I spent 5 nights in Giovanni's apartment with a couple of friends. I don't think we could have found a better place ! The location is perfect, right next to the (now defunct) Vucciria market and within walking distance of... practically everything. The apartment is on the first floor of an old 15th century palazzo with a courtyard (huge fig tree in the middle). There is no lift. The place is spotlessly clean and full of vintage furniture. The 2 largest bedrooms are roomy, each with a balcony. The beds are very comfortable. Street noises were rare. The kitchen seems well equipped, though we only used it for the first coffee of the day. There are 2 bathrooms, one with a shower (excellent), the other with a tub. There was a problem with the cold water in the second bathroom but it was repaired the same day. Giovanni, who lives in the same building, is readily available if there is any problem. We also enjoyed the tips he gave us. Definitely my first choice when I go back to Palermo !