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Sextantio Albergo Diffuso

4.0 star property

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A rustic stone interior with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and candle-lit ambiance.
A rustic stone-walled room with a wooden bench, a television mounted on the wall, and a small shelf with various items.
A rustic room with a wooden bed, a chair, and a desk with a mirror.
A stone-walled courtyard with a wooden cart, a small table, and a candle on the ground.
A rustic bathroom with a wooden table and a white basin.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Via Principe Umberto SNC, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, AQ, 67020
  • Place, Torre Medicea
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calascio Fortress
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Grotte di Stiffe
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pescara (PSR-Abruzzo Intl.)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden cabinet, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A rustic room with a fireplace, wooden cabinet, and a large bathtub.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A rustic bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden cabinet, and a white bathtub.

Superior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a spiral staircase, wooden flooring, and a door leading to another area.

Executive Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sextantio Albergo Diffuso

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and concierge services are on-site.
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Sextantio Albergo Diffuso, you're just a quick walk from Torre Medicea. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and litter trays.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Il Cantinone, a theme restaurant that serves local cuisine
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Torre Medicea and 12 minutes by car from Castel del Monte
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and litter trays
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Sextantio Albergo Diffuso. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Santo Stefano di Sessanio hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Il Cantinone – This theme restaurant specialises in local cuisine and only serves dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 cot
  • 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 lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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
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: EUR 35 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls and litter trays are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. 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.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property class

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

Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Hildur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very interesting visit and experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very lovely, and the room was wonderful! They had the wood ready for the fireplace each night. Breakfast was very nice and the staff in the Cantina were lovely. We were there when restaurant wasn't open, so that was a disappointment, and the town was pretty deserted. However, it was so pretty that we would return to the area, and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stefania

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impressive project very well thought through
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Espectcular
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Americo

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Amazing strongly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Salina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and experience
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mikael

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salwa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O lugar é inesquecível, foi um dos lugares mais bonitos que já vi! A experiência única! E qto a equipe posso dizer que foram muito solícitos e gostaria de agradecer em especial a Cristina que nos deu toda atenção e foi por demais prestativa(nota 10).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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

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