Centro Storico
Palermo
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.
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.
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.
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.
Foro Italico
Explore the great outdoors at Foro Italico, a lovely green space in Palermo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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.
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 Centro Storico
NH Palermo
"The property was centrally located"
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
"Great location with many restaurants nearby. Hotel was exceptional!"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Hotel Columbia
"Staff was helpful, warm and went out of their way to accommodate our needs. The breakfast was good, I enjoyed the decor."
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Ballarò Hotel
"The room was spacious & impeccably clean. Air conditioning was good. Bathroom right across the hall is a big room with shower. The staff is efficient & friendly"
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Eurostars Centrale Palace
"Our first room was small, window looked onto a brick wall, hair and ants in the bathroom. Stephania at the front desk was responsive and helpful, moving us into a different, clean room. Still, that first room was the impression we left with"
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
"Bedroom furniture was just ok. Breakfast was awesome"
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
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 Piazza Marina 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.
