Altarello
Palermo
Popular places to visit
Palermo Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
Teatro Massimo
Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theater with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Via Roma
During your visit to Palermo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Roma. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Via Vittorio Emanuele
You can find out about the history of Palermo when you stop by Via Vittorio Emanuele. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Mondello and Monte Pellegrino: Sightseeing tour from Palermo by tourist bus
Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo: Tour of Church of the Gesù & Casa Professa Museum
Top hotels in Altarello
Hotel Politeama
"Spacious King bed even it’s written as double. Location is great as well."
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre
"The room was spacious and clean."
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
NH Palermo
"The property was centrally located"
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Hotel Bel 3
"So friendly and beautiful stay and service."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
San Paolo Palace Hotel
"Great hotel & very much enjoyed my stay. The room was clean and cleaned everyday, plenty of toiletries available. The breakfast (included) was great and had lots of options as well as being very tasty. There is a small gym which does the job and definitely better than most hotel gyms. Free car park ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Astoria Palace Hotel
"Room was basic and not new or too clean. Air con didn’t work and area around hotel was not pleasant. Will not recommend"
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altarello
Zisa
If you're spending some time in Zisa, Zisa Castle and Museum of Islamic Art and Catacombe dei Cappuccini are top sights worth seeing.
Monte di Pieta
Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.
Albergheria
Albergheria is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palazzo Conte Federico and Sicilian Region Central Library.
Ruggero Settimo
Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historic sites and theaters. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
Palermo Historical Center
Palermo Historical Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palermo.
