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.
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.
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 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.
Palace of the Normans
You can learn about the history of Palermo with a visit to Palace of the Normans. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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: Self-Guided City Game
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Our pick of the best Palermo Historical Center Hotel Deals
NH Palermo
Great location with amazing views of the sea and coastline and very close to the old town, botanic gardens and Villa Guilia. Our room was on 3rd floor with balcony. Large room with a huge bed, moden decor and a powerful shower. Breakfast was plentiful and staff were attentive. Highly ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
A/C not working. Apparently shut off as to the time of the year and local ordinance? Bare bulb lamp, no shade. 4 hangers. Bathtub/ shower had mildew stains, drain plug laying on the side of the tub probably due to the fact that drain was very slow so we are standing in dirty water. Asked to change ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
What a great, unique hotel!!! Room was amazing, breakfast was great and staff was 5star!!!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Great location, not easy to access by car
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Breakfast had many delicious options. Air conditioner worked!! Staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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 Lincoln.
