My experience in Palermo could not have been so wonderful without Maria. She immediately welcomed me into her home even before I arrived and helped me plan my visit! I was a solo traveler on this leg of the trip and this was my first time visiting Sicily, let alone Palermo. She gave very specific directions to her home, how to get there from airport, and once I arrived she settled me in. It was easy to take a 7 euro share cab to Teatro Massimo and walk to the apt. When I arrived, she showed me around the apt. From the roof of her awesome apt she gave me an aerial tour to help situate me in this new city. Her home is very centrally located next to Teatro Massimo, walkable to all the sights from Via Maqueda. I easily walked to the main attractions in Palermo, took a day trip by train to Cefalu, and then took a bus to Catania at the end. the central station was about a 15 minute walk from the apt.
All the rooms are very clean and have air conditioning which you control. She provides towels and bath robes, a nice touch that I hadn't seen in previous airBNBs. Her kitchen is stocked with Italian self serve breakfast and you have access to the kitchen and common areas including a living area with many books on Palermo tours and history. Maria was well-versed in art history, and spent a lot of time to discuss the art and architecture of many of the cathedrals. The living room common area has lots of tourist information, as well as books on the history of Palermo and Sicily in general. She has such a unique home filled with vintage and artistic finds. It is full of warmth and bright color, reflective of the host herself!
Greet experience with a most lovely host. She is very sweet and welcoming! I would love to come stay again!