Centro Storico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Centro Storico
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.
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.
Foro Italico
Explore the great outdoors at Foro Italico, a lovely green space in Palermo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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
Palatine Chapel Entry Ticket, Audio App & optional Norman Palace
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Palermo tour: alla scoperta del centro storico
Our pick of the best Centro Storico Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Breakfast had many delicious options. Air conditioner worked!! Staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
NH Palermo
Hotel Columbia
A lovely clean hotel in a perfect location with wonderful friendly staff. If I had to be picky then the shower could do with an upgrade. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Unfortunately our room was a big disappointment, given the photos looked quite nice. It was located on the 1st floor, very small and dated, with minimal natural light due to the wall immediately outside the window. The bathroom was unclean and dated. The bed looked like it was from the Convent round ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Ballarò Hotel
I am not sure who photo-shopped the photos for this property. This hotel needs to state that it is a budget hotel. The description should make it clear that you do not have a bathroom in your room. The bathroom is located across the hallway of our room and makes that difficult to use. The bathroom ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Loved this location!! The room was great and had a giant shower! We were walking distance to restaurants and markets and the sights we wanted. I would absolutely book here again!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico
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.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.
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.
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.
