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.
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 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.
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
Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset
Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
NH Palermo
Was very happy with our stay here. Very comfortable in all aspects
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
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Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Beautiful property in the heart of the city. Easily walkable to many attractions. Clean, modern rooms with very friendly staff.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
Room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were amazing. They were friendly and courteous and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcome. The owner was incredible and made sure that all our needs were taken care of. Driving in Palermo is not easy and he willingly escorted us ...
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Al Piazza Marina B&B
Location of this B&B is unbeatable and the owners/staff are cordial, friendly and very helpful. Variety of restaurants within a 3 min walk.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Beautiful rooms. Very clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
While visiting Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
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 Regional Gallery 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 Villa Giulia are top sights worth seeing.
