We're an Anglo-Italian family who love to travel and meet new people. Alberto, from Palermo, is a writer, director, and performer. Tom, from London, is a communications consultant and writer. Valeria, also from Palermo, is a musician, singer, and interpreter, fluent in English, French, and Italian.
In 2018 we decided to open the doors of our two homes in Palermo to host friends, and friends of friends, because we’re so in love with the city that we want to share the pleasure of our experiences with others.
“This idea needs a name,” we thought, and after much deliberation we decided on “Casa Milork” fusing our surnames, Milazzo and York. And so, Casa Milork Palermo was born!
We have the pleasure of offering two different perspectives of the city:
Casa Milork Eremiti: located in the heart of the historic city centre.
Casa Milork Statua: located between the city centre and the golden sandy beach of Mondello
Casa Milork Eremiti is a beautiful and bright apartment in the very heart of the old centre of Palermo, providing a full “on-foot-immersion” experience of the historic landmarks and sights.
Located on a quiet street, ideal for restorative sleep, the apartment is the ideal starting point for many itineraries to discover the wonders of the city - just what you need if you are fond of art and culture, history and tradition. From our balcony you can see all the domes of the most historic churches in the city, as well as the bell towers of the Cathedral, the Astronomical Observatory of the Royal Palace, and the sea of the Gulf of Palermo.
The apartment sleeps up to 5 adults, features include:
2 double bedrooms with adjoining front facing balcony
Large open plan modern fitted kitchen with dining area Adjoining living room with seating area and a sofa bed
Spacious Art Deco style lounge
Modern bathroom with walk-in shower and separate dressing room
Wifi, TV, rear balcony / utility space
Original “pavimenti a tappeto con cementine” (decorative tile flooring) throughout
Travel cot / crib (available on request).
Casa Milork Eremiti is just two minutes walking distance from the iconic church San Giovanni degli Eremiti (St. John of The Hermits) with its distinctive arabesque red domes, and from the Palazzo dei Normanni (Norman Palace) and its magnificent Palatine Chapel. Also nearby is the famous bustling street market of Ballarò, the main Cathedral (home to the tombs of the Norman Emperors), the city's lively Cassaro street, with its many café's, restaurants, shops, and gelateria's, and the Quattro Canti (four corners) square - the heart of the old city centre.
The apartment is only a three minute walk from Palazzo Reale-Orleans train station from which there is a direct train service from Palermo Airport (PMO).
Casa Milork Statua is an elegant and comfortable apartment located between Palermo's historic city centre and the golden sands of Mondello Beach. The apartment is just a few steps away from the famous Statua della Libertà (Statue of Liberty), the centre of one of the city's newer residential areas.
The neighbourhood is residential, built during the Liberty period of the "Palermo Felicissima", and there are plenty of with cafés, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, ATM cash points nearby, as well as a vibrant weekly street market selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish, which brings colour to our road every Wednesday morning.
The apartment sleeps up to 4 adults, features include:
1 double bedroom with balcony
Study with sofa bed (sleeps 2)
Large open plan living space and dining area with balcony
Open plan fitted kitchen
Modern family size bathroom with shower and bathtub
Wifi, air conditioning, heating, TV, utility space
Parquet flooring throughout the apartment
Travel cot /crib (available on request).
On foot from the apartment you can easily reach a small park which has exotic plants, arabesque fountains, a library / outdoor cafe. The Favorita sports centre (swimming pool, athletic stadium, football stadium and golf course) is also within walking distance.
From the Statua della Libertà it is easy to catch a bus to:
Mondello beach, where you can enjoy the sea of Sicily in total relaxation. Bus number 806. Journey time: 15 minutes
The historic city centre, where you can begin to explore the millennial heart of Palermo. Bus number 101. Journey time: 10 minutes.
Casa Milork Statua is ideal for those who need comfortable accommodation, in a quiet and efficient residential neighbourhood.
Interested in staying at Casa Milork? Please get in touch - we can be reached 7 days a week.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Alberto, Tom, and Valeria.
