We would highly recommend this apartment, with a lift and a fabulous terrace view over Palermo, to the mountains, made a great stay in the city. Giulana was easy to reach and responded quickly to one query we had. She had also left a useful map with some ideas for eating places locally. It is right in the old city centre, perfect for exploring Look out for the free city shuttle bus - stops just down by Quattro Canti - this made it very easy to get around the city - and walking was also easy. We walked to/from the train station easily- train to Cefalu for a day's swimming was simple (around one hour train plus 10/15 mins either side walking). The apartment felt grand - very spacious, light and airy with several balconies, lots of different spaces, sofa, useful designer kitchen, good bathroom, and the lovely terrace. Quiet at night - there was some late night singing going on locally but this was the centre - and didnt bother us - Loads of eating places in close proximity-basic supermarkets close by for water - bakeries near. (Visit to the opera theatre was v good & have a look at the puppet theatre near the port area). Great place to stay if you want a special space, a central spot, a terrace to eat, or just absorb the views - and the lift!