Palermo Historical Center 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
Via Roma

Via Roma

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Via Roma
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
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$198
per adult
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
Visit Segesta every afternoon from Palermo

Visit Segesta every day from Palermo

AU$125
per adult
Visit Segesta every day from Palermo
Palermo Street Food Walking Tour

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

AU$115
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
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
Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary

Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary

AU$142
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary
From Palermo: Round-Trip Shuttle Van or Bus to Monreale

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

AU$42
per adult
From Palermo: Round-Trip Shuttle Van or Bus to Monreale
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Our pick of the best Palermo Historical Center Hotel Deals

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$111 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$111
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (241 reviews)
Reccomendable
"Confortable."

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Ambasciatori Hotel
Ambasciatori Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Roma 111, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$211 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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! (985 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
NH Palermo
NH Palermo
4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$145 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 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! (861 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
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Eurostars Centrale Palace
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$149 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$149
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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 great staff. Will be staying here every time I go to Palermo"

Reviewed on 30 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$234 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$234
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (353 reviews)
"Awesome stay, great breakfast , best location and the crew was amazing!!"

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Al Piazza Marina B&B
Al Piazza Marina B&B
Via Lungarini, 48, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$177 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
"A very pleasant stay in quiet, historic neighbourhood within easy walking distance of central Palermo's sights."

Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025

Al Piazza Marina B&B
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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

Centro Storico

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Storico
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, Palermo Harbour and Piazza Marina 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 Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.

Castellammare
Ballaro Market which includes food, street scenes and markets

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
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
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 Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.

Kalsa

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