Located just 200 metres 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.
DanielHM
Canada
Friendly and helpful staff. We were able to check out late without any problem. The beds were comfortable. The view from the room was pleasant.
Set in Messina centre, Hotel Touring is next to the train station and 10 minutes' walk from the harbour. It offers reading and TV lounges, a bar and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Set in the centre 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.
Located along Messina's main shopping street, 2 km from the G. Martino Hospital, Vmaison Luxury Hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a terrace.
Relax in the spacious, comfortable rooms of Hotel Royal Palace, set just 100 metres from Messina train station and the ferries to the Italian mainland and the Aeolian Islands.
Tony
Australia
Very pleased with our one night stay, staff were excellent both at the check in and check out plus at breakfast time.
We were given great directions to the town centre and the old town.
A very easy walk to and from the train station
Centrally located in Messina, 300 metres from the sea promenade, Messina41 Hotel offers modern-style rooms in a historic building. Free WiFi is available.
Yelizaveta
Belarus
Very friendly staff! They also stored my bag for free after check out while I was waiting for my train and offered me to try Granita in addition to good breakfast which was included. The room was clean and comfortable.
Situated within 39 km of Milazzo Harbour and 47 km of Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station, Elysium B&B features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Messina.
Emanuela
United Kingdom
Very close to Messina station and center nice choices of Restaurants nearby, the room was nice e very spacious
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.
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
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 staff was very kind, always keen to help us. The breakfast is very rich and tasty varying from salty foods to sweets. Cleaning was exceptional, every day the bin was emptied, the room cleaned and vacuumed, clothes and stuff folded. The hotel is placed relatively close to the center of Messina but a little far away from the beach but there are buses that work all day. I greatly recommend this hotel if you visit Messina :)
What a little gem of a hotel with a great location 5mins walk from Train/Ferry port and 5 mins to the main square with plenty of places to eat and drink.
Staff were super helpful and whilst I was embarrassed to not speak Italian their English was perfect.
Can't recommend the hotel and the staff enough!!
The apartment is very beautiful and interesting. it was very cozy and comfortable to spend two days in Messina. The apartment is located near the train station, the port and the center ... super location. I want to say a special thank you to the owner of the apartment for his kindness and hospitality👍😉
Fantastic view of Messina and Italy across the sound. Beautiful apartment and fittings. Very comfortable lounge and bed, great shower. Host was very helpful. The lift was a bonus. One of the best places I've ever stayed in in Europe.
Francisco is a fabulous host, very personable, friendly and helpful. There are only two rooms, so it feels like you are staying with family. Great value in an awesome location, close enough to Messina, but out in the country by the sea.
rooms are clean and spacious, all needed furniture, wall sockets etc. are available, good breakfast, very friendly staff - they pay attention to customers and take time to care about them, free parking at the front of the hotel
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Best water pressure in Europe! Great coffee & kitchen facilities.
Carmelo is extremely responsive & accommodating.
First floor, no stairs is a plus. Would stay here again if ever in Messina.
Fantastic location in the centre of Messina and easy to walk to everything. There were great food options very close by. The rooms were very clean and spacious and the shower was amazing!!
The appartment was excellent, it was a pleasure to spend a night there, would’ve loved to stay longer!
This is a great place to enjoy the views of Messina’s harbour.
Thank you Patrizia!
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.
Everything- it is a quality hotel for a great price - located close to train station (5 minute walk), clean large room with friendly staff and a great breakfast!
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