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Sunshine Hostel
We are a small, cozy and friendly hostel in the center of Palermo.
A great city full of culture, architecture, good food and night life.
Sorrounding us, you will find plenty of Amazing Scicilian cities to visit, temples, beaches, smooth weather almost all year long and interesting people.
We love to share our culture and way of life, and thats why everyone that comes to Sunshine Hostel feels like at home.
We hope to see you here.
I am Francesco a real Palermitano, but I have travel and lived abroad. Family guy, that likes to make my hosts and volunteers welcome and at home. You will experienced a nice, calm and friendly atmosphera. I am very Flexible and talkative person, I like to shared meals, and experiences from people over the world.
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About the experience in: Palermo, Italy
Portugal
My stay was amazing! I arrived in Palermo feeling sick, and even though Francesco is super busy, he was very kind. Andrés was incredibly understanding and gave me a few days to rest before starting. The hostel is a bit old, but the work is simple and manageable. The group of volunteers was fantastic: we all got along really well, and I even made some great friends, including a few guests. The atmosphere with both the hosts and the team was super friendly and respectful. I’m really grateful for the experience! ❤️
9 days ago
About the experience in: Palermo, Italy
Argentina
My overall experience was good. The tasks were simple, and volunteers had the freedom to choose their own work schedules. We were given money to do the weekly grocery shopping, which makes it a good place if you want to save money. However, the hostel is an old and poorly maintained building. The showers didn’t work properly, and the facilities could definitely be improved. On the positive side, the location was very good.
11 days ago
About the experience in: Palermo, Italy
Spain
La experiencia fue positiva, sobretodo gracias a las otras voluntarias y a que Palermo es una ciudad preciosa y llena de vida.
Los turnos eran claros y flexibles, sin embargo, opino que nos dejaban demasiada resposabilidad a los voluntarios. Teníamos problemas constantemente con las reservas y con las instalaciones del hostel, que dejaban mucho que desear. Aunque el manager fue siempre amable y atento, el dueño nos culpaba a las voluntarias de los problemas del hostel, para mí lo peor de la experiencia.
15 days ago
About the experience in: Palermo, Italy
Brazil
Would not go back. The space has potential, but it’s dirty, outdated, and poorly maintained. Volunteers essentially run everything, from cleaning to check-ins, but much of the dirt is structural and can’t be solved with light cleaning. Mattresses were old and infested with bedbugs, and showers had no pressure and no hot water. The vibe wasn’t warm or lively, and most guests stayed only a night because it was the cheap. GOOD POINTS: location, €60 for groceries to split between the four volunteers and schedule flexibility, but the other volunteers was what really made the experience bearable.
16 days ago
About the experience in: Palermo, Italy
United States
Francesco, the owner, is indifferent to the well being and safety of the volunteers and will blame you for his failings as a business owner rather than take responsibility. The training is minimal for a job that requires you to essentially run the hostel on your own. Palermo is beautiful and my co volunteers were lovely but the hostel was a constant source of stress and daily problems that made it hard to fully enjoy my time there. Andres the manager was always kind and tried his best to help.
22 days ago