Altarello Travel Guide
Palermo
Popular places to visit
Palermo Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
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 Roma
During your visit to Palermo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Roma. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Altarello
Hotel Politeama
Breakfast was fabulous. Location is great. Rooms are large. Staff is so nice and helpful. Having a gym is added bonus. We will definitely come back!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Wagner
The Grand Hotel Wagner is a lovely hotel with a history. The location of the hotel was perfect for all of our exploring and close to restaurants and cafes. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the size and comfort of our room. The breakfast was the best we’ve had so far in Italy!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Bel 3
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
The room was spotless and the maid service impeccable. The restaurant serves were excellent and friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Excellent staff and superb service from all the staff at the front desk. Rooms are beautiful and very clean, great size bathroom and showers. Staff was very helpful with restaurant suggestions and giving directions to certain areas that we questioned.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre
Nice place
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altarello
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.
Ruggero Settimo
Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Ruggero Settimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater.
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.
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.
