Chiara's place is in the perfect location for a wonderful stay in Palermo. Right in the historic center, yet a quiet neighborhood feel, not over-run with crowds or inauthentic touristy annoyances. We really loved the neighborhood, it felt both hip and energetic and quiet at the same time.
Chiara is a wonderful host. She is very responsive to every question. She greeted us upon arrival and not only showed us around her place as expected, she sat down and reviewed the local map with us, making sure we knew exactly where everything was and making recommendations for what we should see -- it was like having a personal local guide. She also offered to arrange for a taxi for us upon departure, which was so appreciated -- especially for a 5am pick-up!
The apartment is great. It has everything you could possibly need for a nice stay. It's well stocked and there is even a washer, which was great to freshen up the suitcase after days of travel.
With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it's perfect for 2 couples, or for 2 singles like we were (so nice to each have our own room and bathroom!). And we couldn't believe our luck when we tried to book a place close to a friend we're traveling with and we ended up in the same building, across the hall from each other. So if you're thinking you need a bit more space for group, be sure to ask Chiara about her neighbor, which gets you another 1 bed/1 bath convenient to where you're staying.
I highly recommend Chiara's place for your Palermo stay.