If you want to explore the heart of Palermo this apartment is well located, close to the old marina and very convenient for very good food nearby. I would stay again. However, when booking it is not clear that the whole street outside is currently under construction, meaning access is down a generally muddy street and heavy work begins early at 7am. Also there are a number of lounge bars and clubs nearby so you do hear the thump of the music on party nights. I felt construction of this scale should be clearly reflected on the site. Otherwise the apartment is great and a definite long term place to visit when coming to Palermo.