5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
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 Cathedral of Messina.
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.
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.
II Circoscrizione
While visiting II Circoscrizione, you might make a stop by sights like Stadio San Filippo and Strait of Messina.
Hotel Royal Palace
Via Tommaso Cannizzaro, 3, Messina, ME
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Messina. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Via 27 Lulgio, 115, Messina, ME
Stay at this 4-star residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal ...
UNA HOTELS Capotaormina
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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 4-star residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal ...
Oasi Azzurra
Via Lungomare 42, San Saba, Messina, ME
Stay at this 3-star beach residence in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Church of Santa Maria della Valle and ...
Residence dei Margi
Via Margi 53 Vill Torre Faro, Messina, ME
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly residence in Messina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni Ferry ...
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.
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, during your trip to Messina. Discover the area's musical theater and monuments.
Messina Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Messina with a trip to Messina Cruise Terminal. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Giardini Naxos: Isola Bella and Grottos Cruise with Aperitif
$44
per adult
The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina
$111
per adult
Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion
$127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
White Lotus Half Day Tour of Taormina Giardini Naxos & Isolabella
$177
per adult
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide
$24
per adult
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.
Cities near Messina
- Stadio San Filippo
- Lake Ganzirri
- Cathedral of Messina
- Piazza del Duomo
- University of Messina
- Messina Cruise Terminal
- University of Messina
- Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock
- Caronte & Tourist
- Pietro Castelli Botanical Garden
- Fountain of Orion
- Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
- Messina Fountain of Neptune
- Messina Theatre
- Pylons of Messina
- Horcynus Orca
- Treasury
- Sanctuary of the Madonna of Dinnammare
- Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina
- Church of Santa Maria della Valle
- Sanctuary of Montevergine
- Shrine of Christ the King
- Sant'Elia Church
- Basilica Santuario di S. Antonio
- Regional Museum of Messina
- Senatoria Fountain
- Department of Ancient and Modern Civilization
- San Placido Calonero
- Church of the Annunciation of the Catalans
- Carmine Church
- Palazzo Calapaj
- Church of S. Francesco all'Immacolata