Palermo Historical Center

Palermo

Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture
Palermo showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral
Mount Etna featuring mountains
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Palermo featuring heritage architecture and street scenes

Teatro Massimo

Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theater with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Teatro Massimo
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Via Vittorio Emanuele

You can find out about the history of Palermo when you stop by Via Vittorio Emanuele. While in this walkable area, you can savor 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

Via Roma
Ballaro Market showing 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
Palermo Cathedral

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.

Palermo Cathedral
Palace of the Normans

Palace of the Normans

You can learn about the history of Palermo when you stop by Palace of the Normans. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Palace of the Normans

Things to do

From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

￥12,912
per adult
From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day
Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

￥24,962
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

￥20,487
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

￥2,582
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Piazza Bellini, church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio

Discover Palermo

￥7,747
per adult
Discover Palermo
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

￥11,879
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
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Palermo Historical Center Hotel Deals

Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is ￥16,162 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥16,162
￥19,324 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (975 reviews)
Old and Glamorous Italian Gal!
"Busted and Old AC unit made exaggerating noise all night. Room is way small for EU standards. Seems that the Hotel was 4 stars some years ago. Lobby is beautiful and classy but that’s it. Theres no parking. Period. Don’t ask. Location is perfect and close to everything. Wish they do some renovations ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is ￥20,246 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥20,246
￥23,817 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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 ￥13,447 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥13,447
￥16,167 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star property in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (318 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is ￥24,056 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥24,056
￥28,008 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
NH Palermo
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 114, Palermo, PA
The price is ￥37,918 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
￥37,918
￥43,255 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele ...
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Ambasciatori Hotel

Ambasciatori Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Roma 111, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (989 reviews)
"Such a nice stay in Palermo. The hotel was lovely. Nice rooftop restaurant that served breakfast and dinner, great views. Had 24hr reception which was another plus. Would recommend"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Palermo Historical Center

Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture

Centro Storico

3.5/5(15 area reviews)

Stroll along the ancient Cassaro street, admiring UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Royal Palace and Cathedral. Enjoy the pedestrian stretch from the Cathedral to Quattro Canti, and hop on the free "Arancione" shuttle bus to explore further.

Centro Storico
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Castellammare

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Historically delimited by Via Maqueda and other streets, this original Palermo quarter boasts the vibrant Vucciria marketplace. Explore Sicilian culture and flavors in this polygonal district.

Castellammare
Ballaro Market showing food, street scenes and markets

Albergheria

Historical quarter of Palermo, Albergaria boasts its proximity to Castellammare. Discover Sicilian history and explore nearby attractions in this charming area.

Albergheria
Il Capo Market showing food

Monte di Pieta

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.

Monte di Pieta
Via Maqueda showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Kalsa

4.5/5(136 area reviews)

Historical quarter revitalized with art galleries, restored churches, and palaces, Kalsa boasts narrow, winding streets for an authentic Sicilian experience.

Kalsa
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Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

4/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, Palermo Botanical Garden and Villa Giulia are top sights worth seeing.

Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

Palermo Historical Center