Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide

Palermo

A historic cathedral with a large dome and twin towers, surrounded by a plaza with palm trees and a fountain.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a large dome, and a bell tower.
A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.
A historic building with a large dome and intricate architecture.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including a large dome and multiple towers.

Stay near popular Palermo Historical Center attractions

A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.

Teatro Massimo

9.2/10 (1,904 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Rp309.332
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

Rp1.319.817
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine
Palermo Recored Walking Tour with Local Expert

Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert

Rp309.332
per adult
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
ph. Fabio Florio - Medusa and finds

Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura

Rp206.221
per adult
Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

Rp701.153
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group
Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable

Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable

Rp402.132
per adult
Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable
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Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18 Palermo PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.884.120 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp2.884.120
Rp3.358.722 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico Palermo PA
The price is Rp3.304.159 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp3.304.159
Rp3.820.434 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"L’eau de la piscine n’était pas claire et j’aurais souhaité qu’elle soit mieux entretenue"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

NH Palermo
Quintocanto Hotel and Spa

Quintocanto Hotel and Spa

4 out of 5
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 310 Palermo PA
The price is Rp2.369.579 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.369.579
Rp2.792.644 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (542 reviews)
"Wouldn’t recommend staying here. Not the cleanest and lots of ants. Bed was also uncomfortable with really cheap linens and pillows."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Quintocanto Hotel and Spa
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327 Palermo PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.090.221 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp2.090.221
Rp2.485.433 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"In the middle of everything"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Eurostars Centrale Palace
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

3 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291 Palermo PA
The price is Rp2.228.806 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.228.806
Rp2.616.895 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (411 reviews)
"everything was horrible"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Ballarò Hotel

Ballarò Hotel

1 out of 5
Via Maqueda 26 Palermo PA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and airport pick-up service (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
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Ballarò Hotel
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Where to stay in Palermo Historical Center

Find the best Palermo Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including a large dome and multiple towers.

Centro Storico

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.

A historic fountain with statues and a circular design, surrounded by a fence.
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Kalsa

Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.

A historical monument with statues, a large column, and a church with two towers.

Castellammare

Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.

An ornate theater with a circular ceiling and red seating.
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Open Photo by Peter Sutton

Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.

A historic cathedral with a large dome and clock tower.

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.

Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide