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

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

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 Roma

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.

Via Roma
Ballaro Market showing markets, food and street scenes

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.

Ballaro Market
Palermo Cathedral

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.

Palermo Cathedral
Palace of the Normans

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.

Palace of the Normans

Activities

Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

AU$259
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

AU$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

AU$213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

AU$107
per adult
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip
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
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

AU$123
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
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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

3 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$175 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$175
24 Aug - 25 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! (315 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
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$243 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$243
19 Aug - 20 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! (822 reviews)
"Property was as described. It was in a perfect location. It’s a beautiful building with great historical significance. The staff were friendly and the breakfast that is included was amazing."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$297 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$297
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! (935 reviews)
"A nice hotel, the pool is a lovely bonus. The staff are very friendly but service at the pool can be slow or non existent. The rooms are nice and clean. The shower water pressure is very low. Upon arrival, a few things could be explained like breakfast service, pool towel tokens, the restaurant. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

NH Palermo
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$206 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$206
24 Aug - 25 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! (976 reviews)
"Nice hotel , very clean except the cleaner didn’t wash a cup out I left or replenished the coffee . Not a lot to moan about but I do need a coffee in the morning."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$328
23 Aug - 24 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! (867 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 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! (986 reviews)
Great stay!
"Excellent location, clean room, Rita at the front desk was great. Breakfast was just ok. View from the roof was spectacular. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center

Palermo showing 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
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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 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
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
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 Piazza Marina while you're exploring.

Kalsa
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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 Villa Giulia.

Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide

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