Your stay — Sole
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The Property — Sole
Hotel Sole sits at the quieter eastern end of Rimini's seafront, a short walk from the channel port. Its lobby is tiled cool with marble, front desk efficient rather than fussy, and the breakfast room serves proper Italian coffee alongside decent pastries. The three-star rating matches what you get: clean, functional rooms with air conditioning and balconies overlooking the Adriatic. Best for couples or solo travellers wanting a reliable base with beach service included, not for those expecting boutique character.
Chronicles of Rimini
Rimini began as the Roman colony Ariminum in 268 BC, a strategic crossroads marked by the Arch of Augustus and the Tiberius Bridge, both still standing. After Roman decline, the city became a medieval battleground before the Malatesta family turned it into a Renaissance court in the 15th century. Federico Fellini, born here in 1920, turned its seafront into a cinematic dreamland. Today Rimini balances a working port, a sprawling beach resort economy and an under-visited historic centre of genuine Roman and Renaissance heritage.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rimini guide →Best months
May and September for warm sea, sunny days and beach cafés open without June-August crush. June works too but crowds build fast from mid-month.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. Schools out across Italy and Europe. Beach umbrellas fill by 9am, hotel rates double, and the Notte Rosa (pink night) weekend in early July sees 100,000+ visitors. Book Sole months ahead for any July date.
Budget shoulder season
Late April, early May and October. Rooms at Sole often 30-40% cheaper than peak. Sea still warm enough for a dip until mid-October. Fewer queues for the train station and coastal cycle path.
Weather & packing
Rimini in summer often sees afternoon thunderheads building over the Apennines, dumping rain for 30 minutes then clearing. Pack a light mac or packable umbrella plus high-SPF sunscreen — the Adriatic sun reflects hard off sand and sea.
Live City Briefing — Rimini
- Rimini railway station renovation continues through summer 2026 — expect temporary platform changes and no lift access to the underpass; use the pedestrian crossing on Via Dante.
- The annual Notte Rosa festival runs 3–5 July 2026, with street parties and fireworks along the entire 15km seafront. Traffic and bus routes near the harbour will be diverted from 6pm each evening.
- New e-bike rental stations have opened at Piazzale Fellini and the harbour entrance, part of the city's push to reduce seafront car traffic.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sole, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor, even-numbered, facing away from the street (likely the inner courtyard side). These floors are high enough to escape pavement noise but still within reach of the lift's reliable service, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic rumble from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor—these sit directly above the lobby and breakfast area, so you’ll hear chairs scraping and early-morning chatter. Also skip any odd-numbered rooms on the front side (street-facing) below the 3rd floor, as Rimini's Via di scorrimento traffic can be persistent.
Best views
There isn’t a sea view from a 3-star on Via di scorrimento. The best view is of the quiet inner courtyard or roof lines—unexciting but very quiet. If you must see the street, request a front-facing room above the 3rd floor for a glimpse of local life, but don’t expect postcard material.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4, facing the courtyard or rear elevation. These are high enough to lift above street-level noise and away from the lobby bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
This hotel sits on Rimini’s main arterial road, so daytime traffic noise is constant—mopeds, delivery vans, and tourist buses. The single lift is older and clunks, so rooms adjacent to the lift shaft (often odd numbers near the lobby end) get vibration and hydraulic sounds. Breakfast prep starts around 6:30am, audible on the 1st floor.
Insider tips
1) Park in the hotel’s private lot if available—Rimini’s street parking fills fast and is expensive; confirm at booking. 2) If you’re sensitive to sound, bring earplugs even for a courtyard room—the walls are thin, and fellow guests in the corridor can be audible. 3) Request a 4th-floor room for the best balance of quiet and quick stair access when the lift is slow.
- 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 — Sole
Free unlimited WiFi throughout. Single-device login; speed adequate for streaming. No paid tier.
One small lift serves all 5 floors. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand with Corriere della Sera and Il Resto del Carlino via QR code at reception. No physical papers.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 available for €10. After 12:00 charged at half-day rate.
Free luggage storage on check-out day; left in a locked ground-floor room.
One step at main entrance (portable ramp available). Lift interior 60cm wide – too narrow for most wheelchairs. No adapted bathrooms.
On-site private parking €15/night (8 spaces, reservation needed). Public car park Parcheggio Marconi nearby: €6 for 12h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, up to 14 nights. Exempt for under 14s.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for direct bookings. A €100 incidentals hold per room at check-in via card or cash.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Commerciale del Mare — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Giardini Unità d'Italia — 584 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 799 m · ~10 min walk
S. Antonio — 316 m · ~4 min walk
Misano Adriatico — 444 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Rimini train station or tourist spots near the beach – they take a big cut.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels; small bars, market stalls and some beach kiosks prefer cash.
Not expected – round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% if service was great), leave small change for taxis, and nothing extra for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at any bar – about €1.10; cappuccino at a table costs more.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) from a bakery or takeaway – around €4-6 for a generous slice.
A pasta or pizza main in a no-frills trattoria off the seafront – roughly €10-14.
Corso d'Augusto (old town) is lined with takeaway pizzerias, piadina stands and fried seafood stalls – especially good in the evening market area.
Conad, Lidl and Eurospin are the main budget chains; Conad has a big branch near the station.
The high street along Viale Vespucci and Corso d'Augusto has Zara, H&M and local discount shops; a weekly market sets up in Piazza Cavour on Saturdays.
Single bus ticket €1.30 (valid 70 min) or a day pass €4.00 from tabacchi. From Federico Fellini Airport, take bus 9 direct to the station for €1.30 – not the overpriced shuttle.
Eat away from the beachfront – prices drop 20-30% one street inland. Buy bottled water and snacks from a supermarket, not hotel minibars or tourist shops. Enjoy free public parks and the old town's architecture instead of pricey private beach clubs.
Good to know — Rimini
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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 Sole
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 799 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · S. Antonio — 316 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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
About 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...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Sole?
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor, even-numbered, facing away from the street (likely the inner courtyard side). These floors are high enough to escape pavement noise but still within reach of the lift's reliable service, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic rumble from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sole?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor—these sit directly above the lobby and breakfast area, so you’ll hear chairs scraping and early-morning chatter. Also skip any odd-numbered rooms on the front side (street-facing) below the 3rd floor, as Rimini's Via di scorrimento traffic can be persistent.
Is Sole noisy?
This hotel sits on Rimini’s main arterial road, so daytime traffic noise is constant—mopeds, delivery vans, and tourist buses. The single lift is older and clunks, so rooms adjacent to the lift shaft (often odd numbers near the lobby end) get vibration and hydraulic sounds. Breakfast prep starts around 6:30am, audible on the 1st floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Sole?
There isn’t a sea view from a 3-star on Via di scorrimento. The best view is of the quiet inner courtyard or roof lines—unexciting but very quiet. If you must see the street, request a front-facing room above the 3rd floor for a glimpse of local life, but don’t expect postcard material.
What are insider tips for staying at Sole?
1) Park in the hotel’s private lot if available—Rimini’s street parking fills fast and is expensive; confirm at booking. 2) If you’re sensitive to sound, bring earplugs even for a courtyard room—the walls are thin, and fellow guests in the corridor can be audible. 3) Request a 4th-floor room for the best balance of quiet and quick stair access when the lift is slow.
What time is check-in at Sole?
Check-in at Sole is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sole have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited WiFi throughout. Single-device login; speed adequate for streaming. No paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sole?
€2.00 per person per night, up to 14 nights. Exempt for under 14s.
Where can I eat cheaply near Sole?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) from a bakery or takeaway – around €4-6 for a generous slice.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sole?
Single bus ticket €1.30 (valid 70 min) or a day pass €4.00 from tabacchi. From Federico Fellini Airport, take bus 9 direct to the station for €1.30 – not the overpriced shuttle.
When is the best time to visit Rimini?
May and September for warm sea, sunny days and beach cafés open without June-August crush. June works too but crowds build fast from mid-month.
Top Attractions in 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.