Palermo

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Palermo
Palermo
Aerial view of Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Palermo, Italy, September 19, 2019: views of a lonely street with plants and a bicycle with the church in the background
Palermo, Italy, September 19, 2019: Square with a fountain, a parked motorbike, plants and shops around with awnings and facades of buildings in poor condition

Where to stay in Palermo

Night view of the cathedral of Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Palermo Historical Center

Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Piazza Pretoria and Via Maqueda.

Palermo Historical Center
Palermo Cathedral

Centro Storico

4/5(11 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Storico
Kalsa, Palermo, Italy

Kalsa

4.5/5(88 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Regional Gallery or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.

Kalsa
Sicilian Coastline in the morning. Deep blue sea; Shutterstock ID 341459549

Castellammare

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.

Castellammare
Another image from the tour of Politeama Garibaldi theater.
Taken on a Sony a6000 with a 7artisans fisheye lens.

Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Ruggero Settimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater.

Politeama
Palermo Cathedral

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
Hotel Politeama

Hotel Politeama

4 out of 5
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo,15 Palermo PA
The price is HK$948 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$948
HK$1,125 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
Breakfast was fabulous. Location is great. Rooms are large. Staff is so nice and helpful. Having a gym is added bonus. We will definitely come back!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Politeama
Grand Hotel Wagner

Grand Hotel Wagner

5 out of 5
Via R. Wagner, 2 Palermo PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,236 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
HK$1,236
HK$1,451 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (807 reviews)
The Grand Hotel Wagner is a lovely hotel with a history. The location of the hotel was perfect for all of our exploring and close to restaurants and cafes. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the size and comfort of our room. The breakfast was the best we’ve had so far in Italy!

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Grand Hotel Wagner
Hotel Bel 3

Hotel Bel 3

3 out of 5
Via Ruffo Di Calabria 20 Palermo PA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Bel 3
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La Marsa Vacances

La Marsa Vacances

4 out of 5
Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo,4801 Palermo PA
Stay at this beach residence in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mondello Beach and Palermo Harbour are located ...
La Marsa Vacances
Giulio Cesare 14

Giulio Cesare 14

Piazza Giulio Cesare 14 Palermo PA
Stay at this apartment in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Ballaro Market and Quattro Canti are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
Good deal near the central train station
Staff were very helpful, such as Wenda (Wendy) and Simona at the front desk and Estefania and the lady who speaks English who clean the rooms. The building is old and not at the top condition, but the staff keeps it clean and pleasant. The central train station is a few minutes’ walk, and a supermarket ...

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Giulio Cesare 14
Residence Hotel Gloria

Residence Hotel Gloria

3 out of 5
Via Enrico Toti 30 Palermo PA
Stay at this residence in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Ballaro Market and Palermo Cathedral ...
7.8/10 Good! (63 reviews)
L’hôtel à accepter que nous arrivions tard compte tenu de notre heure d’arrivée à l’aéroport. Cependant, aucune indication quand à l’arrivée sans réceptionniste, nous avons patientez dehors sans réponse au téléphone ni à l’interphone, puis quelqu’un a fini par nous ouvrir sans explication et nous ...

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Residence Hotel Gloria
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Palermo

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
79
5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
73
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
11
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Palermo cathedral is beautiful. Food and drink was reasonably priced & delicious! We traveled by train to Monreale, the cathedral is a must see. Cefalu is easy to reach by train from Palermo & is very picturesque, well worth visiting.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Interesting city with plenty of authentic local culture. People were mostly friendly.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Palermo is a bit tired and run down. Poverty is evident in beggars and empty buildings. Food is plentiful and comparatively cheap compared to Europe. I wouldnt necessarily visit Palermo again but the landscape outside the city is lovely.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city. So much to do and see. Great vibe and hospitality. Excellent dining options

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place. Felt really safe walking around.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very busy. Crossing the roads was exciting, particularly at night. Natives seemed friendly. Lots to see.

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