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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Relax in Mondello and Sanctuary in Monte Pellegrino
Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology
From Palermo: Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip
Top hotels in Centro Storico
Eurostars Centrale Palace
very courteous and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Staff was very nice and accommodating!
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
All the staff here are very friendly and helpful! The hotel is very beautiful! Great amenities here. The rooms are the perfect size, comfortable beds. Off the busy street, makes it a quiet stay! Very safe location.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Endroit à proximité de tout et personnel très courtois. La chambre était propre, spacieuse et le lit très confortable. Excellent petit déjeuner qu’il faut commander à l’avance ce qui fait moins de gaspillage alimentaire. Je vous le recommande!
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool
Staff was helpful, generous and friendly. Accommodated early and late checkout. Took time to serve us a sweet and orient us with a map/list of restaurants. Breakfast was served at table with platters of pastry, meat, cheeses, fresh fruit, eggs, yogurt-very good!! The room was a little run down (we ...
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
inCanto
Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast delivered to our door was a nice touch, and it was hot and tasty. Unfortunately the smart TV wasn’t working properly but that’s very minor. The drive to parking was VERY tight but we made it. You’ll keep fit with the stairs but you’ll not beat the location ...
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico
Palermo Historical Center
Palermo Historical Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Piazza Pretoria and Via Maqueda, 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 Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
Kalsa
Historic sites, museums, and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Regional Gallery 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.
Centro Storico
Hotels Near Centro Storico, Palermo
- Palermo Historical Center Hotels
- Kalsa Hotels
- Castellammare Hotels
- Politeama Hotels
- Ruggero Settimo Hotels
- Monte di Pieta Hotels
- Albergheria Hotels
- Oreto - Stazione Hotels
- Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo Hotels
- Zisa Hotels
- Cuba-Calatafimi Hotels
- Castellammare Vucciria Hotels
- Tribunali-Castellammare Hotels
- Montegrappa-Santa Rosalia Hotels
- Montegrappa Hotels
- Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà Hotels
