If you want to experience Palermo like a local, stay at Sergio's apartment! He was an incredible host who went above and beyond to help us out and make sure we experienced the best Palermo has to offer.
The apartment is very well located, everything in central Palermo is easy to reach on foot, plus you can take a bus to Monreale or Mondello easily.
There are great restaurants, cafes and patisseries nearby for breakfast and snacks, all were very welcoming of tourists who wanted a genuine experience. We especially liked Sfizi E Delizie on Via Imera, great for breakfast, coffee, cakes, meat, cheese and groceries!