Centro Storico Messina Travel Guide
Messina
Visit Centro Storico Messina
Popular places to visit
Cathedral of Messina
Learn about the local history of Messina when you spend time at Cathedral of Messina. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.
Piazza del Duomo
Find out about the history of Messina when you take a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theatre.
University of Messina
Explore the campus of University of Messina during your trip to Messina. Discover the area's musical theatre and monuments.
Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock
You can learn about the history of Messina with a visit to Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Messina Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Messina Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Messina. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theatre.
Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
After visiting Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Messina. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.
Things to do
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide
Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour
Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour
Taormina: Ancient Theater Entry Ticket and Guided Tour
Passenger transfer service from Torre Faro (Messina) to Scilla round trip
Top hotels in Centro Storico Messina
Jolly Charme Suite
More like a B&B than a hotel. Large rooms and bathrooms. Staff very helpful. Location good. Enter by entering code at street door and again at second floor entrance to hotel. Enter code a third time to enter room. Very good breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Re Vittorio Deluxe
Elysium B&B
It was cheap and well located, but other than that a bit disappointing.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Duomo156
The lady who owns the B&B was extremely friendly and let me check in early (I needed to put my bags down). She lives in the property. Room was traditional, clean and spacious with a great location, 2mins walk from the Duomo. Very comfortable bed and pillows. However, no breakfast. There is a sideboard ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
B&B Il Galleone
Great Location, close to everything.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Great location. Staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico 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.
Quartieri Nuovi della Mosella
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Quartieri Nuovi della Mosella and surrounding area, you can visit Cathedral of Messina and Piazza del Duomo.
Rione Case Basse
While visiting Rione Case Basse, you might make a stop by sights like Strait of Messina and Ionian Sea.
Annunziata
If you're spending some time in Annunziata, Pala Nebiolo Baseball Stadium and Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina are top sights worth seeing.
Paradiso
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradiso and surrounding area, you can visit Caronte & Tourist and Messina Theatre.
V Circoscrizione
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in V Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Caronte & Tourist or Strait of Messina.
