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A hallway with framed artwork on the walls, a black sofa, and a coffee table with a vase. - Principessa Mafalda (Messina)
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Principessa Mafalda provides conference space and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a framed map on the wall, and a door to the right.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed maps on the wall.

Studio Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Messina, Principessa Mafalda is in the business district. Caronte & Tourist and Messina Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fiera di Messina and Pietro Castelli Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pala Nebiolo Baseball Stadium, or consider a night out at Caserta Park. Visit our Messina travel guide
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5 Via Principessa Mafalda, Messina, ME, 98121

What's nearby

  • A lighthouse on a small island with the inscription "VOS ET PSAMCI BENEDICENI" in the background.
    Strait of Messina
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Regional Museum of Messina
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Messina Fountain of Neptune
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Messina Theatre
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cathedral of Messina
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gazzi Station
    8 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
    94 min drive

Restaurants

  • Porto di Messina Caronti
    12 min walk
  • L'Orso
    11 min walk
  • Paladine Pub
    20 min walk
  • La Bella Candeloro
    6 min walk
  • Cafè Sur La Ville
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
There is no front desk at this property. Guests must notify the property of their expected arrival time in advance, and confirm their arrival time by phone at least 40 minutes before check-in.

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT083048B4DL3NF6RU

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Principessa Mafalda pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Principessa Mafalda?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Principessa Mafalda?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Principessa Mafalda provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 130 per vehicle applies.

Where is Principessa Mafalda located?

Located in V Circoscrizione, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Caronte & Tourist and Fiera di Messina. Regional Museum of Messina and Strait of Messina are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Principessa Mafalda Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and service and a very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Staff so helpful. The self check im is a breeze they send two codes to open gates an doors easy. Rooms will Seawiews are stunning. Breakfast really nice too. When the tram is running its easy to get to downtown at moment buses do the journey from nearby square, easy wak.Mainland Ferry terminal is very close by, cautioun though if you have a big luggage take a taxi the 60 steps up to the road are a good climb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Excellent bathroom and comfortable bed! Very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very convenient location. Short walk to ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. This place is conveniently located near the train station and not far from the sites. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We founs it so convenient because we had a rental car and their parking was gated. Very clean and staff was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth returning.

Large rooms and on-site parking. Friendly staff. We liked it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager Giovani was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very large, bathroom was enormous. Shower for 4 people. Breakfast was good Breakfast is good, lots of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners were amazing!! Bent over backwards for us. Parking was great too. 100% would stay here again. Super friendly staff…thanks for making our stay so wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful in getting me registered. Very roomy and comfortable. All the amenities I required for my visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and modern. The parking was convenient and safe. A very good choice for our stay in Messina.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Helpful and kinde staff. Good breakfast. Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended. Minutes from the ferry. Great friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wish I stayed longer!

Giovanni is a superb host! Attentive, and helpful. The place is immaculate, spacious and comfy. Breakfast is a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late arrival and early departure so didn't get to meet the staff but they made sure we had all information necessary to check in upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming hosts and helpful in every way. It was very neat and clean everywhere. Nice breakfast and good parking in a closed area. There are many cars everywhere in Messina and parking on the streets which resulted in narrow roads around the hotel. Located close to the water and we had a view over the strait to the mainland. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside the hotel, the property is clean, spacious and comfortable. The hosts are very attentive. The room was very comfortable. While there is a gated parking lot in the back, the street is on a steep hill, which requires a steep set of concrete stairs to get up and down to walk anywhere, including public transportation. It is very dirty and full of trash, which had obviously been there for weeks or months. Sidewalks are narrow and littered with dog poop in addition to litter. The building across the street is abandoned. We did not feel unsafe however, but it is a bit off-putting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to write a review on this one. The manager was extremely pleasant and accommodating. The breakfast was excellent. The issues start with the room that we stayed in not looking anything like the photos in the listing. There are literally no dining options in the neighborhood. The property is extremely convenient to the ferry and really appreciated the parking but other than that it was pretty unimpressive. On the plus side the room was nicely decorated and the bathroom and shower were pretty reasonable. The floor in the sleeping area was very dirty. The room that we were given was right by the front door which makes a bunch of noise each time it's opened and closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice place to stay, very spacious, air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Place was very clean and super nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient to Villa San Giovanni Ferry with excellent customer service before arrival and during stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Giussepe was very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026