Centro Storico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

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Teatro Massimo

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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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Ballaro Market

4/5(5 reviews)

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
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Via Vittorio Emanuele

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 Vittorio Emanuele
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Palace of the Normans

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Palace of the Normans
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Via Maqueda

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Via Maqueda
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Cappella Palatina

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Palermo with a stop at Cappella Palatina. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Cappella Palatina

Activities

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Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary

NZ$149
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary
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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

NZ$121
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
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From Taormina: Palermo and Cefalù Day Trip

NZ$114
Per adult
From Taormina: Palermo and Cefalù Day Trip
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Sacred Sicily Pilgrimage

NZ$1,055
Per adult
Sacred Sicily Pilgrimage
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Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

NZ$121
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine
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5 Days Food Wine and Culture West Sicily Tour In Palermo

NZ$7,295
Per adult
5 Days Food Wine and Culture West Sicily Tour In Palermo
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Our pick of the best Centro Storico Hotel Deals

Ballarò Hotel
Ballarò Hotel
Via Maqueda 26, Palermo, Provincia di Palermo
The price is NZ$180 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$180
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and airport pick-up service (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (227 reviews)
"Friendly accommodation close to the centre and station. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Ballarò Hotel
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is NZ$229 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$229
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (648 reviews)
"Only negative was my bed… way too hard. It felt like laying on a board."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
NH Palermo
NH Palermo
4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is NZ$256 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$256
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (755 reviews)
"Nice hotel, convenient location"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

NH Palermo
Ambasciatori Hotel
Ambasciatori Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Roma 111, Palermo, PA
The price is NZ$284 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$284
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (986 reviews)
Convenient city location
"Hotel is in a noisy area but there were multiple windows and shutters to help block out some of the city noises. Easy walk to train station and good street food area as well as ancient city attractions."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Ambasciatori Hotel
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Eurostars Centrale Palace
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is NZ$293 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$293
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (970 reviews)
"We stayed one day at Naples. The location of hotel is allowed us to walk to old town and close to the airport. Staffs were very nice and upgraded our room."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Boutique B&B Vintage
Boutique B&B Vintage
3 out of 5
Via Bottai, 30, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (360 reviews)
"Our stay was perfect all around: B&B was very clean, the staff very friendly, breakfast just fine and the location wonderful! We highly recommend and are looking forward to coming back here."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico

Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

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.

Palermo Historical Center
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Castellammare

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Castellammare
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Castellammare Vucciria

Unique features of Castellammare Vucciria include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Vucciria Market while you're exploring the area.

Castellammare Vucciria
Via Maqueda featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Kalsa

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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

Kalsa
Il Capo Market which includes food

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
Ballaro Market which includes food, street scenes and markets

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.

Albergheria

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