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 Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria, 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.
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 Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Airoldi Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Astoria Palace Hotel
Via Montepellegrino 62, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (995 reviews)
"Room was comfortable but walls were very dirty. Big shower / tub with mold on the tiles."
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is ￥39,574 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
￥39,574
￥45,094 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (841 reviews)
"Lovely property in the middle of Palermo"
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291, Palermo, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥19,293 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
￥19,293
￥22,611 total
Sep 30 - Oct 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! (326 reviews)
Perfect location
"The hotel is in the perfect location, central to explore everything. The room was nice & big but you can hear every door slam when people come & go so was hard to get a good nights sleep. Otherwise it has everything you could need."
Reviewed on Sep 6, 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.
Residence Hotel Gloria
Via Enrico Toti 30, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 3-star residence in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 May 19, 2025
La Marsa Vacances
Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo,4801, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mondello Beach and Palermo Harbour are ...
7.6/10 Good! (78 reviews)
"The property entrance side leave muchto be desired, but once you're inside it fantastic views, water access, pool and tennis courts!"
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025
Solemar Sicilia - Residence Penelope
Via Penelope 6, Palermo, PA
Stay at this apartment in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Mondello Beach and Palermo Harbour are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The hosts were great and very responsive. Home was beautiful and very close to the beach."
Reviewed on Aug 12, 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.
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 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.
Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Palermo. 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.
Things to do
From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day
￥12,958
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
￥2,592
per adult
Palermo: Tour Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar
￥20,559
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!!!
