Visit Arenella - Vergine Maria
Popular places to visit
Palermo Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Top hotels in Arenella - Vergine Maria
Hotel Politeama
This is a nice hotel with some pros and cons. Pros: Good location close to good bakeries, coffee shops, shopping, and theaters. It's a fairly long walk to the Kalsa and Cattedrale, so not so convenient if you want to focus your sightseeing on those areas. The hotel is clean and the rooms are modern ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Plaza Opera
We did not eat breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Very cool
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Palazzo Brunaccini Boutique Hotel
Great hotel, the staff are super friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable, spotless and nicely decorated. The beds were very comfortable - nice sheets and bedding. They have a nice breakfast buffet with a variety of baked goods, meats and fruits. The location is great for walking in the historical ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Wagner
Very close to port and walking to restaurants
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Principe di Villafranca
Room was exceptional for the price, staff were very helpful, location was very convenient
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Arenella - Vergine Maria
Monte Pellegrino
If you're spending time in Monte Pellegrino, check out sights like Shrine of Santa Rosalia or Palermo Harbour and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Imperatore Federico Station or Fiera Station.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Villa Airoldi Golf Club and Palermo Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Addaura
While Addaura isn't home to many top sights, Mondello Beach and Shrine of Santa Rosalia are some notable places to visit nearby.
Borgo Vecchio
Shopping, waterfront views and restaurants are some highlights of Borgo Vecchio. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Via Roma while you're exploring.
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Ruggero Settimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater.
Pallavicino
While visiting Pallavicino, you might make a stop by sights like Mall Conca d'Oro and Bowling and Games.
