La Via delle Biciclette

Visitare Palermo in 3 sapevamo che sarebbe stata dura ma grazie ad un amico abbiamo trovato posto in un accogliente e grazioso B&B al secondo piano di un signorile ed antico palazzo a pochi passi da via Roma nel pieno centro della città, un vicolo silenzioso ma sicuro, tempestato di negozietti di meccanico di biciclette...non ne vedevo da 40 anni. Il Beb si presenta finente ristrutturato ed arredato, con due ampie camere da letto (una con letto matrimoniale a baldacchino e una tripla) che abbiamo completamente occupato, inoltre c'è un piccolo soggiorno ed un'ampia cucina. Manlio, il padrone di casa, pacioso e indiscreto è stato in grado di darci tutte le informazioni utili a visitare la città e con le sue abbondanti colazioni ci ha permesso di cammino nate per molte ore senza sentire la fame. Una persone veramente gentile e garbata. Pulizia e cambio quotidiano della biancheria sono stati puntualmente eseguiti. Che dire ....uno spettacolo

Nous avons été accueillis avec beaucoup d'attention et de gentillesse par Manlio, le propriétaire des lieux et avons séjourné 3 nuits dans la chambre triple. Celle-ci est vaste et confortable, et décorée de manière originale. La chambre comporte une salle de bains et elle est complétée par un espace commun agréable et une belle cuisine dans laquelle les petits déjeuners sont servis- juste parfaits, avec une mention spéciale pour les cornetti excellents. Enfin, tout est très propre et à courte distance du centre historique, mais étonnamment calme. Nous recommandons aux couples à la recherche de calme, authenticité, et proximité du centre de Palerme. Ottimale !

Manlio is a great BnB host - he's a good communicator, is quick to offer assistance and seasoned local advice and chatting with him over coffee + breakfast (presented with such care) is a very good way to start your day. The location of La vie delle biciclette is fabulous - so close to the central railway station, via Roma (with its supermarkets, ATMs etc) and Via Maqueda one of 2 main pedestrian streets in central Palermo which leads to Quatro Canti, which was at the centre of everything I planned to see in Palermo. My room was absolutely charming - a 4-poster bed, soft linen, large wardrobe and views over the rooftops to domes and church spires. The decor of the whole property is really charming and colourful. The narrow laneway is safe, if a little intimidating at first. My lasting impression is how special it was to stay in the family home where the host was born (quite a few years ago, I'm sure he won't mind admitting). This former palazzo still has so much character and history and was a wonderful base for my time in Palermo. Thank you Manlio. Your efforts and lovely home were most appreciated.

This was the perfect place for our exploration of Palermo. A lovely appartment in a palazzo with spacious courtyard and grand flights of stairs, and Manlio was the perfect host, giving us lots of advice about what to see and where to eat, while also serving us a delicious breakfast. Thank you!

Large comfortable room, with exclusive use of a lovely bathroom (though not en suite). The apartment is in a palazzo with all the quirk that suggests - full of interest, and lots of stairs... Our host was full of great suggestions for places to go and places to eat. Restaurant A'Cala and the Palazzo Butera were both great recommendations. He also brought fresh pastries (to die for) every morning for breakfast, and made fresh fruit salad!

Ambiente suggestivo in un palazzo bellissimo a pochi minuti a piedi da tutti i monumenti. Il punto di forza è Manlio gentile, simpatico e attento a ogni esigenza degli ospiti. La colazione è un banchetto, arricchita da Manlio pronto a suggerire le mete per la giornata. Ambiente pulitissimo e con tutto quello che possa servire. Da provare assolutamente.