Desirè charming house boat is a boat docked in Palermo Harbour, 3.2 km from Palermo Cathedral. Palazzo dei Normanni is 3.5 km from the property. Featuring air conditioning, the boat comes with 2 cabins, a kitchenette and a living room with a flat-screen TV. There is also a covered dining area outdoors, equipped with an electric fireplace and TV. Towels and bed linen are provided. Vucciria is 1.4 km from Desirè charming house boat, while Foro Italico - Palermo is 4.4 km away. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 32 km from Desirè charming house boat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Palermo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Palermo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our stay on Desirè was a total highlight for all of us. The location is unbeatable and so close to the centre of Palermo and there are spotless toilets and showers in the Marina building, a 1 minute walk away from the boat. Martina and Diego...
  • Natasha
    United States United States
    The host surprised us by leaving on the outdoor table a delicious Sicilian breakfast, that we enjoyed with the view of the harbour.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    If your put of by the prospect of staying on a boat then dont be. The whole experience was a delight. The host was lovely, she arranged to meet us in the car park just a hundred yards away. Walked us through the marina to the boat and showed us...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Desirè charming house boat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 20 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Desirè charming house boat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Desirè charming house boat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 19082053C204741

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Desirè charming house boat

  • Desirè charming house boat is 0.7 miles from the centre of Palermo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Desirè charming house boat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class

  • The prices at Desirè charming house boat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Desirè charming house boat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.