We stayed in Robertos and Marinas place for a whole month. It felt so at home that everytime we walk up via Malaspina now we feel sentimental. The apartment is much bigger than it looks on the photos, the bed is very comfy and the kitchen is lovely to spend time in. The bathroom is great too and neighbours were very nice. We decided to stay in the area to experience a more real, down too earth and less touristy area of Palermo and that is what we got.
It's not super close to the centre by foot, yes, but with a scooter it's all close enough .
The flat doesn't have a washing machine to use, but that's fine as the best launderette ever is in walking distance of it. Also, Villa Trabbia and Giardino inglese are very close by, which is a huge bonus.