Palermo Historical Center
Palermo
Visit Palermo Historical Center
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 Roma
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group
MUST23 Capaci An Antimafia Museum Experience
Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
NH Palermo
"The property was centrally located"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
"Lovely old lady!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Columbia
"Nice hotel, very close to the center of Palermo. My room had a balcony. 6 The staff"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
"A wonderful experience and stay. Staff is awesome and so helpful. Anticipating requests. Our suite was huge and very comfortable and clean. Some rooms smaller. Breakfast is generous and delicious. Note: no room safe and pool & hot tub are beautiful but not warm enough for most guests. A great location ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Eurostars Centrale Palace
"Could not have found a better situated hotel. Clean spacious room."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Ballarò Hotel
"Very difficult to get into the hotel - staffing seemed non-existent; this property is less of a “hotel” and more of an air b and that offers “light” pastries, coffee and juice for the most minimal breakfast I had in several Italian hotels. Very unfriendly environment. The building itself is stunning, ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
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.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.
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.
