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
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
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
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
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
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

Activities

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

AU$36
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
From Palermo: Bus & Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch

From Palermo: Bus & Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch

AU$117
per adult
From Palermo: Bus & Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch
Tour Cappella Palatina e palazzo Reale: patrimonio Unesco

Tour Cappella Palatina e palazzo Reale: patrimonio Unesco

AU$22
per adult
Tour Cappella Palatina e palazzo Reale: patrimonio Unesco
Shopping Bus: Sicilia Outlet Village da Palermo

Shopping Bus: Sicilia Outlet Village da Palermo

AU$36
per adult
Shopping Bus: Sicilia Outlet Village da Palermo
Vela Boheme ~ Vintage Sicilian Boat Tour

Vela Boheme ~ Vintage Sicilian Boat Tour

AU$179
per adult
Vela Boheme ~ Vintage Sicilian Boat Tour
Palermo: Half-Day Sailboat Tour to Mondello with Aperitif

Palermo: Half-Day Sailboat Tour to Mondello with Aperitif

AU$137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Half-Day Sailboat Tour to Mondello with Aperitif
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Our pick of the best Centro Storico Hotel Deals

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

3 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$167 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$167
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (312 reviews)
"Love the Hotel location, easy access to anywhere if walking. Recommend not driving but the hotel does have a company who picks up your car and parks it, they bring it to you when you need it, very good. Check out driving restrictions in the area, call hotel. Only thing is the bathroom showers need ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$290 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$290
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (930 reviews)
We loved the Pool
"The room was nice, the beds were comfy, however the shower was weak and toilets not very clean Swimming pool was very nice but not very clean, the loungers flip sometimes and toilets have no rubbish bins"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

NH Palermo
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$232 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$232
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (817 reviews)
"The only main issue was the bell man (porter ) in the day. He was extremly rude not pleasant at all all my encounters with him. Rude to the taxi driver just dumped our bags in front of the taxi and general antipatico. I also gave him a tip. Rare in italy and he was not thankful at all. This is in ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$206 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$206
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (972 reviews)
"Great location and old Italian style ♥️🇮🇹"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 114, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$328 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$328
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele ...
8/10 Very Good! (866 reviews)
"Great location, a pleasure to stay at"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Ambasciatori Hotel

Ambasciatori Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Roma 111, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (987 reviews)
Great location on the edge of the city Palermo ❤️
"Beautiful rooms in a great location with the Best rooftop view for breakfast and cocktails at night Palermo is definitely a city to be explored. Give yourself a couple of days. See it at night and during the day is totally different."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico

Palermo showing 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 Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria.

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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 Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.

Castellammare
Via Maqueda which includes street scenes and markets 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 Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.

Kalsa
Il Capo Market showing 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
Ballaro Market showing markets, food and street scenes

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.

Albergheria
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Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Botanical Garden and Via Roma.

Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

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