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.
Set in Messina center, Hotel Touring is next to the train station and 10 minutes' walk from the harbor. It offers reading and TV lounges, a bar and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.
victor
Brazil
Location is near thain station and ferry , we spent one night and was great.
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.
The place was truly amazing, the best part was the shower because it is so big and modern, the bed was great, there was a huge TV for relaxing a little bit. Messina was mich cleaner than Palermo and Catania, I really recommend it for a relaxation destination, the best were Torre di Faro with gorgous beaches and the main church where you can see a spectacular show every day at 12:00. The owner was great, he gave us advice where to eat well, see things and he had some cuddly cats which we just adored. This place is purrfect for cat lovers.
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!
We liked the host very much. Very helpful and kind. The roms, the bed and sofabed was comfortable. The kitchen had what we needed to make dinner. Our kids liked the free potato chips we received when we arrived. A small and simple beach is just outside. The view to mainland Italy was beautiful. You get a cupong each for €3 each to eat breakfast at the resturant next door. A very good supermarked is very close by too. We bought our dinner there.
FuoriSquadra was a treasure accommodation! The B&B is quiet, ideally located with an incredible view, large, modern rooms with 5 star amenities. Eva has an ample, typical Italian breakfast of an assortment of pastries, yogurt, coffee, tea and juices. The common area of the B&B is wonderfully laid out and furnished, with a huge deck looking out over the Straight of Messina. Charming, comfortable and relaxing. The decor is chic and upscale.
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!
This is a really nice apartment in Messina located a short walk to the historic centre. The Botanical garden down the street was a real treat. The hosts are very responsive to any concerns, and acted quickly to rectify some missing amenities. In fact, they really went the extra mile to make me happy. Everything in the apartment seem very new.
Location. The apartment was light & airy. Tastefully decorated with two balconies. Situated in the heart of Messina, walking distance to all the restaurants and sights. Breakfast was included in a cafe downstairs from the apartment. The host was available and extremely helpful. Highly recommend.
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.
Fabio the host was very friendly, the room was clean and new. comfortable bed and big bath room.
the location is 2 min walk from the main cathedral and we found public parking next to the hotel
Nice, old apartment on the 4th floor, with magnificent views over the Messina strait and the beach in front. The hosts also provided a full breakfast, which was very nice.
The hotel was clean and modern and reception Mr Giovanni was so helpful and kind.
Everything was perfect!
However you should aware messina isn’t a tourist place.
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