I really enjoyed my stay in Sebastian's apartment in Palermo. Sebastian and his parents are great hosts and did everything they could to ensure I had a comfortable stay. I can't thank them enough for their patience and hospitality. Some other great things about the apartment
Great location - close to a large number of shops and restaurants as well as public transit. Central to everything and very walkable in a cool, trendy neighborhood.
Great decor and vibe - just a beautiful and sleak style and vibe. I felt at home
Good Internet
Good kitchenware
Great view and awesome lighting
Some things to keep in mind. It gets cold here in the winter. So cold that I had to buy an extra heater for the apartment. The big windows are great, but they let in a bunch of cold air. Something to keep in mind during the winter months.
Also, this place might be a challenge for light sleepers. Unfortunately, there was construction on the bedroom side of the apartment that started at 8am every morning. And the neighbors upstairs were pretty loud at random times of the day and middle of the night. I actually bought a white noise machine to block out the abrupt sounds, so it worked out for me.
There were also several instances of the power going out at the apartment. It seemed to be a building issue. Sebastian was quick to communicate and help me troubleshoot and fix the issue. He mentioned he would get it looked at later.
That all being said, I'd definitely stay here again because of all the pros. Sebastian is a great communicator and was very understanding of the challenges I encountered. And he was always trying to help me find solutions ASAP. I recommend this place if Sebastian is your host.