Palermo

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Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture
Palermo showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral
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Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture
Palermo showing street scenes

Where to stay in Palermo

Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture

Palermo Historical Center

Palermo Historical Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Piazza Pretoria and Via Maqueda, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palermo.

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
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.

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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.

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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
Hotel Politeama

Hotel Politeama

4 out of 5
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo,15 Palermo PA
The price is ¥16,293 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
¥16,293
¥19,573 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (491 reviews)
This is a nice hotel with some pros and cons. Pros: Good location close to good bakeries, coffee shops, shopping, and theaters. It's a fairly long walk to the Kalsa and Cattedrale, so not so convenient if you want to focus your sightseeing on those areas. The hotel is clean and the rooms are modern ...

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Hotel Politeama
Hotel Plaza Opera

Hotel Plaza Opera

4 out of 5
Via Gallo Nicolo' 2 Palermo PA
The price is ¥14,997 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
¥14,997
¥18,147 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (593 reviews)
We did not eat breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Hotel Plaza Opera
Grand Hotel Wagner

Grand Hotel Wagner

5 out of 5
Via R. Wagner, 2 Palermo PA
The price is ¥20,026 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
¥20,026
¥23,863 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (784 reviews)
Wonderful location service and food.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Grand Hotel Wagner
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La Marsa Vacances

La Marsa Vacances

4 out of 5
Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo,4801 Palermo PA
Book a stay at this beach residence in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mondello Beach and Palermo Harbour are ...
7.6/10 Good! (84 reviews)
This place is a slice of heaven. You can walk to beaches or town or just stay in this paradise. Water is unreal.

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

La Marsa Vacances
Apartments Porta di Castro

Apartments Porta di Castro

Via alla Piazza dei Tedeschi 12 Palermo PA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Teatro Massimo and Palermo Harbour are located ...
Apartments Porta di Castro
Casa Petra - Apartment in a historic building in the heart of Palermo

Casa Petra - Apartment in a historic building in the heart of Palermo

Palermo Sicily
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Teatro Massimo and Palermo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Casa Petra is truly a perfect place to stay! Cleanliness is a solid 10/10 – the apartment is spotless, very well maintained, and extremely comfortable. The location is excellent, close to everything, yet quiet enough for a relaxing stay.A special mention goes to Franco, one of the best hosts we’ve ...

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Casa Petra - Apartment in a historic building in the heart of Palermo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Palermo

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
144
5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
116
4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
39
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful city that really comes alive at night.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Have a pizza or dinner at Mudu, excellent. Lots of history and older buildings, however dirty streets, lots of garbage in the streets.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

ORIGINAL AND LOTS OF HISTORY

5/5 - Excellent

T.O'brien

Very interesting place, gets better every time I go

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We did the street food tour w/Streaty tours. Excellent guide Salvador brought us through the market, sampling Palermos street food. He was extremely knowledgeable. Great, fun tour!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Palermo is a unique city full of contrasts just like its people. The city has areas that are very dirty but other areas are very nice and I have to say the people are very nice and super helpful and the food is outstanding!!!

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