We stayed at Giovanni's apartment for 3 nights. We had a car and we had some trouble finding it, but Giovanni met us there and helped us find a parking place. The apartment is located in the central part of Palermo and is close to the tourist sites. Easy walking distance to everything.
The apartment is on the second floor (third floor for Americans) and there is no elevator, so this could be an issue for some. The apartment is well equipped and very comfortable. It has two levels, the first level has the bedrooms and the second level has the kitchen, sitting area and small patio. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you would need including an espresso machine and coffee.
Giovanni provided fresh fruit and treats including fresh pastries every morning. He had them delivered every morning and he even asked what kind we wanted. He really was helpful.
There are two bars below the apartment at street level so there was night noise on the weekends. However, the windows are soundproofed so most of the sound in the front bedrooms are dampened. The back bedrooms are quiet.
The location is great. Close to shops, tourist sites, grocery stores, etc.
Giovanni is great. Very helpful and when we had questions, he responded very quickly. He was genuinely interested in us and our comfort.