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Sextantio Albergo Diffuso

4.0 star property
Travelers step back in time at this historic retreat, enjoying a rooftop terrace, local cuisine, and a vast library for relaxation and discovery.

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Sextantio Albergo Diffuso, in the heart of the district, offers a genuine historical experience. Enjoy rooftop terrace views, regional specialties at two restaurants, and a well-stocked library. Free WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area | Heated floors

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Sextantio Albergo Diffuso is in the historical district and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga and Lake Sinizzo, while La Notte delle Streghe and Museo Civico della Cultura Materiale are cultural highlights. Campo Imperatore and Centro Culturale islamico Xhamia Drita are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Santo Stefano di Sessanio travel guide
Map
Via Principe Umberto SNC, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, AQ, 67020

What's nearby

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    Calascio Fortress
    14 min drive - 4.3 miles
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    Castel del Monte
    21 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Museo Civico della Cultura Materiale
    21 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • La Notte delle Streghe
    22 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
    45 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

  • L'Aquila Station
    32 min drive
  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO)
    139 min drive

Restaurants

  • Camelot
    22 min drive
  • Calascino Cafè
    8 min drive
  • Il Ristoro Degli Elfi
    3 min walk
  • Cuore Nero Food And Relax
    4 min walk
  • L'elisir del Poeta
    2 min walk

About this property

Sextantio Albergo Diffuso

Upscale hotel in the historical district
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Sextantio Albergo Diffuso. Be sure to enjoy local cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • Heated floors, free infant beds, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Il Cantinone

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 35 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 315 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 35 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property will place a credit card authorization equal to 30% of the total amount of stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Sextantio
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Inn
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Inn Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Hotel Santo Stefano Di Sessanio
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Hotel
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Hotel
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Hotel Santo Stefano di Sessanio

Frequently asked questions

Is Sextantio Albergo Diffuso pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 35 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Sextantio Albergo Diffuso?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sextantio Albergo Diffuso on Apr 1, 2026 start from $314, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sextantio Albergo Diffuso?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sextantio Albergo Diffuso?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Sextantio Albergo Diffuso provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 315 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sextantio Albergo Diffuso located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Calascio Fortress and within 9 mi (15 km) of Campo Imperatore and Castel del Monte. La Notte delle Streghe and Museo Civico della Cultura Materiale are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lifetime experience

A once in a lifetime experience to stay in the gloriousky restored riooms of the Albergo Diffuso set in the amazing project that is San Stefano ehich hss breathed life back into a deserted village. Wonderful mountain counteyside all around. And some goof foid in thr restaurants too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience in this charming medieval village. The rooms are incredible and very authentic and rustic. It’s very easy to imagine how they must have lived centuries ago. The staff are very eager to assist and accommodate any need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Amenities
Very unique experience but maybe not for everyone. Very rustic rooms, comfortable bed, spectacular views but not The Ritz. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a place that everyone should experience at least once! Our room was on the castle grounds and was rustic and authentic…down to the beeswax candles lighting the space. We had one window with shutters that provided absolute darkness when needed and a fresh breeze and sunshine in the mornings. It was like experiencing life in a medieval fortress, with some modern day conveniences. We would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This unique property takes you back in time to a lost era. We loved the impressive attention to detail and all the food (we had breakfast and tried both the restaurant and canteen). We had a warm welcome and got a present for our special occasion. So this stays a 5-star review with just one beauty mark: very poor check out experience. Two staff could only manage one guest at a time, and this created a consistent line (20 min). Unfortunately, water went off in the whole town one day (nobody’s fault). They managed to fix it quite fast - with limitations. So for instance, we were unable to fully enjoy some of the great amenities you see in the pictures (design bathtub in the room) because water had to be saved and hot water didn’t work for a longer while too. This is ok, it’s understandable, the “unexpected” happens and it’s not a tragedy. But we would have ant least appreciated some sort of little, even symbolic compensation from a place of this kind. Not a word about it when we left and that didn’t feel right. This being said, I would still come back with pleasure and recommended it to anyone, as everything else was more than worth the 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was very unique in that they did a great job preserving the buildings in the time period they were built. Attention to detail with the decor, food offerings, service were all wonderful and very much appreciated. would definitely return here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
impressive project very well thought through
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Americo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing strongly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a week in this wonderful Village. The Hotel was fantastic and we will come back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful authentic place in the heart of Abbruzis.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Salina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and experience

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay

Authentic 13th century village experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the most special hotels we’ve stayed in (and we travel a lot). Probably the closest one can get to feeling that their living in the 1400’s (in a good way), one of the most authentic historical properties that I’ve ever visited. Attention to details, in terms of authenticity, was off the charts. Service and staff was amazing as well. Highly recommend, one of the highlights of our 4-week southern Italy tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a truly unique property that gives you the experience of living in the 16th century. (With the essential modern conveniences of course)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is simply amazing. Unlike any other hotel we’ve ever stayed in. It’s like going back in time. The staff was very professional. Very unique experience. We highly recommend this castle to people looking for a new experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Primitive

Moldy, musty dark rooms. Smell of oldness was overpowering and sickening. No screens on tiny old windows allowed mosquitoes to enter, into damp dark rooms. Sparse lighting made it difficult to see. Unfortunately paid an excessive price to experience poverty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed this experience - and that is what is it, an experience. It aims to show guests what living there over the centuries would have been like. That said, if you have issues with mobility you must be prepared. Not just for the hotel, but of course the whole town and region. Stairs, cobble stones, scaffolding- a cane is the best one can do for assistance and be prepared with hiking shoes to tackle the streets and myriad stairs. It was slow going for my arthritic hips and the cane helped a lot. It’s beautiful and the hotel is doing a wonderful job. It’s sooo quiet at night and the starry skies are lovely. If you have noisy neighbors, you’ll hear everything- the ancient doors and alleyways don’t muffle any sounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a memorable trip back in time. Sextantio purchased and renovated 30 rooms in the village, each one with a different character, charm, and challenge. The rooms were restored with basic amenities, but it is easy to imagine the simple life people lived centuries ago. The atmosphere is reinforced with candlelight and fireplaces. Upon entering the historic dining room or the Cantinone, you may be motivated to take pictures prior to eating your sumptuous breakfast or relaxing with an afternoon drink. Although the evening meal was acceptable, be sure to check out other restaurants in the village that offer local menu options. Our family group was made up of senior citizens (70-80), so we experienced a few challenges during our stay. The cobblestone lanes can be slick, even when dry, so be sure to where sturdy shoes with hiking soles, and walk carefully. Parking is distant from the hotel complex, so ask for assistance when moving your luggage. The bathroom areas in some rooms are very small and minimally lit. Given this historic inconvenience, we weren’t motivated to shower. The village is still recovering from the earthquake of 2009, so cranes and construction crews provide a sobering reminder of the courage and commitment it takes to preserve ancient communities. The dramatic beauty of area mountains is attractive for hikers, but you’ll be sharing dirt roads with bikers as you seek solitude. This was a memorable stay overall, thanks to Sextantio.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine Stabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sextantio is a unique experience. You should absolutely go. This is the ultimate experience if you like history and luxury. The rooms have soul and warmth to them, while also being clean and very comfortable. All staff is very kind and service minded.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

cristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Lugar lindíssimo, mas faltam itens de conforto. Inclusive dizia que o hotel possuía ar condicionado e não tinha. Creio que faltam mais explicações sobre o tipo do hotel, que se encontra em um burgo histórico e cuja reforma adicionou poucos itens de modernidade. Se você busca conforto, não é o seu lugar ideal. Talvez, se estiver atrás de algo mais rústico, aí sim. Não deixa de ser interessante, se a ideia é visitar a história, somente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Village magnifique et surprenant. Belle découverte.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
L’atmosfera del borgo è unica e suggestiva, la stanza Classic non è particolarmente spaziosa ma curata. Personale molto gentile e disponibile
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El hotel es muy atipicamente encantador por la forma que esta planificado, nos encanto el cuarto familiar y el pueblito.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANCESCA MARIA CONSUELO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura meravigliosa. Consiglierei soltanto una temperatura inferiore nelle stanze. Per il resto direi tutto ottimo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023