Borgo Vecchio
Palermo
Visit Borgo Vecchio
Popular places to visit
Palermo Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
Teatro Massimo
Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Via Roma
During your visit to Palermo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Roma. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Ballaro Market
Buy freshly caught fish, eat Sicilian specialties and search for vintage clothes at a market that has been serving Palermo's residents for centuries.
Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Via Vittorio Emanuele
You can find out about the history of Palermo with a visit to Via Vittorio Emanuele. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Borgo Vecchio
President Hotel Palermo
Good location large room
Reviewed on 7 May, 2026
Hotel Politeama
Loved Hotel Politeama! The hotel was right across the street from the beautiful Teatro Politeama Garibaldi piazza, and directly across from the airport bus drop off. The entire hotel staff was warm and inviting, especially the front desk who were all very helpful. My room was lovely - clean, comfy ...
Reviewed on 9 May, 2026
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre
The room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
Hotel Bel 3
San Paolo Palace Hotel
Be under no dellusions, at very best a 2-star hotel. Currently undergoing major renovation with severe disruption & noise. Some rooms renovated, many ongoing & others in bad repair, decades out of date. Initially given a South facing refurbished room, but no air condtioning. Apparently council prevent ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr, 2026
Grand Hotel Wagner
Yes
Reviewed on 7 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Borgo Vecchio
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
Ruggero Settimo
Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Monte di Pieta
Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.
Libertà
If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Airoldi Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.
