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 trip to Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Catacombe dei Cappuccini
Learn about the local history of Palermo with a stop 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 theater 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
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo
Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology
Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset
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 Dec 11, 2025
Hotel Plaza Opera
Excellent room, clean well taken care of. Excellent staff.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Grand Hotel Wagner
Very close to port and walking to restaurants
Reviewed on Dec 7, 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 Dec 5, 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 Dec 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zisa
Monte di Pieta
Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historic 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 historic sites and theaters. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.
Albergheria
Albergheria is noteworthy for its historic 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
Palermo Historical Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Piazza Pretoria and Via Maqueda, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palermo.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via Roma and Vucciria Market.
