Best Hotels in Reggio Calabria: Where to Stay at Italy's Toe

Reggio Calabria is a city that most travellers pass through — the ferry to Sicily departs from here, and the Riace Bronzes in the Museo Nazionale are among the greatest Greek sculptures in the world. Staying overnight rather than transiting rewards with a better experience of both.

Where to Stay

Lungomare seafront — Reggio’s most atmospheric area. The Lungomare Falcomatà is one of the finest seafront promenades in southern Italy, with views across to Sicily and Etna. Hotels along this stretch have the best position in the city.

City centre — practical and close to the museum, the cathedral, and the main shopping street. Less scenic than the seafront but easier for exploring on foot.

Near the port — convenient for early ferry departures to Messina and Villa San Giovanni (which is the main train-to-Sicily connection). Not the most atmospheric area.

Budget: €50–85/night

Guesthouses and budget hotels in the city centre. Reggio is an affordable city — hotel costs are significantly lower than northern Italy at equivalent quality levels. Some seafront options exist in the budget range.

Mid-range: €85–160/night

Well-appointed hotels on or near the Lungomare. Several modern hotels in this range have sea-view rooms worth upgrading to. A handful of boutique options exist in the historic centre.

Practical Notes

• The ferry to Messina (Sicily) takes 20 minutes; Villa San Giovanni (5km north) is the main rail link to Sicily — trains go on a train-ferry to Messina
• The Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia (home to the Riace Bronzes) is the essential visit — worth building a trip around
• Reggio was largely rebuilt after the 1908 earthquake; the city’s pre-earthquake architecture is limited, but the seafront promenade survived
• Aspromonte National Park is 30 minutes by car — mountain walking above the Ionian Sea coast