Hotel 2-Star di Sicily, Italy

The proximity to a bus stop and a large grocery store makes transportation and living convenient. However, because it's not a standalone hotel, but rather a leased portion of a large building, the heightened security can sometimes be inconvenient and unsettling. There are so many keys, including for the front door and the guest room, that if you leave your key behind, you'll be locked out. It's cold and dark...it's terrifying.

Location surrounding is crap. I went by navigator with a suitcase from central railway station about 15 min because the roads are not for suitcases, cracked pavement everywhere. It’s better to take a car or tram 1 for 2 stops from railway. It’s really apartment in a crap residential building. 3rd floor (like 4tth) without a lift with narrow stairs with no lighting in the evening. You don’t see where insert 3 keys in locks (3doors to enter). My room faced the noisy busy road. There 2 rooms inside, looks nice, no microwave, but clean. Area looks dangerous in the evening. Owner lady is nice and helpful. She tries to do her best!

Very nice and expensive hostel in beautiful Palermo. It is in the midst of a myriad of fantastic eateries and trattorias. It is also within a short walk from several of the main attractions. The bus stop and train station is also minutes away. The hostel itself is brand new and looks great. It has also nice kitchen and common areas. The hostel is manned only around working hours, or close to that. I had problems for days to locate a staff member. It is expensive, not very much cheaper than a cheap hotel room, but if one is used to this kind of lodging, this is a good option. Recommended.

One of our most enjoyable stay during our 12 days trip around Sicily. Upon landing at Catania airport, we drove all the way to Dimora Cottanera, arriving after dark. Stayed here for three nights and weren’t bored. Excellent ambience, great views, good amenities, nice and strong hot water, very comfortable beds, very good breakfast. The infinity pool was too cold in November, but we did enjoy the sauna and the outdoor bath. Credits to Serena who was really nice and helpful. She arranged our Mt Etna trip and wine tasting.

The facilities were good and the hostel provided a fridge, stoves and cooking utensils. The room and the toilets were most of the time clean. Each was provided with one big locker. You can use the washing machine for 4 Euro and hang the clothes in the balcony. One major problem was sound insulation. The windows could not be completely closed and the room was facing a busy street. It was particularly busy during weekends as the cars and motorbikes might turn up music when they were driving late at night.

Casa Verdi feels like a family environment. Very hospitable, very friendly, and has a chaotic kitten who is adorable. Unfortunately showers are very low pressure, and if someone uses the tap in the kitchen or another shower at the same time the water turns to a trickle. Laundry is available and fairly cheap. There is a fridge and kitchen available and close transport to city centre and airport which are also explained by the staff. Rooms are clean and comfortable.

Extremely friendly and welcoming host doing everything so that you feel good. Advertised breakfast is just packed cookies and yoghurt. Not ours but as it is on the photos. Room is very small without window and proper ventilation. The area around the hotel is very dodgy and dirty. But that’s Palermo I guess. Can be recommended overall if you’re not particularly keen on a super tidy surrounding / feeling super safe going home alone.

Lady on the desk was very nice although we were charged $24 Aud per night extra for a cleaning fee that was not disclosed when we booked. We had no idea why we were charged this fee upon arrival. They should be more transparent with the costs. Although we paid for breakfast it was not available as the cafe they used was closed for the holidays & we were not offered any alternative so more money wasted.

LOL Hostel is located close to the Siracuse train station. Just 2 minutes'walk! It is extremely convenient if you go there by train. There are lots if seating areas in the reception area. You can watch TV and surf Internet there. There is also a bar and an open kitchen with a fridge. There is also an outdoor seating area. The bedroom is clean and quiet. I had a good sleep there.

Very well located with bus stop nearby but think to clarify that it is in a residence, with a porter because there is no indication with the name of the hostel in front of the portal. Very good varied breakfast, mineral water distributor or free gas The luxury women's bedroom would be perfect if the beds had cortinas for more intimacy and hands washing in the bathroom.