Palermo Historical Center

Palermo

Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture
Palermo featuring a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Mount Etna showing mountains
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Popular places to visit

Palermo showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Teatro Massimo

4.5/5(70 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(100 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

3.5/5(43 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 food, markets and street scenes

Ballaro Market

4/5(50 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(26 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

4.5/5(36 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

Things to do

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

HK$1,024
per adult
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
Palermo Street Food Walking Tour

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

HK$594
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

HK$465
per adult
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting
Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

HK$1,334
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

HK$516
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

HK$4,474
per adult
From Palermo: Mafia Tour of Corleone with Hotel Pickup
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Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center

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 HK$883 per night from 11 May to 12 May
HK$883
HK$1,006 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (259 reviews)
Reccomendable hotel.
"Comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
NH Palermo
NH Palermo
4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$1,371 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
HK$1,371
HK$1,578 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 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! (874 reviews)
Best in this class in Palermo
"Very good, however breakfast variety could have been improved"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

NH Palermo
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$936 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
HK$936
HK$1,101 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 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! (768 reviews)
"Fantastic building. Beautifully restored. Super attentive staff. Well-apointed rooms, lobby, restaurant area, etc."

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
inCanto
inCanto
Vicolo Marotta 5, Palermo, PA
Fully refundable
The price is HK$1,002 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
HK$1,002
HK$1,137 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 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! (122 reviews)
"Its overlooks the heart of the Historic Center. It’s an amazing old world square with beautiful church, street performers, so many restaurants and shops. It is noisy even with good quality"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

inCanto
Ballarò Hotel
Ballarò Hotel
1 out of 5
Via Maqueda 26, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$883 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
HK$883
HK$989 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 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! (341 reviews)
"What we loved about this property was Bartolo. He was unfailingly helpful, kind and knowledgeable. He made our stay better."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Ballarò Hotel
Ambasciatori Hotel
Ambasciatori Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Roma 111, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$1,597 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
HK$1,597
HK$1,827 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (984 reviews)
"Clean and spacious rooms. Good bedding."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Ambasciatori Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

Centro Storico

4/5(11 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(14 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(25 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(88 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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Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

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