Sextantio Albergo Diffuso

Petit déjeuner bien mais trop de pâtisseries et pas assez de jambon, fromage.

Le niveau de confort. Par exemple, l'escalier de la chambre

tornare indietro nel tempo

parlando con gli altri il letto maker me ok

Camera l’oggette spettacolare!

La camera cantina può troppo oprimente, L’unica piccola finestra affacciata sul vicoletto

Urgemütliche saubere im Dorf verteilte Zimmer für Individualisten. Freundliches Personal, leckeres Frühstück.

Posizione in un borgo stupendo. Il recupero storico attento e fedele.

The location with the best sunset , the staff, food and design , everything was fantastic

Nothing

Back in time 🫶🏽

Reiten war leider nicht möglich

Innanzitutto l idea dell albergo diffuso . Ci si sente uno del posto anziché un turista. Plauso a tutto lo staff Naturalmente un plauso particolare a Daniele Kihlgren artefice del riportare in vita un borgo oramai abbandonato. La cultura della semplicità e delle tradizioni Bei paesaggi ed altri interessanti paesi / castelli nelle vicinanze. Visita consigliata a tutti: grotte di Stiffe

Difficolta' di parcheggio vicino alla struttura ma durante la settimana di ferragosto e' nella normalita'

Bellissima tutto perfetto

Prezzi troppo alti

love the concept, the location and the way things are almost at their original state

We payed 500 euros a night so expecting high level of detail. Hot water unreliable, light bulbs in the toilet didn't match the style and design. White light above the bed... Room was great with a small living room but no comfortable seat, coffee/tea or other amenities to allow for relaxing time in the room.

Everything, the staff and the beautiful medieval rooms and the Breakfast

Very friendly and helpful staff helped us to dive into medieval life. We lived as if on a film set (actually, there was in fact a film team taking scenes gor a movie). Excellent food (dinner and breakfast). Location so close to the Campo Imperatore could not been better. All in all an unbeatable atmosphere!

We had only a bath tube and no shower in the room. For people >60yrs and/or >100kgs this is annoying…

The hotel has kept the original rooms and infrastructure off the time ii was built, so it’s like walking back in time.

The room has no aircondition and the bed has a mattress made out of wool that is very hot and uncomfortable. During summer the room and bed is way to hot and therefore it’s very hard to sleep.

This was a truly remarkable experience to stay here. We were warmly welcomed by Cristina who took the time to explain everything to us and gave a personal tour of the room and all the facilities. If you want a unique experience of living in medieval times (with some luxuries, of course), then definitely book!! All the food we ate was original and locally produced and always well presented.

Atmosfera unica e emozionante della camera Torre, con vasca e caminetto .. davvero una notte indimenticabile e rilassante .. conoscevamo già Sextantium e ogni volta e'una magia..

Niente

Sehr authentische liebevoll restaurierte Unterkunft, tolles Personal, super Restaurant! Wir kommen wieder!

Originalità e atmosfera

A pousada lhe coloca no século XV, vivendo como os habitantes da época. O lugar é incrível, a forma como tudo foi recriado para se tornar uma pousada é impecável. Experiência incrível!

No nosso quarto , especificamente, há uma ante-sala decorada como na época em que a vila foi construída. O problema é que a ante-sala é aberta ao público para a visitação, inclusive durante a noite, o que nos acordou com turistas curiosos entrando e falando dentro do cômodo. Poderia ser revisto para que os hóspedes pudessem trancar a porta, pelo menos, no horário noturno.

It's unique charm and outstanding staff

That the shops were not open

Heel zorgvuldig omgegaan met het restaureren destijds, je waant je echt in de middeleeuwen. De kamers ademen een enorme sfeer uit en op elk detail is gelet. Ook de cantina waar ontbijt en in de middag een kleine kaart en heerlijke drankjes wordt geserveerd! Ontbijt is ook erg lekker, alles uit de streek… Een hele mooie ervaring

Niets

La experiencia de vivir como en el pasado. El desayuno. El personal

Un tanto pequeña la habitación que nos asignaron.

We visited Santo Stefano di Sessanio as part of a classic car tour. Its stunning location atop a hill in Abruzzo was the perfect end to a day of torturous driving. On arrival it was easy to understand the history of this village once abandoned when its industry left, a typical story of many such high outposts in this beautiful part of Italy. Thankfully someone with intelligence, sensitivity and courage took on this incredible restoration which could not have been more sympathetic to the village homes now hotel rooms. To say that this project continues to be herculean is an understatement. But I had to stop at reception on departure to say that I had such respect for the enterprise in every detail. Every time a decision was taken by the restoration team, the easy temptation to choose modernity was abandoned in favour of authenticity, character and spirit. I have been privileged to stay in many villages that become hotels but nothing has compared to the aura of Sextantio Albergo Diffuso. Every detail was exceptional including breakfast foods recreating old Abruzzese recipes I knew to be genuine. The only reason for my four star review is the reality that access to some of the village homes might be treacherous for those with mobility difficulties and, lighting while authentic, could have been the one concession in interiors to safety especially on staircases. But beyond that, this outpost is an experience to treasure and deserves high praise.

Posto unico in una regione meravigliosa

Spektakuläres Hotel in historischem Ambiente. Kein Kitsch, alles sehr stimmig - vom Mobiliar bis zum Essen. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter.

Bardzo wyrafinowany pobyt Pokój ok Łazienki 21 wiek Generalnie goście goście...

We had a wonderful 2-night stay at Sextantio Albergo Diffuso. We had high expectations having previously stayed at the sister property in Matera. But we were not disappointed. Our room was beautiful, comfortable and spacious with great attention to authentic detail. The surrounding Gran Sasso National Park is stunning and offers great opportunities for activities like hiking to Rocca Calascio. All the staff we encountered were so friendly and professional and we enjoyed delicious breakfasts. A highlight of our stay was the cheese making course with Serena. She was such a delight and so informative. I highly recommend a visit to the village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio. It is truly a magical place, and Daniele Kihlgren and his team have enabled people like us to experience amazing hospitality in such a unique setting.

l’âme très belle atmosphère respect de la simplicité du lieu fait avec un goût des sanitaires de haute qualité petit déjeuner extraordinaire restaurant digne d’un étoilé français

De accomodatie ligt over verschillende locaties verdeeld. Dat is best uniek en leuk mee te maken. Het dorp zelf is een attractie.

Onze kamer had geen apart toilet en douche. Erg ongemakkelijk. De vloerverwarming kon niet worden uitgezet dus was het oncomfortabel earmw

Very beautiful and unique rooms and superb atmosphere

Nothing

Tout

Gorgeous and authentic.

Tutto, l atmosfera particolare, la possibilita' di immergersi nella vita dei pastori del secolo scorso, il borgo, il ristorante.Un' esperienza da ricordare. Complimenti.

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Amazing experience to stay in such a historic location which has been preserved/restored to its original design The mountain and valley views are draw dropping The staff was very friendly and in knowledgeable

The property was charming and authentically dressed in keeping of the restoration. The location was stunning.

The property was difficult to access with the bathroom squeezed in to a corner of the room. Rather like dancing on a pin head. The mattress was again authentic to the region and using the local materials, with a wooden framed bed and local sheep filled mattress offering a slightly hard experience.

Dai saponi naturali, alle luci fioche.. la vasca 🛀. E il kit per la nostra cagnolina è stato molto apprezzato.

All’arrivo ci è stato chiesto di segnare su un foglio di carta i numeri della carta di credito, giustificandola come forma cauzionale per vari extra e/o eventuali danni alla camera. La cosa ci è sembrata non proprio regolare, e dopo esserci rifiutati, non hanno insistito. Chiediamo di regolarizzare questa richiesta, anche per gli ospiti futuri.

Unbelievable, unique, special, stunning…

Unique

Staying in a medieval village overnight is a great experience. The village (despite the ongoing renovation works) is full of charm, the room we stayed in was great, it is certainly not your typical hotel room, with all the candles, the chimney, the wool mattress... It gives a very strong medieval experience, while still providing great comfort. I would highly recommend this hotel to people wanting to try something a little different.

Professionalita’, pulizia, confort,tutto perfetto! Ristorante di grande livello, ottima cucina personale molto competente.

Nulla

Colazione fantastica in una location molto suggestiva. La posizione è a dir poco eccezionale; il fascino è enfatizzato dall'atmosfera vintage che i proprietari hanno saputo mantenere intatta in maniera sbalorditiva

Posto davvero suggestivo ed unico nel suo genere

Charming hotel, everything has been renovated in an old-style design. The staff is exceptionally friendly. It feels like you’re transported back to the Middle Ages—really amazing.

For the price, you would expect a bit more comfort—that’s really the key issue overall. There is no shower, and the bath doesn’t have any shower facilities either. In other words, you have to wash yourself using a small basin, which is quite inconvenient. There’s also only a very small mirror for doing makeup or styling your hair. There is underfloor heating, but it becomes far too warm at night. We mentioned this several times, but it takes a long time for the floor to cool down after lowering the temperature. Despite the small windows, it’s almost impossible to sleep comfortably at night because of the heat. The bed is in an old style, about 1.5 meters high, with a mattress placed on wooden planks. It may feel nostalgic, but it’s not very comfortable. All these factors together mean we wouldn’t recommend it in terms of value for money. We were also a bit disappointed with the restaurant. The service is very good, but the dishes on the menu didn’t really appeal to us (perhaps a matter of personal taste). That said, I would still like to thank the staff—you were very friendly and helpful.

We spent two nights at Sextantio Albergo Diffuso in Santo Stefano di Sessanio, and the experience inside the hotel itself was truly exceptional. This is preservation hospitality at its finest — thoughtful, poetic, and deeply romantic. The room was absolutely stunning. Beautifully restored with original stone, wood, and natural materials, it felt timeless and intimate. The atmosphere was incredibly calm and romantic, with soft lighting and a sense of being gently disconnected from the modern world, without sacrificing comfort. Sleeping there felt like inhabiting history in the most elegant way. The cantina was outstanding. The food was delicious, high-quality, and deeply rooted in local tradition. Every meal felt authentic, refined, and comforting at the same time. The ambiance was warm and atmospheric, making dining there a highlight of our stay.

That said, the village itself was a bit disappointing for us. While undeniably beautiful and historic, there are currently many visible renovation and restoration works taking place, which create a strong contrast with the ancient, picturesque character of the town. We were aware of this in advance, but did not expect the renovation elements to be quite so present. We were also a little disappointed to discover that the hotel’s main restaurant — which we had very much looked forward to — was closed due to the off-season. Despite these points, Sextantio remains a very special place. The quality of the restoration, the romance of the rooms, and the exceptional cantina make it a unique and memorable stay, especially for those seeking atmosphere, history, and a refined sense of place.

Rispetto struttura originale

Posizione TOP! Concetto di albergo diffuso incredibile. Stanze concettualmente meravigliose.

Volendo fare il pignolo, cuscini un pò rigidi....ma è un dettaglio trascurabile a fronte del posto e della camera incantevole

We stayed at the Sextantio hotel in Matera and loved it so much that we basically re-engineered our entire winter itinerary just to spend three days at their sibling property, Diffuso Santo Stefano di Sessanio. Zero regrets — except maybe that we didn’t move in permanently. The attention and care that’s gone into revitalizing this hilltop town is unreal. It’s like someone lovingly dusted off history, patched up the stone walls, and said, “Okay, everyone back to being charming again.” The locals are so kind that we briefly wondered if we’d wandered onto the set of an Italian hospitality commercial. And since it’s inside Gran Sasso National Park, you also get jaw-dropping natural beauty included free of charge. Views so gorgeous they should come with a warning label. Highly recommend the cheese-making course with Serena. She doesn’t just teach you about cheese — she basically escorts you on a time-traveling adventure. 10/10 would stir curds again! Included is a charcuterie board and glass of wine. Great value for the experience!

Esperienza autentica e unica . Camino in camera molto apprezzato

Poca privacy nel bagno, ok il contesto, però prevedere una porta / tenda per avere piu privacy

Sextantio è un’esperienza quasi onirica, rara, radicale, memorabile. Un luogo che non si visita: si attraversa, si ascolta, si vive. Cosa mi è piaciuto? TUTTO! È un borgo antico restituito alla vita, sospeso tra Cinquecento e Seicento, dove la filosofia non è reinterpretare il passato, ma abitarlo. Ogni dettaglio racconta una ricerca rigorosa e assolutamente filologica. Camere illuminate solo da candele in cera d’api, con luce diffusa e avvolgente. Pareti segnate dal fumo e dagli anni, non nascoste ma valorizzate, perché il tempo qui non si cancella e camini millenari viventi più che mai. Coperte tessute su antichi telai, sei mesi di lavoro per ricreare fedelmente quelle di un tempo. Il Cantinone per pranzo e cene semplici è un’esperienza in sé: rustico vero, essenziale, con prodotti locali, tavole condivise, luce di candela. Non rustico “elegante” ma rustico come allora, senza concessioni. Il ristorante è un capitolo a parte: oggi guidato da uno chef con 15 anni di esperienza accanto a Niko Rimito, è un’esperienza straordinaria. Piatti eccellenti, profondamente contestualizzati, capaci di far vibrare le papille e lo sguardo insieme. Una cucina che dialoga con il luogo, senza mai tradirlo. Una brigata che suona la stessa identica sinfonia: l’eccellenza!

L’unica nota critica, segnalata anche alla reception, riguarda la colazione nel Cantinone: seppur eccellente per qualità dei prodotti, lo spazio non riesce a contenere tutti gli ospiti delle camere diffuse nel borgo. Ne deriva un’attesa inevitabile, poco compatibile con il freddo e con il comfort atteso. È un’aspetto organizzativo che andrebbe ripensato e migliorato. Per il resto Sextantio resta un’eccellenza fuori dal tempo ♥️

Tutto molto bello e rievocativo di un periodo storico molto affascinante e pieno di cultura.

L'unico riscontro negativo è che il camino della camera, al contrario di quello della suite, faceva molto, molto fumo impedendo l'accensione del fuoco. Suggerisco una revisione delle canne fumarie e dei comignoli.

Quarto muito confortável, chão aquecido, tudo de boa qualidade, funcionarios do hotel muito simpaticos e prestativos, nota 10 para eles. A localização era o que propunha mesmo, bem no centro da cidade e proporcionava uma imersão mesmo.

Sentimos falta de um chuveiro, uma porta no banheiro também. Em relação ao restaurante achamos extremamente caro pela comida que oferece, também não gostamos da obrigatoriedade de ter que pedir dois pratos no mínimo, principalmente considerando que não exisitam outros restaurantes próximos esta epoca do ano. Em geral a estrutura do hotel é ótima e cumpre o objetivo, porém não achamos que seja um custo benefício interessante.

Loved the historic element of this property!! Such a unique experience to stay in a medieval town stopped in time. They welcomed us with luggage assistance and a nice cup of mulled wine. We went for our honeymoon, so they gifted us a bottle of wine and saffron liquor.

Just a few snags in our stay, but they made it right. We woke up at 7am to extremely loud construction on our roof that shook the whole room. We could not sleep nor barely talk over it. We had also scheduled a baking class through the hotel and the instructor didn’t show up. They told us they could reschedule it 2 hours later or the next day. We definitely lost out on some scheduled activities due to this. We had also skipped lunch for the activity, but we’re so hungry when it was canceled and nothing in town was open.

Bello il concept e il progetto di recupero. La cantina è uno spazio meraviglioso dove passare un pomeriggio rilassante sorseggiando tisane.

Alcuni aspetti non erano all’altezza del prezzo: il letto era scomodissimo, duro, quasi impossibile pensare di dormire bene. Inoltre, il riscaldamento non impostato correttamente ha fatto sì che la temperatura della camera salisse in maniera vertiginosa e disturbasse il riposo. Le ragazze alla reception cordiali, ma talvolta sembravano velatamente infastidite dalle richieste fatte.

This place is more atmospheric than the photos or descriptions can help to describe, and more comfortable than I expected. I loved the wool mattress bed and gorgeous crisp linens. The creaky old floorboards brought back memories from childhood and are polished to be wonderfully soft underfoot. I loved having a small fireplace I could use on a cold night. As I sipped on local wine and nibbled at "wine doughnuts" I helped to make. The bathroom I had was open (no lockable door) but felt well separated from the rest of the room and was well-appointed. Of the many interesting activities and amenities for this "albergo diffuso," I can heartily recommend the truffle hunting and learning to bake in a woodfire oven with a man who measures and mixes only with his hands, as his grandmother taught him to do. I also loved the frittatas for breakfast and the innovative often exciting tasting menu at the main restaurant. I think the value of this place is hard to measure, as you're simply never going to stay in a place that is like it or managed to the same level of detail. It's not hard to find and if you park where they suggest they'll have porters to help you with luggage. It's a wonderful town perched in the middle of a quietly magical part of Italy.

Historic aesthetic and beautiful construction, initial reception greetings, breakfast, bathtub, lovely town

Mattress was lumpy and not always comfortable, heater / air fan couldn't be adjusted, food at dinner was complicated and not to our liking (except a few dishes in our Evolution experience) and expensive for the offerings though the staff was exceptional

Uma experiência incrivel , o hotel proporciona o hóspede se sentir na época.medieval porém com todo o conforto.

Tudo perfeito

Goffredo, Location and room

The cantinone didn’t match the rest of the experience, slow service and average food, also fireplace was not on, disappointed

L’idea dell’albergo diffuso. L’esperienza delle stanze molto curate con un’atmosfera accogliente. Colazione buonissima con prodotti locali.

Geweldige mooie plek en bijzondere ervaring, heel comfortabel

Outstanding experience blending medieval environment with enough modernity to be comfortable. Very atmospheric! The restaurant was also outstanding.

It's very minor but we could have done with a little more help in arranging a tour. We did leave it to the day before (so that's on us), but were told nothing was possible. Instead I googled and was able to arrange for bike hire myself.

La sua autenticità

Nulla

Todo ambientado de maravilla.

Tutto

Nulla

El lugar es maravilloso, realmente uno vuelve en el tiempo con el confort actual. Todos los detalles ciudados.

Fantastic breakfast with quality ingredients

Semplicemente meravigliosa. Cena e colazione 🔝

Il bagno in un unico ambiente è un boarder line ma capisco il concept dell’albergo quindi ok.

El desayuno es muy bueno, variado y fuera de lo común. La habitaciones están dentro de la ciudadela por lo que es muy fácil recorerla. El servicio de traslado de equipaje desde el estacionamiento a la habitación está muy bien organizado. Visitar la Roca de Calascio es algo que no hay que dejar de hacer

LLegamos casi a última hora de la tarde y ya no tenían lugar el el restaurante para cenar. Tampoco había lugar en la cantina propia. Si no reservas lugar luego no tenés donde cenar. Hay otros restaurantes pero estaban cerrados (domingo) El hotel debería garantizar a sus huespedes un lugar para cenar. Fuera de la ciudadela (7 km) podrías encontrar otros. Consejo: Si vas en domingo noche y no reservaste, llevate una bianda.

The location is amazing! I wanted a unique experience on our first trip to Abruzzo, and this was certainly it! We stayed for two nights (Saturday & Sunday) in the Casa con L'Arco suite under the Medici Tower. We entered the suite to lovely candlelight and a tasty cordial, very romantic. It was charming & rustic, but so clean, a private bathroom with a tub/shower (the handheld shower attaches to a ceiling mount to create a shower effect - the water splashes everywhere, lol, but the terra cotta tiles dry quickly) and private bedroom. They provided plenty of towels, robes and slippers! We found the beds comfortable, with plenty of blankets to keep us warm. It did get a little chilly at night, but our suite included a fireplace. My only issue with the room was that the two outlets we had (only in the bathroom) were recessed into the wall and prevented our adapters from plugging in firmly. I would add a small area rug on each side of the bed. There was a step stool to get onto the bed, which was helpful. The town is tranquil, relaxed, safe and scenic. There are amazing views with every step you take. It certainly gave me a feeling of serenity. We weren't able to get into the hotel restaurant, but we had a fabulous dinner at La Locanda Sul Lago our first night. Our server was amazing as well. She didn't speak much english, but she appreciated my attempt at speaking Italian and was delightful! Dinner at Cuore Nero our second night was fabulous as well. We took a day trip to Sulmona and Rocca Calascio (we had a rental car). So much in this area to see and do if you want to get away from the tourist crowds and just enjoy old Italy. There were a couple tour groups that came through the town, which was annoying, but once they left there was peace. I would be remiss if I didn't mention how fantastico the people and the service were at Sextantio. Anything we needed, any questions we had, taken care of right away. The gentleman at the front desk was so very helpful and kind. The porters were wonderful and careful with our bags. Value is subjective, our stay was worth every penny to us. Would highly recommend staying here.

Ein sehr gutes Frühstück mit Lebensmitteln aus der Region. Frisch gebackenes noch warmes und kräftiges Brot zum Frühstück aber auch abends im Restaurant. Sehr schön war das authentische Flair in originalgetreu renovierten Zimmern des alten Dorfes.

Das überall verlegte glatte Kopfsteinpflaster ist zwar sehr authentisch , macht Rollenkoffer aber auch sehr laut und war selbst trocken etwas rutschig. Der Koffertransport per Vespa Ape (mit Zweitaktmotor) war sehr laut; das geht auch schon elektrisch, erst recht bei diesen kurzen Wegen.

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

Da localização, da experiência

De não ter um chuveiro.