Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Palermo Historical Center
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 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.
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
Buy freshly caught fish, eat Sicilian specialties and search for vintage clothes at a market that has been serving Palermo's residents for centuries.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
From Palermo: Bus & Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch
Shopping Bus: Sicilia Outlet Village da Palermo
From Palermo: Bus Transfer to/from Trapani City Center
Palermo: Half-Day Sailboat Tour to Mondello with Aperitif
Our pick of the best Palermo Historical Center Hotel Deals
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025
NH Palermo
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
Ambasciatori Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele 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.
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.
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.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.
Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
While visiting Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Botanical Garden and Villa Giulia.