The location is great with the cathedral, good restaurants, a pharmacy, bakery and supermarket near by. As a female solo traveller I always felt safe in the area, but Palermo is a fairly safe city in general. The apartment was everything I could dream of for my 10 day stay. Modern and clean. In the square right outside is the most charming little stand with a few tables where you can get Sicilian granita, coffee and drinks, and around the corner is the Capo market where you can get breakfast or lunch. Perfect!