Messina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people
Messina featuring a small town or village
Messina featuring art and outdoor art
Messina which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
Messina

Where to stay in Messina

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VI Circoscrizione

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in VI Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Ganzirri or Strait of Messina.

VI Circoscrizione
Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

IV Circoscrizione
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I Circoscrizione

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in I Circoscrizione. You might want to make time for a stop at Strait of Messina or Ionian Sea.

I Circoscrizione
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III Circoscrizione

Travellers like the restaurants in III Circoscrizione, and Strait of Messina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

III Circoscrizione
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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.

V Circoscrizione
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II Circoscrizione

While visiting II Circoscrizione, you might make a stop by sights like Stadio San Filippo and Strait of Messina.

II Circoscrizione
UNA Hotels Capotaormina

UNA Hotels Capotaormina

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is £510 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£510
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful property on the beach"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

UNA Hotels Capotaormina
NH Collection Taormina

NH Collection Taormina

5 out of 5
Via Circonvallazione 11, Taormina, ME
The price is £566 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£566
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (543 reviews)
"A great hotel in the perfect location. Staff excellent, rooms and amenities perfect."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

NH Collection Taormina
Splendid Hotel Taormina

Splendid Hotel Taormina

4 out of 5
Via Dietro Cappuccini, 10, Taormina, ME
The price is £202 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£202
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews)
"Very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Splendid Hotel Taormina
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Hotel - Residence La Residenza

Hotel - Residence La Residenza

4 out of 5
Via 27 Lulgio, 115, Messina, ME
Stay at this 4-star residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal ...
7.4/10 Good! (202 reviews)
"Comfortable hotel with friendly staff. Well located for ferry port and train station, with tram to both for the less energetic. I checked in late Sunday afternoon which meant reception was not staffed, but intercom provided all information to get in and access key card. Very comfortable bed and perfect ..."

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025

Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Oasi Azzurra

Oasi Azzurra

3 out of 5
Via Lungomare 42, San Saba, Messina, ME
Stay at this 3-star beach residence in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Church of Santa Maria della Valle and ...
7.6/10 Good! (34 reviews)
Returning Customer Again!
"stayed here quite a few times - as we keep coming back it must be good. Its had a refresh with cafe and restaurant moving - always welcoming and friendly - will probably be back again next year."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Oasi Azzurra
Guest House Residence

Guest House Residence

4 out of 5
Via Mario Reitano Spadafora n. 1, Messina, ME
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly residence in Messina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Villa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
Modern & central
"The apartments are well situated and the owners very friendly. We didn’t stay very much as we went out with family morning to evening but my partner said it was the most comfortable bed of our 3 hotels we stayed."

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2018

Guest House Residence
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Popular places to visit

Stadio San Filippo

Catch an event at Stadio San Filippo during your trip to Messina. Amble around the area's marina or experience its musical theatre.

Stadio San Filippo

Lake Ganzirri

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Ganzirri during your travels in Ganzirri. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Lake Ganzirri

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.

Cathedral of Messina

University of Messina

Explore the campus of University of Messina during your trip to Messina. Discover the area's musical theatre and monuments.

University of Messina

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.

Piazza del Duomo

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 Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock

Things to do

Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

£19
per adult
Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide
The Godfather tour Sicily

The Godfather tour Sicily

£52
per adult
The Godfather tour Sicily
Taormina: White Lotus Tour

Taormina: White Lotus Tour

£40
per adult
Taormina: White Lotus Tour
Taormina - Isolabella

Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour

£83
per adult
Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour
Giardini Naxos: Semi-Submarine Tour to Isola Bella

Taormina: Sea Tour in the Nemosub with Dolphin Sightings

£34
per adult
Taormina: Sea Tour in the Nemosub with Dolphin Sightings
Sicily Godfather Tour

Sicily Godfather Tour

£41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sicily Godfather Tour
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Cities near Messina

Villafranca Tirrena

Villafranca Tirrena

Photo "Ganzirri" by Xxlstier (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Xxlstier (CC BY)

Ganzirri

Photo "Itala" by Codas (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Codas (CC BY-SA)

Itala