Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide
Palermo
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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.
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.
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 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 Maqueda
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.
Things to do
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura
Eating Palermo: Evening Food & Wine Tour
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Spacious room in an excellent and accessible area of Palermo. Guest services were very helpful. All around a positive experience.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
NH Palermo
Comfortable room. Nice view.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
La Terrazza Sul Centro
Not what I thought. First I thought it was hotel, when we got there it looked like normal apartments, no sign. But that goes away once you’re inside. I was so wonderfully surprised, nice room, great location and the staff was amazing! Great stay, recommend.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Very cool
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Ambasciatori Hotel
Alas, our mattress was extremely uncomfortable. However, Rita at the front desk was extremely kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
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 Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery 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.
