We can only recommend Giovannis place, it has all the things that one needs for a great vacation. Few of the highlights are: its a ten minute walk to all the different facets of Palermo, wether you prefer the loud and packed streets of the old town near the Theatro Massimo, the fancy restaurants and chic bars near near the Politeama or the various markets of the town. Giovanni himself was very accommodating, friendly and helped us with getting around and answered all our questions. The apartment was also very clean and a nice resting place to come back to at night. We can nothing but recommend his place!