Centro Storico
Palermo
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.
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.
Foro Italico
Explore the great outdoors at Foro Italico, a lovely green space in Palermo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Arabs, Normans and Mafia Self Guided Tour of Palermo
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Top hotels in Centro Storico
NH Palermo
"The property was centrally located"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
"Lovely old lady!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Columbia
"Nice hotel, very close to the center of Palermo. My room had a balcony. 6 The staff"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Eurostars Centrale Palace
"Our first room was small, window looked onto a brick wall, hair and ants in the bathroom. Stephania at the front desk was responsive and helpful, moving us into a different, clean room. Still, that first room was the impression we left with"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Ballarò Hotel
"The room was spacious & impeccably clean. Air conditioning was good. Bathroom right across the hall is a big room with shower. The staff is efficient & friendly"
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
"Lovely hotel, made to feel very welcome by the staff. The breakfast was amazing and could have fed at least 4 people and there was only 2 of us! Very comfy bed in air conditioned room with fridge in it, and lovely bathroom with nice walk in shower, ticked all the boxes. The decor of the hotel was ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 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 Villa Giulia.
