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Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b offers accommodations in Palermo, a 10-minute walk from Teatro Massimo and 1.1 miles from Via Maqueda. Among the facilities at this property are an elevator and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The property is 400 yards from the city center and a 17-minute walk from Fontana Pretoria. The units include a private bathroom, and some units at the bed and breakfast have a balcony. Buffet and Italian breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruit, and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. There is an on-site coffee shop. Dining options are available close to Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b include Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Politeama, and Piazza Castelnuovo. The nearest airport is Falcone-Borsellino, 17 miles from the bed and breakfast, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Palermo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Italian, Buffet


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Palermo
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  • Ingemar
    Sweden Sweden
    The owner was very helpful and friendly and always available for any questions. An excellent breakfast. Flawless WiFi. Great location.
  • Marilee
    United States of America United States of America
    With not many reviews but highly rated, I decided to take a chance on it. I am so happy I did. This B&B is a gem. As a solo, female, late 70s traveler, I appreciated the safety aspect Mauro, owner/manager, has provided. Simple but tasteful, clean,...
  • Nunziata
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved to have Mauro present every morning during breakfast.It was wonderful to be able to ask questions and chat with a nice, knowledgeable and helpful person! I am so over the self check-in where you only communicate by phone. Breakfast was...

Hosted by Mauro

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Mauro
Il Genio del Porto is an ancient genius who was the protector fo the whole town. You can find the sculpture of the Genius of the Port o one of the faces of the stele positioned in front of the main entrance of the port. And Mabbonath is the first known (phoenician) name of this town. Here you can stay in a healthy environment, in comfortable rooms with comfortable bathrooms and quality furnishings. I have created a breakfast room that will help you socialize and will remain open all day. You will find biscuits, tea and infusions to spend a few minutes of relax between a walk and a visit to museums or monuments. The WIFI is fast and all the rooms are air conditioned. There are some marine themed rooms that you will love! In addition, in the captain's suite you will have up to seven beds, two complete bathrooms and a spa bath. For all guests there is a rich Palermo and Sicily themed library with thousands of indications to give an extra touch to your stay. Finally you can leave your luggage in place from when you leave the room until the time of your departure. Take advantage of my kindness, I'm asking you!
Welcome to Palermo, the capital of the largest island in the Mediterranean sea. I am a journalist and I have worked for the major Italian newspapers. I am also an army officer, now retired. Now I have decided to follow my passion which is travel, and I am engaged in this sector by completely renovating a large apartment in the center of the city. Having guests like you is a great pleasure for me, I often talk with you because I am anxious to know some details of your city of origin, your habits, your customs. At the same time I am available every day to give you all the information you need to make your dream of a holiday in Sicily the best. I love cooking, especially Italian and Sicilian, but also many international recipes and in my (little) free time I practice the field target, a target shooting sport that takes me around the world for international competitions together with the Italian national team ! Also, and you will notice it, I love the sea and ships and I enjoy spending time reading and studying the history of the Second World War. I am also a passionate model maker.
We are in the center of the town which, in Palermo, coincides with the port area. So if you come with a ferry or have to take a ship to the smaller islands, this is the place. In addition, the airport shuttle stop is at two-minute walk from our b & b. From here you can reach all the major points of interest directly by walking and, if you want to use public transport, we are in the city center, there is no better place.
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Fast free Wifi 308 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 19082053C102329

FAQs about Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b

  • Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Diving
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Themed dinners
    • Walking tours

  • Room options at Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b include:

    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b is 2,300 feet from the center of Palermo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Italian
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Il Genio del Porto - Mabbonath b&b is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.