Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Palermo
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Palermo, Italy — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Centro Storico.
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Top pick
Centro Storico
Old town — Quattro Canti, Massimo Theatre, the Cathedral.
13 km from center
#2
Vucciria
Old market quarter — street food, nightlife, the most-painted Palermo postcard.
7 min walk from center
#3
Mondello
Beach district 30 minutes away — sandy beach, beach clubs, fresh-fish lunches.
11 km from center
Getting around
Walk the centro storico; buses cover the rest; trains link to Cefalù and other coast towns.
Use AMAT day passes for buses; avoid driving in the old town — narrow lanes, no parking.