Staying at Mabel's place in Palermo was a great experience. It is convenient that she lives right next door, she was very helpful and welcoming, and the place was great. We used the taxi service and the subte card that Mabel helped set up for us, and these were great as well. It can be noisy outside, as in any city, and there was not always hot water, but overall, I would recommend staying at Mabel's for her helpfulness and the great location and ambiance of the apartment.