Visit Centro Storico
Popular places to visit

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 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.

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.

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.

Palace of the Normans
You can learn about the history of Palermo when you stop by Palace of the Normans. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Via Maqueda
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Via Maqueda during your visit to Palermo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
Top hotels in Centro Storico

NH Palermo
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico

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.

Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.

Kalsa
Historic sites, museums, and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.

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.
Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
If you're spending some time in Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, Palermo Botanical Garden and Via Roma are top sights worth seeing.
Hotels Near Centro Storico, Palermo
- Palermo Historical Center Hotels
- Kalsa Hotels
- Politeama Hotels
- Castellammare Hotels
- Ruggero Settimo Hotels
- Monte di Pieta Hotels
- Albergheria Hotels
- Oreto - Stazione Hotels
- Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo Hotels
- Zisa Hotels
- Castellammare Vucciria Hotels
- Montegrappa-Santa Rosalia Hotels
- Cuba-Calatafimi Hotels
- Tribunali-Castellammare Hotels
- Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà Hotels
- Montegrappa Hotels