Maria’s apartment is very close to the most exciting street of bars and restaurants in the historic center of palermo: Quattro Canti, Discesa de Giudici and all the main attractions of the Historic Center. Focus on that. Dont worry much about the sorroundings...
Marias is very thoughtfull and she can explain some tips of the city.
Last, but not least, If you are coming by car, remember to use Marias instruction to get in the apartment or solve the Via Roma weekday car limitation....