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
Travel Guide
Visit Messina
Where to stay in 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.
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.
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.
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.
II Circoscrizione
While visiting II Circoscrizione, you might make a stop by sights like Stadio San Filippo and Strait of Messina.
Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Via 27 Lulgio, 115 Messina ME
Stay at this residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Basilica Santuario di S. Antonio and ...
7.4/10 Good! (209 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 February 2025
Le Dune Beach Club
s.s. 113 km. 5,470 Mortelle Messina ME
Stay at this campground in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Ganzirri and Sant'Agata Beach are located ...
Le Dune Beach Club
SS. 113 - Km. 13,400 Messina Sicily
Book a stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Messina. Enjoy an airport shuttle (surcharge), beach volleyball on site, and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Horcynus ...
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 residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Basilica Santuario di S. Antonio and ...
7.4/10 Good! (209 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 February 2025
Le Dune Beach Club
s.s. 113 km. 5,470 Mortelle Messina ME
Stay at this campground in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Ganzirri and Sant'Agata Beach are located ...
Residence dei Margi
Via Margi 53 Vill Torre Faro Messina ME
Book a stay at this family-friendly residence in Messina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Ganzirri and Pylons ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
Excellent location and the hotel personnel were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 26 October 2025
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
Catch an event at Stadio San Filippo during your trip to Messina. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theater.
Cathedral of Messina
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.
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.
University of Messina
Explore the campus of University of Messina, during your trip to Messina. Discover the area's musical theater and monuments.
Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock
You can learn about the history of Messina when you stop by Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Caronte & Tourist
Explore the waterfront in Messina with a trip to Caronte & Tourist. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
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.
- Stadio San Filippo
- Cathedral of Messina
- Lake Ganzirri
- Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock
- University of Messina
- Caronte & Tourist
- Messina Cruise Terminal
- Piazza del Duomo
- University of Messina
- Messina Theatre
- Pylons of Messina
- Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
- Messina Fountain of Neptune
- Regional Museum of Messina
- Pala Nebiolo Baseball Stadium
- Horcynus Orca
- Fountain of Orion
- Pietro Castelli Botanical Garden
- Basilica Santuario di S. Antonio
- Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina
- Shrine of Christ the King
- Senatoria Fountain
- Fiera di Messina
- Church of Santa Maria della Valle
- Sanctuary of the Madonna of Dinnammare
- Sanctuary of Montevergine
- Palazzo Calapaj
- Treasury
- Department of Ancient and Modern Civilization
- Carmine Church
- San Placido Calonero
- La Necropoli di Tripi
