The house

The apartment occupies two restored former warehouses in Palazzo Tomasi di Lampedusa, the historical residence of the author of The Leopard. Original stone arches and 18th-century decorations sit alongside contemporary furnishings by LAGO Design, Aspen di Cassina sofas, Foscarini Tuareg lighting and Luceplan Counterbalance lamps, antique furniture and a long dining table. The open-plan living and dining room has two large French doors opening onto a balcony overlooking the shared internal courtyard.

The equipped kitchen has a dining area, a sitting area and balcony access. Equipment includes a moka coffee maker, oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A washing machine, iron, television and hairdryer are also available.

The first bedroom has a queen-size bed, a single sofa bed on its mezzanine, a desk and a private bathroom with a large shower. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed, a single bed on its mezzanine and a private bathroom with a shower. The apartment accommodates up to six guests.

The apartment is on the second floor of a building with a lift. Other accommodations occupy the same building. Palermo Central Station is less than a 15-minute walk away, with airport train and bus connections and buses to Mondello and Monreale.