Daniela’s an A+++ host. Her communication prior to our arrival, and throughout our stay was very fast + helpful.
When we arrived Daniela surprised us with a small gift to unwrap. It was some delicious pastries that were great timing, after our morning of travel.
The apartment was in an excellent area right in the epicenter of a daily food market. The food market was a very inexpensive option for breakfast or lunch each day, from 8:00 - 16:00 (8AM - 4PM).
The rooftop patio was a real positive, and allowed for great relaxation, and people watching at all hours. It was fun to watch the hustle & bustle of the food market below during the day, and people watching the nightlife was great too. The last night of our stay was on a Sunday, and the neighborhood held an extravagant celebration in honor of their neighborhood patron Saint. Watching their celebration parade on the rooftop patio was INCREDIBLE! There was at least a 60 person band, and a several hundred people parading through the streets celebrating around a beautifully made float. Confetti flying through the air, and more energy in the are than you’d see at a New Years Eve celebration! I’m not sure how often they do this celebration, but it occurred on late night on Sunday October 2nd.
The people within the daily food market right below the apartment might have been my favorite part, of this area. The market is a fantastic way to be entertained while walking through for a 5 - 10 minute stretch.
The building has an elevator, so that was a big energy saver for our legs. The elevator weight limit did say 375kg, and up to 5 people at once. It seemed like the weight limit was closer to 290kg or 640lb range (Really a small detail, but the elevator door won’t close if the weight limit is reached, so this detail could help someone)
The internet at Daniela’s place was the fastest of our 5 Airbnb stays while we were in Italy. We were consistently getting 600mbps - 800mbps with a reasonable ping & strong WiFi connection throughout our four day stay.
Water pressure in the shower is as good as you’ll find in Italy or the U.S. The shower was a corner shower, and it was a little snug for my 190cm/113kg frame (6’3” & 250lbs).
There’s a great granita spot directly across the street when you walk out the front door. I highly recommend the fragola(strawberry) granita. It seems that I’ve become an expert in granita & gelato with my overwhelming consumption of it while in Italy :)
Reserve this Airbnb without hesitation, as it will be one of the better stays you’ve had. Daniela is very good at what she does, so if there is a tie in trying to choose your place of stay in Palermo I’d say Daniela is the tiebreaker that’ll make this place your winner!