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Nh Palermo

2695 reviews by TrustYou™

Foro Italico

0.7 Miles from the centre

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per person from £343

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Hotel Garibaldi

1686 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Emerico Amari 146

0.7 Miles from the centre

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per person from £457

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 29 Aug)

Grand Hotel Villa Igiea Palermo, Mgallery By Sofitel

1588 reviews by TrustYou™

Salita Belmonte 43

2.1 Miles from the centre

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per person from £496

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Astoria Palace Hotel

5947 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Montepellegrino 62

1.7 Miles from the centre

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per person from £185

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Hotel Villa D'amato

813 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Messina Marine 178/180

2.2 Miles from the centre

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per person from £174

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Mercure Palermo Centro

3282 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Mariano Stabile 112

0.6 Miles from the centre

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per person from £493

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Eurostars Centrale Palace Hotel

3081 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Vittorio Emanuele 327

< 0.1 Miles from the centre

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per person from £376

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Mercure Palermo Excelsior City

1399 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Marchese Ugo 3

1.2 Miles from the centre

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per person from £503

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 22 Aug)

Hotel Vecchio Borgo

661 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Quintino Sella 1

0.9 Miles from the centre

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per person from £275

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Hotel Palazzo Sitano

1282 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Vittorio Emanuele 114

0.3 Miles from the centre

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per person from £468

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Hotel Porta Felice

523 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Butera, 35/47

0.6 Miles from the centre

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per person from £480

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 29 Aug)

Residenza D'aragona

888 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Ottavio d'Aragona, 25

0.5 Miles from the centre

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per person from £282

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Palazzo Brunaccini Boutique Hotel

764 reviews by TrustYou™

Piazzetta Lucrezia Brunaccini,9

0.2 Miles from the centre

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per person from £718

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 29 Aug)

Cristal Palace Hotel

1563 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Roma 477 a/d, Borgo vecchio

0.6 Miles from the centre

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per person from £548

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 05 Sep)

Albergo Athenaeum

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Via Giannettino Luigi 4

0.9 Miles from the centre

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per person from £286

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Hotel Casena Dei Colli

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Via Villa Rosato 20-22

3.5 Miles from the centre

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per person from £187

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Albergo Mediterraneo

2920 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Rosolino Pilo 43

0.5 Miles from the centre

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per person from £229

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

Ibis Styles Palermo

3616 reviews by TrustYou™

Via Francesco Crispi, 230

0.9 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £352

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Sep)

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Holidays to Palermo

More than 2,700 years’ old, the city of Palermo has been ruled by numerous empires over the centuries, from the Ancient Greeks and Romans to the Byzantine and the Kingdom of Naples. Consequently, this city has a particularly diverse cultural and architectural legacy, and has earned a reputation as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean region.

The cathedral

Palermo holidays are not complete without witnessing the architectural splendour of the city's ancient cathedral, the Cattedrale di Palermo. This building was converted from a Christian chapel to a basilica in the Roman era and was redesigned around the turn of the 13th century following a devastating earthquake. The building, which was partly redesigned again between the 14th and 19th centuries, is renowned for its beautifully decorated portico. It also includes a number of distinctive Baroque and Neoclassical features, as well as its original Moorish, Norman and Gothic architecture.

Nearby beaches

Probably the most impressive local beach is Mondello Beach, near the outskirts of Palermo. These pristine golden sands are popular with locals and tourists, and are overlooked by some magnificent houses. Don't forget to visit at least one restaurant here to enjoy some of the best fresh seafood in the Mediterranean. Further afield is the splendid beach of San Vito Lo Capo, about an hour's drive from Palermo, which has a distinctly tropical feel and is one of the best places for a refreshing swim.

Shops and museums

If you have the time, visit the Regional Archaeological Museum to explore Sicily's prehistoric history, or head to the International Marionettes Museum and observe Italy's unique puppet families and the story of the Festival di Morgana annual puppet celebration.

Palermo is blessed with many chic independent boutiques selling exquisite ceramics and embroidery, as well as some of the better known Italian brands. To get the best value for money on Palermo holidays, explore the streets between the Piazza Castelnuovo and the Teatro Massimo, or head to the La Vucciria market for some fantastic fresh local produce between Monday and Saturday, ideally in the morning.

Day trip suggestions

Cefalù, one of Sicily's most handsome coastal cities, was founded during the era of Ancient Greece and is known for its splendid Norman cathedral and charming medieval alleys. The resort, which has an active nightlife scene, is just an hour's drive from Palermo and also features a sheltered sandy beach.

Agrigento, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, features the remains of the ancient Greek settlement of Akragas, once a bustling city of hundreds of thousands of people. Meanwhile, in the west lies the historic settlement of Erice, which was also a Greek settlement and provides outstanding panoramic views of Sicily's western coastline.

Palermo holidays

Top holiday deals to Palermo

Nh Palermo

Hotel Garibaldi

Grand Hotel Villa Igiea Palermo, Mgallery By Sofitel

Astoria Palace Hotel

Hotel Villa D'amato

Mercure Palermo Centro

Eurostars Centrale Palace Hotel

Mercure Palermo Excelsior City

Hotel Vecchio Borgo

Hotel Palazzo Sitano

Hotel Porta Felice

Residenza D'aragona

Palazzo Brunaccini Boutique Hotel

Cristal Palace Hotel

Albergo Athenaeum

Hotel Casena Dei Colli

Albergo Mediterraneo

Ibis Styles Palermo

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