Palermo Historical Center
Palermo
Visit Palermo Historical Center
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 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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
NH Palermo
Comfortable room. Nice view.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Spacious room in an excellent and accessible area of Palermo. Guest services were very helpful. All around a positive experience.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
La Terrazza Sul Centro
Not what I thought. First I thought it was hotel, when we got there it looked like normal apartments, no sign. But that goes away once you’re inside. I was so wonderfully surprised, nice room, great location and the staff was amazing! Great stay, recommend.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Very cool
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Ambasciatori Hotel
Alas, our mattress was extremely uncomfortable. However, Rita at the front desk was extremely kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
While visiting Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
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.
Kalsa
Historic sites, museums, and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.
Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
If you're spending some time in Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, Palermo Botanical Garden and Villa Giulia are top sights worth seeing.
