Borgo Vecchio Travel Guide
Palermo
Visit Borgo Vecchio
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.
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.
Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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 Borgo Vecchio
President Hotel Palermo
Clean and spacious room, location, pleasant staff, great check in and delicious breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Politeama
Great central location. Modern, clean, superb breakfast options. Polite and helpful staff. Some noise outside, but you are in the city centre after all. Unusual pillows, you’ll see what I mean when you go. But do stay here as we would definitely go back.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Plaza Opera
We did not eat breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
The breakfast and all of our meals was divine. And the setting is gorgeous. It is really 5 stars!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
San Paolo Palace Hotel
Easy to check in, quiet location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Grand Hotel Wagner
Room was great and location was impeccable.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Borgo Vecchio
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
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.
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.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Airoldi Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.
