After spending one month in her place, I highly recommend Norma's apartment in Palermo Hollywood. I really appreciated that the furnishings felt like home, rather than some other options that more closely resemble a sterile hotel. The 8th floor, bi-level apartment sits among the treetops - a compact living room, dining area, and kitchen bar upon entering, and a queen bedroom, office desk, and bathroom/shower upstairs - is perfect for one or two people. Abundant natural light throughout, with many windows, truly brightens the space. I left just before the peak of summer, when the apt might be warm even with AC, but during my stay I only occasionally used the bedroom AC to sleep at night, as the city climate is terrific. The shaded porch is my favorite, and there is also a small sitting pool on the balcony that I never used. The building also has a washer/dryer in the basement. The only drawback for some might be the noise, which a previous reviewer mentioned. A lot of noise from diesel truck engines and motorcycles filters up from the street, at all hours. Deceptively, it sounds like a busy intersection, though it's just a regular neighborhood street and no busier than others in Palermo Viejo. Therefore, I suspect any place in this prime Palermo area would suffer similarly, although it's true all those wonderful windows in the apt offer little resistance. Also, there is construction nearby, so you might hear hammering and drilling during the day. To me, it's an acceptable trade-off. Also, despite the surrounding restaurants, bars, and nightlife - the reason so many justifiably choose Palermo - I didn't find pedestrian noise to be an issue. I should end by saying that, as a longtime former New York City resident - none of these sounds disturbed me, I even opened the windows at night :) But, if you're sensitive, maybe earplugs. Finally, I must say that Norma is an incredibly responsive host - she immediately answers messages, and she even provided a SUBE card for public transit. Lorenzo, the building superintendent, was always available if I needed anything (though I didn't). If you are considering Palermo, then this place is a winner! Final neighborhood note: Palermo Viejo is subdivided into Hollywood and Soho, this apt is in the former. But, it's just a 20-25 minute walk end-to-end in Viejo, jam-packed with those trendy bars and boutiques, so nothing is far if you're struggling with deciding between the two.