We were not sure where the best area was to stay in Palermo but Panormus turned out to be a very good choice. The B&B is very well located 5 minutes walk from the main station, walking distance from many of the main attractions, and buses are close-by (including an aeroport bus). At night the area though is a bit dead.
The rooms are very nice with an art deco style. One thing that could be improved is the bathroom: it is ok that they are not in the room but they have a feel of a boarding school bathroom.
Breakfast was good - homemade cake everyday and flexibility with the time
The best part was the owner who gave us plenty of good advice for restaurants and gelaterias, even recommending us what to take on the menu. He is very helpful and really made the difference.

The B&B owner, Giovanni, was excellent, and made us feel very welcome, and did everything to make our stay as easy as possible. I think this can make a big difference when there are so many average B&Bs. However, it is also very nicely decorated and maintained B&B. Very clean and cool. It is the top floor of the building. We wanted this for a one-night stop over, to get the bus from the train station the next morning. It is a few minutes to the train station for the bus to the airport, and that was excellent for us. It also isn't too far to get into the sights of Palermo, should you wish to do that (but I shan't leave my thoughts on Palermo in this review!). The only real drawback is that the bathrooms are separate to the bedroom. This is an inconvenience if you like to just 'pop' to the bathroom, but is fine for an overnight stay. Having said that, it is really good value to stay there, and if I was forced to stay in Palermo for longer than one night, I wouldn't want to pay more than I did, so certainly worth considering if you're on a budget, want a nice place, but don't care about your private bathroom not being in your room. Wifi there is easy and fast, if you need that kind of thing. TV not so great.

We stayed at Giovanni's B&B Panormus twice during our honeymoon in Sicily (3 nights upon our arrival in Palermo and two nights before heading back home). We had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this B&B for anyone who wants to stay in the historic center of Palermo. The B&B is on via Roma, literally 10 minutes walking distance from all of the major historical sights and about 300m from Piazza Giulio Cesare, where the the buses arrive from the airport. It is extremely easy to find. The B&B is situated on the rennovated 5th floor (with elevator) of a historic Liberty Style building. Giovanni has taken great care to ensure that the original charm was preserved during the rennovation (original floors, ceilings etc.), and to furnish all of the rooms in the Liberty style. The rooms are large, quiet and air-conditioned. Each room has its own private bath (with a key for locking it when you leave), although these are located outside the bedrooms. This was not really an issue for us because Giovanni kindly provides each guest with a bathrobe for going to and from the bathroom to your room. Breakfast in the morning is abundant with lots of choices: yogurt, fruits, cheeses and prosciutto, as well as pastries and cakes which are made fresh daily by Giovanni and Margherita. Yum!

All of this being said, the highlight of our stay was getting to know Giovanni. His enthusiasm for the city and his in-depth knowledge of what to see and where to eat really helped to give us a great taste of a genuine Palermo. Definitely ask him where he likes to eat pizza...you won't be sorry :)

Thank you Giovanni for making the start and end of our honeymoon truly special! We will be back!

Panormus was without doubt one of the best B&Bs I have ever stayed in. The location alone makes it ideal, an easy walk from the train and bus connections. But the standard of the accomodation makes it really special. The breakfasts were generous and delicious (after filling myself up, I could do with just a snack for lunch!), the room spacious and comfortable, and you couldn;t ask more from a host than what Giovanni gives. Some may cavil about the bathroom not being ensuite, but it is hardly an inconvenience; every room still has private and secure facilities, and bathrobes are provided. No question that a second visit to Palermo would find me back there.