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Desirè charming house boat offers accommodations in Palermo, 1.5 miles from Palermo Cathedral and one mile from Via Maqueda. Featuring sea and mountain views, this boat also provides guests with free Wifi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. The air-conditioned boat consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the boat, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Popular points of interest near the boat include Fontana Pretoria, Teatro Politeama, and Piazza Castelnuovo. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 18 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Palermo, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
10.0
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Palermo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carmen
    United States United States
    I loved Martina and Diego’s boat Desiree. It was such an amazing experience, and the hosts are absolutely lovely.
  • Joshua
    United States United States
    It’s warm and inviting, clean, and comfortable. The location is phenomenal. The boat is quiet, peaceful, and safe yet a short walk away from everything Palermo has to offer. The pictures are great but still can’t do it justice for how much space...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent experience, excellent hosts, nothing was too much trouble for Martina
  • Marco
    United States United States
    Location is brilliant, in the new modern harbour of Palermo but just a couple of minutes walk from the old town where tons of restaurants and bars are located. Street markets (Vucciria and Ballaró) are also very close. The boat is great, fully...
  • Alexandra
    Austria Austria
    For anyone who looks a different kind of accommodation, we liked everything about the boat, especially the little details making it feel homey
  • Toon
    Netherlands Netherlands
    very nice boat with great sitting area. the marina has nice teraces and restaurants and a bakery all just opposite the boat. showers also very nearby. The hosts are very friendly. Great place to stay and walking distance to city center but without...
  • Charlotte
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The boat itself is simple, but super cute and has everything you would need! It was the first timing staying on a boat, we slept so good and was so special to wake up and be directly at the water and lay on the deck enjoying the sun! Everything is...
  • Markus
    Germany Germany
    My experience on the houseboat in Palermo was absolutely fantastic! The hosts were incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel welcome from the very first moment. They were always available for any questions or requests, ensuring I had...
  • Janine
    Germany Germany
    We had a lovely warm welcome when we arrived at Desirès. The hosts are extremely nice and gave us a lot of tips and recommendations of what to do and where to eat nearby. There are many restaurants and bars within walking distance, and the famous...
  • Chiara
    Germany Germany
    An absolutely wonderful experience! The houseboat owner is incredibly kind, helpful, and welcoming – you feel right at home from the very beginning. She has truly thought of every detail to make the stay as comfortable as possible. The houseboat...

Area info

Amenities of Desirè charming house boat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Sitting 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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 16 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules
Desirè charming house boat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 19082053C204741

FAQs about Desirè charming house boat

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

  • Check-in at Desirè charming house boat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Desirè charming house boat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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