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.
John
Australia
The hotel is in easy walking distance to/from the train station and the ferry port. Our room was basic but comfortable, with a view over the park opposite and towards the port area and major sites such as the clock tower and Cathedral. Breakfast mainly consisted of sweet foods, with some savoury choices. The staff were attentive and kindly provided a breakfast package on our last day as we had to check-out early. They also provided a kettle for our room at our request. The hotel is close to many cafes and restaurants and the major cultural sites are also in easy walking distance.
Centrally located in Messina, 300 metres from the sea promenade, Messina41 Hotel offers modern-style rooms in a historic building. Free WiFi is available.
paul
United Kingdom
Staff were wonderful throughout my stay, from those at reception to breakfast( which was really good, loved the omelettes on request 😋 ) and restaurant which I frequented twice , very nice food and reasonably priced .
Room was good size , very comfortable bed , and shower was excellent. Very minimal street traffic noise. Location is about 20 mins walk from station . All in all , an excellent hotel which I thoroughly recommend.
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
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.
We had everything that we needed and was very clean. The bed is big and comfortable. Allessandro was very helpful and replied fast for any question that we had, even about the road taxes in Sicily, where I struggled at. The neighborhood is quiet. The kitchen is on the same level but in other apartment and it is well equipped. Historical center can be reached with the personal car in approx 10-15 min. I highly recommend. Free parking spots can be found very easy next to the facility.
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.
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 :)
perfect location, typical Italian appartment with (sometimes) arguing neighbours and some construction activity next door. real life ! very quiet street outside - exceptional. helpful owner and colleague in case something was needed. note - Messina is not a 5 star territory. if you look for that you must go to Taormina or stay on your cruise ship.
very good value for the price
Great Period Hotel in excellent City Location. Staff were always helpful and ready to assist us. Only blemish, is the size of the shower (very small) but this is common in Sicily. However Sicily is now the new “Go to Destination” in Europe, if not on the planet, so larger showers would be a wonderful and welcome addition for future visitors from all over the world.
We loved our stay at La Casa Di Ale. The host was so sweet and accommodating, bringing us special treats. The facility was absolutely beautiful and extremely well kept. Such a beautiful view of the sea and your own private beach to enjoy. Are only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer. One of our favorite stays in all of Sicily.
Very beautiful building in messina, lots of character and interesting features. We were upgraded to a suite which was huge! Massive bath and walk in wardrobe! The staff went above and beyond, including booking us restaurants and helping with parking. Breakfast was lovely and lots of space to sit outside.
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.
We were traveling around Sicily on bikes and we stayed at this venue in Messina the owner was kind to find for us a safe place to store the bicycles. The venue is very clean and in a brilliant location!
Almost everything. The hotel is a little gem, beautifully designed to almost the smallest detail (it's much better than it looks in the pictures). Room very clean and the staff super nice.
The staff was very nice but there was a big noise in the morning because they are repairing something at the hotel so it was impossible to rest the way we wanted/ planed to.
Very stylish boutique hotel with all you need for your stay. Breakfast was excellent on the roof top. Staff is really friendly and welcoming. 100% recommended!
the hotel is within walking distance of everything in Messina. it’s extremely clean, the bed is very comfortable, the staff is very friendly and helpful.
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