Melania and Federicia were the nicest and most welcoming hostsesses. The reception included everything requested, what to do, where to go, where to eat, what to see etc. The area is rather rough and 10-15 minutes walk off the city centre, but the apartment itself is newly refurbished and very nice. Very interesting Ballaro Market is quite close. When we stayed there,all three rooms were occupied, but we did not get bothered by the other guests at all, except for that usual Palermo problem (we have experienced it in hotels too) of hot water tank running dry.