If you want to dive dipper in true culture of Sicily, to stay in Zaira's place is the best choice, especially if you're in Palermo for the first time! Zaira is great great person, the flat is spacious enough and in very authentic) Also you can definitely trust to advices from Zaira ;) Overall, you will have nice half of flat (there is everything you need, especially on kitchen), great host and nice location. Also, it's worth to note the pets: they are lovely and live in absolute care) Just one point about location: there is no beach in Palermo (one far from harbor is totally sheety, just don't waste your time, really. Only if you like to see something like hetto)! The nearest ones are in around 50 min by bus (Mondello) or train (Cefalu).