Centro Storico Travel Guide

Palermo
Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

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Teatro Massimo

4.5/5(70 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.

Teatro Massimo
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Palermo Cathedral

4.5/5(100 reviews)

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.

Palermo Cathedral
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Via Vittorio Emanuele

4/5(26 reviews)

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 Vittorio Emanuele
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Ballaro Market

4/5(50 reviews)

Buy freshly caught fish, eat Sicilian specialties and search for vintage clothes at a market that has been serving Palermo's residents for centuries.

Ballaro Market
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Palace of the Normans

4.5/5(36 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Palermo with a visit to Palace of the Normans. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Palace of the Normans
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Via Maqueda

4/5(27 reviews)

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.

Via Maqueda

Things to do

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Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary

฿3,246
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary
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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

฿2,635
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
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From Taormina: Palermo and Cefalù Day Trip

฿2,483
Per adult
From Taormina: Palermo and Cefalù Day Trip
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Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

฿2,635
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine
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Palermo: Uncover the History of the Mafia on a Guided Walk

฿1,375
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Uncover the History of the Mafia on a Guided Walk
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Private Art, Wine & Gourmet Food walking tour

฿5,902
Per adult
Private Art, Wine & Gourmet Food walking tour
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Top hotels in Centro Storico

Ballarò Hotel
Ballarò Hotel
Via Maqueda 26, Palermo, Provincia di Palermo
The price is ฿3,543 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
฿3,543
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
"Friendly accommodation close to the centre and station. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Ballarò Hotel
NH Palermo
NH Palermo
4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is ฿5,338 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿5,338
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (757 reviews)
"Fabulous"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

NH Palermo
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is ฿4,676 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
฿4,676
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (652 reviews)
"Excellent and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Ambasciatori Hotel
Ambasciatori Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Roma 111, Palermo, PA
The price is ฿6,564 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
฿6,564
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (982 reviews)
Convenient city location
"Hotel is in a noisy area but there were multiple windows and shutters to help block out some of the city noises. Easy walk to train station and good street food area as well as ancient city attractions."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Ambasciatori Hotel
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Eurostars Centrale Palace
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is ฿5,266 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿5,266
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (969 reviews)
"Great location great hotel and staff"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Boutique B&B Vintage
Boutique B&B Vintage
3 out of 5
Via Bottai, 30, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (358 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! The staff was so friendly and the room was better than we expected. My husband and I loved the location. Would definitely rent again if we ever get back to Scicily"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

Palermo Historical Center

Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria.

Palermo Historical Center
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Castellammare

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

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

Castellammare
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Castellammare Vucciria

Unique features of Castellammare Vucciria include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Vucciria Market while you're exploring the area.

Castellammare Vucciria
Via Maqueda featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Kalsa

4.5/5(88 area reviews)

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

Kalsa
Il Capo Market which includes food

Monte di Pieta

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.

Monte di Pieta
Ballaro Market which includes food, street scenes and markets

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.

Albergheria

Centro Storico Travel Guide