This compound is normally a student's halls of residence but was converted into a hostel during our…read morestay. There's a large court yard with it's own little shack serving drinks. They put on an amazing spread of food where you get to taste some amazing specialties which are simply amazing. There are so many rooms and massive corridors that it sometimes feels quite creepy. You get your own room with single bed, bath room and storage space. It was nice to have the option of your own room for the same price. It was a bit of a lengthy process checking out which seemed to take forever. It all felt very secure and there were even some cute puppies living here.

It's very cosy hostel, with very friendly atmosphere. I love the interior, specially kitchen! It's…read moregood place to stay when you visiting Palermo. Owners are very helpful and you can see that they put lot of effort to make tis place special. Lots of things which are inside are handmade, you can also buy some nice jewellery. They are serving breakfast of your chose and they can cook you dinner if you ask.

Safe? Check Clean? Check…read moreBed? Check (we are not so needy) Private bathroom? Check Besides the really small shower, this place was great for the price. We have learned that we don't need a room for anything but to sleep, shower & hold our bags. As long as it is safe & clean, we want the cheapest place. The location is fantastic, situated near the main theaters in town & central to all the night life, but not too close to hear the noise. For us, this was just fine, all we needed. It was closer to a hostel private room with private bath than it was to a hotel as far as look & feel, but it was ran like a hotel. If you are simplistic, this is a great hotel for a great price. We only slept & showered here. Central to most of the sights, in a business building. There is a safe in the room & breakfast is brought to your room at the requested time but is very simplistic (Italian)...a crescant, toast with jam & beverage of choice. If you are a high maintenance person, this is not for you. If you are just looking for a place to sleep, the bed was fine & the shower was small but hot (yay). Simple is good & you'll be happy with the extra €€ in your pocket!

This isn't just a 'favourite place'. Atelier Sul Mare is now my favourite place in the whole world…read more I can't stress enough how stunning and perfect this hotel is. If I could, I would pack up my bags right now and live here. I actually found out about it after a conversation on Qype too :-) I've never been one to stay in a hotel while I'm on a holiday. Give me a hostel, a cheap b&b and i'm happy - after all I'm not planning on spending much time there so I only really need a bed and a cup of coffee! Atelier Sul Mare is different. Oh so different. Roughly translated at the 'art hotel by the sea' you're treated to a stunning array of rooms. 25 years ago, 15 artists were asked to create hotel rooms with a difference. This is the result. It's so difficult to explain the experience. You honestly don't know what to expect when you get there. One room had a shower like a carwash. There was a room with a bed like a birds nest, one was like a fairy tale tower! When we saw that one on the website images, it looked scary, but when we saw it in real life, it was stunning - shame it wasn't free when we wanted to stay there. All of the art rooms have sea views - and these are stunning. You get a tour of the rooms each day - by moving each evening you get to experience different rooms - a clever way of the hotel keeping the rooms free, and a really great twist. it is worth moving your stuff over. All of the rooms have air con, but you won't find a TV or mini bar. That's really not the point of the hotel - if theses are on your list of must haves and you aren't willing to overlook them, them you're kinda missing the point of the hotel. The rest of the hotel is beautiful. Really stunning. there's an art gallery for goodness sake! How many hotels have one of those?! There's a great restaurant (which I've written about serperately). It's not cheap, but the food is great. There's a bar next door too. Nice enough, but they'll serve you your drink by the beach so there's not much point staying the bar! You also get use of a perfect little private beach with the bluest sea in the whole world. (My boyfriend taught me to swim in that sea, so I promise it's warm!) Don't expect any tourists around you. You're right next to a teeny town - this hotel is perfect for escapism. All this for EUR85 per person a night in September for an art room. I think standard rooms are about EUR65 and while they're stunning, I think if you're going to splash out, stay in an art room. I might just book a flight back there right now. It's the most perfect place in the world. I have such a special place in my heart for this hotel. I don't think I could ever stay in a Radisson again. Perfect. Awesome.

I had heard a lot of good things about The Art Hotel in…read moreSicily and last week when I finally got to see it and stay there I realized that what I had heard about the hotel was an understatement. In reality this place is even more wonderful that what people say about it. Being the only Art Museum Hotel in the world it provides you an experience that no other place ever can. I was given a guided tour of the hotel's art rooms and it was a great experience. The hotel is very near to the beach and the guests get free access o the fully equipped beach. The Art Hotel in Sicily is a place that I would highly recommend to everyone.