Borgo Vecchio Travel Guide
Palermo
Visit Borgo Vecchio
Popular places to visit
Palermo Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Borgo Vecchio
President Hotel Palermo
To be honest, I am giving 5 stars for Linda in the bar and kitchen staff. She goes over board when my friends told her it is my birthday while me and friends are having a drink at the bar! The management I have been messaging to make it special for my birthday but done nothing even just a welcome ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
Everything was excellent. Service was world -class. Beautiful appointments. Perfect in every way.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Politeama
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Wagner
Excellent hotel close to the city centre with its pedestrianised area and attractions. Traditional and comfortable. Cosy but freshly decorated room. Hospitality tray. Comfortable communal areas. Excellent breakfast. Staff could not do too much for you. Bus from airport stopped about 150m away, so ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre
Nice place
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Cristal Hotel Palermo
Noisy with work going on using hammer drills above our room when we complained they said well 1 day out of our 4 days had no work going on, when we asked for the managers details they wouldn’t give it to us. We ended up leaving early as it was so bad there.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Borgo Vecchio
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
Ruggero Settimo
Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
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.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Zito are top sights worth seeing.
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.
