Barbara's place was perfect for us for what we needed. we flew into Palermo late one night and needed to get the train early the following morning. It is only a few minutes walk from the train station. We did not stay long enough in Palermo to be able to comment on proximity to other attractions in Palermo. Perfect and clean. Some snacks and sweets left out for guests. The staircase might be a challenge for elderly or children but otherwise was fine to use. the self check in system was fantastic for us as we arrived late on a Sunday night.