Palermo Historical Center

Palermo

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

Palermo showing 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
Via Vittorio Emanuele

Via Vittorio Emanuele

4/5(26 reviews)

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

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 featuring 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
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
Palace of the Normans

Palace of the Normans

4.5/5(36 reviews)

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

From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

RM372
per adult
From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day
Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

RM719
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

RM298
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

RM590
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

RM342
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

RM348
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

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 RM451 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM451
RM536 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star property in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is RM689 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM689
RM803 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (930 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
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is RM574 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
RM574
RM676 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (817 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
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is RM478 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM478
RM570 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (976 reviews)
"Great location and old Italian style ♥️🇮🇹"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 114, Palermo, PA
The price is RM773 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM773
RM894 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele ...
8/10 Very Good! (865 reviews)
"Great location, a pleasure to stay at"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

1 out of 5
Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA
Book a stay at this family-friendly B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (361 reviews)
Amazing !
"Amaazing hotel! I will definitely return if in Palermo. The staff is super attentive, and friendly. They make your stay very special. The breakfast is incredible and they have an external pool, which is lovely. Definitely recommend! Thanks for making my first stay in Palermo very special."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center

Palermo featuring 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 featuring 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 featuring 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 which includes 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