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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 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 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.

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

Palermo and Cefalù Day Trip from Taormina

Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura

Corleone and Ficuzza excursion from Palermo
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Staff very helpful. The hotel infrastructure is tired.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
The entire Team is very friendly and professional. They made our stay very enjoyable and offered lots of help and information. The entire facility is beautiful and the room was great, clean and in very good condition. Food quality and variety are great as well as the first class service provided. ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

NH Palermo
Fantastic hotel, great staff , great pool , great stay !!
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Front desk staff were superb!!!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Wonderful experience especially the extra steps the staff made with helpful orientation tips for the area
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa
Extremely enjoyable stay Outstanding staff and amazing breakfast. My room was small but perfectly adequate for a solo traveler Highly recommend
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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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.

Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour 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.

Ruggero Settimo
Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.
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