Location is closest to the junction of Via Principe Di Villafranca and Via Messina. It's about 10-15 mins walk to Teatro Massimo, which was ideal. The apartment itself is outstanding. Original ceilings and floortiles. Two wonderful balconies provide airflow. Two fantastic quiet aircon units that work great. Small kitchenette but very well equipped. Bathroom excellent and good shower. Francesco left water and fruit drinks for us which was so useful as we arrived on a Sunday during siesta. He spent a lot of time with us settle in and gave us recommendations of local restaurants. (try Corona- fine food- needs a booking, Sicilo -not the one on downtown rooftop, but just round the corner on Messina- excellent raw fish/ sushi with wonderful wine, superb service, try the cafe right next door and sit down for a glass of lovely wine and watch the insane driving in Palermo up close, Osteria Mercede 5 min from Teatro Massimo was fantastic - book, Osteria Lo Bianco is worth the trip but google their menu and translate before you go rather than be overwhelmed. The best wine is served locally in Enoteca Picone. We didn't have time but visit Sapurito just down the street.
Location is ideal for a foodie trip to Palermo and this apartment is ideal value and excellently positioned. Francesco was a fantastic host who even organised a lift for us back to the airport.