I stayed at Concetta’s for 2 months and it was absolutely perfect! I could not recommend it more! I have stayed in airbnbs across the world and this is probably one of the best experiences I have had.
1.	The location is amazing, you are literally a 2 minute walk from the cathedral, and every other tourist attraction is within an easy walk. It is a very lively area yet just off a quiet street so you don’t get disturbed. There is a free city bus that drops off just in front of it coming from the central train station and also goes to many other tourist stops. The Palazzo Reale station is 10mins away and you can get trains to the airport here. The central station is also only 20mins walk away for connection to the rest of Sicily. The Capo market is 5 mins away for fresh groceries and street food.
2.	The owner, Concetta, is lovely. She is so helpful and responds quickly to any requests/questions. She let us leave our bags before checking in, gave us tips, helped us book cabs when needed… While she lives in the apartment across the road, we hardly saw her so we had privacy, yet she was available if we needed help with anything!
3.	The apartment is extremely clean and well equipped, even for a long stay like ours. The rooms are amazing, there is a loft with an ensuite upstairs and 2 bedrooms downstairs. The apartment is bright, has a small balcony with a great view of the cathedral and airy. There is plenty of parking just below as well. As mentioned, the showers might be a bit weak but it never really bothered me and I found that having showers very early or late meant the water pressure was a lot stronger. There was always plenty of hot water as well.
4.	Food – Frida pizza down the road has amazing pizzas and is rated amongst the best pizzerias in Italy. Caffeteria del Corso along the main road has the best granitas I’ve had, try the mulberry, strawberry and apricot!
Overall, whilst we were a bit worried driving into Palermo the first time, this apartment felt like a home away from home and like many say, if you get to know Palermo, it is charming and full of character. I definitely hope to return and stay here again!