Il Giardino di Ballarò

My family stayed in Il Giardino di Ballaro for one week in January and had the most amazing stay. The location is perfect for exploring Palermo with everything in the city within walking distance. The rooms are appointed beautifully with comfortable beds, super showers and lovely indoor and outdoor places to unwind. The breakfasts were so delicious and they went out of their way to provide my daughter who has a milk allergy with every kind of substitution. Aurora and her team are absolutely fantastic at making you feel welcome and helping you to make the most of your time in Palermo.

Annalise and her daughter Aurora are very charming and I enjoyed talking to them about a wide range of topics. The rooms are cosy and classy, the premises a mix of ancient stone, tropical trees, original works of art by contemporary local masters. I felt as if I had entered some kind of heaven on earth, sheltered from the chaos of the city historical area's life. Breakfast was yummy and genuine!

Absolutely stunning. An oasis of calm in the middle of the wonderful chaos of Palermo. Aurora and family offer the perfect location for everything, and in walking distance to the railway station. Mainline trains around the coast are great, and recommended. Otherwise local public transport is lacking, but our hosts were really helpful with suggestions on how to travel and they went to great lengths to help us with getting to different sites. The beautiful calm of the entrance, the comfortable and stylish room and lovely breakfast space outside all made for a perfect stay. Highly recommended!