Palermo

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Palermo featuring a house and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Palermo

Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture

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.

Palermo Historical Center
Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture

Centro Storico

4.5/5(2 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.

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

Kalsa

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Historical quarter revitalized with art galleries, restored churches, and palaces, Kalsa boasts narrow, winding streets for an authentic Sicilian experience.

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Ruggero Settimo

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historic sites and theaters. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.

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Castellammare

4.5/5(6 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.

Castellammare

Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, Palermo Botanical Garden and Via Roma are top sights worth seeing.

Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
Astoria Palace Hotel
Astoria Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Montepellegrino 62, Palermo, PA
The price is CA $76 per night from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17
CA $76
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (968 reviews)
"excellent hotel, good location close to everything, very willing and friendly staff, excellent cleanliness, good breakfast, excellent wifi. I recommend! Thank you all!"

Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2024

Astoria Palace Hotel
Hotel Bel 3
Hotel Bel 3
3 out of 5
Via Ruffo Di Calabria 20, Palermo, PA
The price is CA $125 per night from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19
CA $125
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (968 reviews)
"The hotel is beautifully decorated, nice and clean, but the staff could be nicer. The dining service was not very welcoming of separating our checks as we were traveling with a large group of students that needed to pay for themselves. Our request was met with an eye roll and a sigh."

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Hotel Bel 3
NH Palermo
NH Palermo
4 out of 5
Foro Italico, Palermo, PA
The price is CA $180 per night from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10
CA $180
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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! (757 reviews)
"Fabulous"

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

NH Palermo
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
La Marsa Vacances
4 out of 5
Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo,4801, Palermo, Provincia di Palermo
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! (45 reviews)
"Couldn’t believe we have been rejected to stay in hotel area for couple hours, after check out 10am receptionists ask us to leave, or pay to stay couple hours."

Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2024

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 Palermo ...
8/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
"There was no at the reception desk. The property manager accused me of lying about my kids because there were 2 single beds joined but we were 3 people. My daughter had to sleep in the middle of the 2 beds . The pillows were uncomfortable . There was 1roll of toilet paper. I had to go buy my own. ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2022

Residence Hotel Gloria
Giulio Cesare 14
Giulio Cesare 14
Piazza Giulio Cesare 14, Palermo, Provincia di Palermo
Stay at this apartment in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Quattro Canti are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
"This hotel was just what I was looking for. It was close to the train station but it was quiet and the staff were all great."

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Giulio Cesare 14
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.

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Reviews of Palermo

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Nov. 17, 2019

Great city! Lots to see and do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Nov. 3, 2019

Beautiful city. Lots of walkable streets. Friendly people.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Sep. 9, 2019

We both love loved Palermo! Beautiful vibrant city!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Aug. 17, 2019

History. Churches and the history of the Arabic and Norman’s working together to build a tolerant society is a lesson to us all today. Yay Roger the 2nd. And the food and wine is spectacular

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
Jul. 31, 2019

I would probably spend a few more days in Palermo next time. Lots of things I didn't get to see.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Jul. 30, 2019

Super Stunning!!!!!!

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