Messina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Where to stay in Messina

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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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
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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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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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II Circoscrizione

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

II Circoscrizione
Splendid Hotel Taormina
Splendid Hotel Taormina
4 out of 5
Via Dietro Cappuccini, 10, Taormina, ME
The price is AU$180 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$180
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Popular attractions Taormina Cable Car and Corso Umberto ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
Super lovely
"The hotel had just been renovated. It felt like a super luxurious hotel. We felt it was great value. The parking service was a godsend. The staff were lovely. The views were outstanding. The location was great. The hotel was very stylish."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024

Splendid Hotel Taormina
UNAHOTELS Capotaormina
UNAHOTELS Capotaormina
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is AU$421 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$421
per night
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (902 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel on an amazing location"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2024

UNAHOTELS Capotaormina
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
5 out of 5
PIAZZA SAN DOMENICO, 5, Taormina, Sicily
The price is AU$2,717 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$2,717
per night
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
"Most wonderful hotel I’ve ever stayed in"

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2023

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
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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 business-friendly residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal and ...
7.2/10 Good! (173 reviews)
"Everything worked."

Reviewed on 12 Oct. 2023

Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Wonderful private villa for 4 guests with private pool, WIFI, veranda and parking
Wonderful private villa for 4 guests with private pool, WIFI, veranda and parking
Curcuraci
Stay at this villa in Messina. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal and Sant'Agata Beach ...
Wonderful private villa for 4 guests with private pool, WIFI, veranda and parking
Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands
Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands
Messina
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Messina. Enjoy private pools, breakfast, and WiFi. Popular attractions Church of Santa Maria della Valle and Venetico Marina ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Gem of a Villa!!
"We booked this beautiful Villa for two weeks in early September 2023. We were two families with a total of 10 adults. The Villa was large enough to accomodate all of us without any issues. The bedrooms are all huge and well appointed. The views, along with the surrounding property were spectacular!! ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sep. 2023

Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands
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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.

Popular places to visit

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Stadio San Filippo

5/5(1 review)

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
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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
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Cathedral of Messina

5/5(1 review)

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
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Caronte & Tourist

Explore the waterfront in Messina with a trip to Caronte & Tourist. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Caronte & Tourist
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Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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
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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

Activities

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Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina

AU$98
Per adult
Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina
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Private Tour of Etna and Messina from hotel or cruise port in Messina

AU$2,310
Per adult
Private Tour of Etna and Messina from hotel or cruise port in Messina
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The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina

AU$161
Per adult
The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina
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Lake boat tour

AU$180
Per adult
Lake boat tour
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Wine Tasting tour from Messina

AU$1,332
Per adult
Wine Tasting tour from Messina
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Messina Regional museum and historical city center

AU$213
Per adult
Messina Regional museum and historical city center
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Cities near Messina

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