Il tuo soggiorno — Alfa Tau
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La proprietà — Alfa Tau
The Alfa Tau is a straightforward three-star hotel two blocks back from the seafront, offering decent value for families and couples who want a clean base without paying for frills. Its lobby feels more like a functional reception area than a lounge – tiled floors, a small desk, a noticeboard with bike-hire flyers and a faint whiff of breakfast pastries. The USP is location: quiet side street, short walk to both beach and the main pedestrian drag, and a private beach deal included in the rate. Suits budget-minded travellers who plan to spend most of their time outside.
Cronache di Rimini
Rimini began as Ariminum, a Roman colony founded in 268 BC at the junction of the Via Flaminia and Via Emilia, with the surviving Arch of Augustus and Tiberius Bridge still marking that ancient grid. Its medieval period saw it ruled by the Malatesta family, who built the Tempio Malatestiano – a Renaissance cathedral begun by Leon Battista Alberti. After unification, Rimini reinvented itself as Italy's first mass beach resort when the railway arrived in 1861, and the low-rise Liberty-style villas along the seafront date from that boom. Today it balances a gritty, year-round local identity – as a port and industrial centre – with a transitory summer economy fuelled by cheap package tourists and nightclubs. Culturally it's brash, loud in season, and proud of Federico Fellini, who was born here and whose films capture its slightly faded, dreamlike boardwalk atmosphere.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Rimini →I migliori mesi
May, June and September: sea warm enough by late May, crowds thinner than July-August, and hotel prices still moderate. June has the longest daylight for beach time.
Peak / Festival Surge
August is peak everything – heat, beach crowds, and cheapest room rates that double from shoulder season. The main driver is the Italian national holiday Ferragosto (15 August), when much of the country descends on the coast. Hotel prices hit their yearly maximum.
Stagione di spalla
September and early October: sea still swimmable well into September, hotels 30-50% cheaper than August, and fewer families. The weather holds warm but the nightlife dials down.
Meteo e imballaggio
Rimini's summer climate is humid subtropical, meaning those 30°C afternoons often come with a sudden afternoon thunderclap and downpour. Pack: one light rain jacket or umbrella, and always sunblock with high SPF – the shallow water and white sand reflect UV strongly.
Briefing della città — Rimini
- Rimini's new electric bus fleet started operating on Line 1 (Stazione-Mare) in April 2026, running every ten minutes; it’s free with any hotel check-in voucher or €1.50 single ride.
- The 'Fellini 100' mural on Viale Vespucci was finished in May 2026 – a 100-metre painted wall by local artists, worth a detour for film fans.
- Note for July 2026: the weekly Wednesday food market on Piazza Ferrari has moved to Tuesday due to summer tourist density on the square.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alfa Tau, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing away from Viale Regina Elena) to avoid street noise and get better sleep. These upper floors also reduce footfall noise from the lobby and street-level cafe.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street: direct noise from Viale Regina Elena traffic and the pavement cafe. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor — the old lift mechanism is audible.
Best views
Side-facing rooms at the back offer a partial view of the hotel's small garden and a sliver of the Adriatic over rooftops — not panoramic, but preferable to the street view of parked cars and bin storage.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are quietest, set back from the street and above the lift motor room.
🔊 Noise notes
Viale Regina Elena carries steady tourist traffic (scooters, buses) until midnight. The pavement cafe seating directly below street-facing rooms has early-morning chair scraping and mid-afternoon chatter. Lift clunks audibly on the 2nd floor.
Insider tips
1) Arrive before 6pm to bag one of the two free parking spots out back — otherwise you'll pay €15/day at the public car park 200m north. 2) Request a room with a balcony only if on the 3rd floor: lower balconies get street dust and noise; upper ones are actually usable.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Alfa Tau
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required. Premium tier (30 Mbps) available at €5 per day.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers; digital newsstand not available. Building is a modern (1990s) low-rise with no notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00 (no charge). Late check-out until 12:00 costs €20, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage available at reception for same-day arrivals/departures.
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to all floors. One accessible room with roll-in shower available (request at booking). No special wheelchair routes.
On-site private parking: €10 per night (uncovered, 20 spaces, first-come first-served). Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Al Mare at Viale A. Vespucci 12, €12 per night. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (up to 7 nights, children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Chiesa Santa Maria Mater Admirabilis (515 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Martino (905 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Pentecoste (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Vecchia (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
La Perla Verde — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Giardini Melvis Jones — 61 m · ~1 min walk
Villa Mussolini — 224 m · ~3 min walk
Spazio Tondelli — 805 m · ~10 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
BNL — 121 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia dell'Amarissimo — 170 m · ~2 min walk
Carrefour Express — 75 m · ~1 min walk
49 Curiel — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or near tourist spots like Piazza Cavour as they add big margins.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless works for most purchases over €10; Amex not common. Small bars and market stalls prefer cash.
Not expected but rounding up or leaving a euro or two is fine for good service in restaurants; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff appreciate €1-2 for bags.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a stand-up bar: €1.00-€1.20; takeaway at a pasticceria slightly more.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €5-€7.
Pasta or grilled fish main at a modest trattoria off the seafront: €10-€14.
Gelato shops everywhere; piadina vendors in street stalls or kiosks for €4-€6.
Conad, Coop, Lidl, and Eurospin are common supermarkets in Rimini.
Via Flaminia and Corso d'Augusto have mid-range chains like OVS and H&M; market on Piazza Cavour on Fridays and Saturdays for bargain basics.
Single bus ticket €1.30 (valid 75 mins); day pass €3.50. From Rimini airport, take bus 9 to the station for €1.30.
Eat at places off the main beach strip — prices drop 20-30%. Buy bottled water at supermarkets (€0.30) not hotel minibars. Use city bikes (Rimini Bike Sharing) for €1 per hour.
Buono da sapere — Rimini
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Rimini+39 800 113 000 (Carabinieri emergency number)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rimini, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alfa Tau
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNL — 121 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia dell'Amarissimo — 170 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Central Station Area → Rimini Beach Promenade & Hotels
💡 Efficient for beach access from Hotel Oxford; modern tram system connects all main tourist areas
Rimini Central Station → Rimini Waterfront & Local Districts
💡 Purchase a Rimini Card (€10 for 48hrs) for unlimited local transit; includes buses and trains
Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) → Hotel Oxford, Rimini City Center
💡 Book in advance via hotel concierge for guaranteed rates; avoid unmarked taxis at airport
Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) → Rimini Central Station (near Hotel Oxford)
💡 Most budget-friendly option; buy tickets at airport booth or use MyCicero app for contactless payment
Informazioni su Rimini
Wikipedia ↗
Rimini ( RIM-in-ee, Italian: [ˈriːmini] ; Romagnol: Rémin or Rémne; Latin: Ariminum) is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. Sprawling along the Adriatic Sea, Rimini is situated at a strategically-important north-south passage along the coast at the southern tip of the Po Valley. I...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Alfa Tau?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing away from Viale Regina Elena) to avoid street noise and get better sleep. These upper floors also reduce footfall noise from the lobby and street-level cafe.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alfa Tau?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street: direct noise from Viale Regina Elena traffic and the pavement cafe. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor — the old lift mechanism is audible.
Is Alfa Tau noisy?
Viale Regina Elena carries steady tourist traffic (scooters, buses) until midnight. The pavement cafe seating directly below street-facing rooms has early-morning chair scraping and mid-afternoon chatter. Lift clunks audibly on the 2nd floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Alfa Tau?
Side-facing rooms at the back offer a partial view of the hotel's small garden and a sliver of the Adriatic over rooftops — not panoramic, but preferable to the street view of parked cars and bin storage.
What are insider tips for staying at Alfa Tau?
1) Arrive before 6pm to bag one of the two free parking spots out back — otherwise you'll pay €15/day at the public car park 200m north. 2) Request a room with a balcony only if on the 3rd floor: lower balconies get street dust and noise; upper ones are actually usable.
What time is check-in at Alfa Tau?
Check-in at Alfa Tau is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alfa Tau have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required. Premium tier (30 Mbps) available at €5 per day.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alfa Tau?
€2.00 per person per night (up to 7 nights, children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Alfa Tau?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €5-€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alfa Tau?
Single bus ticket €1.30 (valid 75 mins); day pass €3.50. From Rimini airport, take bus 9 to the station for €1.30.
When is the best time to visit Rimini?
May, June and September: sea warm enough by late May, crowds thinner than July-August, and hotel prices still moderate. June has the longest daylight for beach time.
Principali attrazioni a Rimini
💡 Sit on the steps of the clock tower at sunset – the light hits the old buildings perfectly. The square is also where the weekly market sets up on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid wedding parties blocking the nave – they often book the church for ceremonies. Check the side chapels for the best art.
💡 Cross the road to the little traffic island in front of it for the best photo angle without cars. Go at dusk when the arch is lit up – it's far more dramatic than in full sun.
💡 Walk to the far end near the riverbank – fewer tourists go there, and you'll find old plane trees and a quieter spot for a picnic. There's a free public fitness station by the basketball court.
💡 Entry costs €6, but it's free on the first Sunday of each month. The museum has a small rooftop terrace with views over the old town – ask staff to unlock it.