One entrance to the apartment building is in Via Napoli and is conveniently right next to the stairs up to it. The best way in though is through the gates around the corner on Via Maqueda into a charming old courtyard space covered by the remains of an iron framed skylight roof and decorated at one end by colored lights. On one side is the Mak Mixology bar which is a great place for a nightcap before turning in each night.
The apartment was perfect for our group of five, beautifully presented and each bedroom with its own bathroom. We found it very clean and well equipped for us to make the odd meal if we wanted to.
It is located in the centre of the old town amongst a plethora of bars, restaurants and attractions in both directions up and down Via Maqueda. We had a sensational couple of days exploring the old town and experiencing the local culture and food and still found time to catch the bus up to Monreale to see the famous cathedral there.
Antonio was an absolutely excellent host, responding to our queries promptly, making sure we were comfortable and that we knew where everything was both inside and outside the apartment.
We definitely would stay there again next time we visit Palermo if it is available.