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homey guesthouse. Each of the four simple yet comfortable rooms comes with its own
bathroom, and the largest has a balcony. The highlight: a wonderful rooftop terrace,
where you can enjoy your full English breakfast. By reservation only; no walk-ins.
Friendly dog on premises.
Livian Guesthouse
GUESTHOUSE $$$
( 4862-8841;
www.livianguesthouse.com
;
Palestina 1184; r US$90-150; ; 106, 160)
Located in a lovely old building in an untouristy section of Palermo is this chill guest-
house. There are 10 colorful yet tasteful rooms on offer, one with its own terrace and
most with private bathroom (a few share bathrooms or have a private bathroom down the
hall). There are pleasant living-room spaces and a pretty back garden, too.
The 5th Floor
B&B $$$
( 4827-0366;
www.the5thfloorba.com
; r US$90-170; ; Línea D Scalabrini Ortíz)
This
upscale B&B offers seven elegant rooms, three with private balcony. All are tastefully
decorated with art-deco furniture and modern amenities. The common living room is
great for chatting with the English owner, a polo enthusiast, and there's also a pleasant
back patio with lovely tile details. Occasional closed-door dining events happen here.
Excellent breakfast. Address given upon reservation.
Rugantino Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 4773-2891;
www.rugantinohotel.com
;
Uriarte 1844; r US$115; ; Línea D Palermo)
This small and intimate hotel is located in a 1920s building and run by an Italian family.
Various tiny terraces and catwalks connect the seven simple but beautiful rooms, all
decked out in hardwood floors and modern styling - combined with a few antiques. The
climbing vine-greenery in the small central courtyard well is soothing, and you can ex-
pect espresso for breakfast.
Cabrera Garden
B&B $$$
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(
4777-7668;
www.cabreragarden.com
; José Antonio Cabrera 5855; r US$145-250;
;
140)
One of BA's loveliest stays is this three-room B&B run by a Polish-German gay
couple. The remodelled 1920s building boasts a beautiful grassy garden with small patio
and pool, and there's a wonderful living room in which to hang out. Rooms are very
