Title: Zisa Travel Guide: Best of Zisa, Palermo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Zisa](https://expedia.co.uk/Zisa-Hotels.d912826132370378752.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Palermo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Palermo.d2831.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Palermo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Palermo.d2831.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Zisa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Zisa.d912826132370378752.Car-Hire-Guide)[Zisa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Zisa.d912826132370378752.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Zisa Travel Guide ## Palermo ![The Zisa is a castle in Palermo, Sicily and is a structure of Arab-Norman and is clearly inspired by Moorish architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077820/3ba7d9e3-c055-4388-97ec-bc16c3bb78b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Zisa is a castle in Palermo, Sicily and is a structure of Arab-Norman and is clearly inspired by Moorish architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077820/3ba7d9e3-c055-4388-97ec-bc16c3bb78b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Zisa Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Palermo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Palermo.dx2831) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The Zisa is a castle in Palermo, Sicily and is a structure of Arab-Norman and is clearly inspired by Moorish architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077820/3ba7d9e3-c055-4388-97ec-bc16c3bb78b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zisa-Castle-And-Museum-Of-Islamic-Art-Zisa.d6077820.Attraction) ![Catacombe dei Cappuccini](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077744/6ab5758e-90af-476b-abed-fbea5bc5f9dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catacombe-Dei-Cappuccini-Zisa.d6077744.Attraction) ![the skyline of palermo, sicily](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6285414/94449c8c-fe0d-466d-84e3-27e1c0ea41de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palermo Harbour Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palermo-Harbour-Monte-Pellegrino.d6285414.Attraction) ![The dog was there the morning and always at the same place during five hours after](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2831/199a7205-3dd7-43e1-9a42-12a3ef26edbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Teatro-Massimo-Palermo-Historical-Center.d6077812.Attraction) ![Photo with a Vespa a common sight in italy! How much would you poke to have one of this?](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2831/e77a5669-87c1-4a5f-8cd1-f954e3a1cc35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Via-Roma-Palermo-Historical-Center.d6343171.Attraction) ![Ballaro Market which includes food, street scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167281/38b7821e-0f2c-4c99-a844-e58226e67fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballaro-Market-Palermo-Historical-Center.d6167281.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1112727/5c8dea91-9184-4e7e-9d8e-8409e5e83b9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily £28 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palermo-no-mafia-walking-tour-discover-the-anti-mafia-culture-in-sicily.a1112727.activity-details) ![tour Palermo with audioguide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48784885/b7f2fe18-40b0-4c4e-adb2-c56a94b142a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### tour Palermo with audioguide £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-palermo-with-audioguide.a48784885.activity-details) ![Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47711306/02f0dc0a-303b-4410-96eb-ce354c576e90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palermo: sensorial experience of nature and ecology £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palermo-sensorial-experience-of-nature-and-ecology.a47711306.activity-details) ![Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50090743/d87ad39a-5532-4040-af7b-1325a35ead2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Syracuse: Bus Transfer to/from Palermo Bus station £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/syracuse-bus-transfer-tofrom-palermo-bus-station.a50090743.activity-details) ![Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49319853/662a898c-cfb6-4bbe-a6f1-f6b12573c5af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local £6 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palermo-walking-tour-with-audio-and-written-guide-by-a-local.a49319853.activity-details) ![ph. Fabio Florio - Medusa and finds](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48408176/1223ab1f-ee7e-4545-b1d9-d2ec9cde4690.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/entrance-ticket-to-the-radici-piccolo-museo-della-natura.a48408176.activity-details) [See all activities in Palermo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Palermo.d2831.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Zisa ![Hotel Politeama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1427400/1427364/e92dad34_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Politeama Piazza Ruggiero Settimo,15 Palermo PA £95 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (497 reviews) Great central location. Modern, clean, superb breakfast options. Polite and helpful staff. Some noise outside, but you are in the city centre after all. Unusual pillows, you’ll see what I mean when you go. But do stay here as we would definitely go back. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=1427364&PinnedHotelID=1427364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=912826132370378752) ![Hotel Plaza Opera](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1510000/1504300/1504217/aff65060_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Plaza Opera Via Gallo Nicolo' 2 Palermo PA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £101 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (597 reviews) We did not eat breakfast Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1504217&PinnedHotelID=1504217&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=912826132370378752) ![Rocco Forte Villa Igiea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1700/1671/bcdc26df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rocco Forte Villa Igiea Salita Belmonte 43 Palermo PA £384 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Teatro Massimo are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews) The breakfast and all of our meals was divine. And the setting is gorgeous. It is really 5 stars! Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1671&PinnedHotelID=1671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=912826132370378752) ![San Paolo Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45900/45802/80e6fac7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### San Paolo Palace Hotel Via Messina Marine, 91 Palermo PA £79 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.2/10 Good! (712 reviews) Easy to check in, quiet location, friendly staff Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=45802&PinnedHotelID=45802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=912826132370378752) ![Grand Hotel Wagner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1850200/1850105/6a6af515_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Wagner Via R. Wagner, 2 Palermo PA £119 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (792 reviews) Room was great and location was impeccable. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=1850105&PinnedHotelID=1850105&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=912826132370378752) ![La Terrazza Sul Centro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15980000/15977600/15977519/1fba1d75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Terrazza Sul Centro Via dell'università 20 Palermo PA £85 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews) Everything was great. Spacious clean room. The staff was top notch and we're very helpful suggesting places to visit. Location was perfect. Right in the middle of the old town where all the markets and restaurants are. The rooftop terrace was wonderful. We enjoyed the good selection from the buffet ... Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=15977519&PinnedHotelID=15977519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=912826132370378752) [See all 4,352 properties in Zisa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=912826132370378752) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Zisa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=912826132370378752&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=912826132370378752&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=912826132370378752&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=912826132370378752&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=912826132370378752&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=912826132370378752&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=912826132370378752&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=912826132370378752&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Zisa ![Palermo Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000661769/1ceddd10-61d1-41a6-ae97-887ab253242a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Monte di Pieta 4.5/5(25 area reviews) Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palermo-Monte-Di-Pieta.dx3000661769) ![Carlo Cottone Principe di Castelnuovo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938943661/78d9bcf6-ba40-4a04-b259-c1ebef595cfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ruggero Settimo 4.5/5(31 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palermo-Ruggero-Settimo.dx553248633938943661) ![Ballaro Market which includes food, street scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167281/38b7821e-0f2c-4c99-a844-e58226e67fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palermo-Albergheria.dx6343118) ![Another image from the tour of Politeama Garibaldi theater. Taken on a Sony a6000 with a 7artisans fisheye lens.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2831/3dfa2917-1bab-4079-b4ba-ee6c40099520.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Politeama While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palermo-Politeama.dx912826035004088320) ![Night view of the cathedral of Palermo, Sicily, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287900/e4666c11-af57-4c8f-aff5-99cd34d85b9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palermo-Palermo-Historical-Center.dx6287900) ![Sicilian Coastline in the morning. Deep blue sea; Shutterstock ID 341459549](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000661778/4521699a-65e9-45ca-859e-6d717b211334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Castellammare 4.5/5(14 area reviews) Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palermo-Castellammare.dx3000661778) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Zisa Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app