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
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
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
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

Activities

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

AU$27
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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
From Palermo: Bus & Cruise to Favignana & Levanzo with Lunch

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

AU$116
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$21
per adult
Tour Cappella Palatina e palazzo Reale: patrimonio Unesco
Vela Boheme ~ Vintage Sicilian Boat Tour

Vela Boheme ~ Vintage Sicilian Boat Tour

AU$178
per adult
Vela Boheme ~ Vintage Sicilian Boat Tour
Boat tour in Palermo

Palermo: Boat tour luxury

AU$212
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Boat tour luxury
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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$130 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$130
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (335 reviews)
"Great location, rooms spacious, roof top bar and restaurant had terrific views. breakfast was disappointing compared to other hotels on the island."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$171 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$171
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (974 reviews)
"Very clean close to everything"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$199 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$199
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (966 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel, great staff , great pool , great stay !!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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$244 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$244
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (855 reviews)
"Excellent traditional European hotel with friendly, attentive staff Complimentary full breakfast, served buffet style in the dining room was delicious, including fresh squeezed local orange juice that was amazing. Very convenient location to sightseeing and restaurants."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

1 out of 5
Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$244 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$244
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (379 reviews)
"Healthy and good service."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel

Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Santissimo Salvatore 6, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$1,079 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$1,079
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (423 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. Cleanliness, empyrean, food, service, front desk, room service, location. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
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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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