Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide

Palermo

A historic cathedral with a large dome and twin towers, surrounded by a plaza with palm trees and a fountain.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a large dome, and a bell tower.
A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.
A historic building with a large dome and intricate architecture.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including a large dome and multiple towers.
Photo by Michael Karavanov (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

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A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.

Teatro Massimo

9.2/10 (1,904 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.
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tour Palermo with audioguide

tour Palermo with audioguide

฿570
per adult
tour Palermo with audioguide
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

฿1,331
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group
Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable

Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable

฿745
per adult
Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable
Tour Cappella Palatina e palazzo Reale: patrimonio Unesco

Tour Cappella Palatina e palazzo Reale: patrimonio Unesco

฿761
per adult
Tour Cappella Palatina e palazzo Reale: patrimonio Unesco
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

฿2,624
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine
MUST23 Capaci An Antimafia Museum Experience

MUST23 Capaci An Antimafia Museum Experience

฿456
per adult
MUST23 Capaci An Antimafia Museum Experience
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Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18 Palermo PA
The price is ฿5,181 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿5,181
฿6,039 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

3 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291 Palermo PA
The price is ฿2,480 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿2,480
฿3,029 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327 Palermo PA
The price is ฿2,814 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿2,814
฿3,435 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
Eurostars Centrale Palace
inCanto

inCanto

Vicolo Marotta 5 Palermo PA
The price is ฿2,948 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿2,948
฿3,544 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Quattro Canti and Via Roma are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (327 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay and perfect location"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

inCanto
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa

1 out of 5
Via Porta Di Castro 223 Palermo PA
The price is ฿4,626 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,626
฿5,390 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (502 reviews)
"This is superb, characterful hotel with excellent and friendly staff who really looked after us. It has fantastic rooms (ask for one of the bigger ones). The welcome snack and map was great. The owner parked our car and that was incredibly helpful. Superb location and use the spa if you can!"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico Palermo PA
The price is ฿3,324 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,324
฿3,996 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with a great location to historical Palermo. Easy to walk to all sites. Our room had a nice view of the promenade along the sea. Dining menu is somewhat limited but delicious. Terrific staff. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

NH Palermo
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Where to stay in Palermo Historical Center

Find the best Palermo Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic plaza with a fountain, statues, and a domed building.
Photo by José Luiz
Open Photo by José Luiz

Kalsa

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

A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including a large dome and multiple towers.
Photo by Michael Karavanov
Open Photo by Michael Karavanov

Centro Storico

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a horse-drawn carriage, and a busy street with vehicles and pedestrians.
Photo by trolvag
Open Photo by trolvag

Castellammare

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

A historic building with a large arched entrance, a statue in front, and a palm tree nearby.

Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Ruggero Settimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater.

A historic cathedral with a large dome and clock tower.
Photo by Berthold Werner
Open Photo by Berthold Werner

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.

Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide