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.
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 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.
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
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
This hotel was perfect for us in every respect. We were greeted on arrival by Andrea and he could not have been more helpful, as he was throughout the rest of our 4 night stay. All of the staff members were friendly, polite and accommodating. The system for breakfast was excellent i.e. selecting ...
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
The location is good. The price is good. But I wanted a coffee service in my room.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
La Terrazza Sul Centro
The room was very nice and was cleaned well every day. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very good in the view from the terrace was also very good. Good central location in the city. Would recommend this hotel highly to anyone.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Palazzo Brunaccini Boutique Hotel
The front desk was excellent. We arrived early and they allowed us check in. The front desk booked restaurants for us in advance and were always cheery! Fantastic stay!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool
Excellent customer service, made us feel very welcome!
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
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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.
