Borgo Vecchio Travel Guide

Palermo

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Photo by Bengt Nyman (CC BY)
Photo "Borgo Vecchio" by Bengt Nyman (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Bengt Nyman (CC BY)
Photo "Borgo Vecchio" by Jürgen Kehrberger (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Jürgen Kehrberger (CC BY-SA)

Popular places to visit

Palermo Harbour

Palermo Harbour

4/5(71 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Palermo Harbour
Palermo featuring heritage architecture and street scenes

Teatro Massimo

4.5/5(70 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Teatro Massimo
Palermo Cathedral

Palermo Cathedral

4.5/5(100 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Palermo with a stop at Palermo Cathedral. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Palermo Cathedral
Via Roma

Via Roma

3.5/5(43 reviews)

During your visit to Palermo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Roma. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Via Roma
Ballaro Market which includes food, street scenes and markets

Ballaro Market

4/5(50 reviews)

Buy freshly caught fish, eat Sicilian specialties and search for vintage clothes at a market that has been serving Palermo's residents for centuries.

Ballaro Market
Politeama Garibaldi Theater

Politeama Garibaldi Theater

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Politeama Garibaldi Theater

Things to do

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Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

£43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food
Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo

Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo

£30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
Palermo Fontana Pretoria

Palermo Shore Excursion: City Segway Tour

£107
per adult
Palermo Shore Excursion: City Segway Tour
CSTRents - Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour

CSTRents - Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour

£107
per adult
CSTRents - Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour
La mie mitiche Fiat 500!!

Palermo & Mondello: Vintage Fiat 500 Sightseeing Tour

£300
per traveller
Palermo & Mondello: Vintage Fiat 500 Sightseeing Tour
Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

£133
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
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Top hotels in Borgo Vecchio

ibis Styles Palermo President
ibis Styles Palermo President
4 out of 5
Via Francesco Crispi, 230, Palermo, PA
The price is £129 per night from 18 May to 19 May
£129
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 beach bars and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello ...
8/10 Very Good! (522 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay in Palermo historical center. Close to most attractions. Staff very friendly and nice. Room spacious and clean. Good breakfast. Recommended"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

ibis Styles Palermo President
Hotel Politeama
Hotel Politeama
4 out of 5
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo,15, Palermo, PA
The price is £145 per night from 20 May to 21 May
£145
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
"Great hotel, right in the center of Palermo, easy to walk tourist spot in Palermo"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Hotel Politeama
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
5 out of 5
Via Roma 398, Palermo, PA
The price is £484 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£484
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (962 reviews)
"Beautiful room. Staff and service top notch!"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
NH Palermo
NH Palermo
4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is £171 per night from 23 May to 24 May
£171
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (876 reviews)
Best in this class in Palermo
"Very good, however breakfast variety could have been improved"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

NH Palermo
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
3 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291, Palermo, PA
The price is £88 per night from 11 May to 12 May
£88
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3-star property in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
Reccomendable hotel.
"Comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
5 out of 5
Salita Belmonte 43, Palermo, PA
The price is £1,436 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£1,436
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
"A great hotel"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
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Other neighbourhoods around Borgo Vecchio

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Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.

Politeama
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Ruggero Settimo

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.

Ruggero Settimo
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Castellammare

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.

Castellammare
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Libertà

If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Zito are top sights worth seeing.

Libertà
Il Capo Market which includes food

Monte di Pieta

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.

Monte di Pieta
Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

Palermo Historical Center

Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria.

Palermo Historical Center

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