These two deserve a prize for converting the space into a super cool, tastefully decorated and well thought out hi-tech lodging.
Privacy was a downside with noise carrying over across rooms - there are two neighbouring units.
The neighbourhood might be stark at first, but is understood once one settles into Palermo with museums, restaurants and cafes close by.
The downside is the flight of stairs one has to take to get to the accommodation which are steep, in a tight space and inconsistently set.
Giovanni met me and explained the set up and was very nice.