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.
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 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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
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
Clean and spacious room, location, pleasant staff, great check in and delicious breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Vecchio Borgo
Great stay, food the greatest, room fantastic great location
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Marisol
Easy communication and a wonderful room
Reviewed on 29 July 2025
Hotel Politeama
This is a nice hotel with some pros and cons. Pros: Good location close to good bakeries, coffee shops, shopping, and theaters. It's a fairly long walk to the Kalsa and Cattedrale, so not so convenient if you want to focus your sightseeing on those areas. The hotel is clean and the rooms are modern ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Plaza Opera
The only problem was that the jacuzzi was booked the entire weekend and we were not able to use it which sucks. After that was the main reason to book the hotel. None of the spa services were available because over booked. They should alert when you make the reservation.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Wagner
Very close to port and walking to restaurants
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Borgo Vecchio
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Ruggero Settimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater.
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 Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
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.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Villa Airoldi Golf Club and Palermo Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.
