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Where to stay in Corsica
Are you planning a holiday in Corsica? Take a look at which towns and cities are the best, cheapest and most convenient for accommodation in Corsica.
Where to stay in Corsica
Accommodation in Corsica is available across all price ranges. From luxury flats and hotels, through family-run guesthouses and holiday homes, to campsites and mountain chalets.
Generally speaking, the west coast is more expensive than the east, as it is also more popular with tourists. You can also find cheaper accommodation in the central parts of Corsica, further from the sea, which needn’t be a problem at all if you’re travelling to Corsica mainly for sightseeing and hiking.
As is the case everywhere in the world, you can search for all available accommodation on the island via the usual booking platforms:
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Major cities
Describing any Corsican town as ‘big’ will always be a slight exaggeration, but if you enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life and having all the amenities close at hand, you’ll have a choice of two proper towns.
Ajaccio
Ajaccio, on the west coast, is Corsica’s main administrative and cultural centre and one of the starting points for exploring both the beaches and the mountains. Hotels here are, however, more expensive, with average prices in high season ranging from 144 eur to 185 eur per night.
Bastia
Bastia, in the north-east, is the main gateway to Corsica. The local airport offers the best value deals, and all ferries from Italy arrive here. Due to its relative distance from the most beautiful beaches and mountains, it is ideal for a stay of one or two nights upon arrival or before departure.
Prices here are lower than in Ajaccio; expect to pay around 103 eur to 123 eur per night.
Larger beach resorts
You won’t find any huge seaside resorts with sprawling resort complexes and large hotels in Corsica. Most beaches are quieter, but if you don’t want to miss out on amenities such as plenty of restaurants, pedestrianised areas and supermarkets, choose accommodation in one of the larger resorts:
Porto-Vecchio
Porto-Vecchio is the best-known resort, surrounded by the most beautiful beaches. And as there isn’t much accommodation right on these beaches, you’ll usually be staying in Porto-Vecchio itself. You can find a night’s stay in small hotels from 103 eur , whilst larger ones start at 164 eur .
Bonifacio
Although Bonifacio, in the very south, isn’t a typical seaside resort with long beaches, it is one of the most beautiful historic towns in Corsica and serves as an ideal base for exploring the beaches along the entire southern coast. The town is one of the more expensive places to stay, with prices ranging from 123 eur to 164 eur per night.
Calvi
Calvi is the largest holiday resort in northern Corsica and a beautiful historic town. Around the town (but also right in the centre) you’ll find mainly longer, more open beaches set in lovely natural surroundings. Accommodation here will be slightly cheaper than in the resorts in the south (between 82 eurand 123 eur per night).
Propriano
Propriano is one of the most popular holiday resorts in south-western Corsica, with beaches both in the town itself and in the surrounding smaller coves. The centre of Propriano is very lively, but the surrounding area is one of the quieter parts of Corsica, set in beautiful rolling countryside. Prices are similar to those in Calvi, ranging from 82 eur to 144 eur per night.
L’Île-Rousse
L'Île-Rousse, a town with a large harbour in northern Corsica near Calvi, may not have such lovely town beaches, but in the surrounding area you’ll find the beautiful beaches of Bodri, Lozari, Ostriconi and Aregno; and especially if you’re arriving by ferry from France, this little town is the ideal place to stay.
Saint-Florent
Saint-Florent is a somewhat off-the-beaten-track fishing town in northern Corsica, with reasonable hotel prices ranging from 82 eur to 103 eur . It doesn’t have many beaches of its own, but it serves as a starting point for boat trips to the most beautiful beaches in northern Corsica: Lotu and Saleccia.
Moriani Plage
Moriani Plage is the largest seaside resort on the east coast of Corsica, where lovers of long, flat beaches and a typical laze-about holiday will be in their element. Prices here are lower than in other resorts, and even in peak season you can easily book a night in a hotel right by the sea for under 123 eur .
Smaller, off-the-beaten-track resorts
If you prefer divine tranquillity and small holiday resorts with just a few small hotels, guesthouses, a handful of restaurants and basic facilities, Corsica won’t let you down either.
Porto-Ota
Porto-Ota is one of the most beautiful and popular small holiday resorts; situated on the west coast, it serves as an ideal base for trips not only to the beaches but also to the many natural attractions in the surrounding area. Just a few kilometres away, you can visit the famous Calanques de Piana coastline or the Spelunca Gorge.
Gallery
Galéria is a tiny village with a few restaurants and small hotels in a beautiful bay, far from the hustle and bustle of civilisation. This resort is one of the most remote, yet it still offers all the amenities you need, including a supermarket.
Cargése
Cargèse, on the western tip of Corsica, is surrounded by several beautiful beaches in coves that are easily accessible by car, yet remain somewhat off the beaten track. The same is true of the quiet little town of Cargèse itself, with a few small hotels, a couple of supermarkets and some restaurants. All of this is set against the beautiful backdrop of the hilly coastline.
Mountain towns
Is your main aim in Corsica to go hiking in the mountains? Then head for the central parts of the island and choose accommodation in one of the villages offering the greatest number of hiking trails and places of interest. This will also have financial benefits for you: accommodation further from the coast is, on average, around 10 to 20 per cent cheaper than in the main seaside resorts.
Corte
Corte is one of Corsica’s main tourist centres and, with its historic centre, ranks among the island’s top attractions. It lies at the head of the famous Restonica Valley, from which many hiking trails lead high into the mountains. Corte is also situated on a popular railway line and is a favourite destination for both day trips and week-long stays.
The Asco Valley
The Asco Valley is the main tourist hub for the northern part of the Corsican mountains, including the highest peak, Monte Cinto. You won’t find any large towns in the valley, but there are several small villages offering a range of private flats, guesthouses and small hotels.
Zonza
Zonza lies to the south and serves as a tourist hub for excursions to the Bavella area, with its unique rock formations, waterfalls and a wealth of hiking trails. You’ll find small hotels and guesthouses not only in Zonza, but also in many of the villages in the immediate vicinity.
Camping and tenting
Wild camping is prohibited in Corsica, but you can make use of the campsites, which are plentiful across the island. Well-maintained mountain huts are situated along the hiking trails. These huts usually operate on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. However, if they are full, it is usually possible to camp in the vicinity of the hut.
You can find a list of campsites in Corsica on thecorseweb.corsica website, for example.
Hotel prices in Corsica and when to book?
Corsica is one of the most expensive European destinations, and during the summer season you can expect prices in a standard 3* hotel to range between 82 eur and 164 eur pernight for a double room. The lowest prices available in smaller resorts or in the mountains are around 74 eur per night, and it is extremely rare to find anything cheaper.
Find the cheapest accommodation in Corsica
You may have difficulty finding accommodation in August, when it is the summer holidays in France and Italy, but also during the winter months, when many accommodation providers are closed.
In August in particular, 95 per cent of seaside accommodation is usually booked more than a year in advance, and prices for the remaining options skyrocket.
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