We stayed for 3 nights at Maria's place which is the best; top location, right in the heart of the city center (next toTeatro Massimo), the room is nicely decorated and the communal kitchen is very clean and well equipped, we very much enjoyed the hammock in the living room, but of course most of all the splendid roof terrace where we spend many hours just enjoying the view and the quiteness. Staying in Maria's house will very much enrich your visit to Palermo.