Marco, and the apartment he lists are fantastic. I was later than I anticipated to arrive, due to a train search in Messina, and without prompting, Marco came to the train station to show me the way to the apartment. Any question I asked of him was answered within a half hour. The apartment is in pretty much the safest area of Palermo- right by military posts and barracks; not to mention the double locked apartment, which has a security code, so you don't have to bring keys. The apartment is beautiful, and has everything you need. There is even coffee, and some breakfast items to start you off before you locate a market (provided you are there long). I was there 2 days and saw everything I wanted to see. If you're able to get around well, I walked to Teatro Massimo, Bibliotrca Comunale, The markets, Piazza Pretoria, Cheisa di Gesu, Cattedrale Palermo, Palazzo di Normandi, and a couple other places I don't know the exact names and spelling off the top of my head. Point is: I never had to take a bus or taxi. There are many shops, bars, restaurants, gelalterias, and pastry places nearby; as well as a nice small park near the apartment, and across from the military command center. Banco Sicilia to change currency on Via Vittorio Emmanuale. Marco had good recommendations for restaurants, and was quite hospitable in helping me navigate my way to the airport. If I had more time in Italy, I would have tried to extend my stay in Palermo. The experience was excellent. You won't be sorry to book with Marco!