Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic cathedral with a large dome and twin towers, surrounded by a plaza with palm trees and a fountain.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a large dome, and a bell tower.
A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.
A historic building with a large dome and intricate architecture.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including a large dome and multiple towers.

Stay near popular Palermo Historical Center attractions

A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.

Teatro Massimo

9.2/10 (1,904 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.
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Activities

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

NZ$30
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palazzo Conte Federico

Palazzo Conte Federico

NZ$30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Palazzo Conte Federico
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

NZ$67
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group
Palermo hidden, the kingdom of the dead!

Beyond the Veil of Life: Catacombs and Capuchin Cemetery

NZ$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beyond the Veil of Life: Catacombs and Capuchin Cemetery
Palermo by Sea: Relaxing Boat Tour with Aperitif

Palermo by Sea: Relaxing Boat Tour with Aperitif

NZ$177
per adult
Palermo by Sea: Relaxing Boat Tour with Aperitif
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

NZ$116
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine
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Our pick of the best Palermo Historical Center Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18 Palermo PA
The price is NZ$317 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$317
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (942 reviews)
"Good hotel"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
NH Palermo

NH Palermo

4 out of 5
Foro Italico Palermo PA
The price is NZ$365 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$365
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
NH Palermo
Quintocanto Hotel and Spa

Quintocanto Hotel and Spa

4 out of 5
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 310 Palermo PA
The price is NZ$274 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$274
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (543 reviews)
"Wouldn’t recommend staying here. Not the cleanest and lots of ants. Bed was also uncomfortable with really cheap linens and pillows."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Quintocanto Hotel and Spa
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327 Palermo PA
The price is NZ$254 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$254
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"In the middle of everything"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Eurostars Centrale Palace
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$250 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$250
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (414 reviews)
"Nice hotel rooms are outdated but very clean. Location was excellent."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Ballarò Hotel

Ballarò Hotel

1 out of 5
Via Maqueda 26 Palermo PA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and airport pick-up service (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very good! (478 reviews)
"this is a great hotel in the best location in the city with a lot of restaurants the staff is great location is safe and very close to main train station take the train from the airport very easy to use instead of paying 55-80euro to get into city...driving can take 55min with train can be less..the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

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Our guide on where to stay in Palermo Historical Center

Find the best Palermo Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Palermo Historical Center
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A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including a large dome and multiple towers.

Centro Storico

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.

A historic fountain with statues and a circular design, surrounded by a fence.
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Kalsa

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

A historical monument with statues, a large column, and a church with two towers.

Castellammare

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

An ornate theater with a circular ceiling and red seating.
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Open Photo by Peter Sutton

Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.

A historic cathedral with a large dome and clock tower.

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.

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