Hotel San Carlu Citadelle Ajaccio
Skybar and restaurant with sea views, steps from the beach and citadel
Superb · 801 reviews
About this stay
After a two-year renovation, the Hotel San Carlu Citadelle Ajaccio reopens its doors, offering a fresh take on a stay in the heart of Ajaccio's historic quarter. The highlight is undoubtedly the new skybar and restaurant, perched atop the hotel, providing sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Guests can enjoy regional produce for breakfast before exploring the nearby 15th-century fortress or heading to Saint François beach, just 50 metres away. The hotel's location makes it an ideal base for discovering the charm of Ajaccio's old town, with its narrow streets and vibrant atmosphere. Evenings here are about enjoying the sea breeze from the rooftop or a quiet stroll along the shore.
- Rooftop skybar and restaurant
- Sea and fortress views
- Close to Saint François beach
- Historic quarter location
Our take
I recommend the San Carlu Citadelle to travellers who want Ajaccio's old quarter and a beach on the same doorstep. Saint François beach is 50 metres away, and the completely renovated rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, some looking over the Mediterranean and the 15th-century fortress. The skybar and restaurant have sea views. Its 8.9 rating from about 800 reviews is excellent, and my advice is to ask for a sea-facing room.
- ✓Head straight to the skybar for sunset drinks, the views are exceptional
- ✓Explore the old quarter on foot in the early morning before the crowds arrive
- ✓Take advantage of the short walk to Saint François beach for a refreshing dip
Why we love it
- The newly renovated skybar and restaurant
- Views of the Mediterranean Sea and fortress
- Just 50 metres from Saint François beach
- Located in Ajaccio's historic old quarter
Why guests love itSaint François beach is 50 metres from the San Carlu Citadelle, so I would book it for families who want the sand within a few steps and the old quarter of Ajaccio around them. The renovated rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which helps children sleep in a lively part of town, and some overlook the sea and the 15th-century fortress. Parents can end the day at the skybar with its sea view, and WiFi is free.
Guest reviews
Superb · based on 801 reviews