Hotel Locanda di Corte

A small hotel inside Sa Costa

The Locanda di Corte hotel is tucked away in a medieval courtyard in the old town of Bosa, on Via del Pozzo, wedged between historic houses and the narrow alleys that climb towards the castle. It was opened in May 2023 by the Ibba family, who have run the restaurant in the same courtyard since 2013, and it is open all year. It is a place for anyone who wants to sleep inside the town, not by the river or on the beach: you step out of the door and you are on the slopes of Sa Costa.

The historic centre is a limited-traffic zone, so the nights are quiet, without the noise of cars.

The rooms

There are eleven, all with a view of the old town or the Malaspina castle. Judging by the photos on its website, they have white vaulted ceilings and old decorated tile floors. They list three types:

• Standard with town view, 20 to 25 m², for two people.
• Double with private terrace, 18 to 22 m², with a view of the town and the castle. This is the one to ask for.
• Triple with town view, 25 to 30 m², for three people.

The website does not publish prices or a full list of facilities: ask when booking whether the rate includes breakfast and what each room has.

Dinner and getting around

The big advantage is dinner: the Locanda di Corte restaurant, in the same courtyard, is open in the evenings from March to October, with tasting menus at €45 and €60. From here you can walk to everything: the castle is a few minutes uphill, and the Corso, the Ponte Vecchio and the tanneries are about five minutes downhill.

Getting there and parking

As the hotel is in the car-free zone, leave the car in the car parks by the river or in the lower part of town and walk up with your suitcase; ask when booking where it is best to park. Check-in is from 15:00 to 20:00 and check-out from 8:00 to 10:00. If you are going to arrive later, let them know.