Cosenza hotels, Calabria accommodation

Silica Residence Hotel, near Cosenza

One of the largest and most historically important towns in Calabria, Cosenza lies just off the Tyrrhenian coast with a dramatic backdrop of the Sila mountain range. Famous for being where Isabel of Aragon died after falling from her horse, this picturesque town is vibrant during the summer months with lights and music twinkling and murmuring across the valley as all the local villages vie for prominence in the annual festivals. In the winter the mountains provide a wealth of sport and activities, including skiing, snowboarding and hiking.

But perhaps what makes this region so popular with discerning Italians and foreign visitors alike is the sheer number and quality of the beaches, both on the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian coasts. The three-star Silica Residence Hotel is located less than 80 metres from the sea and a short walk to Cosenza's city centre. The accommodation is varied and spacious, comprising air-conditioned twin, double and triple rooms. The restaurant serves delicious regional delicacies which can be enjoyed as a light lunch or post-beach dinner, and drinks can be ordered to be enjoyed at the bar or served cold by the impressive swimming pool.

Children are well catered for, with an outdoor play area including table tennis, whilst business guests can use the meeting room, internet connection and photocopying. The 24-hour concierge desk is staffed by friendly and knowledgeable local people who are always available to help, be it to supply maps and routes to quieter beaches, book restaurants or just to supply information on local car hire. They can also provide laundry services, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for your convenience.

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Double room from €70