Albergo Ape Elbana

On the main square in town.Quiet at night. Perfect location to savor exquisite ,charming,authentic Portoferraio. This island,specifically this town, is Portofino,Capri,Positano -of 40 years ago. Evenings the yacht- lined harbor promenade comes alive with lively cafes,restaurants and shops. Live soft music on weekends at some outdoor restaurants. The seawater is of a quality that equals and even exceeds Mallorca's at many of the beaches,depending on wind direction. The hotel is clearly a budget hotel but perfectly adequate to explore the island.Bus stop is a 2- minute walk away.Taxis stands are 10 minutes away on foot. I took a taxi to a different beach each of my many days on the island .The best swimming was at the beaches which are a 10 -minute walk from the hotel. Many restaurants near the hotel. Very kind and pleasant hotel staff. Strong wifi signal.Plentiful hot water.Strong aircon.Room shutters block out the morning light.

Church bells sound at 8 each morning-but not a problem for early risers.

The hotel is very centrally located with fabulous views of the city. It looks like nothing has been done about the building since Napoleon but it's not falling apart or dirty, just has a certain charm. All you need. The staff was very nice and flexible. I arrived with/by bike, which I could store in a locked courtyard and the landlady gave some recommendations for cycling trips. Elba in November is very empty, almost all museums are closed, but a nice place to slow down and enjoy time off.

Das alte Haus mit seiner nostalgischen Ambiance.

Posizione ottima , Letto super comodo tutto sommato personale cordiale … non avevo il servizio della colazione incluso, quindi non posso giudicare . La struttura sarebbe anche molto carina sé fosse curata è un pochino aggiornata, capisco che la struttura sia vecchia , ma andrebbe fatta una buona manutenzione … finestre che si aprono a fatica , water con incrostazioni di calcare esagerate, doccia che perde, asse del water instabile , cassetto scrittoio sfondato… Basterebbe davvero poco per renderlo più funzionale . Letto stra comodo . Un vero peccato lasciare andare un posto così carino e in una posizione a dir poco straordinaria. Ci tornerei, si … ma se fosse più curato lo consiglierei ad altri .

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