5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful city that really comes alive at night.
Palermo
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Visit Palermo
Where to stay in Palermo
Palermo Historical Center
Palermo Historical Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palermo.
Centro Storico
3.5/5(15 area reviews)
Stroll along the ancient Cassaro street, admiring UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Royal Palace and Cathedral. Enjoy the pedestrian stretch from the Cathedral to Quattro Canti, and hop on the free "Arancione" shuttle bus to explore further.
Kalsa
4.5/5(136 area reviews)
Historical quarter revitalized with art galleries, restored churches, and palaces, Kalsa boasts narrow, winding streets for an authentic Sicilian experience.
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
Castellammare
4.5/5(31 area reviews)
Historically delimited by Via Maqueda and other streets, this original Palermo quarter boasts the vibrant Vucciria marketplace. Explore Sicilian culture and flavors in this polygonal district.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Zito are top sights worth seeing.
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
Salita Belmonte 43, Palermo, PA
The price is SAR 5,938 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
SAR 5,938
SAR 6,589 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"location location location. Right next to all key spots in Taormina"
Reviewed on 11 May 2025
Hotel Politeama
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo,15, Palermo, PA
The price is SAR 790 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
SAR 790
SAR 903 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (388 reviews)
"Such a great hotel in Palermo! The breakfast was wonderful and the staff was fantastic! It was clean and well located for walking to historic Palermo. We would absolutely stay here again!!"
Reviewed on 5 June 2025
NH Palermo
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is SAR 509 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
SAR 509
SAR 595 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (893 reviews)
"Lovely clean h"
Reviewed on 9 June 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La Marsa Vacances
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (62 reviews)
"Great!"
Reviewed on 15 April 2025
Residence Hotel Gloria
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 Ballaro ...
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
Marbela Apartments & Suites
Via S. Puglisi 9, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 3-star residence in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (70 reviews)
"We enjoyed an excellent room, great hospitality from wonderful staff, and a comfortable clean well-equipped room. Unfortunately there's a lot of dog feces on sidewalks, so watch your step!"
Reviewed on 5 January 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Palermo Harbour
4/5(79 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
Teatro Massimo
4.5/5(156 reviews)
Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theater with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Politeama Garibaldi Theater
4.5/5(43 reviews)
Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Palermo Cathedral
4.5/5(192 reviews)
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 Roma
4.5/5(65 reviews)
During your visit to Palermo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Roma. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Ballaro Market
4.5/5(59 reviews)
During your trip to Palermo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ballaro Market. Visit the monuments and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Reviews of Palermo
4.3
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Have a pizza or dinner at Mudu, excellent. Lots of history and older buildings, however dirty streets, lots of garbage in the streets.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
ORIGINAL AND LOTS OF HISTORY
5/5 - Excellent
T.O'brien
Very interesting place, gets better every time I go
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
We did the street food tour w/Streaty tours. Excellent guide Salvador brought us through the market, sampling Palermos street food. He was extremely knowledgeable. Great, fun tour!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Palermo is a unique city full of contrasts just like its people. The city has areas that are very dirty but other areas are very nice and I have to say the people are very nice and super helpful and the food is outstanding!!!
- Palermo Harbour
- Teatro Massimo
- Politeama Garibaldi Theater
- Quattro Canti
- Palermo Cathedral
- Via Roma
- Ballaro Market
- Via Vittorio Emanuele
- Foro Italico
- Palace of the Normans
- Renzo Barbera Stadium
- Via Maqueda
- Forum Palermo
- Capo Gallo Nature Reserve
- Cappella Palatina
- Vucciria Market
- Teatro di Verdura
- Mall Conca d'Oro
- Piazza Pretoria
- Palermo City Hall
- Zisa Castle and Museum of Islamic Art
- Piazza Marina
- Palazzo Conte Federico
- Piazza Ruggero Settimo
- Catacombe dei Cappuccini
- Il Capo Market
- Sicilian Region Central Library
- Church of St. Mary of the Admiral
- Regional Gallery
- Palermo Cruise Terminal
- Palermo Botanical Garden
- Porta Felice