Hotels in Messina

The city on the strait, with its cathedral and the astronomical clock in the bell tower.

Best-rated hotels in Messina

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are at least 74 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Messina city centre.

Looking for something specific? Beach hotels Β· Adults-only hotels Β· Pet-friendly hotels Β· Hotels with parking Β· Accessible hotels Β· Family hotels Β· Aparthotels Β· 4-star hotels Β· Boutique hotels.

To see Messina with a guide, try the free walking tours in Messina and the guided visits.

Where to stay in Messina: the best areas

Historic centre

City hotels and apartments around the cathedral and Via Garibaldi. Museums, shops and restaurants are on foot, and it is the liveliest area at night.

Station and port

Practical places to stay near the central station and the ferries to the mainland, useful if you arrive late or leave early.

Ganzirri and Torre Faro

To the north, by the lakes and Capo Peloro, there are B&Bs and quiet houses, with fish and seafood restaurants. You get to the centre by bus or car.

Mortelle

On the Tyrrhenian coast, Mortelle has beaches, summer apartments and a holiday atmosphere. A car is advisable.

Hotels in Messina in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 5 km of the centre of Messina. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
+200
average score of 178 rated properties
8.8
guest reviews
28,348
four- and five-star hotels
114
Beach hotels
34
Hotels with a pool
1
Adults-only hotels
6
Pet-friendly hotels
79
Hotels with parking
120
Accessible hotels
41
Family hotels
120
Hostels
1
Aparthotels
7
5-star hotels
1
4-star hotels
83
Cheap hotels
2
Boutique hotels
16

Getting to Messina

The nearest airports are Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), 91 km away and Lamezia Terme (SUF), 99 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near Messina

Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.

More hotels in Messina

Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Messina

How many hotels are there in Messina?

We list more than 200 places to stay within 5 km of the centre of Messina: 1 five-star, 113 four-star, 31 three-star and 3 one-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Messina?

Messina41 Hotel, with a score of 8.9 out of 10 from 2,461 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Messina?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Messina explains what each one offers: Historic centre, Station and port, Ganzirri and Torre Faro and Mortelle.

Is there a free walking tour in Messina?

Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Messina lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.