Historic residence on Piazza Borsa

The historic Piazza Borsa Residence is located within Palazzo Isnello, also known as Sant'Antimo al Cassaro, a prestigious building on the northern edge of the Kalsa district, between the Cassaro and the famous Piazza Borsa. This historic residence enjoys a prime location and serves as the perfect starting point for exploring the city; in fact, the Teatro Massimo and the Teatro Politeama are both within easy walking distance. The city’s shopping streets are also easily accessible: the famous “La Rinascente” department store is just a few minutes away, and Viale della Libertà, Via Ruggero Settimo, and Via Cavour—renowned shopping streets—are also nearby.<br>Some rooms overlook Piazza Borsa, while others overlook Piazza Visita Poveri. Right in Piazza Borsa, you can rent scooters or electric bikes; Palazzo Isnello is about a 10-minute walk from the train station; just a short walk away is the terminal for all buses, including those heading to the airport; finally, the port is easily reached on foot from the Cassaro.<br>The rooms are located behind the Gallery of Modern Art, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, and Palazzo Ganci Valguarnera, whose halls served as the setting for the famous dance scene between Angelica—played by a very young Claudia Cardinale—and Don Fabrizio—played by Hollywood star Burt Lancaster—in Visconti’s *The Leopard*.<br> Walking down the Discesa dei Giudici for a few minutes brings you to Piazza Bellini, home to several architectural gems: the Church of Santa Caterina, where you can still enjoy marzipan sweets made using recipes passed down by the cloistered nuns; the Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, also known as the Martorana Church, a Byzantine-rite Catholic church richly adorned with mosaics; and the Church of San Cataldo, an example of Arab architecture featuring its characteristic red domes. <br>The spacious and welcoming rooms feature large balconies in a lively and vibrant part of the Historic Centre, a destination for visitors drawn to the small cafes and the numerous artisanal businesses that have flourished in recent years thanks to many local artists. <br>All spaces are furnished in a simple and elegant style, carefully blending the old with the new, allowing guests to soak up the “history” that the building and the entire area exude, while also ensuring they enjoy a peaceful stay with all the everyday comforts no one wants to do without—whether on a business trip or holiday.