Giovanni’s apartment was one of the best AirBNB stays that I have ever booked. From beginning to end everything was first rate. Communications were excellent. Giovanni is a superb host. He truly enjoys meeting people from around the world and making them feel welcome. He was very understanding and flexible, allowing us to check in an hour early and temporarily store our baggage for several hours after check out.
Location was perfect - a short walk to all Palermo sites, and next to so many great bars and restaurants. Santa Cecilia Theater is across the street, home to a Sicilian jazz orchestra. We attended a great jazz performance for 10 euro.
Word of caution - on weekends the street gets busy and the front two bedrooms will hear some music and street noise from the bars below, but it was never boisterous or obnoxious, and never kept us awake.
Sicilian decor in the apartment was warm, colorful, and charming. It was spacious, comfortable, and had all the amenities that our family needed. Highly recommend. I’ll be back during my next Palermo visit.