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$164
per adult
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
Palermo Street Food Walking Tour

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

AU$119
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

AU$249
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

AU$103
per adult
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip
From Palermo: Mafia Tour of Corleone with Hotel Pickup

From Palermo: Mafia Tour of Corleone with Hotel Pickup

AU$895
per adult
From Palermo: Mafia Tour of Corleone with Hotel Pickup
Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary

Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary

AU$146
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary
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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$150 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$150
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (249 reviews)
Reccomendable
"Confortable."

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
NH Palermo
NH Palermo
4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$289 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$289
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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! (870 reviews)
"A fantastic base for any trip to Palermo,friendly staff and walking distance to attractions"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 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$224 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (766 reviews)
"Very nice time."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
inCanto
inCanto
Vicolo Marotta 5, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$185 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Quattro Canti ...
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
"This is a B&B it is the perfect location close to everything. It is very clean and modern. I had a great stay. Only one downfall there are many stairs to get to your room with no elavator. If you don’t mind stairs this place is perfect."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

inCanto
La Terrazza Sul Centro
La Terrazza Sul Centro
Via dell'università 20, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$180 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
"Excellent location in the center of Palermo! Friendly and helpful staff. No complaints."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

La Terrazza Sul Centro
Ballarò Hotel
Ballarò Hotel
1 out of 5
Via Maqueda 26, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$194 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and airport pick-up service (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (337 reviews)
Old city comfort
"Super perfect location excellent breakfast and located within walking of the old city"

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Ballarò Hotel
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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
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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 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

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