Centro Storico Travel Guide
Palermo
Visit Centro Storico
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.
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.
Foro Italico
Explore the great outdoors at Foro Italico, a lovely green space in Palermo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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: sensorial experience of nature and ecology
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Palermo in 2 ore Monumenti principali e Mercati storici
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Top hotels in Centro Storico
NH Palermo
The staff was kind but the room was a bit dirty.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Very cool
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Great location and room. Great breakfast. Incredible friendly service. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
La Terrazza Sul Centro
Not what I thought. First I thought it was hotel, when we got there it looked like normal apartments, no sign. But that goes away once you’re inside. I was so wonderfully surprised, nice room, great location and the staff was amazing! Great stay, recommend.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Ambasciatori Hotel
Alas, our mattress was extremely uncomfortable. However, Rita at the front desk was extremely kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool
The service was tremendous from start to finish. We were great and upgraded to a deluxe room. The manager himself took time out to always ask how everything was. All staff were very very polite and friendly. Hotel is walking to all attractions. Highly recommended
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico
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.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.
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.
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.
Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
While visiting Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Botanical Garden and Villa Giulia.
