Since my retirement ten years ago I have travelled all over the world, sometimes with my wife, other times by myself. I use airbnb whenever possible, not only to save money but mainly to meet the local hosts and to stay where the locals live. For my first visit to Palermo I was lucky to find and choose Roberto's green room with ensuite bath. I could not have chosen a better place. Its central location in the heart of historic Palermo is absolutely incredible. Last night I walked in less than ten minutes to the Teatro Massimo to hear Placido Domingo sing in Verdi's Simon Boccanegra. Roberto's place is two minutes' walk to the Via Maqueda. This is a pedestrian only street that cuts through the center of Historic Palermo and leads directly to the Teatro Massimo. There are eateries, bars, restaurants gelaterias, shops and stores of every kind on both sides of the street. This is where the movida happens in Palermo, the early evening walk of hundreds of people up and down the street. Next to Roberto's place, there is grocery store on one side of the front door, a barber shop on the other, a supermarket across the street, a bakery a block away.
Within five minutes you reach the Osteria al Ferro di Cavallo, a typical eatery which offers sicilian specialties at reasonable prices, the Rinascente Department store, and the touristy but fun Vucciria open air market, and bus stops for local buses and the airport bus.
Roberto's place is on the penthouse floor, the 6th and highest floor, WITH AN ELEVATOR and a commanding view over the rooftops of the city surrounded by its mountains! The place is spotlessly clean, has a very comfortable bed,a big, modern shower, a small refrigerator, a one place electric burner, even a Moka pot (to make espresso coffee) and coffee! WHO CAN ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE?
Oh yes, and Roberto is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. Enough said, you will never find a better place to stay in Palermo.