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

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Exterior detail
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 770 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Palermo, Sicily
  • Via Vittorio Emanuele
    1 min walk
  • Caffè Ruvolo
    1 min walk
  • Palermo Central Station
    11 min walk
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    53 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

ACCOMMODATION

The apartment was renovated in 2016, the windows are thermal break with glazing to better soundproof the environment, the entrance door is armored. It consists of 3 bedrooms with air conditioning and LED TV, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen. Videophone, video surveillance and Wifi free.
It is delivered with towels and bed linen, with hairdryer, iron and drying rack. The kitchen is complete with various household appliances and also a washing machine.


GUEST ACCESS

The guest has the right to use the entire apartment to better enjoy his stay for work or holiday in complete relaxation and privacy.


A TOUR IN THE SURROUNDINGS

Being located at the Quattro Canti, in the historic center, within 300 meters are the most important monuments, churches, theaters, museums, squares, streets of the city (Palazzo dei Normanni, Cappella Palatina, the Martorana, the Cathedral, Casa Professa , Massimo and Politeama theater, Piazza Pretoria or Vergogna and much more). Close to the apartment there are also the popular historical markets of Ballarò, Vucciria and Capo, as well as the nightlife clubs of Palermo. In the area there are several places where you can taste the excellent Sicilian cuisine and the best Street Food. Adjacent are the stops of public transport to reach the different points of the city. It is just 10 minutes from the central train station. In the area there is possibility of parking either in the free street or private garages.


THE DISTRICT

The apartment is located in a historic building of the fifteenth century. (Palazzo Moncada), restored and renovated in 2014/2016, located at the Quattro Canti.
You are in the heart of Palermo, along the Arab-Norman UNESCO route, but you are also in the center between Piazza Massimo and Pretoria, between Piazza Marina and the Parliamentary, between the popular markets of Ballarò, Capo and Vucciria where the lively and intense Palermo movida.
From Casa Petra you can get lost among the noble Palaces of the neighborhood (Aliata, Conte Federico, Mirto etc.), between characteristic alleys of the historic center and among the Arab markets, testimony of the various and varied cultures that have followed one another in Palermo. You are just a few steps from the promenade and its promenade, in an area full of pretty artisan shops, in a place full of curiosity and mystery.
It will be easy to reach all the most interesting places without stress and without haste. Simply walking. You will feel enveloped by the scent of citrus fruits, cannoli and our street food renowned all over the world. You will not have time to get bored thanks to the intense day and night life that animates the whole city.
You will see and touch centuries of history that will materialize before your eyes in the form of walls, marbles, stucco and you will understand why Palermo will not be a simple destination for you.
The nicest place to return.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Teatro Massimo. Features include free self parking and a spa tub. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and limo or town car service
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Teatro Massimo and 7 minutes from Palermo Harbour
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, tour/ticket assistance, and limo service. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Property manager

FRANCO

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. The check-out time is flexible. To make arrangements, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT082053C2AWRPA4DH

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Casa Petra Apartment Historic Heart Palermo House
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Casa Petra Apartment Historic Heart Palermo House
Casa Petra Apartment Historic Heart House
Casa Petra Apartment Historic Heart Palermo
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Casa Petra Historic Heart

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 58 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alyssa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We had a wonderful stay at Casa Petra! We appreciate them letting us check in early since our flight got in early in the day. The apartment is in a very busy area. It was a little loud at night, but we kept the windows closed and it didn't bother us. We had 4 adults and 2 teens and stayed for 2 nights. It was a little hard with there being only 1 shower, but it worked for us since it was a short stay. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. We loved the location and the fact we could walk everywhere. Would stay again! Thank you Franco!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal.
I can not even begin to describe how amazing Franco was. This property is located only a few steps from the literal center of historic Palermo. Franco was incredible enough to coordinate a parking spot at the in city parking garage, the ZTL parking pass, and even meeting us at a location to guide us to where we parked; all of those things were incredibly helpful and we would have been lost without them. The property is exactly as described; extremely spacious, well appointed, and three nice bedrooms. The property is very clean. He even had four itineraries printed out of things to do for the day around the area. He had some lovely little breakfast items for us for the mornings of our stay. Franco checked on us throughout our stay and even took the initiative to help rectify an issue that had nothing to do with him or his property. He truly went above and beyond. He was more than a host to his property, he was a host to his country. We will absolutely stay with him again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARC B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle place
Très bien situé Très confortable Franco, très gentil
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
At the crossroads of the beating heart of the historic quarter
What an amazing location... just a short walk to churches, markets and the cathedral as well as the eating area on the next block. Check in and out was very easy with photos of each step of the process to access the building and the key safe, as well as rapid responses from Franki & Maria. When we asked for a 2nd set of keys for the 4 adults, these were dropped off very quickly. There's just 10 steps up from the ground floor to the front door. The living space of the apartment felt small so we didn't spend much time there as there was plenty to do in Palermo anyway. There was bathroom but also a 2nd toilet separate. The bedding description had changed since we booked so it is now more accurate as we had expected 4 double beds but found 2 doubles, a sofa bed and 2 singles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Enma

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Communication was excellent. Maria and Franco would assist with anything we needed quickly. The best thing about the apartment is the location. It’s in the heart of Palermo and we were able to walk everywhere. The 3 bedrooms are an adequate size. The living/kitchen/dining area is very small. There is air conditioning in all the bedrooms. The only issue we had was that if the air conditioner was on, you were unable to use the hair dryer or the washing machine. The lights would go out and we learned how to flip the switch in the outside hallway. The apartment is on the older side but provided everything you would need. I would recommend it for anyone wanting to explore Palermo but not planning to spend much time in the apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Harold M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Atlanta to Italy
Great location in the middle of old historical city. Exceptional property with an extra touch of care from home and housekeeping staff. Our host arranged for timely transportation to and from airport that insure a stress free arrival and departure. Too many places to see and places to eat….
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Maria, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
Franco was extremely helpful. He not only made sure someone was available to get us right in, but he arranged for parking for our rental car as well. We could not have asked for a better location. It is right off the Main Street with plenty of restaurants and stores easily in walking distance. It was extremely easy to get to the sights without long walks or taking taxis. There was such an amazing vibe right outside your front door. The main living area felt a little cramped and looked bigger in the pictures, but the bedrooms were enormous with very comfortable beds. As long as you don’t mind a little street noise outside your windows (very little) and you enjoy night life this is the place for you. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thelma O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Palermo week
Great host and great location .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan D., VANCOUVER

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Dean F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect time in Palermo!
My family of 5 had a great stay at Casa Petra. Clean, comfortable and convenient apartment. Walk right out front door and you are right in the historic district of the city. Location could not have been any better. We loved Palermo!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thu R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very central
We stayed 3 nights at this wonderful condo. Pros: Franco was a perfect host, gave great recommendations, helped with reservations of transfers and restaurant! Location is in middle of all the actions, restaurants, street vendors. Condo is fully equipped, and clean. Good water pressure in shower. Common area was clean. Very safe area. Cons: can hear all the actions outside well passed midnight, hear upstairs neighbour walking and pulling furniture, shower stall a little small. Overall, highly recommend this condo! Would come back anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Neil G., Woodbridge, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment, amazing location!
Super comfortable apartment, with all the amenities, in a safe building. We didn't use the kitchen facilities a we found the local eating places very reasonably priced as compared to other countries we visited in Italy. The apartment is steps to the four fountains, in the heart of Palermo, many many restaurants and bars to choose from, and don't miss the local markets for some great food at reasonable prices, they really come alive at night. Enjoy this wonderful city from this beautiful apartment and fantastic location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay in Historic Palermo
Franco and his son Flavio were amazing. They assisted in referrals for restaurants and were very attentive. Their new 1 bedroom studio looks amazing too. You will not need a car. Everything is walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Palermo 4 canti
Francesco and associate Maria are amazing. So much care and concern for me . He responds right away. He wants to do anything he can to make you feel w welcome and comfortable. The location is very central for sights. Restaurants anything you need. I highly recommend Francesco and his home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Heaven
Ideal location for seeing everything in Palermo just by walking our your door. Franco was helpful with info, airport pick-up as well greeting by his family members on arrival. We enjoyed being in the heart of Palermo and didn't mind the sounds of the Quattro Canti as we felt part of the atmosphere! Walked to all the sights/ enjoyed our breakfasts in the Casa Petra and nearby wonderful restaurants/eateries - could jog down along the harbour park/ all six of us grandkids/parents accommodated nicely. Fully recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The apartment is very well maintained and right in the heart of the historic center of Palermo. Franco The host is always available to help and just a call away. Location is the best! You are just in the middle of the historical center of Palermo with everything you need and visit all around you. We will be back for sure!!!! We lived our stay in Palermo at Casa Petra
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen R., Altrincham, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Malu W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable and well located
This apartment is located right in the center of Palermo! It's very clean, nicely decorated with art, and worked well for our short stay. The AC was helpful in the heat wave! Our family of five had enough beds and communication with the host was terrific. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022