You don't need to be sitting in a classroom to learn a thing or two. Spend some time at Gemmellaro Geological Museum and discover more about the amazing world around you.

You'll soon see why this Palermo Historical Center museum is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, Teatro Massimo, Palermo Cathedral, and Palace of the Normans are in the area as well. They won't take you long to get to from Gemmellaro Geological Museum.

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Palazzo Arone dei Baroni di Valentino

Palermo Historical Center

$1,360

per person

Dec 15 - Dec 21

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Roundtrip flight included

Chicago (ORD) to Palermo (PMO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)

This was the perfect place to stay for my first trip to Palermo. The location was walking distance to the best attractions, shopping, and restaurants in the city center. The staff were welcoming and helpful in every regard. The room included a wonderful breakfast which was a great way to begin each day. The hotel is unique in that it is owned by a baronness who has remodeled a portion of her palace as a hotel. I would not hesitate to return here. There are also great options here for families or couples traveling together…or a great girls’ trip.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace

Palermo Historical Center

$1,754

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Palermo (PMO)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)

Room smelly and very small. Definitively not a 4 star hotel. The staff was helpful as long as you don’t ask anything outside of the ordinary, otherwise they don’t show any willingness to help. We asked for a cancellation at the last minute due to an issue with our travel arrangements and also given the condition of the hotels and they even did not try to entertain the idea of a partial reimbursement.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Grand Hotel et Des Palmes

Politeama

$2,618

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Palermo (PMO)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

Lovely classic old hotel, not inexpensive but very well maintained. Surprisingly well equipped gym, turndown nicely service, nice bathrooms & very friendly staff

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

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