Giovanni is the perfect host--even baking fresh bread and cakes for breakfast--which also includes meat, cheese, yoghurt, fabulous real Italian coffee (the best we had in 5 weeks of B & Bs from Palermo to Venice), croissants, jam, etc, all in a beautiful dining room. The furnishings of the guest rooms and the common areas are gracious, comfortable and vintage. As has been said in other reviews, the location is perfect--easy walk to the train station, to the Ballaro market, and to historic sites. Giovanni was generous with his guidance on what to see and where to eat.

Giovanni must be the best host in Palermo. Nothing was too much trouble, even getting up at 4.00 am to make sure we had breakfast before a very early flight. Giovanni even bakes his own bread and apple cake for the guests' breakfast. He is super efficient and speaks perfect English. Spotlessly clean premises and so close to the bus and train station, which are in the same terminal. However, care needs to be taken when crossing the very wide road into Via Roma. Don't cross the major intersection, but take the slightly longer route and use the street at the side of the terminal which leads you to the crosswalk. The modern and clean bathroom being down the passage was not a problem and although given a key to lock it after use, we never felt it was necessary. The bedrooms are the largest I've come across in Italy. Wish all our B&Bs had been of the same standard as Giovanni's.

The B&B owner, Giovanni, was great! The rooms are spacious. The bathrooms are private but down the hall. Fresh linens including a robe and slippers are provided. Breakfast everyday including home made bread and pastries, yogurt, fruit, delicious coffee, prosciutto and mozzarella. The B&B location is perfect. Walking distance to the train/bus station. Close to the historic district and many restaurants. Giovanni was helpful with restaurant advise and gave us a detailed map. He also looked up bus times as we needed and made reservations when we asked. I recommend Casa del Brodo for dinner, but you will need a reservation. I also recommend Le delizie di Cagliostro, where we did not need a reservation. If you are looking for a day trip from Palermo, head to Cefalu. Beautiful little town!

Highly recommend staying at Panormus! Truly enjoyed our stay!

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.