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 and 4 stars hotels in Palermo

Splendid Hotel La Torre
The hotel is situated outside the centre of Palermo in Mondello; between a traditional fishing village and one of the most beautiful and fascinating beaches of the Mediterranean.

Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Situated in the centre of Palermo, close to many shops, restaurants and tourist sites; you will enjoy an atmosphere of grandeur in this Art Nouveau style building.

Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo
Overlooking the bay of Palermo, the Grand Hotel Villa Igiea is one of Sicily's most famous hotels.

3 stars hotels in Palermo

Hotel Villa d'Amato
Situated close to the sea and not far away from the historic city centre, Hotel Villa D'Amato provides all you need for a relaxing stay in the capital of Sicily.

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.

Other hotels in Palermo

Hotel Regina
The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the historical city centre, in a safe area between the Cathedral and the Quattro Canti, and within a few minutes walk of the train and bus stations.

Alla Riserva Di Capo Gallo
Welcome to Alla Riserva Di Capo Gallo; a small hostel situated inside a nature area with sea views of Mondello beach.

Hotel Sicilia
Located in the historical heart of Palermo, the hotel is conveniently close to all of the city’s major tourist attractions.