Palermo is one of our very favourite places in Italy; a frenetic city of gritty charm that we fell in love with almost immediately.
A city break destination in its own right, there are literally hundreds of Airbnbs dotted amongst its streets. So, how on earth do you find your perfect stay? Well, we’ve done the hard work for you! Having gone through many of these hundreds of properties, we’ve selected the our pick of the best Airbnbs in Palermo, whether travelling as a couple or as a family, watching the pennies or ready to splurge on something unique.
Here are our pick of the best Airbnbs in Palermo.
** Please note that prices are based on two people sharing.
Updated April 2024
Spacious Apartment with Stunning Terrace
This large one-bedroom apartment, full of light and centrally located, is furnished to a very high standard but its real draw is the large terrace with views out over the city.
Sleeps | Two people, one bedroom
Price | From £61 a night
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La Terraza sul Parco
A brand new apartment in a new building, located along the sea-facing promenade - and enviable location for those that don’t mind being a little away from the hustle and bustle (but only a couple of minutes walk from the Kalsa neighbourhood).
The decor leans fully to the contemporary, and the apartment is filled with unique pieces of Italian design from the 70’s. Honestly, previous guests have nothing but wonderful things to say about this sleek & modern apartment.
Sleeps | Four people, two bedrooms
Price | From £133 a night
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Designer Rooftop Flat
Located in the heart of Kalsa, this stunning apartment with not one, but two terraces (including one with rooftop views), has recently been renovated by a local living architect. Exquisite attention to detail throughout, this apartment would suit a couple who appreciate design-led living.
Sleeps | Two people, one bedroom
Price | From £125 a night
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Thymus - Casa Laurus Nobilis
As much as we love a contemporary aesthetic, we’re suckers from traditional, period design, especially in Italian properties - so Thymus had to make this list! A family owned property, the house is furnished with antique pieces and paintings from their private collection, and retains many exquisite original features (like the high ceilings, tile floors, shuttered windows etc).
Sleeps | Two people, one bedroom
Price | From £78 a night
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Federico's Rooms
This elegant and modern apartment is located in the heart of the historic centre (on the 4th floor but comes with a lift). Super light and bright, it offers large rooms and all mod cons including a small but full kitchen. Lots of excellent reviews.
Sleeps | Four people, two bedrooms
Price | From £65 a night
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Charming Historic Apartment
One of the more expensive options on this list, this large, elegant apartment is real beauty. Located in the heart of the historic centre - in a historic building - it benefits from a doorman, vast living spaces full of artistic touches a bespoke kitchen, a large bathtub with whirlpool and large windows which fill every room with light.
Sleeps | Three people, one bedroom
Price | From £217 a night
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Tip // Another excellent property to consider is the two-bedroom Terrazza Di Chicca - designed, decorated, furnished and finished to high standard it also has a stunning rooftop terrace.
Casa Magione
It wouldn’t be an exageration to state that this is the sort of apartment one could stay in for a holiday, and then wish you could live in forever. It’s in a fabulous location, close enough to walk to all the attractions but quiet and hidden away, the mid-century meets modern design is on point, it’s got lots of space and light, a great kitchen and even a small terrace.
Sleeps | Four people, two bedrooms
Price | From £140 a night
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Giudici Boutique Apartment
Located in the centre of Palermo’s old town, has been completely renovated with a light, modern feel whilst still retaining period features like ceiling beams and original tile floors. White walls and a neutral palette throughout, there’s great attention to detail, a decent kitchen and even a small terrace.
Sleeps | Four people, one bedroom (although one living space can easily be converted into an extra bedroom)
Price | From £78 a night
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Tip // Apartment looks perfect, but it’s not available for your dates? Take a look at T-home2.
RAF - PANORAMIC TERRACE IN CITY CENTRE
This charming apartment in the historic centre (just a few steps from the Massimo Theatre) is set over three levels and marries traditional features with a modern design aesthetic. The apartment itself is somewhat compact, but its real selling point is the truly outstanding panoramic rooftop terrace - a spectacular place for early morning coffee of an evening aperitivo.
Sleeps | Four people, two bedrooms
Price | From £110 a night
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Alternative // If a rooftop terrace with views sounds right up your street but the above is unavailable, be sure to check out Palazzo Sambuca and Palazzo Cattolica.
My Sunny Cool Home
This charming, recently renovated apartment has clearly been decorated with love, and intended to feel like home. Full of art and vintage furniture, it is light and airy and provides not one but two private balconies.
Sleeps | Two people, one bedroom
Price | From €48 a night
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Maison Art Nouveau
Housed within a beautiful Liberty-style building, this gorgeous apartment feels like a home, with original art work adorning the walls, a library’s worth of books, a vintage-heavy aesthetic and lots of original features. It also offers lots of space, a small outside patio and a full-sized kitchen. The reviews are just wonderful!
Sleeps | Two bedrooms, four guests
Price | From £90 a night
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Alternative // If we had you at books, be sure to take a look at Terrace & Books in the Capo's Heart
Secret Garden House
Whilst balconies and small terraces are common across Palermo’s Airbnb market, it’s rare to have your own private garden, as in the case of this beautiful, centro storico ground floor apartment. Lots of room, decor is a mix of modern, antique and thrifted, the kitchen is excellent and the outside space simply divine.
Sleeps | Two guests, one bedroom
Price | From £87 a night
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Cape Town Market Apartment
In a similar vein to the above Airbnb Plus property, this one-bed apartment is a little souless but its clean, modern design, and price point (from just €30 a night!) makes it an excellent option for those seeking something a tad more budget friendly in a great location.
Sleeps | Two guests, one bedroom
Price | From £25 a night
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Other excellent value options include:
Small Art House | Apartment in Heart of Palermo | Palermo Centre Apartment |
Casetta dei Legni | Cute Studio | Casa Garraffello | Il rifugio fra i tetti | Casa Loní
Duomo of Palermo
Housed in a prestigious 17th century building, this apartment is elegant, tasteful, and yes, a little on the pricey side - but what you’re paying for isn’t so much to do with the interior, it’s the view from the balcony. Specifically, the uninterrupted view of the Duomo, directly opposite.
Sleeps | Four people, one bedroom
Price | From £139 a night in low season, but up to £261 in high season
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Alternative // If you want views for days in a glamorous, sophisticated setting that artfully mixes tradition with modern artistic style, you simply must take a look at Five Stars Bohemian Style Apartment.
Casa Pantelleria
A few metres from Palermo’s Main Street, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, this large one-bed apartment offers a quirky and stylish alternative to the traditional minimalist hotel vibe rental. With an excellent kitchen, desk-space (ideal for a remote worker), it also offers a large terrace with great views.
Sleeps | Four people, one bedroom
Price | From £44 a night
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Note that at the time of update, this listing has been taking offline - we’ll keep it here for now in the hopes that it will return in the future.
Politeama
This split-level studio loft is impeccably decorated, with a contemporary palette and design throughout. Excellently located, it’s also one of the few apartments with a working elevator to reach the third floor!
Sleeps | Three people, one bedroom
Price | From £50 a night
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Sicilian Folk Experience
Located within the walls of a recently renovated palace overlooking Ballarò, Palermo’s oldest market, this apartment would suit a couple that prefer quirky stays to sterile white cubes. The small terrace is the perfect spot for a morning coffee whilst the market is at its busiest!
Sleeps | Two people, one bedroom
Price | From £48 a night
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Note that at the time of update, this listing has been taking offline - we’ll keep it here for now in the hopes that it will return in the future. If this sounds like your story of place, check out Baddar'Home and Cocciu d 'amuri instead.
Dolce Apartment
This modern, one-bedroom apartment offers industrial design just two minutes from Teatro Massimo. Decent cooking facilities and a small balcony make it ideal for a couple.
Sleeps | Two people, one bedroom
Price | From £57 a night
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Alternative // If you like the sound of this apartment but need a little more space, they also offer a two-bedroom property with a similar design aesthetic and similarly good reviews. Find it here.
Loft i Vespri
A small but perfectly formed studio in the heart of the old town. High ceilings, exquisite design, private balcony overlooking the square and access to a large terrace - perfect for a late afternoon aperitivo!
Sleeps | Two people
Price | From £96 a night
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Quiet & Green Terrace
Located in the Kalsa neighbourhood (where we stayed), this delightful one bedroom apartment is full of vintage pieces that mix wonderful with traditional elements - befitting of its location in an actual Palazzo. The interior is wonderful, but what really sells it is the incredible terrace!
Sleeps | Five people, one bedroom
Price | From £70 a night
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Industrial Home
Excellently located between the Teatro Massimo, the Vucciria market and Piazza San Domenico, this small but perfectly formed apartment is decorated, as the name would suggest, in an industrial style. Also offers a good-sized internal terrace.
Sleeps | Two people, one bedroom
Price | From £61 a night
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Cathedral Loft
A fantastic loft apartment, with cool design features, this particular Airbnb has nearly 400 exceptional reviews! Excellently located near the cathedral, it also comes with a parking spot.
Sleeps | Four people, two bedrooms
Price | From £54 a night
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Loft in Heart of Old Town
As you can probably tell, there are a lot of beautifully configured (and highly rated) lofts in Palermo, including this one. Situated in a 16th century building in the historic centre, this apartment offers a large living space that has been wonderfully furnished, boasts an excellent kitchen, as well as a small terrace overlooking a small square.
Sleeps | Three people, one bedroom
Price | From £63 a night
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Casetta Magione
Located in the historic district of Kalsa, this cosy one-bed apartment is the perfect combination of traditional Sicilian design and vintage finds. Light and bright throughout, it offers two small terraces with views over the neighbourhood as well as a four poster bed!
Sleeps | Four people, one bedroom
Price | From £54 a night
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Other Airbnbs to Consider
There are more than 300 Airbnbs in Palermo, and in the process of creating this article we’ve looked through the vast majority (or at least all those with decent reviews). Above are our favourite properties, but there are still quite a few that should be considered. These include:
Ciuri Ri Puisia | WelcHomeLoft | Very central with cosy terrace | Ballarò Sant'Agata | A Loggia Palermo | The Little Apartment | Bivani con Terrazzino | I balconi di San Domenico | Maqueda ai Quattro Canti Forestry
Suite I Puritani
This stunning apartment (above photo), located within a sensitively refurbished 18th century palace, is a contemporary design lovers dream. Spacious and full of light, it provides a quiet respite from Palermo’s crazy streets, with the large windows offering amazing views across the city.
Sleeps | Four people, one bedroom (with the potential to convert relax area into a second bedroom)
Price | From €180 a night
This Airbnb is currently unavailable, but we’ll be sure to update the listing should it come back online.
In Centro Suite
A lovely & tastefully furnished studio, located in the heart of Palermo, a few steps away from Teatro Massimo and the archeological museum Salinas. Modern design but retains original features like exposed stone and wooden beams. Also has cute little balcony.
Sleeps | Three people
Price | From €66 a night
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This Airbnb is currently unavailable, but we’ll be sure to update the listing should it come back online.
