Centro Storico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture
Palermo showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Mount Etna featuring mountains
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Popular places to visit

Palermo which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Teatro Massimo

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Teatro Massimo
Palermo Cathedral

Palermo Cathedral

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Palermo Cathedral
Ballaro Market showing markets, food and street scenes

Ballaro Market

4/5(5 reviews)

Buy freshly caught fish, eat Sicilian specialties and search for vintage clothes at a market that has been serving Palermo's residents for centuries.

Ballaro Market
Via Vittorio Emanuele

Via Vittorio Emanuele

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 Vittorio Emanuele
Via Maqueda featuring heritage architecture, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Via Maqueda

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Via Maqueda
Palace of the Normans

Palace of the Normans

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Palace of the Normans

Activities

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

AU$158
per adult
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
Palermo Street Food Walking Tour

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

AU$114
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
Visit Segesta every afternoon from Palermo

Visit Segesta every day from Palermo

AU$124
per adult
Visit Segesta every day from Palermo
Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

AU$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour
From Palermo: Round-Trip Shuttle Van or Bus to Monreale

From Palermo: Round-Trip Shuttle Van or Bus to Monreale

AU$41
per adult
From Palermo: Round-Trip Shuttle Van or Bus to Monreale
Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset

Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset

AU$65
per adult
Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset
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Our pick of the best Centro Storico Hotel Deals

NH Palermo
NH Palermo
4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$129 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (860 reviews)
Holiday in Palermo
"Great location near train from airport and a short walk to the historic centre. Its also a bit away from the hustle and bustle. staff lovely and really helpful. Bed really uncomfortable. Breakfast good too."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

NH Palermo
Ambasciatori Hotel
Ambasciatori Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Roma 111, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$178 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (986 reviews)
"Modest hotel in good location historic center. Walk to everything. As other's have said the rooftop terrace - where breakfast is served is a major reason to stay here. The staff were kind and helpful. Recommend"

Reviewed on 8 Jan. 2025

Ambasciatori Hotel
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Eurostars Centrale Palace
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$139 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (971 reviews)
Palermo, center
"Great location of the beautiful older style hotel. Gorgeous atmosphere. Large rooms! Close to activites and walking distance to main train station."

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Santissimo Salvatore 6, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$221 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$221
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (344 reviews)
"Staff are absolutely amazing, had the best recommendations for things to see and do and places to eat. We had wonderful food as a result. Driving to the hotel is a little tricky and definitely recommend the parking garage option. Breakfast is delicious and lots of options to pick each day. Rooms ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$228 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$228
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (756 reviews)
"Location was excellent"

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$97 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this property in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (238 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

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.

Palermo Historical Center
Via Maqueda featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Tribunali-Castellammare

If you're spending some time in Tribunali-Castellammare, Piazza Marina and Vucciria Market are top sights worth seeing.

Tribunali-Castellammare
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Castellammare

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.

Castellammare
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Castellammare Vucciria

Unique features of Castellammare Vucciria include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Vucciria Market or Via Roma while you're exploring the area.

Castellammare Vucciria
Via Maqueda featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Kalsa

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Regional Gallery or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.

Kalsa
Il Capo Market which includes food

Monte di Pieta

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.

Monte di Pieta

Centro Storico Travel Guide

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