Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of the Italian Peninsula, from which it is separated by the narrow Strait of Messina. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, currently 3,329 m (10,922 ft) high, and one of the most active in the world.
Conveniently situated, Eurostars Centrale Palace allows for easy access to Palermo's best hot spots. It provides free Wi-Fi, a bar and is close to Quattro Canti.
The hotel features a sauna and a rooftop terrace, along with an express check-in and check-out feature. Staff are available 24/7 and can assist with booking tours and tickets.
The rooms at Eurostars Centrale Palace are air-conditioned and include a desk, a mini bar and an in-room safe. There are also multiple rooms especially designed for families.
The hotel's restaurant, Ai Tetti, serves Italian dishes. A selection of eating options are also found in the surrounding area.
Eurostars Centrale Palace is also close to the area's popular establishments, plus Palermo Cathedral is a 10-minute stroll away. It is within walking distance of Palermo Centrale Railway Station, which allows convenient access in and around Palermo.
Strategically located in the centre of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Palermo. It is ideally located for those wishing to visit the area's popular attractions.
This modern hotel offers a currency exchange, meeting rooms and an express check-in and check-out feature. Staff are available 24-hours a day and can book tours and tickets.
Rooms are stylishly furnished and come with in-room movies and mini bars. Each provide heating, a radio and a private bathroom.
Mercure Palermo Centro offers a convenient on-site cafe. In the evening, guests are invited to relax in the comfortable lounge bar. Guests can also try one of the many bars and cafés in the local area.
Palermo's attractions, such as the Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele and the Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas, are within easy walking distance of Mercure Palermo. The hotel's multilingual staff will ensure that every traveller has a hassle-free visit.
Situated in Palermo, Ibis Styles Palermo provides charming accommodation and features bay views. Some of the facilities on offer at this modern 4-star hotel include free on-site parking and wireless internet.
There are a variety of amenities available to those staying at Ibis Styles Palermo, such as express check-in/check-out and 24-hour reception and meeting facilities. In fine weather, an outdoor terrace offers an ideal place to relax.
The hotel features 123 air conditioned rooms. Individual bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a private bath or shower and a hair dryer.
Those staying at Ibis Styles Palermo can sit down to a unique dining experience at the in-house restaurant, suitably located for those who want to stay close by when looking to sit down to a meal. Each evening, guests can relax in the lounge bar.
Ibis Styles Palermo is under a 30-minute drive from Falcone-Borsellino Airport and the Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is a brief stroll away. Palermo Cathedral is only an easy car ride from the hotel.
Strategically located in the heart of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an excellent base in Palermo. It also offers a rooftop terrace and a Jacuzzi.
This elegant hotel provides an executive floor, a coffee bar and an express check-in and check-out feature. Corporate amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.
Astoria Palace Hotel offers spacious rooms equipped with a mini bar, heating and cable/satellite channels, plus all the essentials to ensure a comfortable stay. They all offer a private bathroom, wireless internet access and bottled water.
Astoria offers a variety of in-house dining options, including an elegant restaurant and a bar. A buffet breakfast is available daily in the breakfast room.
Astoria Palace Hotel Palermo is close to shops, dining and Palermo's nightlife. Falcone-Borsellino Airport can be accessed with the hotel's shuttle service in under 30 minutes.
Palermo Cathedral Located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele, corner Via Matteo Bonello, its long history has led to an accumulation of different architectural styles, the latest being the 18th century.
Palazzo dei Normanni one of the most beautiful Italian palaces and a notable example of Norman architecture. It houses the famous Cappella Palatina.
The Teatro Massimo ("Greatest Theatre") was opened in 1897. It is the biggest in Italy (8000 m2), and one of the largest of Europe, renowned for its perfect acoustics. Enrico Caruso sang in a performance of La Gioconda during the opening season, returning for Rigoletto at the very end of his career.
Palermo - the capital of Sicily - is a destination with a difference. The city is a treasure trove of original monuments and works of art, combined with architecture of grand proportions. Yet it also has a grittier side, exemplified by its mafia connections. Jeremy Dummett here provides the first concise history of Palermo, together with a survey of its most important monuments and sites.
Palermo became the capital of Sicily under the Arabs in the ninth century. Until this time Syracuse had been the leading city of Sicily. Palermo blossomed under the Arabs and the Normans and the influence of both can be seen in the city today.