Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide
Palermo
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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.
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 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.
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.
Via Maqueda
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Via Maqueda during your stay in Palermo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine
Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
Eating Palermo: Street Food & Market Tour
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
Eurostars Centrale Palace
NH Palermo
"Lou was a great waiter and the pool was great for the end of the beach day"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
"Staff was excellent especially reception people. Could not get better location for the hotel. Staff however did not recommend the restaurant in the hotel said was overpriced."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Quintocanto Hotel and Spa
"Not bad overall"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
"The bathroom in our room had mold around the tub and rotting wood around the windows in the bathroom. The breakfast is nothing to get overly excited about. The only great thing about this property is the staff, the roof top terrace and the location."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Ambasciatori Hotel
"The room was big and beautiful and the staff were lovely. 2 things- the rooftop restaurant is very busy and everyone rides the guest elevator. If by chance the guest room hallway doors are left open, the restaurant guests can access your hotel door- which did not have an extra lock from the inside. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in 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.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
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.
