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.
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: Norman Palace Ticket & Audio App Downloadable
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
Boat excursion in Palermo with aperitif
Our pick of the best Zisa Hotel Deals
Hotel Politeama
"Spacious King bed even it’s written as double. Location is great as well."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre
"The room was spacious and clean."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
NH Palermo
"The property was centrally located"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Bel 3
San Paolo Palace Hotel
"Great hotel & very much enjoyed my stay. The room was clean and cleaned everyday, plenty of toiletries available. The breakfast (included) was great and had lots of options as well as being very tasty. There is a small gym which does the job and definitely better than most hotel gyms. Free car park ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Astoria Palace Hotel
"Room was basic and not new or too clean. Air con didn’t work and area around hotel was not pleasant. Will not recommend"
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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.
