Palermo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Palermo which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral
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Where to stay in Palermo

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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
Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

Centro Storico

4/5(11 area reviews)

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

Centro Storico
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.

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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.

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Politeama

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

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Libertà

If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Airoldi Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Libertà
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is ฿3,659 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,659
฿4,367 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (973 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, very friendly and helpful staff, great location, but breakfast could be improved."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Astoria Palace Hotel

Astoria Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Montepellegrino 62, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (991 reviews)
"Great place 30 min from the centre"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

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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 ฿2,924 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,924
฿3,520 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star property in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (317 reviews)
"Love the Hotel location, easy access to anywhere if walking. Recommend not driving but the hotel does have a company who picks up your car and parks it, they bring it to you when you need it, very good. Check out driving restrictions in the area, call hotel. Only thing is the bathroom showers need ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

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La Marsa Vacances

La Marsa Vacances

4 out of 5
Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo,4801, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mondello Beach and Palermo Harbour are ...
7.6/10 Good! (72 reviews)
"Everything was very good , clean and great location"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

La Marsa Vacances
Residence Hotel Gloria

Residence Hotel Gloria

3 out of 5
Via Enrico Toti 30, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 3-star residence in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via ...
7.8/10 Good! (58 reviews)
"L’hôtel à accepter que nous arrivions tard compte tenu de notre heure d’arrivée à l’aéroport. Cependant, aucune indication quand à l’arrivée sans réceptionniste, nous avons patientez dehors sans réponse au téléphone ni à l’interphone, puis quelqu’un a fini par nous ouvrir sans explication et nous ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Residence Hotel Gloria
Casta Diva Luxury Apartments

Casta Diva Luxury Apartments

Via Maqueda 272, Palermo, PA
Stay at this apartment in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies and Netflix. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via Roma are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"I had a fantastic stay at Casta Diva Luxury Apartments in the heart of Palermo. The location is excellent – right in the middle of the old town, with easy access to historical landmarks, local restaurants, and vibrant street life. It’s a perfect base for exploring the city on foot. Communication ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

Palermo Harbour

Palermo Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Palermo Harbour
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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.

Teatro Massimo
Via Vittorio Emanuele

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.

Via Vittorio Emanuele
Via Roma

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.

Via Roma
Politeama Garibaldi Theater

Politeama Garibaldi Theater

Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Ballaro Market which includes food, street scenes and markets

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.

Ballaro Market

Things to do

Boat tour in Palermo

Palermo: Boat tour luxury

฿4,520
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Boat tour luxury
Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

฿5,507
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

฿2,203
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

฿4,520
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

฿2,279
per adult
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

฿570
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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