Palermo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture
Palermo which includes street scenes

Where to stay in Palermo

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
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
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.

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Politeama

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

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Libertà

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

Libertà
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
5 out of 5
Salita Belmonte 43, Palermo, PA
The price is £1,074 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
£1,074
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (82 reviews)
"Wonderful stay all around!"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
NH Palermo
NH Palermo
4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is £153 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£153
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (903 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Great location. On the water. Perfect time! Breakfast buffet was great."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

NH Palermo
San Paolo Palace Hotel
San Paolo Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Messina Marine, 91, Palermo, PA
The price is £93 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£93
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (664 reviews)
"We got a quiet room on the 9th floor with a great view of the ocean. Rooms could use some updating to meet the 4 stars the hotel claims itself to be but it was comfortable for our needs and the bathroom was decent. Their continental breakfast was a highlight and had a variety of pastries, savory ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

San Paolo Palace Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La Marsa Vacances
La Marsa Vacances
4 out of 5
Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo,4801, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mondello Beach and Palermo Harbour are ...
7.8/10 Good! (64 reviews)
A hidden gem
"From the outside it looks quite plain. But once inside, it is a beautiful seaside resort. There is a huge pool with sun decks by the pool and the seashore. There is no beach, but easy access to swim in the crystal clear water. The room is spacious. The only complaint is that the bed is not very comfortable. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

La Marsa Vacances
Marbela Apartments & Suites
Marbela Apartments & Suites
3 out of 5
Via S. Puglisi 9, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 3-star residence in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (71 reviews)
"We enjoyed an excellent room, great hospitality from wonderful staff, and a comfortable clean well-equipped room. Unfortunately there's a lot of dog feces on sidewalks, so watch your step!"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

Marbela Apartments & Suites
Nora's Suites
Nora's Suites
Via Cerda 19, 6, Palermo, PA
Stay at this apartment in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Look no further for absolute luxury and peace, 10 min walk to all the action, amazing food options just down the street, quick and easy check in process."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Nora's Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Palermo

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
79
5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
73
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
11
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Palermo cathedral is beautiful. Food and drink was reasonably priced & delicious! We traveled by train to Monreale, the cathedral is a must see. Cefalu is easy to reach by train from Palermo & is very picturesque, well worth visiting.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Interesting city with plenty of authentic local culture. People were mostly friendly.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Palermo is a bit tired and run down. Poverty is evident in beggars and empty buildings. Food is plentiful and comparatively cheap compared to Europe. I wouldnt necessarily visit Palermo again but the landscape outside the city is lovely.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city. So much to do and see. Great vibe and hospitality. Excellent dining options

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place. Felt really safe walking around.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very busy. Crossing the roads was exciting, particularly at night. Natives seemed friendly. Lots to see.

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