Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide
Palermo
Visit Palermo Historical Center
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.
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.
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.
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.
Palace of the Normans
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
Beyond the veil: Catacombs and Cemeteries of Palermo
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Top hotels in Palermo Historical Center
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Breakfast had many delicious options. Air conditioner worked!! Staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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Hotel Columbia
A lovely clean hotel in a perfect location with wonderful friendly staff. If I had to be picky then the shower could do with an upgrade. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Unfortunately our room was a big disappointment, given the photos looked quite nice. It was located on the 1st floor, very small and dated, with minimal natural light due to the wall immediately outside the window. The bathroom was unclean and dated. The bed looked like it was from the Convent round ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Ballarò Hotel
I am not sure who photo-shopped the photos for this property. This hotel needs to state that it is a budget hotel. The description should make it clear that you do not have a bathroom in your room. The bathroom is located across the hallway of our room and makes that difficult to use. The bathroom ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Staff was amazing and helpful our entire 8 day stay. Perfect location. Quiet rooms. I was worried being so close to Quattro Canti, but it was never an issue. I would book the same place if/when I return to Palermo!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
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.
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.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.
