Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide
Palermo
Visit Palermo Historical Center
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.
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 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 Palermo Historical Center
NH Palermo
Was very happy with our stay here. Very comfortable in all aspects
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Beautiful property in the heart of the city. Easily walkable to many attractions. Clean, modern rooms with very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
Room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were amazing. They were friendly and courteous and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcome. The owner was incredible and made sure that all our needs were taken care of. Driving in Palermo is not easy and he willingly escorted us ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Al Piazza Marina B&B
Location of this B&B is unbeatable and the owners/staff are cordial, friendly and very helpful. Variety of restaurants within a 3 min walk.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Boutique B&B Vintage
Go somewhere else. The list of problems we had here are never ending. The neighborhood also is not great, but I guess that’s most of Palermo. The owner apparently cannot take any sort of criticism and is in total denial. If one more person tells me that “everyone else loves” something I’m going to ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Check Palermo Historical Center hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
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 Regional Gallery 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.
