In one of the more ramshackle areas of town - which are usually the most interesting - situated pretty much on top of everything the sensible visitor to Palermo should require. Between via Maqueda & via Roma, 15 mins from your train, 5 mins from the 4 Canti and the brilliant Ballarò market, what was once a Jewish area has now been colonised by newer levels of immigration - meaning open all hours corner-shops, and some different food flavours should you be inclined...
About the only people I wouldn’t recommend the place to are the pregnant, the infirm or the aged, because it definitely is up 4 sets of narrow stairs. But that means you’re at roof level, and Palermo definitely one of those cities you want to be at roof level in...
Alberto was friendly, and met me, always a good sign. His suggested eating places were interesting (but very popular, because good and at a weekend)
My one regret is nothing to do with the place, really:
It was a shame to have been solo travelling, a lot of reasons made this a great place to share!
Well converted/designed/equipped space, the bed is up further steps to where it’s still warmer (the a/c got some use I’m afraid.. )
Am I alllowed to say I’m glad there wasn’t a TV? Who comes to Palermo to watch the telly??