Messina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people
Messina featuring a small town or village
Messina featuring art and outdoor art
Messina which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
Messina

Where to stay in Messina

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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
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 Piazza del Duomo or Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock.

IV 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
Messina featuring 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
Hotel Royal Palace

Hotel Royal Palace

4 out of 5
Via Tommaso Cannizzaro, 3, Messina, ME
The price is ฿3,385 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,385
฿3,913 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Messina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (389 reviews)
"We had a rental car, we had to drive around to find dinning options"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Royal Palace
UNA Hotels Capotaormina

UNA Hotels Capotaormina

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is ฿20,517 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿20,517
฿22,872 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"This property was absolutely stunning. Every inch of the property was well maintained. The staff was very friendly and the free transportation was an added bonus. I can’t wait to go back !"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

UNA Hotels Capotaormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere

Hotel Villa Belvedere

4 out of 5
Via Bagnoli Croce 79, Taormina, ME
The price is ฿13,241 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿13,241
฿14,869 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (731 reviews)
"Our favorite in Taormina, don’t miss the breakfast"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Hotel Villa Belvedere
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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 residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal ...
7.4/10 Good! (202 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
Guest House Residence

Guest House Residence

4 out of 5
Via Mario Reitano Spadafora n. 1, Messina, ME
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly residence in Messina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Villa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
Modern & central
"The apartments are well situated and the owners very friendly. We didn’t stay very much as we went out with family morning to evening but my partner said it was the most comfortable bed of our 3 hotels we stayed."

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2018

Guest House Residence
Oasi Azzurra

Oasi Azzurra

3 out of 5
Via Lungomare 42, San Saba, Messina, ME
Stay at this 3-star beach residence in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Church of Santa Maria della Valle and ...
7.4/10 Good! (35 reviews)
Returning Customer Again!
"stayed here quite a few times - as we keep coming back it must be good. Its had a refresh with cafe and restaurant moving - always welcoming and friendly - will probably be back again next year."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Oasi Azzurra
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Popular places to visit

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

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

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

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

Piazza del Duomo

Find out about the history of Messina when you take a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theatre.

Piazza del Duomo

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

Things to do

Giardini Naxos: Isola Bella and Grottos Cruise with Aperitif

Giardini Naxos: Isola Bella and Grottos Cruise with Aperitif

฿1,519
per adult
Giardini Naxos: Isola Bella and Grottos Cruise with Aperitif
Taormina: Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella

Taormina: Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella

฿1,861
per adult
Taormina: Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella
Taormina: White Lotus Tour

Taormina: White Lotus Tour

฿2,241
per adult
Taormina: White Lotus Tour
Taormina: Coastal Highlights Cruise with Wine & Food Tasting

Taormina: Coastal Highlights Cruise with Wine & Food Tasting

฿3,039
per adult
Taormina: Coastal Highlights Cruise with Wine & Food Tasting
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The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina

฿3,798
per adult
The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

฿836
per adult
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide
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