Casa San Francesco Rooms in Palermo, Sicily

Casa San Francesco Rooms is a guesthouse with 13 apartment-style hotel rooms in Palermo's Albergaria district, known for Arab-Norman architecture. The rooms offer open and spacious living areas that are distinct from typical hotel setups, with tiled floors and garden views. Each room has a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, plus a kitchenette with a dining area and tea and coffee maker.

Air conditioning and heating are provided in every room, which is not standard for guesthouses in Palermo. A lift provides access to upper-floor rooms. The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities, a vending machine, and CCTV in common areas. Fire extinguishers are placed throughout the property.

A buffet breakfast with Italian options such as juice, cheese, and fruits is served each morning. The continental breakfast includes fresh croissants and is included in the room rate. The hotel also has a restaurant in the courtyard offering pizza and other local dishes.

The guesthouse is set within a historic building that has ties to a convent, offering a setting with cultural depth. The property offers a calm environment away from the busy streets while being just 400 metres from Palermo Cathedral. The rooms have high ceilings and an airy feel, contributing to a stay that is centered on the historical quarter.

The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Fontana Pretoria and within walking distance of the Church of the Gesu. Teatro Massimo is close by, and the Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 29 km away. The location provides easy access to public transport and city amenities.

Location: 400 metres from Palermo Cathedral

Rooms: Apartment-style with full kitchen equipment

Amenities: Air conditioning and heating in every room

Breakfast: Buffet with Italian options included

Accessibility: Lift access and disability access rooms

Culture: Historic convent building in Arab-Norman quarter