Palermo Historical Center

Palermo

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture
Palermo showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza
Mount Etna featuring mountains
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Popular places to visit

Palermo featuring heritage architecture and street scenes

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.

Teatro Massimo
Via Vittorio Emanuele

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 Vittorio Emanuele
Via Roma

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.

Via Roma
Ballaro Market showing markets, food and street scenes

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.

Ballaro Market
Palermo Cathedral

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.

Palermo Cathedral
Palace of the Normans

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.

Palace of the Normans

Things to do

From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

P4,934
per adult
From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day
Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

P9,539
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

P3,816
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

P3,947
per adult
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

P7,829
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

P4,539
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
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Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center

NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is P9,149 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P9,149
P10,655 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (929 reviews)
We loved the Pool
"The room was nice, the beds were comfy, however the shower was weak and toilets not very clean Swimming pool was very nice but not very clean, the loungers flip sometimes and toilets have no rubbish bins"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

NH Palermo
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

3 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291, Palermo, PA
The price is P5,985 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P5,985
P7,110 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star property in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (311 reviews)
"Love the Hotel location, easy access to anywhere if walking. Recommend not driving but the hotel does have a company who picks up your car and parks it, they bring it to you when you need it, very good. Check out driving restrictions in the area, call hotel. Only thing is the bathroom showers need ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is P7,749 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
P7,749
P9,116 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (816 reviews)
"The only main issue was the bell man (porter ) in the day. He was extremly rude not pleasant at all all my encounters with him. Rude to the taxi driver just dumped our bags in front of the taxi and general antipatico. I also gave him a tip. Rare in italy and he was not thankful at all. This is in ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 114, Palermo, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P10,428 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P10,428
P12,063 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele ...
8/10 Very Good! (864 reviews)
Solid hotel choice
"Overall, we had a nice stay. The staff was very warm & welcoming. We opted to stay in a Jr Suite, which was quite nice. And, unlike all of the other hotels we stayed in while visiting Palermo, this one has decent WiFi and exceptional air conditioning. My only complaint is that the gym and steam room ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is P6,338 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P6,338
P7,564 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (976 reviews)
"Great location and old Italian style ♥️🇮🇹"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

1 out of 5
Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA
Book a stay at this family-friendly B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (359 reviews)
"Best hotel i stayed at in italy. Customer service is hit and miss in sicily, but outstanding here. Cant miss historical attractions on stroll to restaurants. Thank you again!"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

Centro Storico

While visiting Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele.

Centro Storico
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Castellammare

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

Castellammare
Ballaro Market showing markets, food and street scenes

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.

Albergheria
Il Capo Market featuring food

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.

Monte di Pieta
Via Maqueda which includes markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Kalsa

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

Kalsa
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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.

Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

Palermo Historical Center