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Luxury Villas and Apartments in Palermo
Palazzo apartments in the old city, sea-view homes at Mondello and pool villas along the coast towards Cefalù
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Golden mosaics, street markets and a beach for the afternoon
Palermo has been ruled by Phoenicians, Arabs, Normans, Spaniards and Bourbons, and every one of them left something behind. You can see it in a single walk: a Norman chapel covered in Byzantine gold, domes the colour of pomegranates, a baroque square, and a street market that has run on more or less the same spot for centuries. It is noisy, generous and quite unlike anywhere else in Italy.
Our Palermo collection runs to 48 homes. There are apartments in restored palazzi in the historic centre, sea-view apartments and villas at Mondello and Capo Gallo, and villas with private pools along the coast east of the city, around Santa Flavia and Cefalù.
Here is where to stay, what to see and when to come.
Palermo at a glance
- Homes
- 48 villas and apartments, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,500 to £4,500 a week, from around £2,100
- Best areas
- The historic centre, Mondello and Capo Gallo, Monreale, and the coast east towards Cefalù
- Best time
- April to June and September to October for sightseeing; July and August for the beach
- Getting there
- Palermo airport at Punta Raisi, around 35 km west of the city and usually 30 to 45 minutes by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Palazzo Zisa Palermo: Elegant 4-Bedroom Apartment with Historic Charm – Palermo4 bedrooms
Villa Solunto Palermo: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Palermo6 bedrooms
Villas Taio And Gio | 6-Bedroom Villa in Cefalu Mazzaforno6 bedrooms
Palazzo Kalsa Palermo: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Sauna & Terrace – Palermo4 bedroomsWhere to stay in Palermo
The historic centre for palazzi, markets and restaurants, Mondello and Capo Gallo for the sea, Monreale for its cathedral and views, and Cefalù and Mazzaforno for a beach town an hour east.
Gold, domes and four market streets
Palermo's centre divides into four old quarters around the Quattro Canti crossroads, and an apartment here puts most of the city on foot. The Cappella Palatina inside the Norman Palace and the church of La Martorana are covered in twelfth-century mosaics, and both belong to Arab-Norman Palermo, listed by UNESCO in 2015.
The Kalsa, by the sea, has the best of the restored palazzi and the quieter squares. Ballarò and the Capo are the markets to wander, all swordfish, lemons and shouting. In the evening, the Teatro Massimo, Italy's largest opera house, is a fine reason to dress for dinner.
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A city beach, a headland and a hilltop cathedral
North of the city, Mondello is where Palermo goes to swim: a curve of pale sand between Monte Pellegrino and Capo Gallo, with an Art Nouveau bathing pavilion standing out over the water. The Capo Gallo nature reserve has cliff paths and clear coves, and homes on this side give you the sea in the morning and the city by evening.
Inland, Monreale sits on the hillside above the Conca d'Oro. Its Norman cathedral holds one of the largest mosaic schemes anywhere, and the cloister alone is worth the trip. Homes up here look down over the whole bay.
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Fishing harbours, Greek ruins and Cefalù
East of Palermo, Santa Flavia and the little harbour of Porticello make a quieter base for villas with pools, with the ruins of ancient Solunto on the hill above and the eccentric Villa Palagonia, with its stone monsters, in nearby Bagheria.
Around an hour along the coast, Cefalù is a beach town with a Norman cathedral, a medieval centre and the great rock of La Rocca behind it. Mazzaforno, just west of the town, has villas within easy reach of its beaches and restaurants.
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Arancine, panelle and the feast of Santa Rosalia
Palermo eats best on the street. Arancine, panelle, sfincione and the brave choice of pani ca' meusa, a spleen sandwich, are standard lunch, and dinner tends to be pasta con le sarde and a cannolo. The Festino di Santa Rosalia, the city's patron saint, fills the streets in mid July with a procession and fireworks over the sea.
Spring and autumn suit sightseeing best, while high summer is hot and better spent near the beach. Our concierge can arrange guides to the mosaics, street food tours, opera tickets, boat trips and transfers.
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Rent Cottage Nel Parco Italy2 bedrooms · sleeps 5From £4,683 a week
Rent Villa Cefalutana Italy3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,410 a week
Villa Kentia | 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Palermo Carini6 bedrooms · sleeps 13From £4,307 a week
Villa Stella | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Cefalu Sicily4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £4,303 a week
Casa Provena | 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Cefalu Sicily6 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £4,146 a week
Villa Zagara Palermo: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Family Amenities – Palermo3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £4,102 a week
Palazzo Politeama Palermo: Stylish 3-Bedroom Apartment with Seaviews – Palermo3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,039 a week
Casa Spendida | 4-Bedroom Villa in Cefalu (PA) Northern Italy4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,945 a weekWhy book your home in Palermo with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Palermo's homes range from palazzo apartments in a busy old city to sea-view villas on the coast, and we know which streets are quiet at night and which homes are a short walk from the water. With 48 properties in Palermo, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Private guides to the Cappella Palatina and Monreale, street food tours, Teatro Massimo tickets, boat trips from Mondello, car hire and transfers from Palermo airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Palermo?
The historic centre, particularly the Kalsa, is best for sightseeing and restaurants on foot. Mondello and Capo Gallo suit those who want the sea, and villas around Santa Flavia and Cefalù offer pools and a quieter pace within reach of the city.
When is the best time to visit Palermo?
April to June and September to October are best for exploring, with warm weather and fewer crowds. July and August are hot, so they are best spent near the beach at Mondello or along the coast.
Is there a beach near Palermo?
Yes. Mondello, a short drive north of the centre, is the city's own sandy beach, with the Capo Gallo reserve beside it. Cefalù, around an hour east, has another long beach below its old town.
Can you arrange a private chef at a home in Palermo?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Palermo cost?
Across our 48 properties in Palermo, weekly rates typically range from £2,500 to £4,500, with the most affordable from around £2,100 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Palermo?
Palermo's Falcone Borsellino airport is at Punta Raisi, around 35 km west of the city centre. The drive usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, and our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there homes in Palermo for large groups?
Yes. Our Palermo collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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