Francesco's place is superb. Centrally located, you could walk everywhere from there. The neighborhood comes alive at night, many bars and excellent restaurants throb just around the corner. The apartment is equipped with everything you will need during a stay in Palermo. Francesco himself met me at the nearest plaza in order to guide me to the apartment. There he explained how the different functions of the place work and even provided me with maps and restaurant recommendations. He is truly an excellent host. From booking to check-out he was ever present, texting me before arrival and giving me directions, taxi recommendations... In short, Francesco's place was an excellent experience in Palermo.