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.

Stay near popular Palermo Historical Center attractions

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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Things to do

tour Palermo with audioguide

tour Palermo with audioguide

฿574
per adult
tour Palermo with audioguide
Palermo: Outdoor Yoga Session

Palermo: Outdoor Yoga Session

฿954
per adult
Palermo: Outdoor Yoga Session
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

฿1,300
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group
Palermo Recored Walking Tour with Local Expert

Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert

฿574
per adult
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology

Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology

฿306
per adult
Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology
Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

฿268
per adult
Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
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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 ฿5,858 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,858
฿6,789 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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
Quintocanto Hotel and Spa

Quintocanto Hotel and Spa

4 out of 5
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 310 Palermo PA
The price is ฿4,708 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,708
฿5,524 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (545 reviews)
"Great walkable location"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Quintocanto Hotel and Spa
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico Palermo PA
The price is ฿5,858 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,858
฿6,789 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
NH Palermo
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327 Palermo PA
The price is ฿5,282 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,282
฿6,156 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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
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 ฿4,374 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,374
฿5,119 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 114 Palermo PA
The price is ฿7,177 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿7,177
฿8,239 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Quattro Canti ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"A lovely hotel in the heart of Palermo! Very clean, friendly staff and a really nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
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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 fountain with statues and a circular design, surrounded by a fence.
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Kalsa

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

A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including a large dome and multiple towers.

Centro Storico

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

A historical monument with statues, a large column, and a church with two towers.

Castellammare

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

An ornate theater with a circular ceiling and red seating.
Photo by Peter Sutton
Open Photo by Peter Sutton

Politeama

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

A historic cathedral with a large dome and clock tower.

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