Borgo Vecchio Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Borgo Vecchio
Popular places to visit
Palermo Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
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 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 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.
Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, 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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Palermo tour: alla scoperta del centro storico
Our pick of the best Borgo Vecchio Hotel Deals
President Hotel Palermo
Stayed one night bathroom been remodeled , don't think the room had slept great
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hotel Vecchio Borgo
It is a very old property like Italy. I enjoyed the breakfast and the staff was friendly. They can do a better job updating their linens. The bedding and pillows were needing replacement. I did not like the immediate neighborhood.
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
Marisol
Easy communication and a wonderful room
Reviewed on 29 July 2025
Hotel Politeama
The reception was always very welcoming. The room was very clean. Filippo, the concierge, was so helpful in helping with transportation to see my family in Grotte, just an amazing person. The area is wonderful to walk around. Will be back
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Astoria Palace Hotel
Stayed for 5 nights. Excellent service and helpful pleasant staff. Comfortable large clean lobby. Rooms cleaned and towels changed punctually everyday. Excellent breakfast. Very convenient location for going in any direction. The fastest elevators !
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre
Needed a few times to ask them for extra blanket and pillows. Also not happy in a three day stay sheets were not changed
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Borgo Vecchio
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
Ruggero Settimo
Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Airoldi Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
