Teresa reached out the day before my arrival and helped me to plan getting from the airport. There is a bus that drops you very near the apartment (for 6.3E) or try a Palermo City taxi share that is 7E per person, but you'll need to make sure you have exact change or the driver will try to keep a tip! Either way super easy arrival. Teresa met me when I arrived and helped me with my bag. Travel light!
The apartment is a few flights of stairs up, but consider it walking off those extra donuts and cups of gelato. It is in a beautiful and very secure building, just a couple blocks off of Palermo's Main Street -and from the bus to take you to the beach!
The space itself is wonderful. The bed is large and comfortable. She is generous with towels! There is a table that I used as a desk to work. A small fridge, a tea kettle, mugs. The bathroom is super spacious and sink perfect for hand laundry. The terrace is also lovely, and large! The wifi is good at 10 down and 5 up. And, even in the heat of August, the AC kept my room nice and crisp!
The apartment is shared with Teresa and her 2 cute cats. She is wonderful to share the apartment with - bellisima, barely knew she was there, but when I saw her she was always smiling and offering nice vibes and good suggestions. She gave me a map and introduced me to all of Palermo and suggested different activities and restaurants, and bus lines to cut down walking in the heat. Her two brothers live in the building too - one came to help me one day and he was a handsome, very kind person.
I found loads of delicious food (my favorite restaurant was: I Sapori del Mare - I went twice in three days - and Trattoria Carpaccio is also very good, and the pasticceria/gelateria one block away is excellent for a coffee or 2.20E gelato). The shopping nearby is excellent, with international and local designs. In August, great sales! There is also a 24 hour Carrefour a short walk away that is great for water and anything else you need.
This was one of my best/favorite Airbnb apartment stays to-date. Absolutely recommended, and if I come to Palermo again I will certainly return!
Thank you Teresa!!!