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

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

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
Via Roma

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.

Via Roma
Ballaro Market showing food, markets and street scenes

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.

Ballaro Market
Palermo Cathedral

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.

Palermo Cathedral
Palace of the Normans

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.

Palace of the Normans

Things to do

Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

HK$1,336
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

HK$535
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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$1,097
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

HK$553
per adult
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

HK$138
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

HK$636
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
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Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center

Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$874 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
HK$874
HK$1,044 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (973 reviews)
Friendly staff and great location
"Staff is super friendly and nice, hotel facilities are very good and location is amazing! Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
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$740 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
HK$740
HK$887 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (317 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,105 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
HK$1,105
HK$1,298 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (826 reviews)
"Right next to the hustle and bustle of the city without being involved, the hotel is clean and as the name suggests Grand. I enjoyed my stay and couldn't fault it."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$1,250 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
HK$1,250
HK$1,456 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (943 reviews)
Great base in Palermo
"Great location with comfortable rooms and nice pool area"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

NH Palermo
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 114, Palermo, PA
The price is HK$1,505 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
HK$1,505
HK$1,737 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele ...
8/10 Very Good! (870 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Ambasciatori Hotel

Ambasciatori Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Roma 111, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (986 reviews)
"Dominico and Laura at reception awesome! Friendly and helpful. Room was good, but Wi-Fi was not very good and the air-conditioning in our room was not great, room 302 But that was likely a glitch that we didn’t complain about as we were comfortable with the room. Walking distance to train, restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center

Palermo showing 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 showing food, markets and street scenes

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 showing 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 showing 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 Piazza Marina 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