Hotel La Residenza is centrally located in Messina, a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV.
Robert
France
Very convenient location. Reasonable price, helpful staff. Very pleasant breakfast area and superb breakfast foods. Room was fantastic - very comfortable bed, nice bathroom, kitchenette, and a large sitting room, with comfortable couch and work table.
Located just 656 feet 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.
DONNA
United States of America
The location was within walking distance to the train station and sightseeing. The front desk staff was very helpful as we arrived before the room was ready. WE were able to leave our bags while we did some sightseeing and when we returned, our bags had been delivered to the room.
Set in the center of Messina, Residence Acqua del Conte houses an exhibition of contemporary works of art in its reception. Each room is dedicated to a different movie and has original film posters.
Offering air conditioned rooms with satellite TV, Hotel Messenion is just less than half a mile from the Duomo, Messina's cathedral, in the heart of the city.
Laura
United States of America
Very nice breakfast. Location exactly what we wanted near Duomo, gracious staff. Generous toiletries - even slippers provided. All great.
Located along Messina's main shopping street, 1.2 mi from the G. Martino Hospital, Vmaison Luxury Hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a terrace.
Matteo
Italy
The staff was very friendly and helpful, they provided us with all the information to get the most of the city. The room was very comfortable and well equipped. Having breakfast served at the second floor with a beautiful view of the city is a plus. The property is in a great location at walking distance from the historic center of Messina.
Relax in the spacious, comfortable rooms of Hotel Royal Palace, set just 328 feet from Messina train station and the ferries to the Italian mainland and the Eolian Islands.
Peter
United States of America
The hotel was very close to the train and bus station. The staff was very helpful. The room was large, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic with numerous choices and great food!
Garibaldi R&B is located in Messina and it features free WiFi throughout. It offers rooms with air conditioning, a continental-style breakfast provided daily, and a shared TV area.
Dersha
Albania
The owner was very kind, the room was comfortable and the view from the balcony looked out over the sea. The breakfast was very good. Nice place
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
8.0
Scored 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 of America
10
Scored 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
8.0
Scored 8.0
The town is Ok for a day & night.
The town is Ok for a day & night. The cathedral at 12pm is the biggest thing in town and it is worth a look for the curious. Note all the bars around the square have a surcharge just to sit down - which they don't advertise. Try the Sri Lankan restaurants around town, delicious food at a great price.
Benen
Ireland
8.0
Scored 8.0
we only stayed 3 nights, the area we stayed was very busy...
we only stayed 3 nights, the area we stayed was very busy not far from ferry crossings. We visited Taormina and Cefalu, 2 nearby cities. Didn't get to see much of Messina itself. Did visit beach which was very nice.
Presutti
8.0
Scored 8.0
Messina doesn't have a lot of attractions - the Camponile...
Messina doesn't have a lot of attractions - the Camponile was interesting to see at midday, as well as the Norman cathedral, for which you could really see the Mudejar influence - something I found surprising for Italy.
OTOH, it also means there were fewer tourists about, which suited us to a tee.
If you are into hiking, it looks like the mountains above the city would have some nice trails with views out over both the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas.
It was so cute how the host bought some pastries from the near by cafes for us! After traveling, I always want to eat and thank god there was already some yogurt, water, milk and pastries in the fridge! So cute and delicious! The mattresses are super comfortable and there is lots of natural light which makes it even more beautiful. There is also the beach 30 seconds away and also 30 seconds away from a grocery store which is a HUGE perk when you are in a pinch. The host provided extra toiletries as well and lots of towels- great stay!
Absolutely beautiful room, very tastefully decked out and lovely Ortigia products to use in the bathroom. Breakfast was adequate, with fresh fruit, yoghurt and bread with toaster et cetera in the kitchen. Two good coffee machines in the bedroom and kitchen. Everything was very conveniently within walking distance, including the train station. Marco very kindly met us at the train station and Emmanuel at the hotel was very helpful too. The provincial museum was extremely well designed, with a beautifully presented Caravaggio painting.
Staff were wonderful throughout my stay, from those at reception to breakfast( which was really good, loved the omelettes on request 😋 ) and restaurant which I frequented twice , very nice food and reasonably priced .
Room was good size , very comfortable bed , and shower was excellent. Very minimal street traffic noise. Location is about 20 mins walk from station . All in all , an excellent hotel which I thoroughly recommend.
I had a wonderful stay at Jolly Charme for 4 nights, where the staff treated me like family. They went above and beyond, serving breakfast even after I overslept and allowing me to use their lovely kitchen area to work past checkout time. They also warmly welcomed my guests with coffee. This hotel truly prioritizes guest care and satisfaction, making it a highly recommendable choice in Messina.
Huge room with glorious floor tiles and painted ceiling. Large comfortable bed. There was a fridge and a kettle which was great. The staff were very friendly. The location was perfect, we had 2 balconies onto the street but the room was very quiet. Loved the slightly faded elegance of the hotel. It would almost be a shame to modernise it! We would definitely stay there again.
The host and his family were amazing. We arrived in Messina on the day of a huge concert, and there were no cabs available. The host drove to us at the ferry station on his scooter, helped us find the tram, drove alongside the tram, and had his wife meet us at the tram stop to take us to the B&B. They were so kind, and we remain so grateful. The room was fantastic too!
Great Period Hotel in excellent City Location. Staff were always helpful and ready to assist us. Only blemish, is the size of the shower (very small) but this is common in Sicily. However Sicily is now the new “Go to Destination” in Europe, if not on the planet, so larger showers would be a wonderful and welcome addition for future visitors from all over the world.
This is the nicest B&B in which we have stayed here in Sicily. It is modern (opened in 2022), comfortable, beautifully located overlooking the Straits of Messina from the spacious breakfast room and balcony, spotlessly clean and perfectly maintained. Eva (owner and designer) is welcoming, very helpful, and gracious.You cannot go wrong in selecting FuoriSquadra B&B!
This was an excellent find. My last backpacking night in Sicily decided to splash out a bit more on accommodation. €40 ish (which is a lot out of my daily budget) Roberto the host was more than perfect. The location was perfect. The room was perfect. Another 30 so days travelling around Italy and I hope to find similar accommodation. Thank you Roberto. John.
Fantastic and cool! The apartment is ideally located, clean, very comfortable, has everything you need and even more! The hostess is an amazing person, very welcoming, kind and responsive! Thank you very much for the wonderful days in Messina, it was amazing!!! If we have the opportunity to come to Sicily again, we will only stay in these apartments!
The staff were first class. The decor and the ambience was beautiful. Very well appointed and very peaceful. Breakfast was the best we’ve had on our entire trip! The room was comfortable and had great amenities. We weren’t wanting for anything. We would highly recommend your property. It was a great way to end our holiday on Sicily.
Super cute decorated, nice balconies, comfortable beds, kitchen and apartment with all needed for a couple of days, private parking. Hosts were very nice and accommodating. Also good closets. Location is not center of Messina but we didn't need that and everything is near anyway.
Thanks again Denise and husband!
We stayed for 1 night in Messina and this is a perfect place to stay for the city. On arrival we rang the host and within 5 minutes we were let in as arrived earlier than planned.
The room was excellent and the facilities just what we wanted. A lovely stay for exploring the city, thank you to the lovely hosts.
Really convenient, in the center of Messina, near the historic center and near the motorway junction. Clean and with all comforts. The owner is kind and helpful. I recommend it to everybody. How to find yourself at home.
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