Centro Storico Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Centro Storico
Eurostars Centrale Palace
"Could not have found a better situated hotel. Clean spacious room."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
NH Palermo
"The room was very smelly. We had to sleep with the door opened and outside was very loud. So no fun!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
"Location 5 Traditional Decor 5 Price 5 Breakfast 5 AMAZING! Breakfast staff 5 THE BEST! Luggage staff 5 Cleanliness 5 Reception staff 1"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
"Very noisy location. If you want to be at the center of the action be warned. Palermo is loud."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Ballarò Hotel
"The hotel was nice. Better then expected"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Porta di Castro Hotel & Spa
"We had an amazing time in Palermo, made even better by staying here, everyone was amazing and so helpful, can’t recommend highly enough."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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.
Kalsa
Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
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.
