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Al Giardino dell’Alloro Vicolo S. Carlo 8 338 224 3541,
giardinodellalloro.it; map. Lovely B&B in the heart of La Kalsa with books for guests
to borrow, a courtyard where breakfast is served, and a living room used as an
exhibition space for contemporary Sicilian artists. The five rooms feature original
works of art, and have kettles and mugs. There is a small kitchen for guests’ use, and

more rooms in the recently opened annexe. €85
Alla Kala Via Vittorio Emanuele 71 091 743 4763, allakala.it; map. An excellent,

centrally located choice, this spick-and-span B&B has five stylish designer rooms and
a suite with magnificent views of the sailing marina. It has a keen following among
those in the know, so book in advance. €120

BB22 Palazzo Pantelleria, Largo Cavalieri di Malta 22 091 611 1610 or 335 790
8733, bb22.it; map. Faultless Milanese designer-chic (resinated cement floors,
perspex chairs, walls painted in matt stone hues) blended with a feeling of being at

home (free wi-fi, coffee and water) in a historic palazzo a few steps from the Vucciria
market. Breakfast is served on a small roof terrace. The owners also organize food
and wine tours, in both Palermo and further afield, and boat trips to the beach at

Mondello. €140
La Casa dei Limoni Piazza Giulio Césare 9 334 834 3888 or 338 967 8907,
lacasadeilimoni.it; map. A friendly B&B right opposite the train station that’s great

value for money, and the perfect place to stay if you arrive late or have to leave early.
€64

La Dimora del Genio Via Garibaldi 58 347 658 7664, ladimoradelgenio.it; 5min
walk from Stazione Centrale; map. Three cosy rooms in a centrally heated
seventeenth-century palazzetto, furnished with a tasteful blend of antiques, modern
furniture and original paintings by the owner’s artist husband. The friendly owner is a
talented cook, and offers cooking courses for guests, as well as a splendid Sunday

dinner for €30 a head. €90

La Dimora del Guiscardo Via Vetriera 83–5 328 662 6074,
ladimoradelguiscardo.it; map. Little B&B in the heart of La Kalsa, close to the area’s
bars and restaurants. Clean, simple rooms, and a sole shared bathroom. The owner
offers free pick-up from the port, station or airport bus stop, and organizes wine
tastings at the nearby Enoteca Cama. €60

Grand Hotel et des Palmes Via Roma 398 091 602 811,

grandhoteletdespalmes.com; map. Although it may no longer have the cachet of the
days when guests included Wagner, the Des Palmes remains an extremely comfortable
four-star chain hotel conveniently located on the main Via Roma. What’s more,
discounts via the website can result in room rates that compete with those of many