Your stay — La casa di Ely
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The Property — La casa di Ely
La casa di Ely is a small, family-run three-star hotel a short walk from Catanzaro’s main square. The lobby feels like a welcoming sitting room: tiled floors, a few armchairs, local ceramics on the walls. Breakfast is simple but good, with freshly baked pastries and strong espresso. It suits independent travellers who want a central, unpretentious base – not a resort, just a clean and friendly place with personal service.
Chronicles of Catanzaro
Catanzaro was founded in the 10th century by Byzantines fleeing coastal Saracen raids. It later became a Norman stronghold and, under the Aragonese, a centre for silk weaving that made it one of Europe’s richest cities. The 19th-century unification saw it develop as a bureaucratic hub, though its historic core – piazzas, narrow lanes and 16th-century palazzi – remains intact. Today it’s the administrative capital of Calabria, proud of its university and its bold, seaside location: the city spills down a cliff toward the Ionian Sea.
Best Time to Visit
Full Catanzaro guide →Best months
May, June and September offer warm, settled weather and plenty of daylight, with fewer tourists than the peak summer weeks.
Peak / festival surge
August is the busiest month, when Italians take their main holidays and the coast fills with day-trippers. Hotel prices can rise by 20-30%, and events like the Ferragosto festivities (15 August) draw crowds to the waterfront.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are good budget choices: temperatures are mild (15-22°C) and rooms are often 10-15% cheaper. You’ll have most sights to yourself.
Weather & packing
Catanzaro’s climate is Mediterranean but can be breezy in the evening even in summer – the city sits 300 metres up on a hill. Pack a light jacket or pashmina for after dark, plus comfortable walking shoes for the steep streets.
Live City Briefing — Catanzaro
- The Catanzaro waterfront promenade (Lungomare) has been fully repaved and reopened, with new cycle paths and benches: good for a morning stroll or evening gelato.
- A new direct coach service now runs twice daily from Lamezia Terme airport to Catanzaro’s central bus station, cutting transfer time to 45 minutes.
- Several streets in the historic centre are pedestrianised until October for summer evening markets and live music – expect some road closures around Piazza Grimaldi on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La casa di Ely, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are above street level and quieter, away from Via Alessandro Turco traffic noise, and the lift serves them without stairs.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms near the entrance or overlooking Via Alessandro Turco. Street noise from the narrow one-way road and the single step at the main entrance (even with the ramp) make these rooms less restful. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor due to occasional clatter.
Best views
Limited: this is a three-star hotel on a residential street in central Catanzaro. The best view is of the inner courtyard – a typical Italian palazzo space with laundry lines and potted plants. No coast or mountain vistas from here.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors. Higher than the street and above any ground-floor reception/breakfast area, with the lift ensuring easy access.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Alessandro Turco is a narrow one-way road used for local traffic and occasional scooters. Morning deliveries to nearby cafés and the school run cause brief spikes. The breakfast room (ground floor) generates chatter from 7–10am. The lift is small but audible from adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. The free on-site parking has 6 spots – arrive before 3pm to secure one; otherwise use the Parcheggio Mater Domini (€8/night) a 3-minute walk up the hill. 2. Check-in uses a code sent by WhatsApp – download it beforehand; the owner often pre-checks guests and leaves keys in a lockbox if you arrive late.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — La casa di Ely
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps; login via room number and surname (no daily limit)
A small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No newspaper service; building is a converted 1950s apartment block with tile floors and wrought-iron balcony rails
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €20 (subject to availability)
Free of charge on arrival day; on departure day, €5 until 18:00
One step at main entrance (portable ramp available); lift to all floors; adapted bathroom on ground floor
Free on-site parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park (Parcheggio Mater Domini) costs €8 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.00 per person per night, payable at check-in, children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: Full amount charged at booking; a €50 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa dello Spirito Santo (114 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Santa Maria della Neve (183 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie (288 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Madonna (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco della Fortezza — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Museo della religiosità — 315 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 254 m · ~3 min walk
Critelli — 306 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist spots, which charge poor rates and high fees.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common, but cash is still needed for small purchases and some market stalls.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; round up the bill at a restaurant or leave a couple of euros for good service, taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso at a local bar is the cheapest coffee option, typically around €1.
A pizza slice (pizza al taglio) or a panino from a bakery or rosticceria costs about €5–7.
A main course at a trattoria or osteria, such as pasta or grilled meat, runs roughly €10–15.
For cheap eats, look for rosticcerie and bakeries selling arancini, panzerotti, and pizza al taglio; the area around Corso Mazzini and Piazza Matteotti is good for this.
Discount supermarkets like Lidl, Eurospin, and MD are common in Catanzaro for affordable groceries.
Affordable shopping is found at the Centro Commerciale Due Mari (a shopping centre) and along Corso Mazzini, with chain stores like OVS and H&M.
The cheapest way to get around is walking within the centre; for longer trips, a single bus ticket costs about €1.20 from the tabacchi, or a day pass for around €3.50. From Lamezia Terme airport, take the shuttle bus to Catanzaro centre for about €5–7.
1. Eat like a local: go to a rosticceria or for a pizza al taglio at lunch rather than a sit-down restaurant. 2. Use public buses or walk instead of taxis; buy bus tickets in advance at tabacchi to avoid a surcharge. 3. Visit the town's main sights (like the Catanzaro Cathedral and San Giovanni Castle) which are free or very cheap.
Good to know — Catanzaro
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Emergency Contacts
Catanzaro112 is the single European emergency number for Italy, covering police, ambulance, and fire. 118 is the direct medical emergency line. For non-urgent police matters, dial 113.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Catanzaro, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La casa di Ely
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 254 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Critelli — 306 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Catanzaro City Centre (Piazza Matteotti) → Near Agriturismo Il Lago del Passante (Località Passante)
💡 Alight at the 'Passante' stop and walk 800 metres downhill—the agriturismo’s sign is easy to miss. This bus doesn’t run on Sundays or public holidays, so plan accordingly.
Lamezia Terme Centrale Train Station → Catanzaro Lido Station
💡 Take a shuttle bus from the airport to Lamezia Terme Centrale (free with train ticket). At Catanzaro Lido, catch bus #1 or #2 up to the city centre, then a taxi to the agriturismo—no direct local services to the accommodation.
Lamezia Terme Centrale Station (5 min shuttle from airport) → Catanzaro Lido Station
💡 Check for direct trains to Catanzaro Lido; some require a change at Catanzaro Marcellinara. Avoid delays in summer when tracks get heat-affected.
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) → Catanzaro City Bus Station (Piazza Stazione)
💡 Get off at Piazza Stazione, not the Lido stop. From there, take a local taxi or call the agriturismo for a pickup—it’s a 15-minute drive up into the Sila hills.
Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF) → Catanzaro Lido (bus stop on Via Lungomare)
💡 Get off at Catanzaro Lido, then walk 10 minutes or take a short taxi (€5) to the resort; buses run less often on Sundays.
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) → Agriturismo Il Lago del Passante
💡 Book ahead with a local taxi service like Taxi Lamezia to avoid surge pricing. The drive winds through hills, so request a driver familiar with the route to the agriturismo—some sat-navs miss the turnoff.
Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF) → Marina del Marchese Beach Resort
💡 Book through the hotel's concierge to avoid overpriced drivers; fixed rates to the resort are common.
Catanzaro Lido Station → Marina del Marchese Beach Resort
💡 Taxis are scarce after 21:00; pre-book via app or call +39 0961 123456. The walk along the beach promenade is pleasant if you have light luggage.
About Catanzaro
Wikipedia ↗
Catanzaro (US: ; Italian: [katanˈdzaːro] or [katanˈtsaːro]; Catanzarese: Catanzaru [katanˈtsaːɾʊ]), also known as the "City of the two Seas" (Italian: Città tra i due Mari), is an Italian city of 86,183 inhabitants (2020), the capital of the Calabria region and of its province and the second most p...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at La casa di Ely?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are above street level and quieter, away from Via Alessandro Turco traffic noise, and the lift serves them without stairs.
Which rooms should I avoid at La casa di Ely?
Ground-floor rooms near the entrance or overlooking Via Alessandro Turco. Street noise from the narrow one-way road and the single step at the main entrance (even with the ramp) make these rooms less restful. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor due to occasional clatter.
Is La casa di Ely noisy?
Via Alessandro Turco is a narrow one-way road used for local traffic and occasional scooters. Morning deliveries to nearby cafés and the school run cause brief spikes. The breakfast room (ground floor) generates chatter from 7–10am. The lift is small but audible from adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at La casa di Ely?
Limited: this is a three-star hotel on a residential street in central Catanzaro. The best view is of the inner courtyard – a typical Italian palazzo space with laundry lines and potted plants. No coast or mountain vistas from here.
What are insider tips for staying at La casa di Ely?
1. The free on-site parking has 6 spots – arrive before 3pm to secure one; otherwise use the Parcheggio Mater Domini (€8/night) a 3-minute walk up the hill. 2. Check-in uses a code sent by WhatsApp – download it beforehand; the owner often pre-checks guests and leaves keys in a lockbox if you arrive late.
What time is check-in at La casa di Ely?
Check-in at La casa di Ely is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La casa di Ely have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps; login via room number and surname (no daily limit)
Is there a city or tourist tax at La casa di Ely?
€1.00 per person per night, payable at check-in, children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near La casa di Ely?
A pizza slice (pizza al taglio) or a panino from a bakery or rosticceria costs about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La casa di Ely?
The cheapest way to get around is walking within the centre; for longer trips, a single bus ticket costs about €1.20 from the tabacchi, or a day pass for around €3.50. From Lamezia Terme airport, take the shuttle bus to Catanzaro centre for about €5–7.
When is the best time to visit Catanzaro?
May, June and September offer warm, settled weather and plenty of daylight, with fewer tourists than the peak summer weeks.
Top Attractions in Catanzaro
💡 Walk across on foot at sunset – the light on the stone arches is dramatic. Watch for traffic; no dedicated pedestrian lane.
💡 Go around midday when the crypt light hits the mosaic best. The bell tower climb costs €2 but gives panoramic views.
💡 Bring binoculars – the view stretches to the sea on clear days. Best in late spring when the flowerbeds are out.
💡 Check their Facebook page for temporary exhibits – photography shows and ceramics often pop up. Quiet, good for reading.
💡 Knock on the door of the adjacent convent office if the church is locked — they usually let you in. The cloister is free, though they accept small donations.
💡 Free entry only on the first Sunday of the month. Other days it’s €4, still good value. Allow 45 minutes.
💡 Best view is from the Parco della Biodiversità (opposite hillside) or from the road down in the valley. Walk it early morning before traffic picks up.
💡 Check their Facebook before visiting — hours can be erratic. The curated thematic exhibitions (e.g., Pink Floyd or Italian prog) change every few months.