Palermo Historical Center
Palermo
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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.
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.
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: sensorial experience of nature and ecology
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Mondello and Monte Pellegrino: Sightseeing tour from Palermo by tourist bus
Palermo: Tour of Church of the Gesù & Casa Professa Museum
Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
NH Palermo
If your American you might not like lack of water and in room coffe. Location is great and staff was friendly and helpful..
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
The hotel is located close to the sights. The room was clean but I found the property to be a bit outdated. Breakfast had a lot of variety but I’ve had much better breakfasts in other hotels. The service was wonderful - everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on May 8, 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
Ambasciatori Hotel
Nice hotel serving a roof top breakfast and with a roof top bar. Great central location and all the staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 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 Piazza Marina 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 Via Lincoln are top sights worth seeing.
