Parma City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Barilla Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Barilla Center during your trip to Parma. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Cathedral of Parma
You can learn about the history of Parma with a visit to Cathedral of Parma. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
University of Parma
Walk around the campus at University of Parma as part of your travels around Parma. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Piazza Garibaldi
You can learn about the history of Parma with a visit to Piazza Garibaldi. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Teatro Regio di Parma
Get tickets for a show at Teatro Regio di Parma, a popular theatre in Parma. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Palazzo della Pilotta
Find out about the history of Parma when you spend time at Palazzo della Pilotta. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Things to do
Audio guides to discover Parma, city of art and music
Parma Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham
Top hotels in Parma City Centre
Century Hotel
We stayed in a triple room which was very big, clean and facing the car park therefore quite at night. Breakfast was simple but ok and included in the price (which seems to be rare these days). The hotel is approx 100mt from the train station therefore not a great area to wander around at night but ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
HOTEL STENDHAL
Wonderful staff and incredible location.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Novotel Parma Centro
The hotel is far from the city center, but walkable. The garage is extremely narrow. The area around the hotel didn’t feel save. Overall it was ok for one night.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Sina Maria Luigia
Hotel Torino
The concierge very kindly offered to park our car for us, the very narrow street and a hire car made us nervous. We were given an excellent restaurant recommendation and as we had arrived early we were able to store our luggage at the hotel — we also got check-in an hour early. The hotel is in the ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Residenze Romeo e Giulietta
Other neighbourhoods around Parma City Centre
Oltretorrente
While there might not be top attractions in Oltretorrente, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palazzo della Pilotta and Teatro Regio di Parma.
San Leonardo
San Leonardo might not have many top sights, but Auditorium Niccolo Paganini and Cathedral of Parma are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pablo
Though Pablo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palazzo della Pilotta and Teatro Regio di Parma.
Montanara
When in Montanara, you can plan a visit to Ennio Tardini Stadium and Piazza Garibaldi, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
San Lazzaro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Lazzaro and surrounding area, you can visit Auditorium Niccolo Paganini and Barilla Center.
Lubiana
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lubiana and surrounding area, you can visit Ennio Tardini Stadium and Barilla Center.