuvres d’art… Le lit est confortable, les draps sont craquants et plein de couvertures… Les robes de chambres sont très appréciées! Le coin est tranquille et tout près de la mer et de bonnes épiceries. Belle petite terrasse, un oeu fraîche début mars, mais bientôt parfaite! On recommande! ##### Marie-France C. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mathew G. Jun 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A garden oasis The property was fantastic with everything you could ask for and more. The courtyard beyond the kitchen is an amazing space to relax, have coffee, and read. Our host was amazing, and helped organize a trip to the beach for us with a private car. When in Palermo stay here! ##### Mathew G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy M. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great week in Palermo The appt was very nice. We very much enjoyed our stay here. It was in a quiet spot but walking distance from everywhere we wanted to be. Francesca was very nice and helpful to us. ##### Troy M. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michèle D. Aug 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Palerme Appartement hyper bien situé, calme, agréable, spacieux. Propriétaire Francesca ouverte et documente très bien la région . A recommander. ##### Michèle D. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olga M. Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet & Green Terrace Friendly, communicative host, good location. Quiet & green terrace. ##### Olga M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gigia a. Dec 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### ci voleva poco per rendere l'appartamento accogliente Il bagno è completamente da rifare, mancano i servizi base come cartaigienica , riscaldamento, e la camera da letto che è un ammasso di cose vecchie e sporche. Ci voleva poco per rendere l'appartamento gradevole ##### Gigia a. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SANDRINE R. Jul 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Appartement dans le centre de palerme Francesca est une hote très accueillante qui nous a proposé de venir nous chercher à l'aeroport. Appartement très spacieux avec beaucoup de charme et une décoration très agréable (de vieux meubles d'époque, des livres d'art etc). Un peu plus couverts serait un plus. Appartement très bien situé, à 2 minutes du port. Très calme avec une terrasse très agréable pour y prendre le petit déjeuner ou le repas du soir. Francesca est adorable. Nous recommandons cet appartement :) ##### SANDRINE R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### John B., Ottawa,Ontario,Canada Nov 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large,clean,comfortable apartment. Property was exactly as pictures revealed on the site.Very pleasant and helpful host. ##### John B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb M. Nov 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect place to stay in Palermo We spent 3 weeks in this incredible apartment and loved every minute of it. To start with, Francesca is incredibly attentive, friendly, and helpful - going way beyond what we expected. She waited for us for two hours at the train station, when our train arrived late (and unfortunately due to MY phone problems, she did not get the messages I sent). Even after all that, and the late hour, she kindly spent a lot more time that night with us explaining the flat and the neighbourhood and outlining all the great places to visit, eat, shop in the Historic Centre and on day trips away. She then texted us regularly to check in that everything was ok, and see if we needed any help. She also went out of her way to help me figure out how to get a parcel that I had asked to be sent to the flat, enlisting one of the locals to speak to the mail carrier. She then arranged a driver, at a reasonable price, to take us to the bus station with all our luggage when we left. And of course, then there is the apartment! It is truly beautiful - spacious rooms with soaring ceilings and very cool furnishings and decor. The kitchen is well equipped and we cooked quite a lot - mostly because it was so perfect to eat out on the delightful terrace. There is nothing like sitting under the clear Sicilian blue sky for breakfast, and at night by candlelight (though there is electricity!) The location is also perfect - away from the main tourist area, but only a few minutes walk away. You are just 2 blocks from the waterfront promenade for lovely strolls, like Palermo families do. And the same distance from the amazing Botanical Garden. We walked everywhere - the best way to see this city. We never felt unsafe - and yes, we did wander through back lanes. - day and night! The locals are friendly - and many were incredibly kind to us. And as for noise - the apartment is incredibly quiet, because the doors and windows have great double glazing. We enjoyed the daily chatter of the locals in the streets when the balcony door was open - we felt like we were getting a taste of real Palermo life. We would definitely stay again if we return to Palermo and will be telling all our family & friends to grab it if it is available. Thank you Francesca - staying at your place made our time in Palermo perfect! ##### Deb M. Stayed 22 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat M. Oct 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Real Winner Francesca is a real treasure and the apartment a real find. Staying in the historic district suited us perfectly—good restaurants and walking distance to many sights. The outside area was perfect for morning coffee and afternoon wine. Francesca provided lots of essentials in the apartment and went out of her way to get us help for our phones. This was one of our best VRBO rentals—a real memorable stay. ##### Pat M. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Y. Oct 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top Marks for Francesca's Apartment Top marks for Francesca's apartment in old Palermo. A gritty, genuine locality close to the seaside promenade, two street food restaurants, coffee and pastry stall and a fruit and veg shop. Other restaurants close by. An excellent base for accessing the old town - the location in Kelsa is about 15 minutes walk to the Quatre Canti. The first floor apartment is large with lovely high ceilings. It is well equipped and attractively furnished with interesting period furnishings, books, objects and art work. The courtyard has plants across all walls - a haven of greenery. Francesca can arrange a pick up and return to Palermo airport for a realistic fee. Overall a great base for the independent traveller. Better for two than four; there is only one bedroom. ##### Andrew Y. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne K. Oct 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful host, lovely apartment Francesca was a wonderful host. It was great to have her pick us up a the airport and show us around the apartment at check in. She was so helpful when we had logistical questions during our stay. The apartment is on a lovely quiet little alley off a piazza, walking distance to most of the things we wanted to see. There are great street food options right there and easy access to the bus and the rest of Palermo. We loved our stay and would recommend to others. thank you! ##### Anne K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Monique A., Canada Sep 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Bel appartement Bel appartement, bien décoré, spacieux, très jolie terrasse, climatiseur dans la chambre. Propriétaire très gentille et serviable. Elle nous explique ce qu’il y a à voir à Palerme. Situé dans le quartier La Kalsa moins beau mais près du Centre historique. ##### Monique A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Calvin D. Sep 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place, lovely location Exactly as we expected, a cozy apartment in a great area. The host was very informative and helpful. The trace was a beautiful spot for a morning coffee. The bathroom was clean and useful and the bedroom cool at night with AC. Overall very nice! ##### Calvin D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joerg F. Aug 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic, authentic, cool Francesca rocks and is super-helpful. She picked us up from the bus station fro free. Also, she gaves us great tips regarding seeing cool places in Palermo etc. The best Pizzeria is next door, and across the street you can eat fresh fish sitting on the street with the locals! Gracie! ##### Joerg F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mariedanielle c. Jul 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super! Une nuit parfaite ! L’appartement est magnifique, nous aurions adoré rester plus longtemps ! Et Francesca a été très réactive et vraiment accueillante !! Merci encore! ##### mariedanielle c. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monika S. Jul 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Eine sehr schöne Wohnung in der Altstadt Palermos Die Wohnung "Centro Storico" in der Altstadt Palermos ist sehr schön und individuell eingerichtet. Neben deren Geräumigkeit ist die an die Küche angrenzende Terrasse, die zum Frühstücken im Freien und zum Verweilen am Abend einlädt, ein großes Plus der Wohnung. Von der Wohnung sind alle Sehenswürdigkeiten der Altstadt Palermos sehr gut fußläufig zu erreichen. Francesca, die Vermieterin, ist sehr zuverlässig und stets liebenswürdig! Insofern ist die Wohnung für einen Palermo-Besuch sehr zu empfehlen! ##### Monika S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francesca D., Vancouver Jun 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spacious apartment close to historic neighbourhoods Francesca was very eager to make our stay comfortable. She offered us taxi service to and from the airport, which made our transition into Palermo much easier. The large apartment was beautifully decorated with vintage furniture, books and art. We loved having meals out on the terrace. It felt like home. My only concern was the quality of the futon mattress, it was dense and concaved in the center and I had difficulty sleeping well. The place was located on the fringe of Kalsa away from the noisy center but close enough to restaurants and tourist attractions., although, there were some older gentlemen who would be up at 8:00 am talking very loudly outside. You know, conversation Italian Style (yelling). ##### Francesca D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi R., Nuremberg Jun 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr empfehlenswert und ruhig mitten in Kalsa Die Wohnung ist unglaublich geräumig, die Terrasse sehr ruhig und bestens für gemütliche Abende geeignet. Francesca ist eine hilfsbereite und sehr freundliche Gastgeberin! Vielleicht ein kleiner Abstrich: das Bad ist ziemlich abgenutzt und wäre überholungsbedürftig, inklusive des müffeligen Geruchs. ##### Heidi R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don S. Jun 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous location Authentic Sicilian 1st floor cool apartment plenty of space with an outdoor eating area which was very quiet. Within walking distance of historic centre with safe street parking which was a bonus. ##### Don S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam W. May 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Place in a Fun Neighborhood Beautiful apartment in the Kalsa district. Francesca was a gracious and very accessible host. After booking, we noticed that some of the American guide books advised travelers to be cautious in this neighborhood. We found it to be a great location full of friendly people. Felt very safe and glad we stayed here. ##### Adam W. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances I. May 25, 2019 #### Super!! Location and super apartment. Silent terrace. Francesca is a gracious and attentive hostess. Palermo is a beautiful city and Francesca's apartment is the best place to discover the city. We slept very well. We enjoyed the many art books that Francesca makes available to her guests. We will certainly return. Frank ##### Frances I. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-Villa-SantAndrea.h889626.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Politeama](https://www.expedia.ca/Palermo-Hotels-Hotel-Politeama.h1427364.Hotel-Information) > > [Mazzarò Sea Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-Mazzaro-Sea-Palace-VRetreats.h983846.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Bavaro Princess - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Grand-Bavaro-Princess-All-Inclusive.h2212864.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Villa Paradiso](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-Hotel-Villa-Paradiso.h1134809.Hotel-Information) > > [San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-San-Domenico-Palace.h54173.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hotel Palermo Centro](https://www.expedia.ca/Palermo-Hotels-Mercure-Hotel-Palermo-Centro.h1145743.Hotel-Information) > > [Dominion Hill Country Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Digdeguash-Hotels-Dominion-Hill-Country-Inn.h20193453.Hotel-Information) > > [Rocco Forte Villa Igiea](https://www.expedia.ca/Palermo-Hotels-Rocco-Forte-Villa-Igiea.h1671.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Jasper](https://www.expedia.ca/Jasper-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d10578-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Isola Bella](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-Hotel-Isola-Bella.h1476673.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Collection Taormina](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-NH-Collection-Taormina.h2601418.Hotel-Information) > > [Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze](https://www.expedia.ca/Catania-Hotels-Palace-Catania-UNA-Esperienze.h1193988.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Timeo.h889634.Hotel-Information) > > [Westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection by Marriott](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Westdrift-Manhattan-Beach.h9438.Hotel-Information) > > [Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Syracuse-Hotels-Ortea-Palace-Luxury-Hotel.h17825841.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Seattle Downtown by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Seattle-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Seattle-Downtown.h805793.Hotel-Information) > > [La Plage Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-La-Plage-Resort.h1723708.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Guadalajara (GDL) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/gdl/yvr/guadalajara-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/pvr/toronto-to-puerto-vallarta) > > [flights from chippewa county intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ciu/flights-from-chippewa-county-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Buenos Aires (EZE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/eze/toronto-to-buenos-aires) > > [flights from john c munro hamilton intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yhm/flights-from-john-c-munro-hamilton-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yul/vancouver-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pvg/yyz/shanghai-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/yyc/halifax-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dtw/yvr/detroit-to-vancouver) ### Packages > [Spain Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Spain.d166.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Sir Winston Churchill Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Sir-Winston-Churchill-Square-Downtown-Edmonton.d507187.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Punta Cana Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana.d601906.Destination-Travel-Guides)