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Hotels in Palermo - Best Accommodations in Palermo

In Palermo, Sicily there are hotels, bed and breakfasts, holiday apartments and villas to suite everyone's tastes and preferences.

In Palermo you will find everything from simple and cheap accommodations to the most luxurious hotels.

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Palermo is the capital of Sicily. With about 660,000 residents and 158 square kilometers, Palermo is the biggest city in Sicily and one of the biggest cities in all of Italy.

Palermo is located on the northern coast of Sicily on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city of Palermo is located on the charming bay of "Conca d'Ora" which means the golden mussel.

For many, Palermo is synonymous with the Mafia, but Palermo has such an interesting history in would be imprudent to reduce this metropolis to this negative image.

Palermo has a unique open air museum with a special story of foreign rules over the city which Palermo has been influenced by.

holidaying in Palermo is a trip where you can discover and experience art, history and culture. Take a look at our pictures of Palermo in our Sicilian photo gallery.

Sights Palermo, Sicily – Historical Monuments in Palermo

Palermo in Sicily is a pleasure garden full of architectural masterpieces which were created over the centuries by masters in various cultural fields.

Here you can see the best pictures of the sights in Palermo and learn more about the cathedral, the Palazzo of Normanni, the "Quattro Cant" and the Martorana Church, just to name a few.

When coming to Palermo, one should also make a visit to the famous cathedral in Monreale. Here you can learn everything about Monreale near Palermo.

Beaches Palermo, Mondello Bay – The Best Beaches in Palermo

The city beach of Mondello in Palermo is the most popular beach in Palermo. The beautiful sand of the beach and the picturesque cliffs on the outskirts, offers everyone and an incomparable experience for your seaside holiday in Palermo, Sicily.

Not only the tourists, but also the residents of Palermo highly treasure Mondello Bay during the hot summer months.

With warm climates, Palermo has a long swimming season and tourists can be seen here swimming in the Mediterranean Sea outside of the summer season because of the pleasurable temperatures.

Advice for Activities and Sporting in Palermo

The cultural offerings in Palermo are great. Throughout the entire year, there is the theater, sporting activities, and spectacles.

For example, visit the famous Teatro Massimo or one of the many open air concerts that take place during the summer.

For some years now, Palermo has also been in the Italian Series A for soccer. Enjoy watching the soccer stars from the first Italian league and catch soccer fever when the hot blooded Tifosi play against the FC Palermo. Palermo is also the tennis stronghold of Sicily.

In Palermo, there are numerous tennis courts where you can challenge someone to a match.

The only time when it may be almost too hot to play is during midsummer. Tip: In Sicily during the winter, many tennis clubs complete their training camps.

Safety in Palermo – holiday Advice for your time in Palermo

holidaying in Palermo is a holiday within a large southern European city with a high population density.

Like other large southern European cities, this also means "look out for thieves." Pick-pocketing and purse stealing while amidst a large mass of people unfortunately does occur.

Make sure not to carry valuables in the open where others can see, instead wear a money purse and keep it concealed and as close to the body as possible.

Here we have further holidaying tips for your holiday in Sicily.

Street Traffic in Palermo

In Palermo, when dealing with traffic, patience is the key word. From the first moment it seems to a foreign driver that the masses in Palermo's streets guarantee chaos and seem daunting.

The task of navigating through Palermo's streets by car can be very stressful. The main problem, more so than actually driving, is finding a parking space.

One should know the ropes in order to efficiently get around. If you want a stress-free holiday time in Palermo without the chaotic traffic, then we advise you to park your car before reaching the center of Palermo and to then use public transportation.

It doesn't matter if you rent a car or if you are using your own in Palermo, avoid leaving valuables in clear sight within your car. That can tempt thieves.

The international airport "Borsellino and Falcone" Palermo

The airport of Palermo is located about 35 kilometers outside of Palermo. It is the center and anchor point for flight traffic within the western part of Sicily.

With the discount airliner Ryanair, it can be cheap to fly from Germany to Palermo (with a layover in London).

At the Palermo airport there are numerous car rental agencies. We have a price comparison of all the agencies so you can find the best deal for a car rental during your trip to Palermo, Sicily.