REST FOR ROMANTIC SOULS
GETTING THERE
Address: Viale regione siciliana sud est 399, Palermo
TIMEZONE: Sicily is in the Central European Timezone (CET), which is always 1 hour ahead of London.
PLANE
The nearest airport is Palermo.
You may likely have to transfer in Milan or Rome. we promise it will be so worth it.
To get from Palermo Airport (PMO) to the city centre, you have several options;
taxi, private transfer or train, with the train being the most budget friendly and the taxi/private transfer being the quickest and most convenient.
TRAIN
Duration: Approximately 44 minutes.
Take the train from Palermo-Punta Raisi Aeroporto Station to Palermo Centrale.
Two trains run every hour.
CAR
Duration: Around 40 minutes in average traffic conditions.
Ubers are also readily available.
You can 100% hire a car to drive around Palermo, but from experience, parking can be difficult in the city centre. The local driving in Palermo can also be wild — so be careful out there.
you might consider hiring a vespa. beep beep!
Good news! FOR MOST COUNTRIES,
you won’t need a visa to enter Italy,
since it’s part of the Schengen Area.
ACCOMODATION
Hotels
Our recommendations for stunning stays in the area:
Airbnb
There are plenty of airbnbs in Palermo. We recommend staying near the centre of the city in:
Centro Storico (Historical Center)
Politeama/Libertà
What to pack
September in Sicily is an absolute dream — sunny days, warm evenings, and the sea still perfect for a dip.
Average daytime temps around 25–30°C (77–86°F) and balmy evenings.
To help you pack for the celebrations and all the in between, here’s what we recommend:
Light, breathable clothing for warm days
A light sweater or jacket for cooler evenings
Comfortable shoes for wandering cobbled streets
Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat — the Sicilian sun doesn’t hold back.
THINGS TO DO
Sites to see
Oratorio di Santa Cita
palazzo buterastanze al genio
Palazzo Abatellis
Oratorio di San Lorenzo
fondazione guiseppe whitaker
FOOD & DRINK
Buatta Cucina Popolana
Popular spot on one of the main roads for dinner. Make sure to book in advance or show up early for a table!
Vago
Best coffee spot for anyone who enjoys V60, pourover or new wave coffee.
ENOTÈCO
Small place for a pre-dinner drink. Great rosé options! Perfect for a warm summer evening.
Cappadonia
Post-dinner gelato! Always a good idea.
dal Barone
Lovely spot for a drink and pre-dinner snack.
Sit outside on the pavement. Casual but lively!
ART & SHOPPING
Mercato del Capo
Piazza Marina Flea Market