Western Sicily
Travel Guide
Visit Western Sicily
Where to stay in Western Sicily
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.
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.
Trapani City Centre
Trapani City Centre is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Spiaggia delle Mura di Tramontana and Port of Trapani.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
Hotel Politeama
"Gabrielle was the front desk clerk that greeted us when we arrived and was always helpful and patient with any and the many questions we had for the beautiful city of Palermo and island of Sicily! If top management sees this review please know that this young man made our stay in your hotel very ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
NH Palermo
"The property was centrally located"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Cristal Hotel Palermo
"Close to plenty sightseeing places with in walking distance"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Rosa dei Venti Appartamenti
"My friend and I stayed at this hotel. We arrived on Sunday morning. We have friendly shuttle driver drop us off at the apartment and we were told receptionist won't be arriving until an hour. He suggested to go have breakfast which we did. Two hrs later we came back to the apartment tried to check-in. ..."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Azzoli Trapani - Apartments & Skypool - Adults Only
"Lovely clean rooms, rooftop pool and the staff were really accommodating, when we asked for drinks to be made, they made us cocktails whenever we wanted. Gave us recommendations. Really cool place, with steel structure and very close to all the restaurants and the beach."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Residence Hotel Gloria
"This hotel is in a very dirty area of the city. Litter and dog mess everywhere, be wary at nighttime.The hotel itself is not great, checked in with no info at all from the lady behind the desk and that was the last I saw of anyone. No room cleaning no towels changed no toilet roll nothing. The room ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Mondello Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Mondello Beach, a popular beach in Mondello. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Palermo Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
Scala dei Turchi
You can learn about the history of Realmonte with a visit to Scala dei Turchi. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Tonnara of Scopello
You can find out about the history of Scopello with a visit to Tonnara of Scopello. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Valley of the Temples
You can learn about the history of Agrigento with a stop at Valley of the Temples. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area.
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.
