Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide
Palermo
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Palermo Historical Center
NH Palermo
Great location with amazing views of the sea and coastline and very close to the old town, botanic gardens and Villa Guilia. Our room was on 3rd floor with balcony. Large room with a huge bed, moden decor and a powerful shower. Breakfast was plentiful and staff were attentive. Highly ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
A/C not working. Apparently shut off as to the time of the year and local ordinance? Bare bulb lamp, no shade. 4 hangers. Bathtub/ shower had mildew stains, drain plug laying on the side of the tub probably due to the fact that drain was very slow so we are standing in dirty water. Asked to change ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
The hotel is very small and dank. The rooms are sparse the bed is uncomfortable. No more than a well Located poorly furnished, no frills Room
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
The rooms were large. The location was excellent, close to the main areas but very quiet. The bed was extremely firm, too firm for us. Generally, it was a little dated. Breakfast was okay. In my opinion, not a 4 star property though.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Clean room, comfortable bed, great shower and location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
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.
Castellammare Vucciria
Unique features of Castellammare Vucciria include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Vucciria Market while you're exploring the area.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Regional Gallery or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.
