Monte Pellegrino Travel Guide
Palermo
Visit Monte Pellegrino
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.
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.
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.
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 Monte Pellegrino
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
Beautiful hotel and very friendly staffs
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Astoria Palace Hotel
Photos on website not same as actual room- mould in bathrooms - taps rusty floors sticky with acerbic smell & outside very old with broken pavement s- rooms a real let down stuck in the 80’s!!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Politeama
Roof top bar was amazing, great view
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Wagner
Excellent hotel close to the city centre with its pedestrianised area and attractions. Traditional and comfortable. Cosy but freshly decorated room. Hospitality tray. Comfortable communal areas. Excellent breakfast. Staff could not do too much for you. Bus from airport stopped about 150m away, so ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
NH Palermo
Great location with amazing views of the sea and coastline and very close to the old town, botanic gardens and Villa Guilia. Our room was on 3rd floor with balcony. Large room with a huge bed, moden decor and a powerful shower. Breakfast was plentiful and staff were attentive. Highly ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Bel 3
Other neighbourhoods around Monte Pellegrino
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Zito are top sights worth seeing.
Addaura
While Addaura isn't home to many top sights, Mondello Beach and Mondello Minigolf are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pallavicino
While visiting Pallavicino, you might make a stop by sights like Mall Conca d'Oro and Favorita Park.
Borgo Vecchio
Shopping, waterfront views and restaurants are some highlights of Borgo Vecchio. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Via Roma while you're exploring.
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.
