The location is great, minutes walk from historic areas of Palermo. Nice to have the whole appartment to ourselves. Very spacious. I appreciated being able to use this kitchen to cut up an apple and store something in the fridge as well. Breakfast was great and our hosts were really helpful with suggestions for dining and traveling in and around Palermo. I really appreciated that Mario got up early for breakfast on departture day and helped me take our luggage to the taxi stand down the street. That was super kind!

I appreciated our hosts asking if stairs are okay when I booked, and I didn't think it would be a problme, but there were a lot of them. As a reminder, the apartment is on the 2nd floor, which, if you are American, is the 3rd floor! For my elderly mom and sis-in-law who has hip probems, it wasn't the best option. It didn't bother me, but it was a lot to arrive and drag baggage up three floors. Just something to be aware of. Our bed was a little squeeky and I only noticed because I tossed and turned a lot one night.

The space is beautifully decorated, with very Palermo vibes. The host is always so kind, accommodating, and has great recommendations. Breakfast is a balance of healthy and decadent, good coffee, and during hours that make sense whether you want to sleep in or get out and see the sites. The sites are all within walking distance and the train station is nearby. This is where we stay every time we are in Palermo (several times a year). Yes, we have tried other places, but in the end this has been the very best and we always figure out how to stay again. We have stayed in both rooms and they are both lovely.

My sister said she was surprised by the stairs. I told her "welcome to Europe!". Nothing negative of note.

A fantastic apartment set in a stunning building located perfectly to enjoy Palermo. Manlio, our host, was extremely welcoming and gave us some fantastic tips on where to visit, eat and enjoy an aperitivo, he couldn't have done more. The breakfast was really, really plentiful and tasty, and the room itself was very comfortable with a nice little balcony. We didn't find a problem at all with the bathroom being located outside the room, it's private and very luxurious. Thank you Manlio.

The accommodation was easy to get to and perfectly placed for exploring old town Palermo. We stayed for a week and were very happy to have done so. The owners were very welcoming and provided useful information on places to see, eat and drink. Rooms were comfortable, breakfast was delicious every morning, and Manilo keeps the place spotless. There are 70 steps to the door of the apartments, but it's worth it because once you've made it that far you enter an oasis of calm in the heart of the old city. Stepping out from the accommodation you find yourself on Via Divisi, with Via Roma to your right and Via Maqueda to the left, both bustling streets with plenty to offer. On our first evening the owners suggested crossing Via Roma and walking down Via Divisi towards (pedestrianised) Via Vittorio Emmanuele and that one piece of advice led us to what turned out to be our favourite area for wining and dining. We loved Palermo. We loved the accommodation, and we would return in a heartbeat.

The apartments in the old town, 7-minute walk from the Central Station . It was very convenient for me because I came to Palermo from Catania by bus. The location is quiet, there are no bars and cafes near the house but great places can be reached in 2-3 minutes. The apartments are perfectly clean. The rooms and all areas are decorated in very good taste. This place is a real pleasure to stay in. The breakfast is excellent. And most importantly, the wonderful host Manlio, who told me a lot about Sicily and gave great recommendations for museums, interesting places in the city and cafes.

Everything was good

Great location, easy to reach from the airport but still central. As a solo traveller I felt safe, also when walking home at night. Manlio is a great host, always up for a chat and with great tips to make the best out of your time in Palermo. Breakfast is delicious, healthy and very abundant . Super helpful to be able to leave the luggage at the property after checking out with a very easy system to get it back when it’s time to leave.

I have nothing to complain about

We loved our stay and felt very welcomed and just like at home from the beginning. Manilo was super attentive and gave us great tips where to go and what to see in Palermo and Sicily. The location of his apartment is very central yet quite calm during the night for Palermo standards since it's located in a side street. As many of the Sicilian houses, it is not the prettiest on the outside, but once you enter you are in the real palace :) If you like slow travel, history and family guesthouses, do not look elsewhere and book this one!

We absolutely loved the location. As we approached the address we were wondering what was in store for us. We passed several bicycle shops (hence the name) in the locale along this street. But as we entered the street door into the enclosed courtyard... wow! History! A great building with plenty of history. We were met by a wonderful man, who apologised for his very fluent English. We apologised to him for our lack of Italian! He had a great sense of pride in the city, history and the building. He explained to us where to go, where to try, etc. Always spot on for us. There are two rooms in his building that he has guests in. We had the bedroom with separate bathroom; both spacious and lovely and clean. The other is en-suite. We had a small balcony to look out onto the street. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom was great. Continental Breakfast was prepared for us as we were there by the host and there was a great selection of fruits, freshly bought pastries, breads, ham, cheese, yogurts, fruit juice. Best of all, the coffee he made us. There was one other guest whom we sat with at the one table in the kitchen area. Some people may like their privacy but we were all happy to chat away and share experiences, etc. The location was very central to where we needed to be as we walked everywhere. It was also a short walk from the railway station; ideal for getting there from the airport, and leaving towards Catania a few days later. All very walkable (certainly for us as 56 plus year olds) A lot of time has gone into making the place so homely with lots of fascinating decor. May not appeal to some people, but we loved it and would definitely stay there again.

For us, everything was perfect. Nothing we did not like.

Loved my stay at La Via delle Biciclette. My triple room was the one pictured, large, very clean, and had the en suite bathroom with expectedly small shower. The only other room has a private bathroom down a hallway. Breakfast was lovely with fresh squeezed orange juice, fruit, pastries, yoghurt, musli, and cold cuts with toast offered. And cappuccino. Manlio was very helpful with advice about sights and restaurants. Know that to enjoy this unique place you must climb about 64 steps; there is no lift. And you must arrange a time to meet Manlio at the outside door to be let in, so very late or early morning arrival could be challenging.

All great.

Everything was amazing. Very beautiful and clean apartment. We felt absolutely comfortable. Apartment host — Manlio — was very friendly and nice to us. He told us everything we needed to know about the city, food and beaches. It was cute that he made us breakfast himself, we felt there like home. We 100% recommend staying at this place. If we ever visit Palermo again, we will come back here!

Nothing.