Borgo Vecchio Travel Guide
Palermo
Visit Borgo Vecchio
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology
Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Palermo in 2 ore Monumenti principali e Mercati storici
Top hotels in Borgo Vecchio
President Hotel Palermo
Clean and spacious room, location, pleasant staff, great check in and delicious breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Politeama
Breakfast was fabulous. Location is great. Rooms are large. Staff is so nice and helpful. Having a gym is added bonus. We will definitely come back!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Wagner
The Grand Hotel Wagner is a lovely hotel with a history. The location of the hotel was perfect for all of our exploring and close to restaurants and cafes. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the size and comfort of our room. The breakfast was the best we’ve had so far in Italy!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Bel 3
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
Beautiful hotel and very friendly staffs
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Excellent staff and superb service from all the staff at the front desk. Rooms are beautiful and very clean, great size bathroom and showers. Staff was very helpful with restaurant suggestions and giving directions to certain areas that we questioned.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Borgo Vecchio
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Ruggero Settimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater.
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.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
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.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Villa Airoldi Golf Club and Palermo Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.
