SHANTI HOLIDAY HOUSE

Great location, well presented large apartment supported by a responsive host

Pros: In a busy and chaotic city the location was great. Away from crowds, easy walk everywhere and close to airport transport. Max the host was informative, responsive and always available. Several good Mini markets and restaurants just down stairs.

Cons: Not being able to stay longer.!

Pros: I couldn't thank the staff enough. We turned up after midnight after a delayed flight and she was still there to let us in. She also sent us a list of places to visit and checked we were okay during our stay.

Cons: It's in the description so didn't bother us but it it is four floors up so read before you book and please don't complain about it. Once you are in, the flat is great but it's a bit of a climb with luggage.

Pros: If you want to try the real Sicily, live among local people, I recommend an apartment from Simona, the apartment is equipped with everything you need, a kitchen, two bathrooms, a comfortable beds, the views from the balcony is just amazing and beautiful, the city centre is 10 minutes on foot, there are shops, a bakery, a grocery store downstairs, a beautiful place to relax, the apartment is on the fourth floor, without an elevator, but it's great, you can burn calories after all those silician amazing delicious food, highly recommend to book this apartment for everyone

Cons: Mabey wardrobe to keep clothes on rail

In the heart of “Borgo Vecchio” for a real insight experience, especially with fireworks

Pros: We were welcomed at the house and got the full explanation on premise.

Cons: There was a problem with the heating system that was faulted on our arrival. The owner tried his best to fix it, but it was not easy for the New Year’s Day. It was temporarily fixed 24 hours later and the owner offered the full refund. The whole process was professionally and friendly managed. 👍

We would stay there again!

Pros: Simona was very kind. The flat was big and we had Everything.

Cons: It was really loud at night. It is in the town- there are lot of young people with mopeds and ghetto blaster. For us, it was okay, but its better to know that before.

Pros: We loved the location on local area and the open view from the balcony. The apartment was very modern, nicely decorated and clean. The bathroom was big and the beds very comfortable. All in all great stay and would defenately recommend Shanti Holiday House!

Spacious and modern cosy apartment with a very kind host

Pros: Very beautiful, charming and spacious apartment. 2 very nice bathrooms. We used the washing machine which was cleverly situated in an annex of one of the bathrooms. It was nice to have a balcony. Our host Simone was extremely kind and generous. When we asked her where we could by the nice tablecloth in the kitchen, she gave it to us as a present!

Cons: The location as such was very convinient, a nice café round the corner. Nearby also a supermarket and a bakery. Most of the sights could be reached by foot. However, in the evening and early night the surroundings became rather noisy, so that you better waited to open the doors to the balcony. In the living room it would be nice to have an additional lamp, as in the evening it got rather difficult to read a book there.

Great value for money with air-conditioning

Pros: Air-conditioning and modern facilities. Lots of room and being on the top floor, beautiful high ceilings. Simona was super helpful on arrival and on hand via WhatsApp with any queries. She even forwarded me a bunch of recommendations, things to do, where to eat etc. Balcony overlooks the rustic neighbourhood. Music from surrounding squares gives a nice ambience to the space. Comfy couch, and bed. A safe haven after a big day of sightseeing. Many piazzas in the streets behind Shanti offered great food and drink options if you're looking for something outside of Via Marqueda tourist strip.

Cons: PLEASE NOTE the 76 stairs up to the apartment weren't ideal but not completely unexpected when traveling through europe. Super grateful for my hybrid backpack on this trip. A large suitcase would be very difficult to get up the stairs as they are quite narrow. Also the key to the main door can take a bit of jiggling about to get the door to open.

Pros: Beautiful apartment and an amazing host! All the recommendations Simona gave for great food and places to visit made our family trip to Palermo unforgettable. And she went above and beyond answering any questions we had very quickly! Would highly recommend Shanti Holiday House.

Sad to leave

Pros: Felt like a home from home! The sort of place where the host has left you olive oil and herbs so you could cook in the kitchen without having to bring everything with you! Washing liquid and soaps a plenty. Good solid shower and a fitness workout getting upto the attic apartment. Once you arrived you felt comfortable to stay

Cons: It’s in the centre of Palermo and you can park in this area, but it’s a bun fight to do so! But you’ll need to hop on lime scooters to get to the main tourist attractions. Saying that we found a lovely restaurant around the corner and lots of bakeries. It’s a poor quarter of the city but not threatening. If you do stay here empty the bottle outside the window for the main aircon or it leaks on the floor (minor issue)