Hotels Cosenza, Guesthouses Cosenza and Residences Cosenza

Cosenza, the southernmost provincial capital of Calabria, is one of the oldest cities of the region. It is an appreciated holiday destination for the historical and artistic heritage it cherishes, the glorious vicissitudes it experienced after the settlement of the Italic tribe of the Bruttii, which took place in the IV century BC, the famous Cosentian Academy, which was founded in the XVI century by Aulo Giano Parrasio and still arranges interesting initiatives, and its almost unspoilt natural landscape.

Cosenza gathers inestimable historical and artistic evidences and outstanding natural beauties, and offers tourists high-quality services and facilities, guided excursions to the nearby Sila massif and a remarkably wide array of accommodation options which are able to  suit even their most demanding requirements. The old town, which lies on the slopes of  Pancrazio Hill, gathers comfortable 3-star guesthouses and luxury 4-star hotels. The budget hotels of the old town and intimate bed and breakfasts, which are mostly situated in the northern area of the city, the so-called Nuova Cosenza (New Cosenza), give guests the possibility to spend pleasant holidays here at reasonable prices.

The major squares of the fascinating old town are scattered with impressive sacred buildings, such as the fifteenth-century Church of St. Domenico, the Gothic Church of St. Francis and the ancient cathedral, which was founded in the XI century. The imposing thirteenth-century Castle which dominates Pancrazio Hill gazes across the underlying countryside from on high.
Both old and modern Cosenza gather lush parks and gardens, which contribute to make the city the greenest one in Calabria. Cosenza is the traditional departure point for those interested in visiting the territories of the Sila, one of the roughest Apennine areas in Italy which is scattered with thick forests and charming lakes populated by different species of animals.
Just in the heart of the old town is Villa Vecchia, a lush park scattered with wonderful statues and fountains which provides the backdrop for the famous Alfonso Rendano Theatre, the latter hosting important cultural events all year round. Apart from Rendano Theatre and the Cosentian Academy, which every month organizes interesting meetings and conferences on philosophy and literature, Cosenza's cultural life is livened up by further museums and theatres, open-air arenas, such as Villa Vecchia, where great concerts are held all summer long, and the so-called Città dei Ragazzi (City of Young People), a large space dedicated to targeted educational activities. Piazza Kennedy and Viale degli Alimena are traditional gathering places for young people, since they are both scattered with popular night clubs where they can run wild till late at night.