Centro Storico Messina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is an amazing Cathedral that was built on 12th Century, burnt, destroyed by earthquake twice and bomb in 1943.  But this spectacular cathedral keep on standing beautifully. #LifeAtExpediaGroup
This is an amazing Cathedral that was built on 12th Century, burnt, destroyed by earthquake twice and bomb in 1943.  But this spectacular cathedral keep on standing beautifully. #LifeAtExpediaGroup
view to mount etna
Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people
Messina featuring a small town or village

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Our pick of the best Centro Storico Messina Hotel Deals

Jolly Charme Suite

Jolly Charme Suite

Via G. Garibaldi 126 Messina ME
Stay at this hotel in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Messina Theatre and Sanctuary of Montevergine are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Clean, modern, comfortable, and a great staff-what more do you need

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Jolly Charme Suite
Elysium B&B

Elysium B&B

Via Sant'Elia 11 Messina ME
Stay at this B&B in Messina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Messina Cruise Terminal and Palazzo Calapaj are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (68 reviews)
The B & B is conveniently located to historical sites and train/bus/ferry systems. The room was overall good.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Elysium B&B
Re Vittorio Deluxe

Re Vittorio Deluxe

Via Attilio Gasparro Messina ME
The price is AU$100 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$100
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly affittacamere in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Senatoria Fountain and Messina ...
Re Vittorio Deluxe
Duomo156

Duomo156

Via I Settembre 156 Messina ME
Stay at this affittacamere in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and in-room massages. Popular attractions Palazzo Calapaj and Cathedral of Messina are ...
7.6/10 Good! (14 reviews)
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

Duomo156
RV 2.0

RV 2.0

Via San Paolo dei Disciplinanti 23 Messina ME
The price is AU$100 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$100
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this affittacamere in Messina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sanctuary of Montevergine and Messina Theatre ...
7.6/10 Good! (10 reviews)
This is not an actual hotel. There is no concierge, the front desk person leaves at 8pm and you are left on your own, they do not speak another language, other than Italian. The pictures online are very deceiving and the room itself is incredibly small. More like a hostel than a hotel. I think some ...

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

RV 2.0
360ME Palace

360ME Palace

3 out of 5
Viale Boccetta, 22 (ex. 42) Messina ME
The price is AU$158 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$158
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this affittacamere in Messina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sanctuary of Montevergine and Messina ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Well worth staying
I had 3 nights in Messina and couldn’t have picked a nicer place. Great communication over my arrival and how to get into the property. Liked the personal touch of messaging me to check I was ok and had everything I needed. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025

360ME Palace
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico Messina

This is an amazing Cathedral that was built on 12th Century, burnt, destroyed by earthquake twice and bomb in 1943.  But this spectacular cathedral keep on standing beautifully. #LifeAtExpediaGroup

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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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.

Quartieri Nuovi della Mosella
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Rione Case Basse

While visiting Rione Case Basse, you might make a stop by sights like Strait of Messina and Ionian Sea.

Rione Case Basse
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Annunziata

If you're spending some time in Annunziata, Pala Nebiolo Baseball Stadium and Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina are top sights worth seeing.

Annunziata
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Paradiso

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradiso and surrounding area, you can visit Caronte & Tourist and Pala Nebiolo Baseball Stadium.

Paradiso
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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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