Zisa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Zisa Castle and Museum of Islamic Art
You can study the exhibits at Zisa Castle and Museum of Islamic Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Catacombe dei Cappuccini
Learn about the local history of Palermo when you spend time at Catacombe dei Cappuccini. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Palermo Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.
Teatro Massimo
Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Via Roma
During your visit to Palermo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Roma. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Ballaro Market
Buy freshly caught fish, eat Sicilian specialties and search for vintage clothes at a market that has been serving Palermo's residents for centuries.
Activities
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palatine Chapel Entry Ticket, Audio App & optional Norman Palace
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Palermo tour: alla scoperta del centro storico
Our pick of the best Zisa Hotel Deals
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
Everything was excellent. Service was world -class. Beautiful appointments. Perfect in every way.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Politeama
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Wagner
Excellent hotel close to the city centre with its pedestrianised area and attractions. Traditional and comfortable. Cosy but freshly decorated room. Hospitality tray. Comfortable communal areas. Excellent breakfast. Staff could not do too much for you. Bus from airport stopped about 150m away, so ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre
Nice place
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Cristal Hotel Palermo
Noisy with work going on using hammer drills above our room when we complained they said well 1 day out of our 4 days had no work going on, when we asked for the managers details they wouldn’t give it to us. We ended up leaving early as it was so bad there.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Bel 3
Other neighbourhoods around Zisa
Monte di Pieta
Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.
Ruggero Settimo
Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.
Albergheria
Albergheria is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palazzo Conte Federico and Sicilian Region Central Library.
Politeama
While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.
Palermo Historical Center
Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
