Antonio's apartment is beautiful - I can't recommend it highly enough. It is well located for exploring the city, being within an easy walk of the most interesting parts of Palermo. We found plenty to occupy us for a whole week: Modern Art Gallery, Cathedral, Cappella Palatina, Botanical Gardens, and numerous other attractions, all within walking distance. The bars and restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the apartment are brilliant, and there is a convenient supermarket a 5 minute walk from the apartment as well as Palermo's several excellent markets a short and pleasant stroll away. The area in which the Palazzo Cattolica is located is young and vibrant with a laid back vibe, we felt relaxed and welcomed wherever we went.
The apartment itself was outstanding. It sits cosily under the rafters of one of the many extraordinary palaces which dot the neighbourhood, meaning a long climb up a very beautiful staircase to get there. If this doesn't daunt you you'll be rewarded with clean and stylish accommodation, the space has been beautifully and sympathetically adapted maintaining plenty of character and is equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The indoor space is lovely enough, but the real charm of this apartment lies outside on the roof terrace. The view is stunning, and it's a very comfortable area in which to spend time, with plenty of shade and surrounded by plants. In the evening the (highly recommended!) bars in the piazza directly below the roof terrace provide a pleasant hubbub until late, but inside the apartment and particularly in the bedroom it was completely silent, extraordinary to have such peace right in the centre of the city!
Antonio was an excellent host, and went out of his way to accommodate several changes to our booking as it was significantly delayed by the Covid pandemic. He and his family live downstairs from the apartment, and were friendly, helpful and welcoming whilst entirely respecting our privacy. We also very much enjoyed sharing our terrace with his family's very soft kitten!