La casina is a lovely little townhouse with a traditional Sicilan decor in the centre. The location is great for visiting Palermo, at walking distance to almost all spots: the Cathedral, Teatro, street food markets... and shops in restaurants nearby are fairly priced. Try the great trattoria down the road! And last but not least, Mario and his wife were excellent hosts: besides the usual suggestions for visits, they went out of their way to make our stay pleasant with breakfast for the first day and being really flexible and understanding for the checkout. Well, the place can be a little noisy but that's generally the case since Palermo is really lively and I have to say the area is also authentic (not that touristic) despite being close to the centre. La casina is definitely a great place to stay if you want to experience Sicilian hospitality, life in Palermo while visiting the city and enjoying everything it has to offer at walking distance: Concerts, Teatro dei pupi, ... Worth noting that I travelled with my 2 boys: 7 and 9.