Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Palermo Historical Center
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Via Maqueda
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Via Maqueda during your stay in Palermo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Tour Cappella Palatina e palazzo Reale: patrimonio Unesco
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group
Our pick of the best Palermo Historical Center Hotel Deals
NH Palermo
"The property was centrally located"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Eurostars Centrale Palace
"Could not have found a better situated hotel. Clean spacious room."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
"Conveniently located to Valley of the Temples. Good restaurant options nearby. Staff were friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Hotel Columbia
"We were welcomed on arrival and staff were friendly. Breakfast was continental buffet and adequate for our needs. Served 7.30-10 and on our second morning whilst nearly finishing our breakfast at 10 to 10 staff pointed to the sign which made us feel we shouldn’t be there. The room was adequate, two ..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
"Very noisy location. If you want to be at the center of the action be warned. Palermo is loud."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
"The staff / owner we're a literal 10/10, so helpful, friendly, professional, it was a highlight of our tour through Sicily."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Palermo Historical Center
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.
Kalsa
Historical 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 historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
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 historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.
