Borgo Vecchio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Palermo Sicily February 2013
Palermo Sicily February 2013
Monte Pellegrino visto dal porto.

Popular places to visit

the skyline of palermo, sicily

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
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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
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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
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
Cathedral of Palermo during sunset, Sicily island, Italy

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.

Palermo Cathedral
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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

Activities

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

AU$23
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

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

AU$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

AU$234
per adult
Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences
tour Palermo with audioguide

tour Palermo with audioguide

AU$25
per adult
tour Palermo with audioguide
Napoli tour: alla scoperta del centro storico

Palermo tour: alla scoperta del centro storico

AU$50
per adult
Palermo tour: alla scoperta del centro storico
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station

Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station

AU$25
per adult
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
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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$149 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$149
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello ...
President Hotel Palermo
Hotel Politeama

Hotel Politeama

4 out of 5
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo,15 Palermo PA
The price is AU$265 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$265
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
No sheets provided for the sofa bed for family of 4.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hotel Politeama
Grand Hotel Wagner

Grand Hotel Wagner

5 out of 5
Via R. Wagner, 2 Palermo PA
The price is AU$287 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$287
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (812 reviews)
Very helpful staff and friendly. Air conditioning not bad, very pretty hotel, bartender very friendly, cleaning staff excellent, near stores, restaurants, opera house.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Grand Hotel Wagner
Hotel Bel 3

Hotel Bel 3

3 out of 5
Via Ruffo Di Calabria 20 Palermo PA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Hotel Bel 3
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea

5 out of 5
Salita Belmonte 43 Palermo PA
The price is AU$1,040 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$1,040
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mondello Beach and Palermo Harbour are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Beautiful hotel and very friendly staffs

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
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$166 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$166
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (360 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

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

Another image from the tour of Politeama Garibaldi theater. Taken on a Sony a6000 with a 7artisans fisheye lens.

Politeama

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

Politeama
Carlo Cottone Principe di Castelnuovo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

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
Sicilian Coastline in the morning. Deep blue sea; Shutterstock ID 341459549

Castellammare

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Castellammare
Palermo Cathedral

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
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Libertà

If you're spending some time in Libertà, Villa Airoldi Golf Club and Palermo Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Libertà
Palermo Cathedral

Centro Storico

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Storico

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