Located about 20 minutes' walk from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montalto, the comfortable Casa Battisti Messina, Centro Citta E Universita hotel offers air-conditioned rooms just 1.6 km from the bastioned Forte Gonzaga. This 4-star bed & breakfast provides private parking for EUR 12 per day nearby.

The hotel is notable for its prime location, a mere 550 metres from the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua and in proximity to Stazione Messina Centrale train station. History lovers will enjoy visiting the historic Monte di Pieta Palace (1.8 km) and the Forte San Salvatore (2.2 km). The Casa Battisti Messina, Centro Citta E Universita also takes you to the Passeggiata a Mare, which is approximately 25 minutes' walk away. The property is 750 m from Capolinea Villa Dante bus station.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony and a living room complete with an air conditioner and a washing machine, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Fitted with a mini fridge bar and tea/coffee making equipment, the rooms also come with a writing table. Bathrooms include a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, and such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets. Casa Battisti Messina, Centro Citta E Universita hotel offers rooms with views of the mountain.

The bakery Pasticceria Crupi is right near this Messina hotel.