It's hard to tell exactly what the place is like from the pics that illustrate the add, but it's much better than we expected! A modestly roomy place with comfortable-enough Ikea furnishings, it housed the four of us (two couples) and all of our luggage without feeling like we were cramped. You cannot beat the location--right in the historical heart of Old Town Palermo and walking distance to anywhere you'd want to go; a close enough walk to the train station to travel outside of Palermo. The view from the downstairs bedrooms is mind-boggling! You are eye level with 17th Century architecture, sculpture and artifacts with the seemingly constant buzz of the street activity below...and it does seem constant, though the doors and windows in the apartment shut it all out when they're closed. The kitchenette and fridge are tiny but workable; we did not cook--only made coffee--but found a full set of plates, pots, pans, coffee cups, drink cups and utensils. Watch out for the step up into the kitchen--it's a little rickety and although it's been braced it doesn't seem secure.
There were only a few downsides: 1)The only AC is in the loft bedroom upstairs, so we had to get creative. We kept all the windows closed throughout the apartment and the bedroom door open while we slept (it's a good thing we've all known each other well and for decades). That seemed to cool off the sleeping areas but not the front room or kitchenette. 2)The upstairs shower is too tiny for a large adult, but the downstairs shower is very roomy. Also, there was not enough toilet paper for us for 4 days and no paper towles (I already brought this to Ugo's attention), though there is a Carrefour nearby so plan ahead. And if you're used to high water pressure, you're not going to find that here. 3)The unit seems to be under continued renovation and there are scraps of building materials here and there and bad lighting in the entry stairwell if you use the 2nd floor entrance. The patio is nice for sunset, but the umbrella was a little weather-beaten.
Over all, I'd stay here again. I had lots of crazy questions about keys, transportation, bedding and toilet paper and Ugo responded cordially and quickly every time---even late on weekend nights.