For the first time traveller to Palermo: the apartment is located right above Ballaro street market. This is a huge plus when it comes to availability of cheap produce, getting a local feel,
The downside is that there is all the noise, smells and people that you can expect from 7 am to 7 pm. The whole area is also quite dirty (and dark at night) and there are a lot of derelict buildings and streets. We never had any problems with safety or anything but the vibe might take some getting used to.
This apartment is very spacious. Two large bedrooms facing a large terrace. Small kitchen with most things you will need. Another big room inside the apartment with extra bed/couch. A big plus is a second terrace upstairs with spectacular views. It’s one the third floor with steep and narrow stairs. Large luggage is impractical but not impossible to deal with.
Finally, Calogera is a really nice host.
There is also an elderly carpenter making Pinocchio dolls downstairs so that’s pretty cool.