Centro Storico

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
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
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
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
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
Via Maqueda which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Via Maqueda

4/5(27 reviews)

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.

Via Maqueda

Things to do

From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

HK$688
per adult
From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day
Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

HK$1,330
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$550
per adult
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

HK$532
per adult
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

HK$1,091
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
Palermo: Capo Gallo Private Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

Mondello,CapoGallo Reserve Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

HK$619
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mondello,CapoGallo Reserve Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks
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Top hotels in Centro Storico

NH Palermo
NH Palermo
4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$1,562 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
HK$1,562
HK$1,801 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (904 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Great location. On the water. Perfect time! Breakfast buffet was great."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

NH Palermo
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$792 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
HK$792
HK$945 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (301 reviews)
"Love the Hotel location, easy access to anywhere if walking. Recommend not driving but the hotel does have a company who picks up your car and parks it, they bring it to you when you need it, very good. Check out driving restrictions in the area, call hotel. Only thing is the bathroom showers need ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$803 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
HK$803
HK$967 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (796 reviews)
"Locates the centre of old city areas. Difficult to find the entrance and access road was very narrow and one way access only."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Eurostars Centrale Palace
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$874 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
HK$874
HK$1,044 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (972 reviews)
"A perfect location in central Palermo! The property is really lovely as well, a palace with beautiful rooms and public areas. I would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Ballarò Hotel
Ballarò Hotel
1 out of 5
Via Maqueda 26, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$698 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
HK$698
HK$824 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (372 reviews)
"Hotel Ballaro is gorgeous; walking up the grand staircase into the hotel area almost feels like you could be a background character in Romeo and Juliet. Unfortunately, our room wasn't ready on our arrival, despite having sent our flight information ahead of time, and we were missed receiving the ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Ballarò Hotel
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa
1 out of 5
Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA
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! (356 reviews)
"Staff were amazing. So welcoming. Parked our car and returned it to hotel on our departure. Breakfast was fabulous. Lots of it. Pool area was nice, relaxing."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

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.

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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
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
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
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
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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 Via Roma.

Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

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