Zisa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Palermo Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Palermo with a stop at Palermo Cathedral. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Palermo tour: alla scoperta del centro storico
Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Our pick of the best Zisa Hotel Deals
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
I love this place
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel Politeama
I did not have the breakfast so I cannot comment on the breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Eurostars Centrale Palace
Room clean and great service..
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
All the staff here are very friendly and helpful! The hotel is very beautiful! Great amenities here. The rooms are the perfect size, comfortable beds. Off the busy street, makes it a quiet stay! Very safe location.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
San Paolo Palace Hotel
Easy to check in, quiet location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre
Needed a few times to ask them for extra blanket and pillows. Also not happy in a three day stay sheets were not changed
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
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 Piazza Ruggero Settimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
Centro Storico
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Pretoria are top sights worth seeing.
