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.
PETER
Australia
Well maintained and well positioned between port and old town
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.
Slaviero
Australia
Close to all the main attractions and transportation. We walked though , nothing was to out of the way ..
The room was comfortable and breakfast was great . Staff in dining area were pleasant, front desk made you feel that you were a bit of a bother . That was our impression.
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.
Mary
United Kingdom
A beautiful, well situated hotel. Wonderful staff and the breakfasts are a treat. Will definitely return to this gem of a hotel.
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.
Glenna
United States of America
We loved the location, accommodation, staff & overall experience!!!!
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, Villa Pulejo is located in Messina. A spa center and a hot tub are available, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.
Stewart
Italy
The Privacy was wonderful. Staff were very kind. Bed super comfy and our room was fabulous. Glad we stayed.
Messina has a reputation for being a 'just passing through'...
Messina has a reputation for being a 'just passing through' transit town. We stopped for just one night en-route to the north coast. The atmosphere and 'feel' of the city was easy-going and pleasant - in retrospect, we could easily have spent another night or two exploring and sight-seeing.
Jerry
South Africa
Scored 10
10
Messina doesn't have the legacy of architectural wonders...
Messina doesn't have the legacy of architectural wonders that its long history deserves and its most recent buildings have been built low to the ground to guard against future seismic events. That said, this is a busy, thriving port city that receives a huge number of visitors every day.
Messina's hook-shaped port is where we arrived from and it's just a short distance to Piazza del Duomo. This is the home of the Cathedral which was originally built in 12th century but reconstructed after the disasters of the first half of the 20th century. On the same square of the Cathedral is the Bell Tower.
The Bell Tower can be climbed for one of the best views of the city and beyond but there is more to it than that. Facing out from the Bell Tower is an astronomical clock with a variety of golden statues that help to tell the time in different ways. At 12:00 everyday the bells toll and the lion roars but it's really not worth the wait!
Away from roaring lions and astronomical clocks, we had some pleasant 'passeggiatas' along vast stretches of promenade.
ccfccf
Australia
Scored 6.0
6.0
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
Scored 8.0
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
Scored 10
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
Scored 8.0
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.
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.
very nice appartment. everything technically 100 % and very clean, 3 well functionjng airco’s, nice terrace with spectacular view over street of Messina en all its shipping. from sailboats to ferries and from bulk carriers to cruiseships.
ferries dock really close, so,lots of actvity, but also the noise that comes with that. at night quet.
about 10 minutes walk to the old centre.
for beach you need about 10 minutes by car.
we enjoyed it and owner is helpful.
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.
Great location, well equipped kitchen, there was heating, which is rare in Sicily and when outside is +7 it is nice to have warm apartment and also good internet to work.
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