Messina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Where to stay in Messina

Messina featuring 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 Pietro Castelli Botanical Garden or Piazza del Duomo.

IV Circoscrizione
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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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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
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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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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.

V Circoscrizione
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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 Royal Palace
Hotel Royal Palace
4 out of 5
Via Tommaso Cannizzaro, 3, Messina, ME
The price is ₹9,748 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
₹9,748
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Messina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (358 reviews)
"Quiet. Parking convient. Staff very friendly. Rooms every comfortable."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Hotel Royal Palace
UNAHOTELS Capotaormina
UNAHOTELS Capotaormina
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is ₹43,592 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
₹43,592
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (913 reviews)
"Staff was extremely accommodating"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

UNAHOTELS Capotaormina
Splendid Hotel Taormina
Splendid Hotel Taormina
4 out of 5
Via Dietro Cappuccini, 10, Taormina, ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹13,029 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
₹13,029
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taormina Cable Car and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (86 reviews)
"This property was fantastic! The view and small terrace off our room were amazing! If you feel comfortable driving to the property taking advantage of the valet parking is definitely worth it. Also, the staff were very accommodating and helpful. I wish I could have stayed longer!"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Splendid Hotel Taormina
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Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Hotel - Residence La Residenza
4 out of 5
Via 27 Lulgio, 115, Messina, ME
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni ...
7.4/10 Good! (175 reviews)
"It is very noisy at night ( Friday ).The bar next door plays loud music with people drinking in the street until 2am.!!!! Finally they go home at about 3am. It is such a shame because everything else is so good. I can not recommend it for this reason."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Medea Residence appartamenti vacanze
Medea Residence appartamenti vacanze
Via Mario e Nicolò Garipoli 1, Taormina, Provincia di Messina
Stay at this residence in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"Amazing views. Great location short walk from taken centre. Well appointed spacious and clean. Could not fault. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Medea Residence appartamenti vacanze
Residence Terra Rossa
Residence Terra Rossa
Via Bongiovanni 12, Taormina, Città metropolitana di Messina
Stay at this residence in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Isola Bella and Greek Theatre are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"We spent an idyllic week at Residence Terra Rossa in April. We found the landscaped gardens inside the gated property to be delightfully peaceful with beautiful views of the coast below. The manager was extremely helpful with directions and information ahead of our arrival, making our late evening ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Residence Terra Rossa
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Popular places to visit

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Stadio San Filippo

Catch an event at Stadio San Filippo during your trip to Messina. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theatre.

Stadio San Filippo
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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.

Lake Ganzirri
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Cathedral of Messina

4/5(12 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Messina when you spend time at Cathedral of Messina. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.

Cathedral of Messina
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Caronte & Tourist

Explore the waterfront in Messina with a trip to Caronte & Tourist. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Caronte & Tourist
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Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Messina with a visit to Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock
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University of Messina

Explore the campus of University of Messina during your trip to Messina. Discover the area's musical theatre and monuments.

University of Messina

Reviews of Messina

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
7 Dec 2019

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
23 Sep 2019

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

Cities near Messina

Photo "Ganzirri" by Xxlstier (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Ganzirri

Photo "Capo Peloro" by Xxlstier (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Xxlstier (CC BY)

Capo Peloro