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Porta Felice Apt - Palazzo Amoroso Breathtaking view

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Outdoor dining
Beach/ocean view
Smart TV, books, offices
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Porta Felice Apt - Palazzo Amoroso Breathtaking view

PortaFelice is a gorgeous and bright penthouse on a prestigious contemporary architecture building that rises in one of the most beautiful squares of Palermo old town.
The apartment enjoys a unique view of the sea and a huge terrace for the exclusive use of guests.

From the huge terrace you will enjoy an amazing breathtaking view!
The building was built in the late 60s and is the result of collaboration between engineer Franco Amoroso and the prestigious firm of architects BBPR, which consists of the master of Italian Rationalism Gian Luigi Banfi Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso Enrico Peressutti ed Ernesto Nathan Rogers.
This building is considered by experts one of the most important example of contemporary architecture in Palermo old town and is highly appreciated as expression of Brutalism, an architectural style which emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom, among the reconstruction projects of the post-war era.
In fact, the building rises from the ashes of a pre-existing Baroque palace destroyed by the bombings of the Second World War and represents a rare example of stitching between ancient city and modern architecture. In this regard, noteworthy is the ancient portal wisely preserved on the side on Via della Regia Zecca.

The apartment is fully furnished with fine furniture and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
The main rooms overlook the terrace surrounding the apartment, and from this you can access the wonderful sun terrace on the roof of the building for the exclusive use of guests. Its position allows a unique breathtaking view of Porta Felice, the suggestive sea horse fountain, the seafront (foro italico) and the entire bay of the city.

We are in the ZTL (limited traffic zone), to access by car is necessary a Pass. Contact me to receive info on this!

Dear guests, please check the apartment rules before booking.

Dear guests, I assure you that my apartment is located in one of the quietest areas of the historic center, but please keep in mind that Palermo is a lively and folkloristic city and can sometimes be noisy to the most sensitive ears. For this reason, by booking my apartment you accept that in no case can liability arise towards us for random noises coming from outside and that noises of this nature cannot result in any lowering of the rating during the review phase.

Property manager

Giovanni Alico

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Living plant wall
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Living plant wall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 1851 sq ft (172 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT082053C2IS5TSXHA

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Porta Feliceice, Palazzo Amoroso Palermo
Porta Feliceice, Palazzo Amoroso Apartment
Porta Feliceice, Palazzo Amoroso Apartment Palermo

About the neighborhood

Map
palermo, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 1 min walk
  • Via Roma - 9 min walk
  • Quattro Canti - 12 min walk
  • Teatro Massimo - 17 min walk
  • Palermo Harbour - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Imperatore Federico Station - 5 min drive
  • Palermo Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nni Franco ù Vastiddaru - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pani Cà Meusa Porta Carbone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nautoscopio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L'Ottava Nota - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pelle d'Oca - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Porta Felice Apt - Palazzo Amoroso Breathtaking view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Porta Felice Apt - Palazzo Amoroso Breathtaking view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porta Felice Apt - Palazzo Amoroso Breathtaking view?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Porta Felice Apt - Palazzo Amoroso Breathtaking view located?

Located in Palermo Historical Center, this beachfront apartment building is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Roma. Teatro Massimo and Palermo Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km). Palermo Central Station is 16 minutes by foot and Giachery Station is 29 minutes.

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Porta Felice Apt - Palazzo Amoroso Breathtaking view Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment with amazing rooftop patiio
Giovanni was a great host and the apartment was wonderful. Would definitely stay there again if I ever found myself in Palermo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect
Cleanest VRBO I have stayed at. Equipped with all that you need. The roof deck is a great plus. Great location and Giovanni gives a good description where everything is located when you check in. Be sure to visit Palazzo Butera very close by. It is a living museum. Favorite restaurants nearby were Quattro Mani and Davina Di Gusto where you will dine outside
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer vacation
Giovanni and his family were wonderful hosts!! The apartment is beautiful with an amazing view!! Many restaurants within walking distance with amazing food ! Mondello beach just a short ride away and I highly recommend a visit there !! Overall a wonderful place to stay !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect apartment in Palermo
Giovanni's apartment was everything we needed for our 7 day stay in Palermo. Ideally located in the characterful old part of town whilst also having amazing views of the bustling harbour. Giovanni was a superb host; being ever helpful, knowledgable and considerate. The apartment could not be faulted in any way. It was extremely well equipped, spacious, comfortable and everything worked, including the excellent air conditioning. It is perhaps the best city centre apartment we've stayed in. Highly recommended for the ideal break in Palermo.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic welcome and property
Wonderful apartment and excellent welcome. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing property
From start to finish, we enjoyed every aspect of the stay. Giovanni and Emelia were helpful with anything and everything we needed. From taxi to city driving permits they always responded quickly and made the appropriate arrangements for us. The property is an amazing building and apartment located in close proximity to many restaurants and the city center. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIm D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous apartment in Palermo!
Gianni was a wonderful host. Perfect location. The rooftop terrace is amazing. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views of Palermo Harbor
Stop looking elsewhere! This unit is an exceptional spacious apartment. It is located right on Palermo Harbor and has a large private rooftop balcony for viewing harbor ships and activities. It is located right at the end of the exciting historical center so it is an easy walk to restaurants and visitor activities but not in the middle of the chaos! Giovanni is extremely welcoming and ensures that we had everything for a fun and safe adventure in Palermo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding, breathtaking, highly recommended!
Our stay was outstanding, the apartment is tremendous, spacious, spotless, air conditioned well equipped with all requirements. Tremendous views, wrap around balcony, rooftop private terrace with 360 superb outlook. The location is first class, minutes away from water front, city center, restaurants, grocery store, and great accessibility to all that makes Palermo a wonderful visit, the train and bus station are a short walk. Giovanni and Marina, are fantastic hosts, providing exceptional service, this property experience will exceed your expectations, don't hesitate! We were not disappointed, highly recommended, first class experience. B&S Toronto
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T., Fair Oaks, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Epic View
The location and views were perfect. The house was well laid out and so clean. The host was very helpful and got us everything we needed. One of our friends said the view was “epic” and we agree.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish I could stay longer!
This apt is huge! The outside wrap around terrace leads you to a large rooftop terrace all your own! Giovanni is wonderful and provided us with a tour of the apt and upon entering we found wine, beer and snacks. The location is perfect! Wish we had booked it for much longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., Manchester NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect experience
Giovanni and Marina are premier hosts, the apartment was super organized and equipped. Location couldn’t have been better right on edge of Old Town and on the Sea. Views were amazing and walking distance to dozens of great restaurants. Requests and responses were fast and professional. We have done many VRBO stays and strongly recommend Porta Felice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley B., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
History, Location and a beautiful terrace
This quirky apartment is full of character and history. The hosts are delightful and the terrace is an amazing place to spend some downtime. Location is perfect for sightseeing and evenings out but is quiet enough for sleeping. The apartment is well equipped, clean and well maintained with everything you need for a stay in Palermo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection in Palermo
Our flat was amazingly spacious and comfortable. It's location is as good as could he imagined. Hosts Giovanni is gracious, informative and ever helpful. Marina is charm itself. You cannot do better than staying here. We pampered ourselves in Palermo for a month using this as our base
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palermo jewel
Quality throughout. Great location. Highly attentive host, Giovanni. Comfortable and spotless. Excellent assistance with airport transfer and taxi recommendations,. A real pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious comfortable apartment in historic area
This apartment exceeded our expectations in every way. It was extremely spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. The roof terrace is enormous and provides a great view of the sea and port. The wi-fi, heating and hot water all worked well. The hosts were considerate and attentive. The location is in a historic area and there are many restaurants nearby. The neighbourhood felt safe and we had no concerns about going out in the evening. Highly recommended.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location
This is the perfect place to stay in Palermo. The view from the terrace is unparalleled, the apartment is spacious, and well located to everything. The kitchen was one of the best stocked I've ever experienced in a short-term rental. Our host supplied complementary coffee, tea, crackers, wine, and generous amounts of bottled water. Our host was very communicative and responsive, arranged airport transfers for us, and was most gracious. If you are planning a visit to Palermo, the Porto Felice apartment and host cannot be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane millar M., UK Scarborough

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip away with girls
Beautiful property, great location. Fabulous views from veranda. Some outside street noise at times so take earplugs if you are easily disturbed. We enjoyed exploring the city & took trips out to Cefalu (gorgeous), Monreale Cathedral & Mondello beach although the later we did find challenging to find bus stop then actually get on it! Overall though a great break & adored the Gelato.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
The house was vey nice it is full of character, you are surrounded by some lovely furniture and art. Make a.change from bland modern villas. The roof terrace is as the pictures. You are in Palermo so it was noisy but that is what earplugs are for. Host was very responsive and the building is very secure, the host and most of his family live in different apartments.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

byron c.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb host and apartment
Maria and her son giovanni were incredibly gracious ,kind and hospitable….they are the best hosts ever in our experience. The apartment was spacious and beautifully appointed in the best possible location. It was immaculate with every detail planned to perfection. Would not hesitate to recommend to even the most discriminating travelers. Like staying in a five-star hotel with top amenities thank you
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christoph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation in Palermo
Very large flat in quiet, outstanding location in Palermo. Right on the waterfront behind Porta Felice, only a few minutes walk to the city centre. The roof terrace and surrounding balcony are huge and great for relaxing. Communication with Giovanni and his mother was outstanding, extremely friendly and accommodating. The flat was super clean, very spacious and fully air conditioned. Even water and little things were prepared for us in the fridge. It couldn't have been better, we will be very happy to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D., Bedford, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Outstanding and quite large property, right on the Porta Felice with amazing outdoor space and views. The apartment is well furnished with a very high level of equipment (from the number of pillow and bedding choices to coffee machine, panini press and a huge shade parasol on the terrace. Nice high quality bits and bobs to welcome us as well (wine, beer, water, snacks etc). Everything in the apartment was of a good quality. Plus Giovanni arranged a great and well priced airport transfer for us as well. A really good choice for us - we loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S., ABERGAVENNY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful terrace.
Wonderful terrace with view of harbour - we loved watching the cruise liners arrive and depart: very spacious, well-equipped apartment: host Giovanni and his mother Marina responded immediately to problems and could not have been more helpful. The apartment is in the Kalsa, the old Arab quarter and a great location. Lots of restaurants, bars, a Sunday Market, and museums like Palazzo Mirto, Palazzo Butera and Palazzo Abatellis are all within walking distance. If we return to Palermo we would not want to stay anywhere else!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just stop looking...
I recall another reviewer saying of this apartment, "Just stop looking." I thought of the accuracy of that review several times while staying here. It's hard to imagine you'll find a better place, in terms of location and quality. Giovanni is helpful and generous. Just stop looking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious holiday flat with phenomenal roof terrace
The flat is very spacious and offers everything that makes a stay in Palermo pleasant. The welcome was very friendly, as well as the pre-organization and the abundant food available surprised us positively. The roof terrace with its wonderful view of the harbour entrance is worth a visit at any hour. One is in good hands on the two highest floors of the house above the lively Palermitan surroundings. We enjoyed the week in Palermo and in the flat very much and will gladly come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021