Il Dammuso Palermo, a slow stay in a timeless house in Sferracavallo

Rooms one flight up and an independent apartment two flights up, near the sea. Message Ilaria directly to book.

Rooms from €55 per night · Apartment from €65 per night (low season). City tax not included, charged for the first 4 nights only. See rates for your dates

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At a glance

  • Rooms with private bathroom one flight up; independent apartment with kitchen and two terraces two flights up
  • Air conditioning and fast fiber Wi-Fi
  • Palermo is close: the historic center, markets and monuments are about 25 minutes away by metro.

Welcome

Welcome to Il Dammuso Palermo. I’m Ilaria, and I’ll be glad to welcome you into our historic home in Sferracavallo, an old fishing village in the middle of the Capo Gallo – Isola delle Femmine Marine Protected Area and surrounded by beautiful scenery, is a place of simple beauty where days are measured in sunsets, wind and salty sea air.

Two ways to enjoy this early 20th-century house

Rooms

Ideal for couples or solo travelers

Each with a queen-size bed (160 × 200 cm / 63 × 79 in) and a private bathroom, in different styles with the same essential comforts.

One flight up in the house

For anyone looking for a space of their own in this historic Sicilian house.

Independent apartment

Ideal for longer stays

With a bedroom, kitchen, a bathroom with washing machine, two terraces overlooking greenery and extra privacy.

Two flights up, with views of Monte Gallo and Monte Billiemi

For anyone who wants to live in a Sicilian home at their own pace, in a fully Mediterranean atmosphere.

“Mille Grazie! beautiful clean room in Sferracavallo, most authentic street. Highly recommended”
Joe Maclay, United Kingdom · From the guestbook at the house, October 2026
“Thank you so much for our lovely stay! you’ve been the most hospitable host ever”
Varya and Ed, United Kingdom · From the guestbook at the house, September 2026
“Grazie Ilaria per tutto, it was amazing and you made everything better and easy. Un abrazo”
Marcela, Spain · From the guestbook at the house, September 2026

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What’s nearby

Il Dammuso Palermo is a quiet base for exploring western Sicily. The Capo Gallo – Isola delle Femmine Marine Protected Area is close by, with coastal trails, small coves and snorkeling spots. Palermo’s historic center is about 25 minutes away by metro. Monreale, Cefalù and the Trapani coast make easy day trips.

How to book

  1. Message me on WhatsApp or by email with your dates and number of guests.
  2. I’ll reply within 24 hours with availability and the total cost.
  3. To confirm, you pay a deposit by PayPal or card through a secure link. The deposit is refundable if you cancel up to 14 days before arrival.

If you don’t use WhatsApp, email works just as well.