Borgo Vecchio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a mountainous backdrop.
A cityscape with a harbor, mountains in the background, and numerous buildings.
A harbor with ships, cranes, and a large mountain in the background.

Stay near popular Borgo Vecchio attractions

Palermo Harbour

8.0/10 (1,523 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
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Activities

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

AU$24
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable

Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable

AU$32
per adult
Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

AU$55
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group
Palazzo Conte Federico

Palazzo Conte Federico

AU$24
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Palazzo Conte Federico
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

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

AU$96
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine
Palermo Recored Walking Tour with Local Expert

Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert

AU$24
per adult
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
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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$171 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$171
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (628 reviews)
"Rooms are clean and staff are very friendly."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

President Hotel Palermo
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18 Palermo PA
The price is AU$265 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$265
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Astoria Palace Hotel

Astoria Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Montepellegrino 62 Palermo PA
The price is AU$124 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$124
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel was ok, very basis but clean. However it is located in a dirty area, you might be able to avoid it if you take the public transport."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Astoria Palace Hotel
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea

5 out of 5
Salita Belmonte 43 Palermo PA
The price is AU$2,954 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$2,954
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"So after arriving from A 24 hr travel to get there, we just wanted to get to our room which was a beautiful kingsize bed and view of the water….We were asked over and over if we wanted to see the junior suit. We said sure but was not told the price…when we saw our room originally we loved it… then ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
Hotel Politeama

Hotel Politeama

4 out of 5
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo,15 Palermo PA
The price is AU$265 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$265
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Politeama
Hotel Bel 3

Hotel Bel 3

3 out of 5
Via Ruffo Di Calabria 20 Palermo PA
The price is AU$147 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$147
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Disappointing stay. We stayed for four nights and booked three rooms for our family, including elderly parents and children. The breakfast had very limited choices, and food was refilled very slowly. The staff were not friendly or helpful. The bacon was undercooked, and when I reported it, they acted ..."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Hotel Bel 3
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Our guide on where to stay in Borgo Vecchio

Find the best Borgo Vecchio areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Borgo Vecchio
Learn more about Borgo Vecchio
A historic cathedral with a large dome and twin towers, surrounded by a plaza with palm trees and a fountain.

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.

A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including a large dome and multiple towers.

Centro Storico

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

A historic fountain with statues and a circular design, surrounded by a fence.
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Kalsa

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

A historical monument with statues, a large column, and a church with two towers.

Castellammare

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

An ornate theater with a circular ceiling and red seating.
Photo by Peter Sutton
Open Photo by Peter Sutton

Politeama

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

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