5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful city that really comes alive at night.
Palermo
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Where to stay in Palermo
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.
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.
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.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Villa Airoldi Golf Club and Palermo Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Ruggero Settimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater.
Hotel Politeama
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo,15 Palermo PA
The price is ￥16,691 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
￥16,691
￥20,014 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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 Plaza Opera
Via Gallo Nicolo' 2 Palermo PA
The price is ￥15,025 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
￥15,025
￥18,182 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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
Grand Hotel Wagner
Via R. Wagner, 2 Palermo PA
The price is ￥20,522 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
￥20,522
￥24,411 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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
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
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
Nora's Suites
Via Cerda 19 Palermo PA
Stay at this apartment in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Teatro Massimo and Palermo Harbour ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
This is by far the nicest place we have stayed in Palermo. Great area (2 mins from Teatro Massimo), great places to eat locally and easy to walk to the rest of the city. Hot showers, comfortable beds, quiet side street so there is minimal noise (we stayed for New Year and there was a huge concert ...
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Residence Hotel Gloria
Via Enrico Toti 30 Palermo PA
Stay at this residence in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Teatro Massimo and Palermo Harbour ...
7.8/10 Good! (59 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 May 19, 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Palermo Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Things to do
Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo
￥12,902
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
￥2,765
per adult
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
￥2,801
per adult
From Palermo: Bus Transfer to/from Trapani City Center
￥1,769
per adult
Palermo: Single bus tickets between Airport and City Center
￥1,106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Palermo
4.3
Top Destination
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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