L'Albadu ancienne rte d'Ajaccio, 2.5km southwest of town tel 04.95.46.24.55, fax 04.95.46.13.08. Simply furnished rooms with showers (shared toilets) on a working farm-cum-equestrian centre. Warm family atmosphere, beautiful horses, fine views and top Corsican speciality food. Advance reservation essential. €30–40Dominique Colonna Vallée de la Restonica, 2km south of town tel 04.95.45.25.65, fax 04.95.61.03.91. The more modern of this pair of jointly owned luxury auberges, set amid pine woods next to the stream. With less character than its neighbour (see La Restonica below), but smart and efficient and with all the mod cons you'd expect of a three-star. Closed Nov to mid-March. €85–100 HR allée du 9-Septembre tel 04.95.45.11.11, fax 04.95.61.02.85. This converted concrete-block gendarmerie, 200m southwest of the SNCF station, looks grim from the outside, but its 125 rooms are comfortable enough and its rates rock-bottom; bathroom-less options are the best deal. No credit cards. €30–40 Du Nord et de l'Europe 22 cours Paoli tel 04.95.46.00.33, www.hoteldunord-corte.com. Pleasant, clean place right in the centre. The variously priced rooms are basic but huge, and the building has oodles of charm. Reception in the Café du Cours next door. €30–40 De la Paix 1 av Général-de-Gaulle tel 04.95.46.06.72, [email protected]. Large, smart and central, in an elegant part of town. Their pricier rooms have large balconies and TVs. No credit cards. €55–70 De la Poste 2 place du Duc-de-Padoue tel 04.95.46.01.37. The cheapest rooms in the centre, in a huge old building that opens onto a quiet square just off the main drag. Comfortable enough, but on the gloomy side. €30–40 La Restonica Vallée de la Restonica, 2km southwest from town tel 04.95.45.25.25, fax 04.95.61.15.79. Sumptuous comfort in a wood-lined riverside hotel set up by a former French-national footballer, Dominique Colonna, who bought it after winning the lottery. There's a large pool and garden terrace. Half board obligatory in season (€125 for two). €70–85 Sampiero Corso 1 av Président-Pierucci tel 04.95.46.09.76, fax 04.95.46.00.08. Good-value 1960s-style modern block, with spectacular views from the balconies. Breakfast included in the tariff. Inexpensive for a two-star. Closed Oct–March. €40–55
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