Centro Storico Travel Guide
Palermo
Visit Centro Storico
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.
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.
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.
Foro Italico
Explore the great outdoors at Foro Italico, a lovely green space in Palermo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable
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 Centro Storico
NH Palermo
Very nice and clean! Great location too.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
The lovely atrium area.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Columbia
Staff was helpful, warm and went out of their way to accommodate our needs. The breakfast was good, I enjoyed the decor.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Ballarò Hotel
The room was spacious & impeccably clean. Air conditioning was good. Bathroom right across the hall is a big room with shower. The staff is efficient & friendly
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Our first room was small, window looked onto a brick wall, hair and ants in the bathroom. Stephania at the front desk was responsive and helpful, moving us into a different, clean room. Still, that first room was the impression we left with
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
One of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. It is stunning inside with all sorts of artifacts and art. The breakfast was incredible. Best of all though was the owner Alessandro, who was charming, friendly and very helpful. A perfect host for his amazing hotel.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico
Palermo Historical Center
Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.
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.
Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
While visiting Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Botanical Garden and Via Roma.
