maria's apartment has the best location in the heart of Palermo. one block away from the D line and plenty of bus routes. plenty of space, tall ceilings in most rooms and the terrace was a breathe of fresh air. very retro vibes which i personally loved and gave the space character. had all the necessary amenities. the only "downs" i can think of is there is a slight smell from the pipes i assume (old building) but nothing that can't be fixed with some air flow. and the bathroom sink drains rather slow. other than that, i had a lovely time and would definitely stay again :)