We really enjoyed this loft.
The location was great, being on a quiet side street only 3 minutes walk to the cathedral, and 5 minutes walk from the centre of the old city, and therefore most things that you need to see are within easy reach. One of the things that is too easy to reach is a cafe called Marocco which is right opposite the cathedral, which we happily visited every day for breakfast. If we had stayed longer than 3 nights we would have been the size of a car.
The place is typically Sicilian. Looks nothing from the outside, but inside revealed a tall cool building with loads of stairs going up, and up, and up; 73 in all, but my oh my is the view at the top worth it. The view from the top terrace is one of the best views over the whole of the old city. What a place to sit and have a drink looking over the rooftops, spotting all the landmarks.
The loft is a small sitting dining area and kitchen, and then another sitting are and a bedroom on a mezzanine floor above. The owner lives next door, and access to the terrace is through his hallway, but this was fine and not difficult in any way. The shower was hot and the bed was comfy, our 2 main tests for a place. 73 steps up were a trial - I cannot lie - but given the eating we were doing, they were probably a blessing in disguise. No lift so not a place for the elderly or those with mobility problems. Also, it's a hell of a long way to lug a big case, so we were happy we had travelled with only hand luggage.
Vince can collect from the airport, which saved us a late night attempt at buses or trains, and then trying to find the apartment. He was helpful with information as well.
We loved Palermo and felt like we were right in the middle of the real Palermo at this apartment.