A memorable night overlooking the marina? Breathtaking sea views? An unforgettable stay in a surprisingly decorated hotel?
Don’t worry, you’ll find your ideal accommodation in Bastia for an unforgettable stay. This is it:
- our tips for choosing where to sleep in Bastia, the best districts
- and our selection of the best hotels in Bastia
Our selection is made independently, based on our experience and research. When we stay in a hotel, we remain anonymous and pay in full.
The best hotels in Bastia, Corsica: our 5 favorites
If you don’t want to read the whole list of hotels and why we love them, here’s our quick answer with our favorites in every corner of Bastia.
Our favorite hotel in Bastia: Hôtel des Gouverneurs
With our suite at the corner of the hotel, our stay at the Hôtel des Gouverneurs was unforgettable. Located in the citadel, we had a breathtaking view of Bastia’s marina. We spent a lot of time in the room looking out the windows! Please note, however, that not all rooms have such views.
See photos, prices and availability
Best hotel with beach access: Hotel Alivi
There’s no direct beach access to Bastia, but a little to the north, less than a 10-minute drive from the center, you’ll find the Hotel Alivi. The rooms and pool offer beautiful sea views and you can walk straight down to a beach.
See photos, prices and availability
Best 3-star hotel: Monsieur Miot
If you like original decor and boutique hotels on a human scale in the heart of downtown, this is the right option for you!
See photos, prices and availability
Best 5-star hotel
There are no 5-star hotels in Bastia. You’ll have to climb up to Cap Corse or cross over to Saint-Florent(see our selection of Saint-Florent hotels).
See photos, prices and availability
Our favorite in the region (40min from Bastia)
But our favorite hotels in the region are not in Bastia or the nearby villages.
They’re in the village of Oletta between Bastia and Saint-Florent, with the charming La Dimora hotel, for example, just 40 minutes from Bastia.
See photos, prices and availability
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Where to stay in Bastia: best districts
Is spending the night in Bastia worth it?
Bastia is the largest city in northern Corsica. It has a lot of charm, with its marina, numerous churches, citadel and nearby mountains. We really like the atmosphere here.
It’s one of the most beautiful places to stay in Corsica.
Plan your stay with our guide to What to do in Bastia.
Best places to stay in Bastia: Map
Here’s a map with the different zones we describe below.
Sleeping in the lower center
Most hotels are located in the center of Bastia, in the citadel and around the marina.
Benefits:
- Close to all places to visit
- Close to all restaurants
- Charming streets around the hotels
Disadvantages:
- Perhaps noisy
- Parking problems
Our favorite hotels:
We recommend the Hôtel Les Gouverneurs in the citadel(see photos and availability) and the charming Hôtel Monsieur Miot(see photos and availability).
Sleeping uptown
Bastia’s streets climb steeply, as mountains surround the town to the north and west. Some hotels, although close in distance to the center, are actually higher up.
Benefits:
- quieter
- beautiful views of the city and the sea
- more modern buildings with larger bedrooms and bathrooms
Disadvantages:
- more difficult to reach on foot from the city
- fewer restaurants nearby
Our favorite hotel:
We recommend the Le Bastia hotel with its indoor pool(see photos and availability).
Sleeping in the port center
North of the city center is the ferry port.
Benefits:
- Modern buildings with more recent installations
- Close to port-ferry
- Lower price, but 15min flat walk to town center
Disadvantages:
- Less charm
- 15min walk to downtown
Our favorite hotel:
We recommend the Port Toga hotel(see photos and availability)
Sleeping around Bastia (North or South)
If you’re not looking to be right in the center of town, you can find great options within a 30min drive all around.
To the north, you have the beautiful rugged coastline and mountain villages.
To the south, you’ll find the Etang de Biguglia and its long sandy beaches.
Benefits:
- Calmer
- Closer to nature (sea, beach or mountains)
- Sometimes beach access
Disadvantages:
- It’s quite a drive to get to the center of Bastia
- Fewer dining options
Our favorite hotel:
We recommend the Hotel Alivi, just 10 minutes from the center(see photos and availability).
And a little further afield we recommend the villages of Oletta or Saint-Florent – see our selection of Saint-Florent hotels.
Other tips to keep in mind
Bastia is a popular tourist destination. We therefore advise you to book as early as possible to have a choice of hotels and better prices.
Parking in Bastia is not easy. It’s best to park in one of the underground pay-and-display parking lots and stay parked while you explore the city. The citadel parking lot has long, wide spaces.
OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN Corsica
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
1. Hôtel Des Gouverneurs (4 stars, low center)
Why stay at the Hôtel des Gouverneurs
What a unique location! The Hotel des Gouverneurs is located on the edge of the citadel, with a breathtaking view of the marina, the city and the mountains beyond.
You can enjoy this view both day and night, from the bar and some rooms.
Our room had 2 large windows overlooking the city and one overlooking the sea. You could keep an eye on the boats entering, and imagine the city’s historical protection from the citadel!
And despite being in a very historic location, we were able to enjoy an indoor pool!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: downtown, in the citadel
- Price range: 4 stars
- Restaurant: yes
- Family rooms: no
- Facilities: indoor swimming pool
- Parking: no
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
See our detailed review of our stay at this hotel
2. Hôtel Monsieur Miot (3 stars, lower center)
Why stay at Monsieur Miot
Monsieur Miot has turned its small spaces into visual delights.
Sure, the rooms aren’t very big, but you’re right in the center of town, and everywhere you look, you smile. The decor is surprisingly successful.
This boutique hotel is comfortable and offers a lovely sense of privacy in the heart of the vibrant city. We also really appreciated the very accommodating welcome.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: center
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: yes, brasserie at the foot of the hotel.
- Family rooms: yes
- Equipment: /
- Parking: no
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
See our detailed review of our stay at Monsieur Miot
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3. Hotel Alivi (4 stars, north)
Why stay at Hotel Alivi
Hotel Alivi is the option that brings you the most complete experience in Bastia: the hotel offers sea-view rooms, a swimming pool, access to a private beach and a restaurant.
Admittedly, it’s not in the center of town, but it’s less than 10 minutes by easy road. It’s an excellent compromise for those who want both beach and city.
The staff are attentive and the environment peaceful.
Practical information
- Area: North coast of Bastia
- Price range: 4 stars
- Restaurant: yes
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: outdoor pool, private beach, gym, Hammam
- Parking: private and free, with recharging stations
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
See our detailed review of our visit to Alivi
4. Hôtel de la Corniche (3 stars, north)
Why stay at Hotel La Corniche
This hotel is for those looking to recharge their batteries and eat well. Because it really is off the beaten track.
It is located in a small mountain village, with access via a winding road… But it offers an exceptional setting: we loved the views and can’t wait to go back and try the famous restaurant (as it was closed when we visited).
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Mountain village north of Bastia
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: yes, gastronomic
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: outdoor swimming pool
- Parking: private and free
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
See our detailed review of our stay at this hotel
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5. Hotel A Storia (3 stars, lower center)
Why stay at Hotel A Storia
A Storia is one of the few downtown hotels to offer parking, which can be an essential criterion for many.
Located near the train station, it offers easy access to the city center and spacious rooms with modern decor.
The staff were particularly welcoming.
This is one of Bastia’s most convenient hotels.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Center, train station
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: no
- Family rooms: no
- Equipment: /
- Parking: private and free
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
6. Hotel Pineto (3 stars, south)
Why stay at Hotel Pineto
If you’re looking for easy access to a sandy spot, head south out of town towards the Étang de Biguglia. Here, the sandy beach stretches as far as the eye can see, and on the horizon you can see Italy.
Along this long beach, you’ll find a charming hotel with plenty of greenery and a real waterfront feel. You step off the terrace onto the beach.
We love how the hotel is enhanced by color and plants.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Around Bastia, south of the beaches and Biguglia lake
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: yes
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: swimming pool, beach access
- Parking: private and free
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
AT North Corsica
- Introduction to diving – see photos + availability
- Snokeling outing – see photos + availability
- Quad between sea and mountains – see photos + availability
- Via Ferrata with different levels – see photos + availability
- Canyoning in beautiful valleys – see photos + availability
- Rafting on 2 intensity levels – see photos + availability
7. Hôtel Continental (3 stars, lower center)
Why stay at the Hotel Continental
In this refurbished historic building, you’ll find spacious rooms with sleek, modern decor. It’s right in the center of Bastia, making it ideal for exploring the city.
And it even has an elevator, which is rare in Bastia.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Center
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: no, but all around
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: gym
- Parking: no
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
8. Hotel le Bastia (3 stars, top center)
Why stay at Le Bastia hotel
If you don’t mind a bit of walking, Le Bastia is one of the hotels with the best views. It is located on the heights of the city, overlooking the citadel, the old town and the sea.
We liked the feeling of space from the room and the breakfast room. And after a day walking around Bastia, the swimming pool is a real bonus!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Center, on the heights
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: no
- Family rooms: no
- Facilities: indoor swimming pool, gym
- Parking: private, paying, covered
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
See our detailed review of our stay at Le Bastia hotel
HOW TO GET TO Corsica
Option 1: by ferry
Departure from France and Italy
- See all ferry options in our article
- Compare schedules, prices and availability directly
Advantage: you can take your car!
Option 2: by plane
Airports in Bastia, to visit the North, Figari to visit the South, or Ajaccio convenient for all Corsica.
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9. Hotel Port Toga (3 stars, port center)
Why stay at the Port Toga hotel
Located near the port, Hotel Toga offers spacious, modern rooms.
We love its rooftop with pool and breakfast overlooking the sea.
Even if it’s not right in the center, you’ll still have easy access, as it’s only a 15-minute walk away. It’s great for digesting when you get home from the restaurant!
Practical information
- Neighborhood:
- Price range:
- Restaurant:
- Family rooms:
- Equipment:
- Parking:
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
10. Hotel BW Montecristo Bastia (3 stars, uptown)
Why stay at Best Western Montecristo Bastia?
We stayed there before it was renovated, and we’ll have to come back again, because, as always, Best Western seems to have done a good job with the warm decor.
This hotel is located on the heights of Bastia, so it offers beautiful views of the city and the sea, but requires a little effort if you’re walking up!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: North central, towards the port
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: no
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: outdoor swimming pool
- Parking: private, chargeable, with recharging point
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO Corsica
Inspiration destinations
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Practice
Camping and cheap hotels in Bastia
Hotels in Bastia, good value for money:
You can also find charming 2-star hotels in Bastia.
Consider:
- Hotel les Voyageurs – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel Napoléon – prices, pictures and availability
Camping in Bastia
As far as camping is concerned, as the center is very dense and surrounded by mountains, there are no campsites close to the center.
There’s a campsite just off the Arinella beach, south of Bastia (Camping les Sables rouges).
And even further south, along the Etang de Biguglia, you’ll find the San Damianu campsite.
