This apartment is very close to the Ballaro market, which is one of three markets Palermo is known for. The apartment is not in a very touristy area, but is close to lots of things like the main roads and lots of restaurants. We drove in to Palermo as we are doing a tour of Sicily by car - I suggest you drive in, park and walk while you are in Palermo. The driving is quite wild. Parking is free, which we were grateful for. Not right by the apartment, but close enough that bringing our luggage in wasn’t a problem. You do have to be able to climb one flight of stairs with your luggage, which was fine for us, but may not be for others. Anna’s place is minimalist, which worked out well for us - we had what we needed. She is nice, welcoming, and hospitable.