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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Very cool
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Palazzo Brunaccini Boutique Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
La Terrazza Sul Centro
The room was very nice and was cleaned well every day. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very good in the view from the terrace was also very good. Good central location in the city. Would recommend this hotel highly to anyone.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Staff & location great. We were in the Family room in the Annex. I loved it but my partner wished it had more windows.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
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 Regional Gallery 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.
