Centro Storico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture
Palermo showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Mount Etna featuring mountains
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Popular places to visit

Palermo which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

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.

Teatro Massimo
Via Vittorio Emanuele

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 Vittorio Emanuele
Ballaro Market showing markets, food and street scenes

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.

Ballaro Market
Palermo Cathedral

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.

Palermo Cathedral
Palace of the Normans

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.

Palace of the Normans
Via Maqueda featuring heritage architecture, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

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.

Via Maqueda

Activities

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

NZ$30
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Boat tour in Palermo

Palermo: Boat tour luxury

NZ$193
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Boat tour luxury
Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

NZ$24
per adult
Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour
Blue lounge

Palazzo Conte Federico

NZ$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palazzo Conte Federico
Cannolo

Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better

NZ$106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station

Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station

NZ$31
per adult
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
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Our pick of the best Centro Storico Hotel Deals

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti

3 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele 291, Palermo, PA
The price is NZ$137 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$137
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star property in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (336 reviews)
"Front desk staff were superb!!!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is NZ$201 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$201
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (976 reviews)
"Staff very helpful. The hotel infrastructure is tired."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$233 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$233
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (969 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel, great staff , great pool , great stay !!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

NH Palermo
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is NZ$272 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$272
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (855 reviews)
"Excellent traditional European hotel with friendly, attentive staff Complimentary full breakfast, served buffet style in the dining room was delicious, including fresh squeezed local orange juice that was amazing. Very convenient location to sightseeing and restaurants."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa

1 out of 5
Via Porta Di Castro 223, Palermo, PA
The price is NZ$308 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$308
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (388 reviews)
"What a wonderful hidden gem of a hotel this turned out to be. Staff was wonderful, breakfast was incredible and was close to all that we wanted to see. Would definitely recommend as well as stay here again in the future. OWNER WAS hands on and made our stay so enjoyable."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Porta di Castro Boutique Hotel & Spa
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel

Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Santissimo Salvatore 6, Palermo, PA
The price is NZ$529 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$529
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (426 reviews)
"We had a problem with our room, the staff were very helpful. We were moved into a bigger room, which they allowed us to stay in for the rest of our time there. The breakfast was delivered to our room, and it was delicious! Very happy with our stay, thankyou. I travelled here with my partner and 4 ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico

Palermo showing 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
Via Maqueda which includes street scenes and markets 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 showing 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 showing markets, food and street scenes

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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Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Botanical Garden and Villa Giulia.

Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

Centro Storico Travel Guide

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