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Panaby - House Boat

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Via Filippo Patti Sitimar

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

Martina is a fantastic host - she thought of everything and was very communicati…

Martina ist super friendly and helpful

Great location
10 mentions

Ist is only 5 minutes walk to the busy streets of Palermo but there ist no noise…

good location

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Boat was a nice change from hotel room with nice view of city

Absolutely loved staying on this really comfortable boat

Clean rooms
4 mentions

) you will also be provided access to clean bathrooms and showers on the dock (t…

We had a fantastic stay on the panaby house boat, Martina and Diego were perfec…

Parking available
1 mentions

There’s a parking lot a short walk away and you’re a short walk to Palermo’s dow…

Overview

Situated in Palermo, 1.4 km from Fontana Pretoria and 2.3 km from Palermo Cathedral, Panaby - House Boat offers air conditioning. During your time staying in this recently renovated boat, dating back to 1993, you will have access to free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.6 km from Teatro Politeama Palermo. The boat with a terrace and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 2 bathrooms with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the boat. The property has an outdoor dining area. Popular points of interest near the boat include Piazza Castelnuovo, Via Maqueda and Church of the Gesu. The nearest airport is Falcone-Borsellino, 29 km from Panaby - House Boat, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

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jason

couple

June 1, 2026

10

we had a fabulous stay

The boat was amazing, far exceeding our expectations and the welcome from Martyna on our arrival was lovely. She had thought of everything and given us heaps of information about Palermo, recommendations for restaurants and entertainment. She welcomed us with wine and snacks and gave us a leaving gift of Sicilian biscuits.

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Chris

solo_traveller

May 28, 2026

10

Martina is a fantastic host - she thought of everything and was very communicative with excellent english

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Monika

solo_traveller

May 21, 2026

10

Perfect place to relaxe

Panaby ist a beautiful boat in a perfekt place. Martina ist super friendly and helpful. She hast a written guide for you and all necessary information ready. Communication was perfect. The boat has everything you need and ist the most relaxing place. Ist is only 5 minutes walk to the busy streets of Palermo but there ist no noise at the boat.

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wendy

family_with_children

April 18, 2026

10

A Gem of a place to stay

The host was lovely, communicated extremely well, checking in by WhatsApp and in person. good location

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Emma

couple

February 11, 2026

10

Perfect Sunrises on the deck!

The experience was amazing! We loved watching the sunrise on the deck in the mornings! Location was close to restaurants and bars, and the boat had security gates. While the shower was a little small (which is to be absolutely expected - it is a boat after all!) you will also be provided access to clean bathrooms and showers on the dock (that only the people who live on the dock have access to). This was ideal! Our host was excellent! She went above and beyond to share all the best places to visit, all the bars and tips around town. Great Hospitality. We won’t be forgetting this experience any time soon!!

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KING

couple

November 4, 2025

10

great way to spend a few days exploring Palermo and Sicily. self catering or eating out

Owner was great. Very thoughtful and very clear on how to utilise the boat and land facilities. Boat was a nice change from hotel room with nice view of city.

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caroline

family_with_children

October 29, 2025

10

The expierence was great... my little daughter loved pretending to be captain and sometimes a pirate. i would totally recommend the boat house for a change to a short trip away. The roof top terrace was greay in the evenings to chill.

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Linda

couple

October 9, 2025

10

Perfect, original place to stay in Palermo.

Absolutely loved staying on this really comfortable boat. Perfect location in Palermo marina, ten minutes easy walk into the city, and close to a number of restaurants on the marina. Our flight was delayed and we were held up en route, so arrived very late, but we were still met with a very warm welcome, and extensive show around of the boat and its facilities. There are two toilets on board, and a shower, and also excellent bathroom facilities a minute away. This cost no more than an average hotel, and was so much more comfortable and original, and it was lovely to be away from the crowds.

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Matthew

couple

September 22, 2025

10

Should you? Absolutely.

Will we stay again? Absolutely. Should you ? Absolutely. Were the hosts great ? Absolutely. Location? Fantastic. You're out of the noise and the sunrise is perfect.

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martin

couple

September 17, 2025

10

Luxury lifestyle close to everything

We had a fantastic stay on the panaby house boat, Martina and Diego were perfect hosts, very helpful with suggestions for things to do and places to eat, it was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Would definitely stay again. In fact, already looking at future dates. Thank you for letting us stay on your lovely boat. Martin and jo

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Jacqueline

couple

September 15, 2025

10

What a fantastic opportunity to see Palermo and stay in this lovely boat bang in the centre

We had the most marvellous stay on the Panaby, it was a little taste of high living being in the middle of the marina on such a lovely boat. Martina was the perfect host, she went out of her way to welcome us and provide all we needed. There’s something rather special about sitting on the top deck sharing the bottle of chilled white wine she kindly gave us and watching the sun go down. Location couldn’t be better, it was the perfect start to our holiday.

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Nicolas

couple

July 12, 2025

10

Wonderful welcome! The place is unique, quiet, clean, and close to the center. The bed was excellent and the kitchen very well equipped. Everything was spotless! Martina is an incredibly thoughtful host — she replies quickly and provides all the necessary information. Thank you so much for the local treats and for making our stay in Palermo such a lovely experience!

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Daiva

family_with_children

June 20, 2025

10

Beautiful stay at Panaby boat

We had an exceptional time at Panaby boat. Everything was perfect: good sleep, full kitchen, location next to restaurants, cafés and dancing fountain which we could watch and hear music from the upper deck. It was so beautiful. Martina and Diego were amazing hosts.

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Anton

couple

May 1, 2025

10

Just Lovely 😍😍😍

Everything is just great!!!Nice and clean, cosy and peaceful far from street noise 😍😍😍 Martina is the best host ever!!!

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Martin

extended_group

May 1, 2025

10

Highly recommended. Had an amazing stay - great hosts, good location in Palermo and a nice spacious boat.

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Matthew

extended_group

April 26, 2025

10

Absolutely wonderful

Neither I nor the friend I was travelling with have stayed in a boat before instead of a hotel, but we took a chance as it looked great and had excellent reviews. It far exceeded our expectations. The hosts were just lovely — extremely kind and helpful. The boat was wonderful and it’s location was so convenient. There’s a parking lot a short walk away and you’re a short walk to Palermo’s downtown and major attractions. We were so impressed. I hope to be able to go back again before long.

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Sandra

extended_group

February 23, 2025

10

We Love to come again❤️

The Personal charm whos in every lil Detail.And Martina und Diego are soooo kind...🫶🏻❤️

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Kat

couple

January 20, 2025

10

A cool experience in Palermo

All was super nice, boat looks like on the photos, and the owners take care of all. Even in bad weather it is a great experience.

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Pemberton

extended_group

November 22, 2024

10

This exceeded my expectations and we enjoyed every minute! 😀

The boat was in a great location in the marina. The deck space is really lovely for enjoying the sunshine. The host is very helpful and goes out of her way to ensure you get the best out of your stay.

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Bryndís

extended_group

November 18, 2024

10

We loved staying at the boat

This was the first time that I rented a boat for accommodation, and I have to say this will not be the last time, we really loved it. The aria was very nice and safe. We also tried some of the restaurants at the harbor and everything was great. The owner did everything to make our stay memorable

Facilities

Activities

Hiking, Snorkelling, Fishing

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Food & drink safety

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Terrace

Safety & security

24-hour security, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available

Services

Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 7:16 AM

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