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.
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 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 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.
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 No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group
Mondello e Monte Pellegrino Self-Guided Tour in Van
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
Eurostars Centrale Palace
NH Palermo
"Lou was a great waiter and the pool was great for the end of the beach day"
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
"Staff was excellent especially reception people. Could not get better location for the hotel. Staff however did not recommend the restaurant in the hotel said was overpriced."
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
Quintocanto Hotel and Spa
"Not bad overall"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
"The property was in a nice location, easy for transit and all amenities were nearby."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Ambasciatori Hotel
"Very nice property and the location was excellent... right in the heart of the historic district. But the high point of this hotel is the restaurant. First of all excellent breakfast with a panoramic view of the city from the rooftop. And the dinner menu is outstanding... very unexpected for a hotel ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
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Where to stay in Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
While visiting Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele.
Kalsa
Historic sites, museums, and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
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.
