Visit Palermo Historical Center
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.
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 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.
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.
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
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura
Best of Palermo Combo Tour: walking tour with Norman Palace Complex
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Stuff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
This hotel was perfect for us in every respect. We were greeted on arrival by Andrea and he could not have been more helpful, as he was throughout the rest of our 4 night stay. All of the staff members were friendly, polite and accommodating. The system for breakfast was excellent i.e. selecting ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
The location is good. The price is good. But I wanted a coffee service in my room.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
La Terrazza Sul Centro
The room was very nice and was cleaned well every day. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very good in the view from the terrace was also very good. Good central location in the city. Would recommend this hotel highly to anyone.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool
This hotel was so welcoming! Even though we had to leave before breakfast they brought a breakfast platter up to our room with lots of yummy stuff on it! It ’s a boutique hotel so it has a great personality and super cute rooms!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
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.
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.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Regional Gallery or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.
Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
While visiting Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, you might make a stop by sights like Villa Giulia and Via Roma.
Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide
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