Visit Centro Storico
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Via Maqueda
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Via Maqueda during your stay in Palermo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
From Palermo: Bus Transfer to/from Trapani City Center
Palermo: Single bus tickets between Airport and City Center
Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences
From Taormina: Palermo and Cefalù Day Trip
Top hotels in Centro Storico
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
NH Palermo
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico
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 Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.
Monte di Pieta
Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.
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.
Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
While visiting Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Botanical Garden and Villa Giulia.
