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Hotel Federico II Central Palace

Via Principe Di Granatelli 60
Rated 8.1 in 375 reviews

Hotel Federico II Central Palace is a distinguished establishment located in the vibrant city of Palermo, Italy. Housed in a historic building, this hotel artfully blends modern comforts with traditional Sicilian charm. Guests will find themselves surrounded by elegant decor and authentic craftsmanship, creating an inviting atmosphere that reflects the rich culture of the region.

The hotel's spacious accommodations are designed for both leisure and business travelers, offering a range of amenities that ensure a comfortable stay. Each room features contemporary furnishings and modern conveniences, designed to provide a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring the city's historical sites.

Dining at Hotel Federico II Central Palace is an experience in itself, with a restaurant that showcases the flavors of Sicilian cuisine. Guests can enjoy locally sourced ingredients and traditional recipes in a welcoming setting. The hotel also features a bar, perfect for unwinding with a drink after a busy day of sightseeing.

Additional amenities include a well-equipped fitness center, meeting spaces for business travelers, and concierge services to assist with travel arrangements and recommendations. The hotel's prime location offers easy access to many of Palermo's iconic attractions, such as the Palatine Chapel and Teatro Massimo, making it an ideal base for those who want to immerse themselves in the local culture. Whether for business or leisure, Hotel Federico II Central Palace provides a comfortable and convenient experience in the heart of Palermo.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Palermo and near Hotel Federico II Central Palace

Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele
Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele
Opera house in Palermo, Italy
290m / 320yd
Palermo Cathedral
Palermo Cathedral
Cathedral in Italy
1km / 0.59mi
Palazzo dei Normanni
Palazzo dei Normanni
Palace in Palermo, Italy
1.3km / 0.79mi
Museo Diocesano of Palermo
Museo Diocesano of Palermo
Museum in Palermo
1.1km / 0.66mi
Museo dell'Islam
Museo dell'Islam
Museum in Italy
1.6km / 0.98mi
Orto botanico di Palermo
Orto botanico di Palermo
Botanical garden in Italy
1.7km / 1.1mi
Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo
Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo
Church building in Palermo, Italy
1.5km / 0.9mi
Palazzo Abatellis
Palazzo Abatellis
Historic palazzo and art gallery in Palermo, Sicily
1.4km / 0.9mi
Modern art gallery "Empedocle Restivo"
Modern art gallery "Empedocle Restivo"
Museum in Palermo, Italy
1.2km / 0.74mi
San Domenico, Palermo
San Domenico, Palermo
Church building in Palermo, Italy
0.7km / 0.44mi
Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio
Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio
Church in Palermo, Italy
1.1km / 0.66mi
Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas
Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas
Archaeological Museum in Palermo, Italy
380m / 420yd
Church of the Gesù
Church of the Gesù
Church in Palermo
1.2km / 0.73mi
Palatine Chapel
Palatine Chapel
Royal chapel in Palermo, Sicily
1.4km / 0.86mi
Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
Museum in Italy
0.7km / 0.42mi
Astronomical observatory of Palermo
Astronomical observatory of Palermo
Astronomical observatory in Palermo, Sicily, Italy
1.4km / 0.84mi
Zisa Palace
Zisa Palace
Castle in Palermo, Sicily, Italy
1.6km / 0.97mi
Pietro Doderlein museum
Pietro Doderlein museum
Museum in Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museo internazionale delle marionette Antonio Pasqualino
Museo internazionale delle marionette Antonio Pasqualino
Italian puppetry museum
1.3km / 0.81mi
Stanze al Genio
Museum in Palermo, Italy
1.5km / 0.91mi
Church of San Cataldo
Church of San Cataldo
Church building in Palermo, Italy
1km / 0.65mi
Museum of palenteology and geology Gaetano Giorgio Gemmellaro
Museum of palenteology and geology Gaetano Giorgio Gemmellaro
Museum in Italy
1.6km / 0.98mi
Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Church in Palermo, Sicily, Italy
1.5km / 0.94mi
Porta Nuova
Porta Nuova
Building in Palermo, Italy
1.3km / 0.79mi
Palazzo Chiaramonte
Palazzo Chiaramonte
Building in Palermo, Italy
1.3km / 0.8mi
Palazzo Riso
Palazzo Riso
Art gallery
0.9km / 0.57mi
Castello a Mare
Castello a Mare
Building in Palermo, Italy
0.8km / 0.48mi
Quattro Canti
Quattro Canti
Square in Palermo
0.9km / 0.57mi
Foro Italico
Foro Italico
Park
1.5km / 0.94mi
Santa Maria della Gancia
Santa Maria della Gancia
Church in Palermo, Italy
1.4km / 0.86mi
Santa Maria della Catena
Santa Maria della Catena
Church
1.2km / 0.73mi
La Magione, Palermo
La Magione, Palermo
Church
1.5km / 0.93mi
Santa Caterina, Palermo
Santa Caterina, Palermo
Church building in Palermo, Italy
0.9km / 0.59mi
San Matteo al Cassaro
San Matteo al Cassaro
Church in Palermo, Italy
0.9km / 0.54mi
Pretoria Fountain
Pretoria Fountain
Fountain in Palermo, Italy
1km / 0.59mi
Sant'Ignazio all'Olivella
Sant'Ignazio all'Olivella
Church building in Palermo, Italy
410m / 450yd
Santissimo Salvatore, Palermo
Santissimo Salvatore, Palermo
Church building in Palermo, Italy
1km / 0.61mi
Sant'Agostino, Palermo
Sant'Agostino, Palermo
Church building in Palermo, Italy
0.6km / 0.35mi
Santa Maria dello Spasimo
Santa Maria dello Spasimo
Unfinished church building in Palermo, Italy
1.6km / 1mi
Oratory of San Lorenzo
Oratory of San Lorenzo
Church in Palermo, Italy
1.1km / 0.67mi
San Giuseppe dei Teatini
San Giuseppe dei Teatini
Church
0.9km / 0.58mi
Villa Giulia
Villa Giulia
Building in Palermo, Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
Giardino Garibaldi
Giardino Garibaldi
Park in Palermo, Italy
1.1km / 0.71mi
Villa Bonanno
Villa Bonanno
City park in Palermo
1.1km / 0.7mi
Santa Teresa alla Kalsa
Santa Teresa alla Kalsa
Church building in Palermo, Italy
1.6km / 0.98mi

What to do in Palermo and near Hotel Federico II Central Palace

Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele
Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele
Opera house in Palermo, Italy
290m / 320yd
Palermo Cathedral
Palermo Cathedral
Cathedral in Italy
1km / 0.59mi
Palazzo dei Normanni
Palazzo dei Normanni
Palace in Palermo, Italy
1.3km / 0.79mi
Museo Diocesano of Palermo
Museo Diocesano of Palermo
Museum in Palermo
1.1km / 0.66mi
Museo dell'Islam
Museo dell'Islam
Museum in Italy
1.6km / 0.98mi
Orto botanico di Palermo
Orto botanico di Palermo
Botanical garden in Italy
1.7km / 1.1mi
Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo
Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo
Church building in Palermo, Italy
1.5km / 0.9mi
Palazzo Abatellis
Palazzo Abatellis
Historic palazzo and art gallery in Palermo, Sicily
1.4km / 0.9mi
Modern art gallery "Empedocle Restivo"
Modern art gallery "Empedocle Restivo"
Museum in Palermo, Italy
1.2km / 0.74mi
San Domenico, Palermo
San Domenico, Palermo
Church building in Palermo, Italy
0.7km / 0.44mi
Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio
Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio
Church in Palermo, Italy
1.1km / 0.66mi
Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas
Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas
Archaeological Museum in Palermo, Italy
380m / 420yd
Church of the Gesù
Church of the Gesù
Church in Palermo
1.2km / 0.73mi
Palatine Chapel
Palatine Chapel
Royal chapel in Palermo, Sicily
1.4km / 0.86mi
Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
Museum in Italy
0.7km / 0.42mi
Astronomical observatory of Palermo
Astronomical observatory of Palermo
Astronomical observatory in Palermo, Sicily, Italy
1.4km / 0.84mi
Zisa Palace
Zisa Palace
Castle in Palermo, Sicily, Italy
1.6km / 0.97mi
Pietro Doderlein museum
Pietro Doderlein museum
Museum in Italy
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museo internazionale delle marionette Antonio Pasqualino
Museo internazionale delle marionette Antonio Pasqualino
Italian puppetry museum
1.3km / 0.81mi
Stanze al Genio
Museum in Palermo, Italy
1.5km / 0.91mi
Church of San Cataldo
Church of San Cataldo
Church building in Palermo, Italy
1km / 0.65mi
Museum of palenteology and geology Gaetano Giorgio Gemmellaro
Museum of palenteology and geology Gaetano Giorgio Gemmellaro
Museum in Italy
1.6km / 0.98mi
Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Church in Palermo, Sicily, Italy
1.5km / 0.94mi
Porta Nuova
Porta Nuova
Building in Palermo, Italy
1.3km / 0.79mi
Palazzo Chiaramonte
Palazzo Chiaramonte
Building in Palermo, Italy
1.3km / 0.8mi
Palazzo Riso
Palazzo Riso
Art gallery
0.9km / 0.57mi
Castello a Mare
Castello a Mare
Building in Palermo, Italy
0.8km / 0.48mi
Quattro Canti
Quattro Canti
Square in Palermo
0.9km / 0.57mi
Foro Italico
Foro Italico
Park
1.5km / 0.94mi
Santa Maria della Gancia
Santa Maria della Gancia
Church in Palermo, Italy
1.4km / 0.86mi

About Palermo

Palermo, the capital of Sicily, offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and cuisine that can be explored through its many attractions. Visit the Palermo Cathedral, a stunning example of Norman architecture that reflects various styles due to its long construction period. The interior is equally impressive, housing royal tombs and beautiful chapels.

Another significant site is the Palazzo dei Normanni, which serves as a testament to the city's historical significance. Within its walls, the Cappella Palatina is particularly noteworthy for its exquisite mosaics and intricate wooden ceilings that showcase the artistry of the time.

Exploring the Quattro Canti, a baroque square that marks the intersection of two major streets, provides insight into the city’s urban design. Nearby, the Piazza Pretoria features a striking fountain surrounded by historic buildings, making it a prominent location for photographs and leisurely strolls.

Food lovers should not miss the Mercato di Ballarò, a vibrant market where local vendors offer fresh produce, street food, and traditional Sicilian delicacies. Sampling local dishes such as arancini and cannoli will enhance your understanding of Sicilian cuisine.

For those interested in art, the Galleria Regionale della Sicilia houses a collection of important artworks, including pieces by renowned Sicilian and Italian artists. The Catacombe dei Cappuccini present a unique, albeit macabre, opportunity to explore Palermo’s historical relationship with death and preservation.

Taking a leisurely walk through the Giardino Inglese offers a respite from the bustling city. This garden, adorned with various plant species and charming pathways, is ideal for relaxation and reflection.

Finally, a visit to the Teatro Massimo, one of the largest opera houses in Europe, provides an opportunity to appreciate the architectural grandeur and, if timing allows, to attend a performance. Each of these experiences contributes to an understanding of Palermo's unique character and cultural heritage.




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