Location Messina The 3-star Hotel La Residenza sits in an enviable location in the heart of the northern Sicilian town of Messina. A diverse and picturesque port town, Messina is famous for the beer that shares its name but more so as the gateway to Sicily, being the closest and foremost connection to Calabria and mainland Italy. The Aeolian Islands Off the north coast of Sicily not far from the port town of Messina are the famed Aeolian Islands, an archipelago of stunning Mediterranean islands where residents harmoniously co-exist with active volcanoes. Stromboli, arguably the most famous, is in a constant state of eruption yet visitors can take guided tours to very summit of the volcano! Sicily The vast and enigmatic island region of Sicily is as unique a part of Italy as it is undiscovered. Human history on this arid land dates back to pre-Roman times while its natural beauty is unlike anywhere on the mainland. Still today one of Europe’s most rustic and agricultural territories, an unforgettable holiday in this special place is worlds apart from the more touristic locations of Rome, Venice or Florence. Directions from Messina Centrale Train Station The value for money Hotel La Residenza Messina can be reached within minutes on foot from Messina Centrale. Simply come out of the station and go left, then take a right onto the main road, Via Cannizzaro. After a few minutes take a left at the tram stop Cairoli onto the Piazza of the same name. Third right will bring you onto Via 27 Luglio and number 215 is four blocks up on the left.