Camelot B&B Palermo

Never stayed at a place that occupies the top floors of a multi-story building before. The proprietor is helpful and works hard, doing his best to make one’s stay pleasant. But clever themed decor cannot disguise water-stained ceilings, nor can assistance with luggage overcome the many flights of stairs (no lift). It’s hard for an non-resident to judge neighborhoods in a strange town, but I breathed a sigh of relief when I closed the door into the stairway when returning after dark (because a train was late).

Provided you don't mind going up 3 flights of stairs with no lift, this is a very nice B&B. The whole place is decorated in keeping with the "Camelot" theme, and the effect is quaint and delightful. The room was spacious and exactly what we needed for coming and going during our 3 night stay. Overall the staff were friendly and welcoming (including helpful sightseeing tips). The guy responsible for getting breakfast needed nudging out of bed to do the job, but the meal was fine and the setting, as mentioned earlier, a bit like eating at Arthur's round table. The surrounding streets were - like a lot of Palermo - filthy, but this B&B was an oasis of cleanliness. We found the price quite reasonable.