Review of Alla Kala, by Kayt Sukel

For those seeking a more authentic city stay in Palermo, Sicily, there is Alla Kala. Mere steps from the Piazza Marina and the waterfront, this small, pleasing B&B offers welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The facilities

A very small property, Alla Kala doesn't try to woo guests with on-site restaurants or spa services. Instead, it focuses on what it does best - providing bright, delightful rooms in which you can instantly relax, a definite must after a day of walking around a slightly chaotic city like Palermo! A 10-minute walk from the train station and a short stroll to many of the city's best sights, this B&B's location means that the best of the city's restaurants and shops are only a short distance away.

The B&B also provides a daily breakfast service each morning complete with wonderful Italian coffee and pastries. Guests can select the time of breakfast as well as the items they'd like served.

The rooms

Alla Kala has five spacious, comfortable rooms on a single floor of a classic building in the heart of Palermo. The four double rooms are decorated in soothing neutral colors accented with lovely sea blues. The piece de resistance in each room is the sweeping waterfront views of Palermo's harbor. The B&B also offers one larger suite with a sitting area for guests who want a little more legroom. All rooms feature large modern en-suite bathrooms with bath or waterfall showers and amenities like satellite television and free wireless internet service.