Visit Centro Storico
Popular places to visit
Teatro Massimo
Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theatre 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.
Ballaro Market
During your trip to Palermo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ballaro Market. Visit the monuments and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Via Vittorio Emanuele
You can find out about the history of Palermo with a visit to Via Vittorio Emanuele. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Via Maqueda
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Via Maqueda during your stay in Palermo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Palace of the Normans
You can learn about the history of Palermo with a visit to Palace of the Normans. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Centro Storico
Eurostars Centrale Palace
very courteous and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
The was excellent. It will be the preferred choice when we return to Palermo. staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. Clean, comfortable safe.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 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 5 Dec 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 6 Nov 2025
Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool
This hotel was so welcoming! Even though we had to leave before breakfast they brought a breakfast platter up to our room with lots of yummy stuff on it! It’s a boutique hotel so it has a great personality and super cute rooms!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico
Palermo Historical Center
Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Piazza Pretoria and Via Maqueda.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Regional Gallery or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.
Monte di Pieta
Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.
Albergheria
Albergheria is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palazzo Conte Federico and Sicilian Region Central Library.
Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
While visiting Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, you might make a stop by sights like Villa Giulia and Via Roma.
Centro Storico Travel Guide
- Teatro Massimo
- Ballaro Market
- Via Roma
- Quattro Canti
- Foro Italico
- Palace of the Normans
- Via Maqueda
- Palermo City Hall
- Piazza Pretoria
- Cappella Palatina
- Sicilian Region Central Library
- Palazzo Conte Federico
- Piazza Marina
- Porta Felice
- San Giovanni degli Eremiti
- Via Lincoln
- Pretoria Fountain
- Piazza Bellini
- Palermo New Gate
- Teatro Argento
- Gallery of Modern Art
Hotels Near Centro Storico, Palermo
- Palermo Historical Center Hotels
- Kalsa Hotels
- Castellammare Hotels
- Politeama Hotels
- Monte di Pieta Hotels
- Ruggero Settimo Hotels
- Albergheria Hotels
- Oreto - Stazione Hotels
- Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo Hotels
- Zisa Hotels
- Cuba-Calatafimi Hotels
- Montegrappa-Santa Rosalia Hotels
- Castellammare Vucciria Hotels
- Tribunali-Castellammare Hotels
- Montegrappa Hotels
- Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà Hotels
