Why go
- Comune in Sicily, Italy.
History
Messina is a harbour city and the capital of the Italian Metropolitan City of Messina. It is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, and the 13th largest city in Italy, with a population of 217,033 inhabitants in the city proper and 595,948 in the metropolitan city as of 2025. It is located near the northeast corner of Sicily, at the Strait of Messina and it is an important access terminal to Calabria region, Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria on the mainland.
Where to stay
Via I Settembre, 85, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
Via Cesare Battisti, 63, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · epoquebb.it
Viale Regina Margherita, 8, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · dimoradeinobili.it
Via Giacomo Venezian, 16, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · ilgalleone.it
Via Cesare Battisti, 155, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · incentroelegantrooms.com
Via G. Garibaldi, 126, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · jollymessina.it
Via G. Garibaldi, 128/B, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · mitidellostretto.com
Piazza Vittoria, 7, 98121 Messina ME, Italy · vittoriahouseofcharme.com
Via G. Garibaldi, 118, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · bnbmargherita.it
Indoor
Via Magazzini Generali 17 is.290A, scala A, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · ubaruni.it
Piazza Basicò, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · fontanafalconieri.it
Viale Italia, 44, 98124 Messina ME, Italy · hotelscheck-in.com
Via S. Filippo Bianchi, 23, 98121 Messina ME, Italy · hotelapollomessina.com
V.le Europa, 59, 98100 Messina ME, Italy · vmaison.it
Via Crema, 2, 98124 Messina ME, Italy · residencesanmartino.it
Via Francesco Faranda, 7, 98123 Messina ME, Italy · hotelscheck-in.com
Via I Settembre, 67, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · hotelsantelia.com
Via Maddalena, 68, 98123 Messina ME, Italy · borgoanticorooms.com
Via Caio Duilio, 2, 98123 Messina ME, Italy · samanthastraveltips.com
Via XXVII Luglio, 115, 98123 Messina ME, Italy · laresidenzahotel.net
Via di S. Martino, 58, 57037 San Martino LI, Italy · elbaparkhotelnapoleone.it
Indoor
S.S.114, Km.5.470, 98125 Pistunina ME, Italy · hoteleuropamessina.it
Via Sicilia, 14, 98124 Messina ME, Italy · booking.com
Via Romagnosi, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
Via Centonze, 195, 98123 Messina ME, Italy · booking.com
Lipari, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy
Via Consolare Valeria, 82, 98125 Messina ME, Italy
V. delle Orchidee, 5, 98126 Messina ME, Italy
Viale Boccetta, 24, 98122 Messina ME, Italy · messina41.it
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr-Su 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · Messina, 98125 · mcdonalds.it
Arancino, Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-23:00; Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air… · rosticceriafamulari.it
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-14:30,18:30-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 32 Via Università,… · lamattamadeinsicily.com
Pasta, Italian, Fish, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 19:30-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · lacortedeimari.it
Italian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 177 Via Cesare Battisti, Messina, 98123 · imorimessina.it
Focacceria, Restaurant · Focacceria restaurant · via rota, Mili San Marco, 98132 · laruotamessina.it
Chinese, Japanese, Restaurant · Chinese/Japanese restaurant · Messina · happysushiwok.it
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 26 Via Dogali, 98123
Pizza, Steak House, Salad, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · sulmenu.it
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III, Messina, 98122
Sicilian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 441 Viale San Martino, 98124
Kebab, Restaurant · Kebab restaurant · 19 Viale San Martino, 98122
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Ice Cream, Restaurant · Ice Cream restaurant
Asian, Chinese, Restaurant · Asian/Chinese restaurant
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-16:30
Cafe · cafe · autogrill.it
Restaurant · restaurant · 14 Via San Camillo · casaeputiaristorante.it
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · donminico.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Messina · ersumessina.it
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-15:00,19:00-23:30; Su 19:00-23:30; PH closed Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Sicilian, Fast Food · Sicilian fast food · 93 Via Centonze, 98123
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 159 Via Cesare Battisti
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 10:30-14:00,16:45-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-04:00
Cafe · cafe · 12 Piazza della Stazione, 56125 · chefexpress.it
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 19:30-01:00
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Sa,PH 07:00-24:00; We 07:00-15:00; Su 14:00-24:00; Dec 25 off Features: vegetarian options · 136 Via…
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, delivery, air conditioning · Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 98122
Sicilian, Fast Food · Sicilian fast food · 85 Via Luciano Manara, 98123
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 29 Via Cesare Battisti, Messina, 98100
Cafe · Accessibile sia dal lato strada sia dal lato porto Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-15:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-15:00,19:30-22:00 · 24 Via Loggia dei Mercanti
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 192 Via Risorgimento, Messina, 98123
Sicilian, Fast Food · Sicilian fast food · 277 Via Cesare Battisti, 98123
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:30-23:30 Features: outdoor seating · Via San Raineri, 98122
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 127 Via Tommaso Cannizzaro, 98122
Italian, Italian Pizza, Argentinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · 185 Via Giuseppe La Farina
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Airports
Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) 15 km to the centre
Reggio Calabria, 78, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Alitalia, Blue Panorama Airlines, VOLOTEA Airways) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Milan, Rome, Torino, Venice (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Alitalia AZ (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Milan, Rome, Torino
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (737) · 2 routes: Milan, Rome
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Venice
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Messina (Blu Jet)
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
Invasatura V
Ferry terminal · 2.3 km from the centre
Messina (Liberty Lines)
Ferry terminal · 2.3 km from the centre
Invasatura IV
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre
Invasatura III
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre
Invasatura II
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre
Tremestieri- Villa San Giovanni
Ferry route · Caronte & Tourist
Messina - Villa San Giovanni
Ferry route · Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
Messina - Reggio di Calabria
Ferry route · Liberty Lines
Villa San Giovanni => Messina
Ferry route · Caronte & Tourist
Messina => Villa San Giovanni
Ferry route · Caronte & Tourist
Tremestieri - Reggio di Calabria
Ferry route · Meridiano
Vulcano - Reggio Calabria
Ferry route · Liberty Lines
Vulcano - Messina
Ferry route · Liberty Lines
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Messina, Italy — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Messina (Blu Jet), 2.2 km); routes include Tremestieri- Villa San Giovanni, Messina - Villa San Giovanni, Messina - Reggio di Calabria.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Messina, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
National rail
Tours & experiences
Boat Tour