I am so glad I was booked with Alberto for my first two nights in Sicily. He is a thoughtful, welcoming host and his apartment is very clean and comfortable. He spoke excellent English and I really appreciated the information he gave me about the area.
I didn't know anything about Palermo so I feel very fortunate to have landed there. I can't imagine a better location for exploring the fascinating old part of the city and the marina. As soon as you step outside there are things to see. It was perfect for me as a solo traveller without the ability to walk too far. Night time exploring is also very easy and I felt quite safe wandering at night on my own.
There are great options for eating and the gelato shop up the street is amazing. (I especially recommend the limone and basilico). It is also close to bus stops for getting to and from the station.
For anyone who wants to feel immediately at home in the city, I would recommend Alberto every time.