Corte
Set in a powder-blue house on Corte’s northern edge, this peach of a B&B is run by a charming couple, Marina and Antoine. The three rooms and two suites…
Must-see hotels in Corsica
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Southern Corsica
Run by two brothers, this boutique farmhouse near Cucuruzzu hillfort is pure class. Its 16 rooms and two stilt-perched, family-friendly treehouse cabins…
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Ajaccio
Nestled right at the water’s edge, 1.5km west of the old town, this colonnaded, peach-coloured 19th-century mansion is a dream. Views of the bay from its…
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Southern Corsica
This delightful family-run B&B hides in a pretty village house in tiny San Gavinu di Carbini, between Levie and Zonza. The rooms are exquisite, blending…
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Bastia
Perched high in the hills, 8km along a tortuous road northwest of Bastia, this veteran family-run hotel makes a brilliant halfway house between city and…
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Corsica
The five light-filled rooms in this lovely B&B, set in an old village home on the main square and right beside the ancient castle, are a wonderful blend…
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Bastia
The only hotel within Bastia's hilltop citadel is a stylish contemporary gem. Tiers of peaceful, spacious rooms and suites drop down the seaward slope,…
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Corsica
Set in an 18th-century townhouse with sumptuous lawns, this ravishing little hotel offers five plush rooms. Two are huge suites, with sprawling terraces…
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Bonifacio
Built into Bonifacio's northern ramparts, just west of the historic core, this ultra-cool hotel is hard to resist. Its rooftop swimming pool and bijou…
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Southern Corsica
For a quintessential Corsican experience in an utterly tranquil setting, on the Mare a Mare trail at 1200m altitude, bookmark Chez Pierrot, 5km uphill…
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Bonifacio
Occupying a tastefully renovated 14th-century building, this hotel enjoys a prime location on a picturesque (steep) street, bang in the heart of the old…
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Corte
The friendly owners of this horse farm, 2km south of Corte, offer assorted accommodation – camping, a 10-bed dorm and five double rooms – at bargain…
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Bastia
From the black-and-white tiled floor in the entrance to the sweeping central staircase – there’s no lift – this family-run hotel oozes vintage charm…
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Ajaccio
The warmth of a family-run hotel, coupled with a prime location on a side street in the heart of town, make the Napoléon an excellent midrange choice…
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Southern Corsica
If you’ve the urge – and the budget – to stay in Porto-Vecchio itself, there’s no better option than this cream-coloured waterfront hotel, arrayed around…
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Southern Corsica
This divine 15-room hotel, 5km east around the bay from Porto-Vecchio, occupies a former family estate amid the seafront eucalyptus, palm and pine. Its…
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Hôtel de la Plage Santa Vittoria
Corsica
You can't get any closer to the beach than this family-run hotel; cross the pathway beneath its ochre arcades and you’re standing on yellow sand. Guest…
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Corsica
The contemporary style and comfort of this wood-and-stone hotel, just 2.5km from Corte, are complemented by its setting on the banks of the Restonica,…
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Corsica
Open year-round, and right in the heart of town, this well-equipped modern hotel is an excellent midrange option. Four of its rooms enjoy dreamy views of…
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Ajaccio
This cream-coloured townhouse, smack opposite the citadel and featuring matching oyster-grey shutters, is a solid bet. Rooms are clean and modern, while…
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Southern Corsica
This gorgeous inn is built around a historic olive mill on the banks of the Taravo River, ten minutes' drive north of Filitosa. The guest rooms are a…
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Calvi
The last word in Calvi chic, this lavish hilltop hideaway is brimming with boutique trappings. Clean lines, cappuccino-and-chocolate colour schemes,…
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Southern Corsica
This large hotel, just a few steps from the main square, may look a little drab as you approach, but the views from the balconies and terraces on its…
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Corsica
This old village house holds nine simple but quirky rooms, finished with painted frescos and enjoying fabulous valley views. It’s the restaurant that’s…
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Calvi
Right by the church in the heart of town, this attractive mansion sits in a beautiful high-walled courtyard garden adorned by a handsome magnolia tree…
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Southern Corsica
Also let under the name ‘Hameau de Cavanello’, this rural B&B, 2km northeast of Zonza, offers five cosy, well-equipped modern rooms plus a pool and stone…
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Corsica
With its soft-apricot façade and oyster-grey shutters, this boutique old-town option adds a touch of chic to the hotel scene. All its 10 rooms are opulent…
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Southern Corsica
The quilted, sumptuously furnished Mongolian yurts are the star attraction on this peaceful, meadow-like organic farm, 2km west of Zonza. Larger safari…
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Bastia
Every room in this modern three-star hotel is colourfully and quirkily decorated to a travel-related theme, from space travel or ballooning to the opulent…
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Bonifacio
Tucked in the maquis 2km southeast of Bonifacio, and accessed by a scenic, winding drive through the cliffs, this low-slung motel-like property comes a…
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Corte
Roughly six hours’ walk from Corte, this mountain refuge makes a useful overnight stop if you’re hiking the loop through the Tavignano and Restonica…
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Relais International de la Jeunesse U Carebellu
Calvi
This good-value hostel spreads through two buildings on the hillside 4km south of the centre, near the start (or end) of the GR20 footpath. As well as two…
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Ajaccio
Hôtel Marengo is a charmingly eccentric little hotel, a block up from Trottel beach 1km west of the old town. Its plain but comfortable rooms lack sea…
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Corsica
Just back from the waterfront, near the castle, this fine old hotel offers good sea views from its ‘superior’ balconied rooms; the cheaper rooms are…
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Southern Corsica
The twin trump cards here are the fabulous hillside location, overlooking Plage de Palombaggia 9km southeast of Porto-Vecchio, and the dreamy pool. Spread…
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Corsica
Just a short walk from the centre, and mere footsteps from the beach, this imposing ochre-coloured hotel offers helpful staff, a small pool and clean…
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Corsica
Perched directly above the rapids of the Restonica, 3km upriver from Corte, this small hotel is a dream for nature lovers. In truth, its rooms are nothing…
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Ajaccio
This stylish four-star hotel is set in the historic 1760 mansion of Duke Pozzo di Borgo and remodelled with bold contemporary design and swish, neutral…
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Calvi
This efficient modern hotel, a short walk up from the train station on the southern edge of town, may lack historic charm, but the rooms are smart and…
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Ajaccio
Friendly modern hotel, open year round and offering 80 tasteful contemporary rooms on a lively and very central semi-pedestrian street that’s handy for…
