Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide

Palermo

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture
Palermo which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral
Mount Etna showing mountains
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Popular places to visit

Palermo featuring heritage architecture and street scenes

Teatro Massimo

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
Via Vittorio Emanuele

Via Vittorio Emanuele

You can find out about the history of Palermo with a visit to Via Vittorio Emanuele. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Via Vittorio Emanuele
Via Roma

Via Roma

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

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
Palermo Cathedral

Palermo Cathedral

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
Palace of the Normans

Palace of the Normans

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

Palace of the Normans

Things to do

Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

£125
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

£50
per adult
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

£52
per adult
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

£103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

£60
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
Palermo: Capo Gallo Private Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

Mondello,CapoGallo Reserve Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

£61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mondello,CapoGallo Reserve Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks
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Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center

NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is £141 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£141
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (924 reviews)
We loved the Pool
"The room was nice, the beds were comfy, however the shower was weak and toilets not very clean Swimming pool was very nice but not very clean, the loungers flip sometimes and toilets have no rubbish bins"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 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 £79 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£79
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (311 reviews)
"Love the Hotel location, easy access to anywhere if walking. Recommend not driving but the hotel does have a company who picks up your car and parks it, they bring it to you when you need it, very good. Check out driving restrictions in the area, call hotel. Only thing is the bathroom showers need ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is £105 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£105
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (816 reviews)
"The only main issue was the bell man (porter ) in the day. He was extremly rude not pleasant at all all my encounters with him. Rude to the taxi driver just dumped our bags in front of the taxi and general antipatico. I also gave him a tip. Rare in italy and he was not thankful at all. This is in ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 114, Palermo, PA
The price is £159 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£159
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele ...
8/10 Very Good! (864 reviews)
Solid hotel choice
"Overall, we had a nice stay. The staff was very warm & welcoming. We opted to stay in a Jr Suite, which was quite nice. And, unlike all of the other hotels we stayed in while visiting Palermo, this one has decent WiFi and exceptional air conditioning. My only complaint is that the gym and steam room ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is £100 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£100
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (975 reviews)
"Great location and old Italian style ♥️🇮🇹"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

1 out of 5
Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA
The price is £120 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£120
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (359 reviews)
"Best hotel i stayed at in italy. Customer service is hit and miss in sicily, but outstanding here. Cant miss historical attractions on stroll to restaurants. Thank you again!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

Centro Storico

4/5(11 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Storico
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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
Ballaro Market which includes food, street scenes and markets

Albergheria

Albergheria is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palazzo Conte Federico and Sicilian Region Central Library.

Albergheria
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
Via Maqueda featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Kalsa

4.5/5(88 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.

Kalsa
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Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

While visiting Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Botanical Garden and Via Roma.

Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide

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