Palermo Historical Center

Palermo

Night view of the cathedral of Palermo, Sicily, Italy
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a large dome, and a bell tower.
A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.
A historic building with a large dome and intricate architecture.
Palermo Historical Center

Popular places to visit

A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.

Teatro Massimo

4.5/5(161 reviews)

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
Ballaro Market

Ballaro Market

4.5/5(59 reviews)

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
Via Roma

Via Roma

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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
Via Vittorio Emanuele

Via Vittorio Emanuele

4/5(31 reviews)

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
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a large dome, and a bell tower.

Palermo Cathedral

4.5/5(195 reviews)

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
Via Maqueda

Via Maqueda

4.5/5(40 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Via Maqueda during your visit to Palermo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Via Maqueda

Things to do

Palazzo Conte Federico

Palazzo Conte Federico

$17
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Palazzo Conte Federico
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

$40
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

$44
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group
Boat excursion to Cefalu with aperitif

Boat excursion in Palermo with aperitif

$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat excursion in Palermo with aperitif
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

$74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine
Palermo by Sea: Relaxing Boat Tour with Aperitif

Palermo by Sea: Relaxing Boat Tour with Aperitif

$105
per adult
Palermo by Sea: Relaxing Boat Tour with Aperitif
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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
$114 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$135 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Could not have found a better situated hotel. Clean spacious room."

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Eurostars Centrale Palace
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico Palermo PA
$126 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$149 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
NH Palermo
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18 Palermo PA
$151 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$176 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (914 reviews)
"Staff was excellent especially reception people. Could not get better location for the hotel. Staff however did not recommend the restaurant in the hotel said was overpriced."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Quintocanto Hotel and Spa

Quintocanto Hotel and Spa

4 out of 5
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 310 Palermo PA
$113 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$134 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (528 reviews)
"Not bad overall"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Quintocanto Hotel and Spa
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

3 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291 Palermo PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$114 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$134 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 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! (390 reviews)
"The bathroom in our room had mold around the tub and rotting wood around the windows in the bathroom. The breakfast is nothing to get overly excited about. The only great thing about this property is the staff, the roof top terrace and the location."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Ambasciatori Hotel

Ambasciatori Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Roma 111 Palermo PA
$140 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$164 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The room was big and beautiful and the staff were lovely. 2 things- the rooftop restaurant is very busy and everyone rides the guest elevator. If by chance the guest room hallway doors are left open, the restaurant guests can access your hotel door- which did not have an extra lock from the inside. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Ambasciatori Hotel
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Where to stay in Palermo Historical Center

Find the best Palermo Historical Center areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Palermo Historical Center
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Centro Storico

While visiting Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele.

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Kalsa

Historic sites, museums, and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.

Castellammare

Castellammare is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.

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Open Photo by Peter Sutton

Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.

Monte di Pieta

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

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