We were met by Nuccia (a friend of Giancarlo) and welcomed into what was a 'best placed' apartment high above the bustling streets below. The welcoming additions of bottled water, peaches & pastries were most appreciated as we arrived and began to settle in.
The air conditioning went a long way to ease the extreme temperatures (even for the locals) and the 72 marble stairs you have to climb before reaching the apartment only serve to work off the extra calories consumed in the form of gelatos & delicious street foods found across the region.
The modern space was plenty big enough for us as a couple to relax in comfort. With artefacts which gave the place a personal touch, contemporary bathroom spaces (upstairs open plan, no door) and a compact style kitchen/utility area allowed us to make the most of the fresh produce we found in one of the best local food markets nearby. Excellent 4G Wifi also allowed us to research anything we needed prior to venturing out.
Although we did experience a problem with the water pump initially, Nuccia was immediate in her responses and on hand to support before calling a plumber to sort the problem by the next day. (This was something that could have happened to any home owner rather than an oversight.)
The apartment itself really is in a wonderful location, which we really began to appreciate the longer we spent exploring the streets, trattorias and local attractions. So much so that we would certainly consider returning to Sicily for another holiday.
Most importantly we were able to feel right at home very quickly by Nuccia and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this contemporary and very clean apartment to anyone wanting to explore Palermo!
AirBnB has become our first preference over any other form of accommodation, thanks to you Giancarlo!