Centro Storico Travel Guide

Palermo

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture
Palermo which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral
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Popular places to visit

Palermo featuring 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 which includes food, street scenes and markets

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 a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and heritage elements

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

Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

Rp2.209.171
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

Rp1.142.773
per adult
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Rp2.266.500
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
Boat Tour in Palermo: Aperitif and Relax in the Gulf of Mondello

Palermo by Sea: Exclusive Coastal Escape with Aperitif

Rp1.714.160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo by Sea: Exclusive Coastal Escape with Aperitif
Palermo: Capo Gallo Private Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

Mondello,CapoGallo Reserve Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

Rp1.714.160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mondello,CapoGallo Reserve Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Rp1.314.189
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
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Top hotels in Centro Storico

NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is Rp3.544.961 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp3.544.961
Rp4.069.987 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (918 reviews)
Great pool near the port
"We had two nights here to complete our Sicily holiday. The hotel is expensive but it is summer. The room was spacious but the shower needs a good scrub. The pool was perfect for the hot days but railings and posts need some direct maintenance which is a feature of Sicily but should not be at this ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 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 Rp1.629.511 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp1.629.511
Rp1.944.044 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star property in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (308 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 Rp2.232.395 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp2.232.395
Rp2.626.165 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (808 reviews)
"While a grand hotel in the old sense, it was a noisy stay and the room had minimalist amenities."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 114, Palermo, PA
The price is Rp2.866.285 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp2.866.285
Rp3.323.444 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele ...
8/10 Very Good! (863 reviews)
Solid hotel choice
"Overall, we had a nice stay. The staff was very warm & welcoming. We opted to stay in a Jr Suite, which was quite nice. And, unlike all of the other hotels we stayed in while visiting Palermo, this one has decent WiFi and exceptional air conditioning. My only complaint is that the gym and steam room ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.791.325 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.791.325
Rp2.140.912 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (974 reviews)
"Great location and old Italian style ♥️🇮🇹"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

1 out of 5
Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA
Stay at this family-friendly B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (358 reviews)
"Best hotel i stayed at in italy. Customer service is hit and miss in sicily, but outstanding here. Cant miss historical attractions on stroll to restaurants. Thank you again!"

Reviewed on 10 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.

Palermo Historical Center
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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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