Palermo

Quick Reference Guide:

Where to Stay:

Villa Igiea - ($$$$) gorgeous chateau on the water (feels like you're staying in a castle)

Grand Hotel Wagner - ($$$$) central location between the beach and the town

Palazzo Sovrana - ($$) great view of the Teatro Massimo

Porta Di Castro Boutique Hotel - ($$) pool and spa

Where to Eat: 

Chiosco - ($$) aperitivo , casual

Buatta - ($$) traditional, light , Michelin star chef

Gagini - ($$$) fine dining contemporary, Michelin star chef

Solemar - ($$$) trendy, beach club

Al Pontile - ($$) outside of Palermo - Isola delle Femmine

Osteria Mangia e Bevi - ($$) casual small dishes

Lo Strascino - ($$) traditional , casual

Baia Del Corallo - ($$) trendy beach club

Things To Do:

Shop at NHVR

Street Food Walking Tour

Palazzo Conte Federico

Vucciria street market

Ballarò street market

Must Try Foods:

Arancine

Panelle

Sfincione

Cannoli - Pasticceria Cappello and Antico Caffè Spinnato