I had a great time staying for six nights at Alberto’s flat in Palermo. It’s a nice old flat, with high ceilings, wide corridors and multiple rooms, plus a little balcony area for sitting outside. Communication with Alberto about arrival and the apartment was problem-free. The apartment is in the vibrant La Kalsa neighborhood on a street with a variety of restaurants, cool bars, little boutiques and small shops where you can buy fresh produce, cheese, meat, wine etc. Despite being on a popular street, the flat is completely quiet at night. I found it to be a perfect location for exploring Palermo; the neighborhood itself is fascinating, and it’s about a ten minute walk to the main sites around Quattro Canti or the Ballaro market. It’s also just up the street from the beautiful Abatellis museum.