As a result of a bustling past Palermo is a box of treasure with rich historic background and innumerous buildings and monuments being a living proof to this fact.
A 9th century Palazzo dei Normanni amazes with its huge marble staircase, inner courtyards and the extravagant hall. Another not-to-be-missed landmark in Palermo is a fountain built by the Florentine sculptor Francesco Camilliani. The fountain from the 16th century is situated in the center of the square carrying the same name.
Other interesting sights include La Cuba, Santa Maria dello Spasimo, Museo Etnografico Pitre exhibiting the largest collection of Sicilian folklore and culture objects and the Orto Botanico that features a wide variety of exotic plants and the magnificent Archaeological Museum.
Logically enough the local food is a rich combination of Arab-, Greek- and Roman-influenced recipes. Fish dishes dominate here and go just perfectly with wine. It is recommended to try pasta con le sarde (pasta with sardines and wild fennel) and pesce spada alla ghiotta (swordfish cooked in an onion and tomato sauce).
Plenty of accommodation offers provide you with a great choice of places to stay in ranging from luxurious five-star hotels to modest one-star categorized hotels. With our comprehensive database of lodging opportunities in Palermo you will find the hotel that will definitely satisfy your needs.
5 stars Hotels in Palermo
Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo
The award-winning Hilton Villa Igiea overlooks the Bay of Palermo.
Grand Hotel Federico Ii
Born from the restoration of an old palace, this grand hotel rises from the heart of the town, close to Ruggero Settimo Avenue - the most fashionable shopping and business area.
Garden House-Deluxe Holiday Apartme
Welcome to the Garden House-Deluxe Holiday Apartments located in the exclusive and central pedestrianised area of via p.
4 stars Hotels in Palermo
Quality Hotel President Palermo
The hotel is perfectly situated for an enjoyable stay in Palermo, while its close proximity to the port gives you easy access to mainland Italy.
Hotel Vecchio Borgo
Situated in the heart of Palermo, just 100 metres from the Politeama Theatre and Square, this hotel is the ideal base for exploring the city’s cultural and artistic heritage and shops.
Excelsior Palace Hotel
The Excelsior is superbly located, in the exclusive zone of Via Libertà, a quiet residential area in the heart of Palermo.
3 stars Hotels in Palermo
Ambasciatori
Hotel Ambasciatori is located in Palermo’s city centre, just 200 metres from the central station and a 10 minute walk from both the port and the city’s major landmarks.
Hotel Elite
The hotel is conveniently located in the commercial centre of Palermo, just a few metres from the historical part of the city and close to the Teatro Massimo and the Politeama Garibaldi theatres.
Hotel del Centro
The hotel lives up to its name as it is located in the centre of the city, close to many transport links and is just 150 metres away from the central train station.
2 stars Hotels in Palermo
Hotel Alessandra
Situated in the beautiful historical centre of Palermo, inside the ancient Palazzo Balsamo, the hotel is ideally positioned near to the most important monuments of the city.
Casa Marconi
Located a few hundred meters from the Cathedral, the Norman Palace and other important historical sites, Casa Marconi is ideal for a comfortable, relaxing holiday.
Albergo Verdi
This charming hotel is ideally located in the heart of Palermo, between historical buildings and right in front of the Teatro Massimo, one of the most important European theatres.
1 stars Hotels in Palermo
Hotel Concordia
Hotel Concordia is situated in the historical centre of Palermo, on the famous via Roma, close to all major attractions such as the Cathedral, the Massimo and Politeama theatres and only 500 meters from the central railway station.
Hotel Orientale
Located 100 metres from the central station, this hotel is housed in the royal apartments of the Filangeri Palace of the Prince of Cutò; a rare example of 1700s Sicilian architecture.
Hotel Regina
The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of historic Palermo, a safe area between the Cathedral and the Quattro Canti, at walking distance from the train and bus stations.