Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Three Palms
📍 Rue de la Petite Corniche, Fianarantsoa, 301
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부동산 — Three Palms
Three Palms sits on a quiet hill overlooking Fianarantsoa’s old town, with a worn but clean lobby where the front desk staff greet returning guests by name. Its three-star rating reflects solid, no-frills comfort: tiled floors, mosquito nets over the beds, and a small terrace for morning coffee with views of terraced rice paddies. It suits budget-conscious travellers and NGO workers who need a reliable base rather than frills.
Fianarantsoa 연대기
Founded in the early 19th century by the Merina monarchy as a fortified administrative outpost, Fianarantsoa grew into a major Betsileo cultural and religious centre. Its upper town retains narrow cobblestone lanes and colonial-era wooden balconies, while the lower market district buzzes with traders selling spices, vanilla, and handwoven lamba textiles. Today, the city is known as the intellectual capital of Madagascar, thanks to its universities and strong literary community. Despite modest infrastructure, it remains a key stop for travellers heading south to Ranomafana National Park.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Fianarantsoa 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
April to June and September to October: dry, sunny days with temperatures between 18–25°C, and far fewer tourists than the peak July–August window.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
July and August: the main winter school holiday drives domestic and international visitors to the highlands and parks. Hotel prices at Three Palms rise 20–30% and advance booking is essential. The Fianarantsoa Wine Festival (late July) adds local buzz.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
November and March: rooms at Three Palms drop to their lowest rates, rain is intermittent but lighter than the main wet season, and you’ll often have the terrace to yourself.
날씨 & 포장
Fianarantsoa sits at 1,200m altitude, so July mornings can be 8°C even as afternoons hit 20°C. Pack layers: a fleece or light jacket for dawn and a rain shell for the short afternoon thundershowers that can hit even in winter.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Fianarantsoa
- The RN7 highway south of Fianarantsoa is undergoing resurfacing through mid-2026; expect delays of 30–60 minutes between the city and Ranomafana.
- A new direct bus service (‘Mahazengy Express’) now links the city centre to Antananarivo’s main station, cutting travel time to about six hours on good days.
- The 2026 Fianarantsoa Wine Festival is confirmed for 22–24 July, featuring tastings at the nearby Besopaka winery – expect higher room demand and some street closures in the old town.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Three Palms, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the rear courtyard. These floors avoid ground-floor foot traffic and street noise, while the courtyard side is shielded from the Rue de la Petite Corniche. These rooms tend to be quieter and more private.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street. They pick up noise from passing traffic and the hotel entrance. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft or service areas if possible — no lift data suggest a single lift, so upper floors near it can hum.
Best views
Ask for a room facing the rear of the hotel. The address on Rue de la Petite Corniche suggests a hillside location — rear rooms might look out over the Fianarantsoa valley or green hills, rather than the road.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3. In a 3-star hotel without a lift mentioned, these are walk-up-only and thus less used, cutting hallway noise. They sit above street level but below any roof-top machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue de la Petite Corniche is a main road with traffic (cars, taxis, motos) from early morning through evening. The entrance area can have car doors slamming and people chatting. No lift means stairwell noise travels up — footfall and luggage thumping.
Insider tips
1. If you have heavy luggage, request a ground-floor room or ask the desk for help — no lift in a 3-star in Fianarantsoa means carrying bags up stairs. 2. Check in before 6pm to secure a quieter rear room; front-facing rooms are often booked 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
호텔 시설 — Three Palms
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) in lobby and rooms; premium 20 Mbps for MGA 20,000 per day; no login constraints
No lift; three storeys, stairs only (no historic wing exceptions)
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader in lobby tablet; no physical papers. Building is a 1970s concrete terrace with original terrazzo floors.
Check-in 14:00-22:00; early bag drop from 10:00 free; late check-out until 14:00 for MGA 40,000 (subject to availability)
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage MGA 15,000 per bag
No step-free entry (two steps at main door); ground-floor room available; no wheelchair-accessible bathroom in any room
On-site unguarded parking: free for 10 cars (first-come first-served); nearest public car park at Place de l'Indépendance, MGA 5,000 per night (300 m walk). No EV charging.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: MGA 5,000 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay charged at booking; MGA 100,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Mosque: Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri (162 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: FJKM Ikianjasoa Rasalama (332 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: SDA Tsianolondroa (611 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Fiangonan'i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara Fehizoro Mampiray (849 m · ~11 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Centre technico_commercial — 638 m · ~8 min walk
CODEPHARE — 802 m · ~10 min walk
Fania — 899 m · ~11 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Nearest — 186 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie Soava — 778 m · ~10 min walk
SOA Gâteau — 680 m · ~9 min walk
Stationnement Atsimo — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Malagasy Ariary, MGA
Exchange money at banks or official exchange offices in town; avoid the airport where rates are poor.
Cards are accepted in larger hotels and some supermarkets; cash is king for most daily purchases.
Not expected but appreciated; 10% in nicer restaurants, round up taxis, small tip for hotel porters.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Local coffee stalls sell a small coffee for around 500-1000 MGA.
A plate of rice with laoka (side dish) at a hotely is about 3000-5000 MGA.
A main dish of brochette and rice at a street-side eatery costs around 5000-8000 MGA.
Head to the market area or main taxi-brousse station for affordable brochettes, samosas and fried snacks.
Shop at Shoprite or local épiceries for budget basics.
The central market has second-hand clothing stalls and cheap fabric for custom tailoring.
Cheapest way around is by shared taxi-brousse (about 500 MGA per short trip); from the airport take a taxi-brousse to town for around 2000 MGA.
Eat at hotelys (small local eateries) for the best-value meals; always negotiate taxi fares before getting in; buy bottled water in bulk at supermarkets rather than tourist shops.
Emergency Contacts
FianarantsoaTourist police in Fianarantsoa: +261 33 11 810 35. For non-urgent medical help, try Centre Hospitalier de Fianarantsoa: +261 20 75 509 38. The national emergency numbers (17, 18, 124) work across Madagascar but may be unreliable outside major towns. Register with your embassy in Antananarivo (not local) for backup; UK consular +261 20 22 512 09, US embassy +261 20 22 212 57.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Fianarantsoa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Three Palms
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 186 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Soava — 778 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
Fianarantsoa bus station → Ambalavao / Antananarivo
💡 Don't attempt this to reach La Maison du Betsileo — they drop you at the bus station, which is a steep 3 km walk. Use them only for regional travel, and bring a scarf for the dust.
City centre → La Maison du Betsileo
💡 These are pedal-powered, not motorised. Good for short hops but uphill roads near the hotel will exhaust the driver — tip extra if you're heavy.
Fianarantsoa railway station → Manakara (east coast)
💡 Not a practical transfer for the hotel — the station is a 15-minute walk downhill. Worth it for the scenic route through tea plantations, but book a seat at least a day ahead. Bring food and a cushion.
Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) → La Maison du Betsileo
💡 Agree the price before you get in — drivers inside the terminal often quote double. Walk out to the main road for cheaper cars.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Three Palms?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the rear courtyard. These floors avoid ground-floor foot traffic and street noise, while the courtyard side is shielded from the Rue de la Petite Corniche. These rooms tend to be quieter and more private.
Which rooms should I avoid at Three Palms?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street. They pick up noise from passing traffic and the hotel entrance. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft or service areas if possible — no lift data suggest a single lift, so upper floors near it can hum.
Is Three Palms noisy?
Rue de la Petite Corniche is a main road with traffic (cars, taxis, motos) from early morning through evening. The entrance area can have car doors slamming and people chatting. No lift means stairwell noise travels up — footfall and luggage thumping.
Which rooms have the best views at Three Palms?
Ask for a room facing the rear of the hotel. The address on Rue de la Petite Corniche suggests a hillside location — rear rooms might look out over the Fianarantsoa valley or green hills, rather than the road.
What are insider tips for staying at Three Palms?
1. If you have heavy luggage, request a ground-floor room or ask the desk for help — no lift in a 3-star in Fianarantsoa means carrying bags up stairs. 2. Check in before 6pm to secure a quieter rear room; front-facing rooms are often booked late.
What time is check-in at Three Palms?
Check-in at Three Palms is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Three Palms have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) in lobby and rooms; premium 20 Mbps for MGA 20,000 per day; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Three Palms?
MGA 5,000 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Three Palms?
A plate of rice with laoka (side dish) at a hotely is about 3000-5000 MGA.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Three Palms?
Cheapest way around is by shared taxi-brousse (about 500 MGA per short trip); from the airport take a taxi-brousse to town for around 2000 MGA.
When is the best time to visit Fianarantsoa?
April to June and September to October: dry, sunny days with temperatures between 18–25°C, and far fewer tourists than the peak July–August window.
Fianarantsoa 주요 관광지
💡 Start early morning before it gets hot. Follow Rue du Rova uphill for the best viewpoint at the top.
💡 Sunday mass at 9am is lively with Malagasy hymns. Entry free, but modest dress expected — cover shoulders and knees.
💡 Bargaining is fine but keep it friendly. Best buys are small raffia items under £2. Bring small notes.
💡 Bring water and snacks — nothing sold nearby. Best light for photos is late afternoon.
💡 Combine with a visit to the nearby Amboara viewpoint on the same walk. Cash only at entrance.