Zisa
Palermo
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.
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.
Things to do
Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo: Single bus tickets between Airport and City Center
Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences
Top hotels in Zisa
Hotel Politeama
This is a nice hotel with some pros and cons. Pros: Good location close to good bakeries, coffee shops, shopping, and theaters. It's a fairly long walk to the Kalsa and Cattedrale, so not so convenient if you want to focus your sightseeing on those areas. The hotel is clean and the rooms are modern ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Plaza Opera
Excellent room, clean well taken care of. Excellent staff.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Grand Hotel Wagner
Very close to port and walking to restaurants
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
The location is good. The price is good. But I wanted a coffee service in my room.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Palazzo Brunaccini Boutique Hotel
Great location, 15 minutes walking to the central train station and other attractions 👍 Room was comfortable and front desk staff were helpful who offered breakfast bags for early check out 👍 breakfast was okay too. In the last night of staying, there was noise above our floor, called the front ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Staff & location great. We were in the Family room in the Annex. I loved it but my partner wished it had more windows.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 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.
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 Piazza Pretoria and Via Maqueda.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
