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

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 featuring 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

Vela Boheme ~ Vintage Sicilian Boat Tour

Vela Boheme ~ Vintage Sicilian Boat Tour

RM496
per adult
Vela Boheme ~ Vintage Sicilian Boat Tour
Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

RM545
per adult
Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences
Mondello: 4-Hour Coastal Boat Tour with Aperitif & Swimming

Mondello: 4-Hour Coastal Boat Tour with Aperitif & Swimming

RM396
per adult
Mondello: 4-Hour Coastal Boat Tour with Aperitif & Swimming
Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

RM32
per adult
Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

RM59
per adult
Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour
Palermo: Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip

Palermo: Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip

RM337
per adult
Palermo: Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip
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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 RM475 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM475
RM562 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (329 reviews)
Heart of Palermo
"Our room was quite big. No view from the Windows. The biggest advantage of this property is location and Tatrach."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 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 RM1,281 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM1,281
RM1,454 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (849 reviews)
"The reception staff were kind and professional at check in and gave us good recommendations for dining options in the hotel. Our room was lovely, spacious and clean. We enjoyed a very tasty dinner in the main hotel restaurant where we were greeted by friendly professional staff. The meal was ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is RM459 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM459
RM549 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (963 reviews)
"The hotel is situated on the promenade in Palermo. The hotel provided the usual facilities in the rooms - our room had a view of the promenade - there are plenty of different Italian restaurants in the locality - you’re spoilt for choice. The staff at the hotel are helpful (particularly the Reception ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

NH Palermo
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM793 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
RM793
RM917 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (980 reviews)
"Very clean close to everything"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 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
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! (375 reviews)
"The food and service was excellent. The bathroom shower worked but was in need of repair sink area also in need of repair. Walking distance to many attractions and restaurants"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 114, Palermo, PA
The price is RM904 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM904
RM1,039 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (878 reviews)
"What a lovely hotel. I love my balcony view. They made sure all was running perfect for me there. Made feel really good. Left with great memories."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
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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 Piazza Marina 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 Villa Giulia.

Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

Palermo Historical Center