5/5 - Excellent
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Lovely port and Marina overlooking Italy's main land. It is both impressive and adorable. A city with a lot of history, classy, super clean, safe and welcoming.
Messina
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Where to stay in Messina
IV Circoscrizione
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in IV Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Piazza del Duomo or Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock.
VI Circoscrizione
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in VI Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Ganzirri or Strait of Messina.
Centro Storico Messina
If you're spending some time in Centro Storico Messina, Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock and Piazza del Duomo are top sights worth seeing.
III Circoscrizione
Travelers like the restaurants in III Circoscrizione, and Strait of Messina is a top attraction you might want to visit.
I Circoscrizione
You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in I Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Strait of Messina or Ionian Sea.
V Circoscrizione
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in V Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Caronte & Tourist or Strait of Messina.
Hotel Royal Palace
Via Tommaso Cannizzaro, 3 Messina ME
The price is AED 343 per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
AED 343
AED 398 total
24 Dec - 25 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Messina. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (400 reviews)
A few people have remarked on the decor, I really liked it. The room was clean and pretty well maintained. Good range of breakfast options. Very convenient location if you're catching the train.
Reviewed on 11 November 2025
Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Via 27 Lulgio, 115 Messina ME
Stay at this residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Basilica Santuario di S. Antonio and ...
7.4/10 Good! (206 reviews)
Comfortable hotel with friendly staff. Well located for ferry port and train station, with tram to both for the less energetic. I checked in late Sunday afternoon which meant reception was not staffed, but intercom provided all information to get in and access key card. Very comfortable bed and perfect ...
Reviewed on 10 February 2025
Villa Pulejo
VICO Petraro, 16 Messina ME
The price is AED 485 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
AED 485
AED 555 total
23 Dec - 24 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
We wanted an overnight stay in a quiet safe hotel before taking the ferry. The room was large and clean and the public spaces were beautiful. Gardens are beautiful. Staff were so friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 31 October 2025
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.
Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Via 27 Lulgio, 115 Messina ME
Stay at this residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Basilica Santuario di S. Antonio and ...
7.4/10 Good! (206 reviews)
Comfortable hotel with friendly staff. Well located for ferry port and train station, with tram to both for the less energetic. I checked in late Sunday afternoon which meant reception was not staffed, but intercom provided all information to get in and access key card. Very comfortable bed and perfect ...
Reviewed on 10 February 2025
Oasi Azzurra
Via Lungomare 42 Messina ME
Book a stay at this beach residence in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Church of Santa Maria della Valle and ...
7.4/10 Good! (36 reviews)
Returning Customer Again!
stayed here quite a few times - as we keep coming back it must be good. Its had a refresh with cafe and restaurant moving - always welcoming and friendly - will probably be back again next year.
Reviewed on 26 June 2025
Guest House Residence
Via Mario Reitano Spadafora n. 1 Messina ME
Book a stay at this family-friendly residence in Messina. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Chiesa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (53 reviews)
Modern & central
The apartments are well situated and the owners very friendly. We didn’t stay very much as we went out with family morning to evening but my partner said it was the most comfortable bed of our 3 hotels we stayed.
Reviewed on 17 September 2018
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.
Popular places to visit
Stadio San Filippo
3.5/5(2 reviews)
Catch an event at Stadio San Filippo during your trip to Messina. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theater.
Lake Ganzirri
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Ganzirri during your travels in Ganzirri. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Cathedral of Messina
4.5/5(26 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Messina when you take a trip to Cathedral of Messina. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.
University of Messina
Explore the campus of University of Messina, during your trip to Messina. Discover the area's musical theater and monuments.
Piazza del Duomo
Find out about the history of Messina when you spend time at Piazza del Duomo. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theater.
University of Messina
Explore the campus of University of Messina as part of your travels around Messina. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Reviews of Messina
4.2
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Ken
Enjoyed hotel. Would stay here again
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Nice city. But, not a lot to see!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I loved this town and wish I'd had more time there. The Duomo is spectacular. Took a ferry ride to Calabria and ship service was amazing.
- Stadio San Filippo
- Lake Ganzirri
- Cathedral of Messina
- University of Messina
- Piazza del Duomo
- University of Messina
- Messina Cruise Terminal
- Caronte & Tourist
- Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock
- Messina Fountain of Neptune
- Pylons of Messina
- Sanctuary of the Madonna of Dinnammare
- Messina Theatre
- Shrine of Christ the King
- Horcynus Orca
- Pietro Castelli Botanical Garden
- Treasury
- Senatoria Fountain
- Fountain of Orion
- Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
- Fiera di Messina
- Regional Museum of Messina
- Sanctuary of Montevergine
- Church of Santa Maria della Valle
- Sant'Elia Church
- Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina
- Palazzo Calapaj
- Pala Nebiolo Baseball Stadium
- Sanctuary of Montalto
- Department of Ancient and Modern Civilization
- San Placido Calonero
- Basilica Santuario di S. Antonio
