Located just 200 metres from Messina Port, Hotel S. Elia offers spacious and elegant rooms with air conditioning. The S. Elia Hotel is decorated in a Liberty style and features antique furniture.
Harold
Denmark
location is fine not far from central train and bus station.
Hotel La Residenza in Messina features 3-star accommodation with a terrace and a bar.
Ann
United Kingdom
Small clean, comfortable hotel in good location a few minutes walk from one of the main squares in the city centre. The reception staff were friendly, welcoming and incredibly helpful when we needed an urgent document printed from an email.
Set in Messina centre, Hotel Touring is next to the train station and 10 minutes' walk from the harbour. It offers reading and TV lounges, a bar and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Set 39 km from Milazzo Harbour, Residence Acqua del Conte offers 4-star accommodation in Messina and features a fitness centre, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Michael
United Kingdom
Very friendly on arrival. Room was good and comfortable and kitchen facilities were good. Beds comfortable. Air con good. Breakfast delivered to the room exactly as ordered and on time. Good coffee. All staff were friendly and helpful.
Jolly Charme Suite is set in Messina, within 38 km of Milazzo Harbour and 48 km of Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station. This 4-star hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi.
Karel
Czech Republic
We arrived quite late on the first day so we wanted to sleep in and didn't even expect to catch breakfast. But they were waiting for us. Just with two croissants and coffee. But this small act of kindnes was awesome. This is the difference between the best and the usual average hotel. I can only recommend, besides the fact that everything other was just perfect.
Relax in the spacious, comfortable rooms of Hotel Royal Palace, set just 100 metres from Messina train station and the ferries to the Italian mainland and the Aeolian Islands.
MARY
United Kingdom
Breakfast was good as was the room but the best thing about it was the location. We had a rail trip to se Etna and it was within 100m of the station. It was also close to the historic centre and handy for the tram. Car parking was secure.
Located along Messina's main shopping street, 2 km from the G. Martino Hospital, Vmaison Luxury Hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a terrace.
Amy
Australia
The service we received at breakfast was excellent. The fellow that served us was so accommodating and breakfast was delicious.
10/10
A very short walk to the tram.
Centrally located in Messina, 300 metres from the sea promenade, Messina41 Hotel offers modern-style rooms in a historic building. Free WiFi is available.
Siew Peng
Singapore
Walking distance to duomo and near many supermarkets and eating places.
Situated within 39 km of Milazzo Harbour and 47 km of Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station, Elysium B&B features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Messina.
Anna
Russia
Very comfortable bed, big and good bathroom, nice hosts, good location. Thanks!
For the city itself, I had one night there and most of one...
For the city itself, I had one night there and most of one day, For craft beer lovers, Beer Bang is a great place to go for choice of beer, friendly staff and atmosphere. Daytime, I saw a lot of the city but there were a couple of places that I didn't have time to visit. If I'd been there longer I would also have travelled up and down the coastline a bit more, it appears to be attractive. Ferry port/station easy to find/navigate from.
Keith
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
Messina has a reputation for being a 'just passing through'...
Messina has a reputation for being a 'just passing through' transit town. We stopped for just one night en-route to the north coast. The atmosphere and 'feel' of the city was easy-going and pleasant - in retrospect, we could easily have spent another night or two exploring and sight-seeing.
Jerry
South Africa
Scored 10
10
Messina doesn't have the legacy of architectural wonders...
Messina doesn't have the legacy of architectural wonders that its long history deserves and its most recent buildings have been built low to the ground to guard against future seismic events. That said, this is a busy, thriving port city that receives a huge number of visitors every day.
Messina's hook-shaped port is where we arrived from and it's just a short distance to Piazza del Duomo. This is the home of the Cathedral which was originally built in 12th century but reconstructed after the disasters of the first half of the 20th century. On the same square of the Cathedral is the Bell Tower.
The Bell Tower can be climbed for one of the best views of the city and beyond but there is more to it than that. Facing out from the Bell Tower is an astronomical clock with a variety of golden statues that help to tell the time in different ways. At 12:00 everyday the bells toll and the lion roars but it's really not worth the wait!
Away from roaring lions and astronomical clocks, we had some pleasant 'passeggiatas' along vast stretches of promenade.
ccfccf
Australia
Scored 6.0
6.0
Unaware that ferry arrival at almost midnight was at a cargo...
Unaware that ferry arrival at almost midnight was at a cargo terminal, miles from anywhere, no taxis but helped by kind crew member. Nervous as solo traveller but most accommodating receptionist guided me by phone into stay. Tramline on waterfront easy access to station.
Only stopping point to Palermo - can’t judge attractions.
Christine
Australia
Scored 8.0
8.0
Messina is a pretty city in a beautiful spot that is off the...
Messina is a pretty city in a beautiful spot that is off the radar for most travelers.
The cathedral, rebuilt after the 1908 earthquake, is beautiful, with Byzantine mosaics in the apses that miraculously survived. The clock tower mechanical clock is spectacular even though it only operates once a day.
The regional museum is full of treasures that were salvaged from churches destroyed in the earthquake. The highlights are two Caravaggios and an Antonello da Messina triptych.
Interestingly, Messina appears not to promote itself. The tourist office seemed to always be closed. I ended up asking in shops what sights to see, how to get to them on busses, and for restaurant recommendations. Locals were very glad to help me with that information.
Brian
United States
Scored 10
10
we stayed 4 nights, allowing enough time t spend in Messina...
we stayed 4 nights, allowing enough time t spend in Messina as well as use it as a base to travel to other Sicily locations. it had great walkability although the sidewalks/curbs were a little challenging with a suitcase. the noon Duomo show was definitely a highlight
Norma
Canada
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The most welcoming and pleasant people in Aialnesh and her family.
The apartment is fully equipped, so you can, cook, wash, dishwash, chill out in spacious accomodation, and with an astonishing view over Messina Strait from the terrace.
After getting aqauinted with Messina, you have all possibility to reach rest of Sicily by public transport (I did Palermo and Taormina by train).
When ever the smallest of questions Aialnesh and her family were quick in answering.
Fantastic room, but very very noisy ! As we are light sleepers we did not really sleep all night due to the busy road and tram line directly outside hotel. The House is beautiul and the rooms are very ornate - it is like staying in a mansion - manager was very helpful and reserved a parking space for us which we were very thankful for. If you sleep well then this hotel is beautiful - if not take ear plugs!
We arrived quite late on the first day so we wanted to sleep in and didn't even expect to catch breakfast. But they were waiting for us. Just with two croissants and coffee. But this small act of kindnes was awesome. This is the difference between the best and the usual average hotel. I can only recommend, besides the fact that everything other was just perfect.
Great location if catching train or ferry . Spotlessly clean , very comfortable and modern , excellent breakfast. One of the best properties that we stayed in in Sicily 10/10 🤩
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