Palermo Travel

Places to Visit in Palermo

Getting excited about your trip to Palermo? Keen for some suggestions about what to see when you get there? That's where we can assist!

You're going to find yourself surrounded by terrific attractions, like Catacombe dei Cappuccini and Cappella Palatina. If you're wanting to get the most out of your stay, also devote some time to the Teatro Massimo and Cathedral of Monreale.

Used for public worship and moments of prayer, Cathedral of Palermo is a significant theological structure. That said, you don't have to be a devout church-goer to visit this calming space. Travelers in this destination have heaps of options. Want to add some deeper meaning to your travels? Go on a pilgrimage to San Giovanni degli Eremiti. No matter what your beliefs, it's a superb place to immerse yourself in the local faith. Still got time to spare? If you wouldn't mind some spiritual enlightenment on your vacation, drop by Martorana. You never know, you may even discover the answers to a couple of life's greatest questions!

Popular Activities for your Palermo Vacation

Vacations are about doing things you get a buzz out of as well as things you've never tried before. Are you ready to try some amazing new experiences?

This place has a range of things to do. Here are some ideas to kick off your trip to Palermo:

• Sovereigns & People: Half-Day Palermo Walking Tour
• The Baroque & The Aristocracy: Half-Day Palermo Walking Tour
• Palermo Tour with an Anti-Mafia Perspective
• Traditional Street Food Walking Tour
• City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off
• Palermo & Cefalù Tour From Taormina

Got a little time on your side? Make your way to our Palermo things to do page for a full list of activities.

Palermo Accommodations

Securing comfy places to stay is integral when planning luxury getaways or cheap vacations. Fortunately, Palermo has around 217 accommodations, so you'll have plenty of options.

Kick off your quest for a luxurious Palermo base by checking out the amenities and rates at the Grand Hotel Villa Igiea Palermo MGallery by Sofitel (Salita Belmonte 43) and the Mondello Palace Hotel (Viale Principe di Scalea). The BB 22 Charming Rooms & Apartments (Largo Cavalieri Di Malta 22) and the Delle Vittorie Luxury Suites & Rooms (Via Bari, 52) have decent reviews if you want somewhere more economical.

Nearest Airports to Palermo

The airport probably isn't going to be the most entertaining part of your getaway, but there's nothing like the thrill of knowing that your trip to Palermo is just a plane trip away! Once you hit the tarmac at Punta Raisi Airport (PMO), you'll be 14 miles (23 km) from the heart of town.

*Savings based on all vacation package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.