Borgo Vecchio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo "Borgo Vecchio" by Bengt Nyman (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Bengt Nyman (CC BY)
Photo "Borgo Vecchio" by Bengt Nyman (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Bengt Nyman (CC BY)
Photo "Borgo Vecchio" by Jürgen Kehrberger (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Jürgen Kehrberger (CC BY-SA)

Popular places to visit

Palermo Harbour

Palermo Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Palermo Harbour
Palermo which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Teatro Massimo

Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Teatro Massimo
Via Vittorio Emanuele

Via Vittorio Emanuele

You can find out about the history of Palermo with a visit to Via Vittorio Emanuele. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Via Vittorio Emanuele
Via Roma

Via Roma

During your visit to Palermo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Roma. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Via Roma
Politeama Garibaldi Theater

Politeama Garibaldi Theater

Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Ballaro Market showing markets, food and street scenes

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.

Ballaro Market

Activities

Tasting of bread with spleen

Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

AU$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food
Palermo Fontana Pretoria

Palermo Shore Excursion: City Segway Tour

AU$223
per adult
Palermo Shore Excursion: City Segway Tour
Aperitif on a bus tour around the city of Palermo

Aperitif on a bus tour around the city of Palermo

AU$70
per adult
Aperitif on a bus tour around the city of Palermo
Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo

Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

AU$27
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Boat tour in Palermo

Palermo: Boat tour luxury

AU$213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Boat tour luxury
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Our pick of the best Borgo Vecchio Hotel Deals

President Hotel Palermo

President Hotel Palermo

4 out of 5
Via Francesco Crispi 230, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$202 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$202
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and ...
8/10 Very Good! (554 reviews)
"Great views, excellent for getting around, close to all amenities- staff very accommodating."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

President Hotel Palermo
Hotel Vecchio Borgo

Hotel Vecchio Borgo

4 out of 5
Via Sella Quintino 1/7, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and ...
8/10 Very Good! (336 reviews)
"It is a very old property like Italy. I enjoyed the breakfast and the staff was friendly. They can do a better job updating their linens. The bedding and pillows were needing replacement. I did not like the immediate neighborhood."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

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Hotel Vecchio Borgo
Astoria Palace Hotel

Astoria Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
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! (998 reviews)
"Room was comfortable but walls were very dirty. Big shower / tub with mold on the tiles."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

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Astoria Palace Hotel
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea

5 out of 5
Salita Belmonte 43, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$2,980 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$2,980
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
"Impeccable service"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$468 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$468
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (843 reviews)
"The property is located in a great location and you can walk to all dining and shopping areas. It is a rather old property and it shows."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

3 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$202 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$202
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (327 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 6 Sept 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
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Other neighbourhoods around Borgo Vecchio

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Politeama

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

Politeama
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Ruggero Settimo

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.

Ruggero Settimo
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Castellammare

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Castellammare
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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
Il Capo Market showing food

Monte di Pieta

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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

Monte di Pieta
Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture

Palermo Historical Center

Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria.

Palermo Historical Center

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