Centro Storico Messina Travel Guide
Messina





Visit Centro Storico Messina
Popular places to visit
Cathedral of Messina
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.
Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock
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.
University of Messina
Explore the campus of University of Messina during your trip to Messina. Discover the area's musical theatre and monuments.
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.
Messina Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Messina Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Messina. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theatre.
Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
After visiting Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Messina. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.
Things to do

Taormina: Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella

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

Passenger transfer service from Torre Faro (Messina) to Scilla round trip

Messina walking Photo Tour in the Most Scenic Spots In Town
Top hotels in Centro Storico Messina

Jolly Charme Suite
Clean, modern, comfortable, and a great staff-what more do you need
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Re Vittorio Deluxe

Elysium B&B
It was cheap and well located, but other than that a bit disappointing.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

B&B Il Galleone
Great location and helpful host
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Hotel Royal Palace
This hotel is a total dump. Rooms are outright unsafe and full of black mold. Missing and loose floor boards are a tripping hazard. Does not look anything like the photos in the Expedia listing and booking info. Massively overpriced, old and falling apart literally.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hotel Continental
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico 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.

Quartieri Nuovi della Mosella
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Quartieri Nuovi della Mosella and surrounding area, you can visit Cathedral of Messina and Piazza del Duomo.

Rione Case Basse
While visiting Rione Case Basse, you might make a stop by sights like Strait of Messina and Ionian Sea.

Annunziata
If you're spending some time in Annunziata, Pala Nebiolo Baseball Stadium and Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina are top sights worth seeing.

Paradiso
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradiso and surrounding area, you can visit Caronte & Tourist and Messina Theatre.

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.


