BeeClaire Guest House

We stayed for one night while visiting a friend in Palermo and this place came highly recommended by her for a good reason. The room we had was very spacious. Staff was incredibly friendly and the beds were a dream. It's located in a quiet side street just off the main road in the centre of town and restaurant next door was also a wonderful place to have dinner and enjoy the atmosphere.

What a delightful place. We spent two nights in this beautiful old building, which is steeped in history & surrounds a small square off a tiny street in the maze of cobbled backstreets that make up the old part of Palermo. It is ideally located within easy walking distance of most of the main attractions in Palermo as well as plenty of restaurants and shops. The apartment is tastefully decorated in modern style and both the large double bedroom and living room have their own Juliette balconies overlooking the square. The small kitchenette is well equipped and the bathroom was luxurious. No bath, but a very large walk in shower which was almost as large as a wet room. Zaza, the housekeeper, was amazing. Always on hand to help out, nothing too much trouble. Travelling with a friend, we took turns sleeping in the bedroom and on the sofa bed in the living room, which was extremely comfy. My only warning is that it was a nightmare to find. Your SatNav (if it’s anything like ours) tried to take us down streets that were literally only two inches wider than our car and not wide enough to turn left or right into other streets. We spent an hour reversing and 10 point turning in tiny lanes. The address given on booking.com was Piazzetta Pietro Speciale 9, which you will not find on a SatNav or Google Maps. If you Google the location before travelling you should search for Via Giuseppe Mario Puglia and beware of all one way streets leading to the apartment. It’s actually very straightforward if you don’t follow the SatNav! I can’t recommend this place enough because it gave us a real taste of Palermo living. It was worth the search. (Make sure you have cash to pay – credit cards not accepted)

We only stayed for two nights but wish it had been longer. The guest house is in a stunning building and the rooms have high ceilings, large bedrooms, little kitchens. Gloria is a fantastic host, very attentive and friendly. The location couldn't be better - it's about a 5 minute walk to all of the stunning buildings and points of interest. The local restaurants are great. We went to nearby I Cucci which is set in a lovely piazza and does excellent food.