Guide · 10 Places
Palermo
Italy
Before You Go
April to June and September to October ideal (18-28°C/64-82°F). Summer very hot (30-35°C) but beach season. Winter mild but rainier. Spring and fall perfect for markets and sightseeing.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens can enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian, and many other nationals can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within the Schengen Area.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) 35km from center.
By Train: From Messina (3 hours), Catania (3 hours), Agrigento (2 hours).
By Ferry: From Naples, Genoa, mainland Italy.
Language
CommunicationItalian is official with Sicilian dialect. English in tourist areas, limited elsewhere.
Currency
Money mattersEuro (EUR). Cards accepted at hotels and restaurants, cash for street food and markets.
Getting Around
Local transportWalking: Historic center and markets walkable but sprawling.
Buses: AMAT network (€1.40).
Taxis: Metered, starting at €3.50.
From the Airport
Arrival infoPrestia e Comandè Bus: To center (50 min, €6.50).
Train: To center (60 min, €6.90).
Taxi: €35-45 (45 min).
Accommodations
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
Art Nouveau landmark hotel on Via Roma. Historic grandeur where Wagner composed Parsifal.