Open Sicily Residence - Central Apartments Near Quattro Canti

Hotels
8.7 (784 reviews)
46 Via dell'Università , Palermo , it

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful hosts
Spacious apartments
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inadequate bathroom amenities
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Several comments pointed to cleanliness issues, especially regarding the bathroom and overall maintenance.
Service
9.25
Guests mentioned positive experiences with hosts being available and helpful.
Location
9.79
Location was frequently praised as excellent and central.
Room Quality
8.24
Some rooms were satisfactory, but a few were criticized for being dark or too small.
Amenities
8.27
Amenities were adequate, but there were complaints about certain items not functioning.
Value for Money
8.23
Guests felt that some apartments did not provide good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Beverage provisions were mentioned positively, though limited.
Overall Experience
9.25
Despite some negatives, many guests reported enjoying their stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:49

Property Description

Recently Renovated Property in the Heart of Palermo

Convenient Self Check-In and Modern Amenities
Experience hassle-free check-in at Residence ai Quattro Canti. Enjoy the convenience of luggage storage, free WiFi, and a minimarket on-site. The fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV, and comfortable bedding ensure a relaxing stay.

Family-Friendly Accommodation with Prime Location
Ideal for families, this aparthotel offers spacious family rooms and is located near Palermo's top attractions, including Palermo Cathedral and Fontana Pretoria. Explore the city with ease, as Via Maqueda and Palermo Central Train Station are just a stone's throw away.

Ready to immerse yourself in the charm of Palermo? Book your stay at Open Sicily Homes "Residence ai Quattro Canti" now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 784 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Malgorzata couple gb
7
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Judith couple gb
10
Perfect for our two night stay in central Palermo
Pros:

Easy to find and very easy access via code.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Natalia solo_traveller pl
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Maria Luciana solo_traveller it
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Ana couple ar
9
Pros:

Excelente ubicación, a una cuadra de Quattro Canti, de la fontana Pretoria y de toda la movida nocturna.
Valerio muy amable y atento.
Check in con código, muy sencillo y tienen lockers para dejar el equipaje si salís más tarde luego del check out.

Cons:

Un poco oscuro.
Cocina muy pequeña, pero cumple para un par de dias

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Giovanni couple it
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Giacomo couple it
6
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Corinne extended_group fr
8
Bon séjour dans l'ensemble, très bon emplacement dans une rue calme
Pros:

L'emplacement est exceptionnel, le logement est propre et fonctionnel sanas fioriture cependant. Notre hôte nous a donné de bons conseils sur les établissements proches pour le petit déjeuner, diner, apéro. La rue est calme.

Cons:

Je suis une personne âgée et le fait de devoir monter deux étages sans ascenseur avec ma valise était compliqué. Par ailleurs la salle de bains pourrait être améliorée, il n'y a pas de place pour ranger ses affaires. Nous avons été obligées de stocker nos trousses de toilette sur la table de salle à manger.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Furio couple it
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Owen solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Very nice apartment in a fantastic location. Everything was only a few minutes walk from the apartment. Ideal for anyone who wants to avoid walking longer distances, also the area felt very safe and there were numerous places to eat nearby. Would definitely stay again when visiting Palermo!

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children at
7
Passte sehr gut!
Pros:

Die Lage war echt super! Die Größe mit einem Kind optimal.

Cons:

Leider gibt es im Bad keine Lüftung, es wirkt so zum Teil modrig. Und es ist sehr hellhörig.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Jeanine family_with_children fr
10
Tout était très bien.
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Paola Kellenberger-Pini extended_group ch
9
Pros:

L'appartamento è situato in una zona di Palermo molto centrale, bella e sicura. Offre buoni confort ed è grande. Ottima pulizia. Siamo state molto bene. Consigliato per coppia con bambini.

Cons:

Il salone centrale è un pò buio, manca la luce diurna. Ma ben risolto con luce artificiale.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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JasnaSrb solo_traveller rs
5
Great location, unpleasent stay
Pros:

• The fridge is not extremely small, so you can store a decent amount of groceries.
• The kitchen has everything necessary.
• The apartment actually looks very nice and is well decorated.
• There is an excellent gelato place nearby called Belli Freschi Gelati.
• The host is polite in communication and responds relatively quickly to questions. I was actually very satisfied until the issue with the city tax happened.

Cons:

• The host tried to charge a city tax of €4 per day for the entire 7-night stay for two people, which came to €56. However, on Booking.com the city tax amount shown was €32. According to Sicilian law, the tax is indeed €4, but it is charged for a maximum of 4 nights — any additional nights should not be charged. I will also attach a screenshot of the message he sent me.
• The entrance door is opened with a code, which is the same code used to access the apartment complex gate, which is fine. The problem is that there is NO way to lock the apartment from the inside, meaning anyone with the tag or code can enter. That honestly terrified me. The only thing you can lock is a regular partition door between the kitchen and bedroom area with a simple key.
• There is absolutely no sound insulation between the bathroom and the room — you can literally hear everything. Also, the sleeping area is on a loft made of wooden boards without insulation, while the bathroom is directly underneath, so all the humidity and smells from showering rise up. Even the openings are not insulated. There was a very strong smell of mold and dampness, and it was unpleasant to sleep in that smell. The loft cannot really air out even when the balcony doors are open. This was honestly the biggest issue. The constant smell of mold and humidity in the bed area was unbearable. I honestly don’t know why I didn’t complain and change rooms sooner — it only crossed my mind on the last night, after I spent the whole night in the living area because the smell was giving me a headache.
• The air conditioner in the living room clearly hadn’t been cleaned in a very long time. I turned it on briefly to warm up the room, and the smell of mold, dampness, and dust filled the apartment. It became impossible to sleep. I’m attaching a photo.
• Cleanliness was mediocre — at first glance it looked tidy, but somehow still felt dirty. The couch smells damp, so your clothes absorb the smell while sitting on it.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
8
Fantastic value for money, lots of space and clean
Pros:

Very roomy with good facilities in a great location

Cons:

The smell from the bathroom plumbing and poor quality bedding

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Paolo solo_traveller it
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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vrem2003 family_with_children es
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Jean-Pierre solo_traveller ch
6
Pros:

Nahe Zentrum, leichter Zugang mit Code, gute Kaffeemaschine. Wlan

Cons:

Wenig Licht, Blick auf kleinen Hinterhof von Küche, kein Fenster im Schlafzimmer, ein.wrnog feucht.
Beschreibung von Appartement Ruggero 2

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Hudson extended_group us
9
We were very happy, except for some loud music just a few doors away one night.
Pros:

There was no breakfast. We liked the location.

Cons:

The coffee pot was difficult to figure out, and more toilet paper in the bathroom would have been appreciated.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Samuel solo_traveller is
5
Good location and apartment but not clean enough for price so disappointing
Pros:

Good bed, good blackout shutters, great location

Cons:

Sofa/mattresses in living area smelt like they had been slept on directly and not washed, or like someone had smoked in there and they needed cleaning or something. They smelt like they had been sprayed with Febreze or similar to cover the smell which made it worse. I am very sensitive to smells, so perhaps not an issue with others, who knows. Not an issue I have experienced anywhere else to memory though, and I travel widely. As I paid significantly more than other options in Palermo to get somewhere I thought would be nice, I found this extra disappointing. I paid for an apartment, but didn´t feel comfortable using the living space due to this. Admittedly I could have told hosts this on arrival, but I just didn´t want the disturbance and to deal with the conflict which might have made me even more annoyed if not properly resolved.

Then I was also awoken twice in the night for long periods which meant I had v little sleep at this location too - once someone rang the buzzer endlessly at 4:30am. The following night there was also a fight in the hallway outside with people physically /verbally threatening each other. Presumably the same people perhaps. Not exactly the apartments fault, but of course not something you would get with a hotel or a good airbnb I think... and again something I have not experienced anywhere else until now to memory...but that said I had something similar with someone knocking endlessly on a door at 5am in the next place i went to!
So maybe its a Sicilian thing???
I dont get it... :D

2026-05-14 via Nuitee