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PALERMO
In recent years Palermo has seen a dramatic increase in its supply of B&Bs, providing an
alternative to the city's more established hotels. The fact that this is a big, busy city means
that most hotel rooms come complete with street noise. It's also worth noting that many op-
tions occupy floors in historic
palazzi
, where stairs rather than lifts provide the only access.
Palazzo Pantaleo€
( 091 32 54 71;
www.palazzopantaleo.it
; Via Ruggero Settimo 74h; s/d/ste €80/100/140; )
Offering un-
beatable comfort and convenient location, Giuseppe Scaccianoce's cheerful B&B occupies
the top floor of an old
palazzo
half a block from Piazza Politeama, hidden from the busy
street in a quiet courtyard with free parking. The five rooms feature high ceilings, marble,
tile or wooden floors, soundproof windows and modern bathroom fixtures. There's also one
spacious suite.
B&B
B&B
B&B Amélie€
( 091 33 59 20;
www.bb-amelie.it
; Via Prinicipe di Belmonte 94; s €40-60, d €60-80, tr €90-100; )
On a
pedestrianised New City street a stone's throw from Teatro Politeama, the affable, multilin-
gual Angela has converted her grandmother's spacious 6th floor flat into a cheery B&B.
Rooms are colourfully decorated, and the corner triple has a sunny terrace. Angela, a native
Palermitan, generously shares her local knowledge and serves a tasty breakfast featuring
homemade cakes and jams.
People with allergies needn't worry about the cat on the logo; the place is spotless, with
no pets or fur in sight!
Butera 28€
( 333 3165432;
www.butera28.it
; Via Butera 28; apt per day €60-180, per week €380-1150; )
Delightful
multilingual owner Nicoletta rents 11 comfortable apartments in her elegant
palazzo
near
Piazza della Kalsa. Units range in size from 30 to 180 sq metres, most sleeping a family of
four or more. Four apartments face the sea (No 9 is especially nice), most have laundry fa-
cilities and all have well-equipped kitchens. Nicoletta also offers fabulous cooking classes.
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