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.
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.
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.
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 No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food
Palermo tour: alla scoperta del centro storico
Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset
Our pick of the best Palermo Historical Center Hotel Deals
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Very cool
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
NH Palermo
The staff was kind but the room was a bit dirty.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Staff is so helpful, beds were comfortable and room was calm and lovely. Best hotel I've stayed aT! Centrally located, beautiful, easy to walk everywhere and the breakfast is so good we never ate anywhere else. Seriously fabulous breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Great location and room. Great breakfast. Incredible friendly service. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Pool
Alessandro was an incredible host and owner. Breakfast was incredible!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Ambasciatori Hotel
Nice, clean, quiet, room. good breakfast great people at reception desk
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around 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.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
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.
Albergheria
Albergheria is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palazzo Conte Federico and Sicilian Region Central Library.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.
Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
While visiting Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Botanical Garden and Via Roma.
