You enter into a vast antique courtyard through a deceptive door, up some broad stone steps and into a little piece of history. Do not book this apartment if you want "mod-cons" such as wi-fi, even though it has a perfectly equipped kitchen, a TV and a lovely bathroom. Do book it if you want to be nestled right in the heart of all things Palermo, between the main markets with most major sites a short walk away. This is a 1 bedroom flat with a sofa bed in the hallway, not a 2 bedroom flat as I'd expected, but that didn't matter . The host Salvatore was absolutely charming and more than helpful, even taking time off work to let a late arriving friend into the house while I was out. Would stay here again and get others to do the same.