Palermo

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Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture
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Where to stay in Palermo

Palermo which includes 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
Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

Centro Storico

4/5(11 area reviews)

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

Centro Storico
Via Maqueda featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Kalsa

4.5/5(88 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.

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Castellammare

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

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

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Politeama

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

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Libertà

If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Airoldi Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Libertà
Astoria Palace Hotel

Astoria Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Montepellegrino 62, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (990 reviews)
"Great place 30 min from the centre"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

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Astoria Palace Hotel
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4 out of 5
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA
The price is €153 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
€153
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (821 reviews)
"Proximity to everywhere we wanted to visit"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
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 €103 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€103
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (315 reviews)
"Love the Hotel location, easy access to anywhere if walking. Recommend not driving but the hotel does have a company who picks up your car and parks it, they bring it to you when you need it, very good. Check out driving restrictions in the area, call hotel. Only thing is the bathroom showers need ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
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La Marsa Vacances

La Marsa Vacances

4 out of 5
Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo,4801, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mondello Beach and Palermo Harbour are ...
7.8/10 Good! (70 reviews)
"Everything was very good , clean and great location"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

La Marsa Vacances
Residence Hotel Gloria

Residence Hotel Gloria

3 out of 5
Via Enrico Toti 30, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 3-star residence in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via ...
7.8/10 Good! (58 reviews)
"L’hôtel à accepter que nous arrivions tard compte tenu de notre heure d’arrivée à l’aéroport. Cependant, aucune indication quand à l’arrivée sans réceptionniste, nous avons patientez dehors sans réponse au téléphone ni à l’interphone, puis quelqu’un a fini par nous ouvrir sans explication et nous ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Residence Hotel Gloria
Nora's Suites

Nora's Suites

Via Cerda 19, 6, Palermo, PA
Stay at this apartment in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Look no further for absolute luxury and peace, 10 min walk to all the action, amazing food options just down the street, quick and easy check in process."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

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Popular places to visit

Palermo Harbour

Palermo Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Palermo Harbour
Palermo showing 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
Via Roma

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.

Via Roma
Politeama Garibaldi Theater

Politeama Garibaldi Theater

Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Ballaro Market which includes street scenes, markets and food

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

Things to do

Boat tour in Palermo

Palermo: Boat tour luxury

€119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Boat tour luxury
Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

€145
per adult
Half day boat tour of Palermo
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting

€58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Balestrate: Olive Grove Tour with Wines & Olive Oil Tasting
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

€60
per adult
From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

€15
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

€69
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
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Mondello

Mondello