Messina

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Messina

Where to stay in Messina

Messina showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

IV Circoscrizione

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.

VI Circoscrizione
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III Circoscrizione

Travellers like the restaurants in III Circoscrizione, and Strait of Messina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

III Circoscrizione
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I Circoscrizione

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in I Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Strait of Messina or Ionian Sea.

I Circoscrizione
Messina showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

Centro Storico Messina
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II Circoscrizione

While visiting II Circoscrizione, you might make a stop by sights like Stadio San Filippo and Strait of Messina.

II Circoscrizione
Hotel - Residence La Residenza

Hotel - Residence La Residenza

4 out of 5
Via 27 Lulgio, 115 Messina ME
Stay at this residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Basilica Santuario di S. Antonio and ...
7.4/10 Good! (207 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 Feb 2025

Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Hotel Royal Palace

Hotel Royal Palace

4 out of 5
Via Tommaso Cannizzaro, 3 Messina ME
The price is HK$742 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
HK$742
HK$862 total
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Messina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (401 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 Nov 2025

Hotel Royal Palace
Villa Pulejo

Villa Pulejo

4 out of 5
VICO Petraro, 16 Messina ME
The price is HK$1,078 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
HK$1,078
HK$1,232 total
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 Oct 2025

Villa Pulejo
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

Hotel - Residence La Residenza

4 out of 5
Via 27 Lulgio, 115 Messina ME
Stay at this residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Basilica Santuario di S. Antonio and ...
7.4/10 Good! (207 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 Feb 2025

Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Le Dune Beach Club

Le Dune Beach Club

4 out of 5
s.s. 113 km. 5,470 Mortelle Messina ME
Stay at this campsite in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Ganzirri and Sant'Agata Beach are located ...
Le Dune Beach Club
Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands

Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands

Messina Sicilia
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Messina. Enjoy private pools, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Church of Santa Maria della Valle ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Fabulous property that offered great space both inside and out. Pool was a amazing, spa pool and tennis courts were both big bonus.Views were lovely especially from the terrace at sunset.

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands
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.

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Reviews of Messina

3.8
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

An interesting city that does not feel like a tourist place but a working Sicilian city. Go to the Interdisciplinary Regional Museum of Messina. It has many interesting exhibits, but the gems are the Caravaggio paintings done here in Messina.

4/5 - Good

Jimbo

Only stayed a short time, but much cleaner than Palermo.