🇮🇹 Crotone, Italy
Il Nido
📍 Via Ercole Scalfaro, 32, 88900 Crotone KR, Italy
Your stay — Il Nido
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The Property — Il Nido
Il Nido is a modest three-star hotel just off Crotone's seafront, with a sun-terrace restaurant that gives onto the Ionian Sea. Its lobby is tiled, bright and no-fuss, staffed by the same local family who keep the place clean and the coffee strong. It suits travellers who want a solid, affordable base by the water rather than resort amenities—think ferry passengers, solo beach-goers, or couples on a road trip down the Calabrian coast.
Cronache di Crotone
Crotone was founded as the Greek colony Kroton around 710 BCE, a major centre of Magna Graecia and home to Pythagoras's school. Its medieval core, dominated by the Aragonese castle, sits on the site of the ancient acropolis, while the port and modern grid spread southwards. Rapid post-war industrialisation—centred on a Montedison chemical plant—left a mixed legacy of jobs and environmental damage, but the old town and lungomare have been steadily revived. Today Crotone is a quiet provincial capital, more authentic and less touristy than nearby Tropea or Le Castella, known for its long beach and slow summer pace.
Best Time to Visit
Guida completa di Crotone →Best months
June, September and the first half of October: sea temperatures are pleasant (23–26°C), crowds from July–August have thinned, and hotel rates drop by 20–30% from August's peak.
Peak / festival surge
August is peak season, driven by Italian Ferragosto (15 August) and school holidays. The entire Calabrian coast fills up; hotel prices at Il Nido can double, and advance booking is essential. Local sagre (village festivals) also add to the buzz.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and late September offer the best value: comfortable 22–25°C days, still enough sun for swimming, and 30–50% discounts on August rates. The town is quiet, and you'll have the beach largely to yourself.
Weather & packing
Crotone's summer climate is reliably Mediterranean, but the afternoon wind (mostly from the north-west) can pick up suddenly, especially from June to August. Pack one wind-resistant layer (a light shell jacket or fleece) even for hot months, plus a roll-on insect repellent for evening meals on the hotel terrace.
Live City Briefing — Crotone
- In May 2025, the Crotone-to-Rossano railway line was hit by landslide delays; check Trenitalia for cancellations—driving or FlixBus are currently more reliable for regional travel.
- The new pedestrianised piazza near the cathedral has just opened, with new benches and a public water fountain; avoid the old market square on weekends due to ongoing repaving works.
- Summer 2026 sees the return of 'CrotoneEstate', a series of free waterfront concerts every Friday night in July and August along the lungomare, 5 minutes' walk from Il Nido.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Il Nido, 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 (rear of the building). These are quieter and brighter, away from street traffic on Via Ercole Scalfaro.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing Via Ercole Scalfaro, especially on the first floor — street noise from the four-lane road and nearby junction with Via Vittorio Veneto will be audible. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Upper-floor rooms at the back offer a glimpse of the Ionian Sea over low-rise buildings, but don't expect a clear sea view — mostly rooftops and a slice of the coast. Front-facing rooms look onto the busy Scalfaro road and a block of flats.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors
🔊 Noise notes
Via Ercole Scalfaro carries steady local traffic and buses on weekday mornings. The hotel's free parking lot (10 spaces) generates some comings and goings until 10pm. No bar or restaurant on-site, so no late-night clatter from the building itself.
Insider tips
Arrive before 6pm if you want a free parking spot — the lot fills fast and the public car park on Via Pio XII is 5 euros/night. At check-in, ask for a room at the back; the staff can often oblige if they're not full.
- 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 — Il Nido
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed ~15 Mbps down; login via room number and surname, no time limit
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital newspaper access via PressReader app at lobby terminal; hotel built 1970s, recent refurb in 2022
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00; early bag drop possible from 10:00 at no charge; late check-out until 12:00 for €20 (weekend may vary, subject to availability)
Free at reception for day of check-in/check-out
Step-free entrance from street level; lift fits a wheelchair; no fully adapted rooms
Free private on-site parking for 10 cars, no reservation; nearest public car park on Via Pio XII costs €0.50/hour, €5/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.00 per person per night, up to 10 nights
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: San Domenico (183 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Santa Rita (561 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesetta della Madonna del Carmine (583 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dell'Immacolata (669 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco dei Glicini — 81 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone — 829 m · ~10 min walk
Teatro Comunale "Scaramuzza" — 455 m · ~6 min walk
Giostre — 690 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 444 m · ~6 min walk
Caputo — 207 m · ~3 min walk
L'angolo del risparmio — 110 m · ~1 min walk
Terminal Autolinee Romano — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots as they mark up rates badly.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels; Amex is less common; contactless works in most shops. Keep small cash for markets or smaller cafes.
Not expected or required. Locals round up the bill in restaurants (leave a euro or two) or leave small change; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about €1.00-€1.20.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: around €5-€7 including a drink.
Pizza or a simple pasta dish in a trattoria: €8-€12 for a main.
Look for pizzerias and rosticcerie selling arancini, panzerotti and pizza slices in the central streets around Piazza della Resistenza.
Conad, Eurospin, Lidl, Penny Market.
OVS and Terranova in the main shopping streets (Corso Garibaldi); also the weekly market for budget clothing.
Walk the compact centre. For longer trips, buy a single bus ticket (€1.20) from tabacchi; the cheapest way from Lamezia Terme airport is a direct bus to Crotone bus station for about €8-€10.
Eat at trattorias off the main tourist streets for lower prices; use tap water (l'acqua del rubinetto is safe and free); visit the free public beach or the old town instead of paid attractions.
Good to know — Crotone
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Crotone, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Il Nido
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 444 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Caputo — 207 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →→
💡 Crotone has no tram or metro. For local trips, use the city buses (AZIENDA TRASPORTI CROTONE) or walk – the historic centre is compact. A single bus ticket costs €1.20 from tobacconists.
Crotone Bus Station (Piazza Pitagora) → Hotel Napoleon (Via Calabria stop)
💡 This bus runs a loop. Get off at Via Calabria, then the hotel is 200m east. Validate ticket in the onboard machine.
Crotone Train Station → Hotel Tortorelli
💡 Cheapest hop from the station to the hotel: take any southbound local train to 'Crotone Città' stop. Walk 2 minutes via Via A. Gramsci. Validate your ticket in the yellow machines before boarding – fines are €50+.
Crotone Airport (CRV) → Crotone Bus Station (Piazza Pitagora)
💡 Buy tickets at the airport bar. From the bus station it’s a 10-minute walk to Hotel Napoleon - cross Via Regina Margherita and head up Corso Mazzini.
Crotone Airport (CRV) → Hotel Tortorelli
💡 Agree on the fare before getting in – typical is €25 flat. Official ranks outside arrivals. For early departures, call +39 0962 901111 the night before.
Crotone Airport (CRV) → Hotel Napoleon
💡 Use the yellow official taxi rank outside arrivals. Agree the fare before getting in - some drivers add extras for luggage.
Crotone Airport (CRV) → Hotel Tortorelli (Crotone city centre)
💡 Buy ticket at the airport bar or via the DropTicket app. Validate on board. Bus stops at Piazza Pitagora, a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Crotone Train Station → Train stations along the Ionian coast (e.g. Catanzaro Lido, Reggio Calabria)
💡 For local trips, skip the train - the station is 2km from Hotel Napoleon and buses cover the same routes cheaper. Use trains only for longer jumps north or south.
Piazza della Resistenza → La Rotonda hotel, Crotone
💡 Get off at Via Roma stop, then the hotel is a 3-minute walk south. Valid for 90 minutes after validation.
Crotone Train Station → Crotone City Centre (Hotel Melissa area)
💡 Trains run north to Sibari (change for Naples/Rome) — useless for airport. Use only if coming from other Calabrian towns. Walk from station to hotel takes 12 mins on Via Venezia.
Crotone Airport (CRV) → La Rotonda hotel, Crotone
💡 Fares are fixed by the municipality; confirm the price before getting in and avoid unofficial drivers waiting in arrivals.
Crotone Airport (CRV) → Crotone city centre (Piazza della Resistenza)
💡 The bus stops about 800m from La Rotonda – walk along Via Vittorio Veneto. Buy tickets at the airport tabacchi; drivers don't take cash.
Informazioni su Crotone
Wikipedia ↗
Crotone (; Italian: [kroˈtoːne] ; Crotonese: Cutrone or Cutruni) is a city and comune in Calabria, Italy. Founded c. 710 BC as the Achaean colony of Croton/Kroton (Ancient Greek: Κρότων or Ϙρότων; Latin: Crotona), it became a great Greek city, home of the renowned mathematician-philosopher Pythagor...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Il Nido?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard (rear of the building). These are quieter and brighter, away from street traffic on Via Ercole Scalfaro.
Which rooms should I avoid at Il Nido?
Avoid rooms facing Via Ercole Scalfaro, especially on the first floor — street noise from the four-lane road and nearby junction with Via Vittorio Veneto will be audible. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Is Il Nido noisy?
Via Ercole Scalfaro carries steady local traffic and buses on weekday mornings. The hotel's free parking lot (10 spaces) generates some comings and goings until 10pm. No bar or restaurant on-site, so no late-night clatter from the building itself.
Which rooms have the best views at Il Nido?
Upper-floor rooms at the back offer a glimpse of the Ionian Sea over low-rise buildings, but don't expect a clear sea view — mostly rooftops and a slice of the coast. Front-facing rooms look onto the busy Scalfaro road and a block of flats.
What are insider tips for staying at Il Nido?
Arrive before 6pm if you want a free parking spot — the lot fills fast and the public car park on Via Pio XII is 5 euros/night. At check-in, ask for a room at the back; the staff can often oblige if they're not full.
What time is check-in at Il Nido?
Check-in at Il Nido is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Il Nido have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed ~15 Mbps down; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Il Nido?
€1.00 per person per night, up to 10 nights
Where can I eat cheaply near Il Nido?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: around €5-€7 including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Il Nido?
Walk the compact centre. For longer trips, buy a single bus ticket (€1.20) from tabacchi; the cheapest way from Lamezia Terme airport is a direct bus to Crotone bus station for about €8-€10.
When is the best time to visit Crotone?
June, September and the first half of October: sea temperatures are pleasant (23–26°C), crowds from July–August have thinned, and hotel rates drop by 20–30% from August's peak.
Principali attrazioni a Crotone
💡 Go at sunset for the best light. The far end near the Capo Colonna road has quieter spots and fewer crowds.
💡 Visit during morning mass (around 10am) to hear the organ. No photography allowed inside during services.
💡 Go early in the morning (around 8 am) to see the crypt without crowds—ask the sacristan for the key at the main entrance.
💡 The cloister is often ignored — step through the side door into the quiet courtyard. Best light for the floor illusion is mid-morning.
💡 Go around 5pm when the light hits the icon through the side window. Sunday mass means restricted access to the nave until 12:30.
💡 The museum is free on the first Sunday of each month; otherwise it's €3. Go late afternoon for the best light on the harbour.
💡 The icon is kept in a side chapel to the right. Visit in the morning when the church is quieter and the light hits the apse.
💡 The eastern tower gives the best view of the old town roofs. No entry fee, but special exhibitions inside sometimes charge €3-5. Check the town noticeboard near the gate.