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PALERMO

THE NEIGHBORHOODS TO EXPLORE

POLITEAMA / LIBERTÀ

Elegant and modern area with shops and restaurants

QUATTRO CANTI

Historic heart of the city

BALLARÒ

Iconic neighborhood with its market full of street food

MONDELLO

Seaside area with beach and restaurants

HOW TO GET AROUND PALERMO

• On Foot

• Tram & Bus

• Taxi & Uber

• Rent a car

WHEN TO GO TO PALERMO

Useful tips

Palermo can be visited all year round, but the best times are spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October): pleasant weather, ideal days for walking, and less heat compared to summer.

Summer can be very hot and muggy, with many locals on vacation in August, but it is the ideal time to enjoy the sea

Winter is mild, but perfect for a relaxing weekend among museums, shopping, and art

GateFree tip:
if you want to fully enjoy what the city has to offer, plan your visit from April onwards with the beautiful days; in the height of summer, we instead recommend visiting more seaside Sicilian cities.

DEDICATE AT LEAST 3 DAYS TO THE CITY

The city offers an innumerable number of places of interest, including historic neighborhoods, museums, and churches

TRAFFIC CAN BE HEAVY

If you decide to rent a car, keep in mind that traffic in Palermo can be very heavy, so plan your travel and parking times carefully, as parking is not always easy

CHOOSE A HOTEL IN THE CITY CENTER

By choosing a hotel in a central area, you can get around and reach the main attractions easily

3-day itinerary in Palermo

1. Historic center and Palermo

3. Sea and surroundings

Piazza Politeama
Start from the symbol of the city, from there you can easily reach:

• Politeama Theatre

• Massimo Theatre

• Corso Vittorio Emanuele

Via Maqueda & Quattro Canti
Enjoy a walk along the historic street in the city center and visit the iconic intersection

Ballarò
Visit the famous popular market with street food of all kinds

Palazzo dei Normanni

Unmissable symbol of the Arab-Norman domination

Mondello
Neighborhood and iconic beach of Palermo, turquoise water and light sand

Capo Gallo Nature Reserve
Perfect for light trekking and natural coves

Isola delle Femmine
Beaches, views, and restaurants

2. Monuments and parks

Zisa Castle

Norman-style palace inside a park

Palermo Cathedral

Visit the iconic cathedral of the Sicilian capital

Foro Italico & La Cala

Enjoy a walk in the large seafront park, and explore the entire port area with its brand new Trapezoidal Pier

Where to sleep

Palermo is not that big, but the choice of area where you stay will greatly influence your travel experience: below you will find the best areas to stay, based on your needs

LIBERTÀ / POLITEAMA

HISTORIC CENTER

MONDELLO

Modernity, shopping and restaurants

Perfect for:
• Visiting the main points of interest on foot

• Shopping

💡 Ideal for those visiting Palermo for the first time.

Lively area during the day and bustling in the evening with its venues

Great if you want to experience Palermo at night and stay in an authentic neighborhood.

Not recommended if you plan to get around by car

Good choice during the summer if you want to enjoy some sea and not have to cross the whole city every day

EATING IN PALERMO

Palermo is considered one of the most important Italian cities from a food perspective, where traditional dishes and street food blend together

Here, food is part of the city's history and is one of the main reasons to visit the city.

What you absolutely must try:

• Arancine
• Panelle
• Tavola calda
• Pasta with sardines
• Baked anelletti Palermo style

Recommended restaurants:

• Trattoria Ferro di Cavallo
Traditional Sicilian cuisine in a very informal setting

• Osteria Lo Bianco
Traditional dishes in a historic osteria

• Trattoria Corona
New generation trattoria with simple but high-level dishes in an elegant yet informal setting

• Pizzo & Pizzo
High-level restaurant, wine bar and delicatessen

• Madreselva
Argentinian restaurant with a selection of fine meats.

• Sushi Lab
High-level sushi restaurant

• I Cuochini
Small rotisserie in the city center streets

• Convivio
New generation restaurant offering an elaborate menu and an excellent selection of drinks