Monte Pellegrino Travel Guide
Palermo
Visit Monte Pellegrino
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.
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.
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 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
Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura
Eating Palermo: Evening Food & Wine Tour
Corleone & Mafia Museum Private Tour from Palermo
Top hotels in Monte Pellegrino
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
The room was spotless and the maid service impeccable. The restaurant serves were excellent and friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Astoria Palace Hotel
Photos on website not same as actual room- mould in bathrooms - taps rusty floors sticky with acerbic smell & outside very old with broken pavement s- rooms a real let down stuck in the 80’s!!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Politeama
Great location Large bathroom, excellent bed and helpful front desk
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Plaza Opera
The room was ok, the shower door gets stuck in room 603, and water gets into the bathroom floor we gotta call to get the wifi password good location and beds really comfortable
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Wagner
Everything was great
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Bel 3
Other neighbourhoods around Monte Pellegrino
Arenella - Vergine Maria
If you're spending some time in Arenella - Vergine Maria, Spiaggia di Vergine Maria and Tonnara Bordonaro are top sights worth seeing.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Airoldi Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Addaura
While Addaura isn't home to many top sights, Mondello Beach and Teatro di Verdura are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pallavicino
While visiting Pallavicino, you might make a stop by sights like Mall Conca d'Oro and Favorita Park.
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 Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
