Marcello's apartment is stylish and beautifully furnished. It felt like home for a week with plenty of space to chill out and relax after a hard day's sightseeing. We really felt as if we were living like Palermitans. Floriana his sister was so helpful at check in, and was kind enough to pick us up after a long train journey from Rome. She also helped with my luggage up five flights of stairs which was much appreciated. She checked in with us regularly to check we were ok and answered all my queries promptly. Faultless hosting. The location is also great - at the heart of Ballaro market which is much better than the Vicurria in our opinion. We bought fresh ingredients and cooked at home to save the pennies. The tomatoes and aubergines were second to none. It's also very close to Via Maqueda and Via Roma the main roads running through Palermo. We loved our stay here. GRAZIE!