AuStrAle Affittacamere, clean rooms a short walk from central Albenga
AuStrAle Affittacamere is a guesthouse in Albenga, Liguria, with air-conditioned rooms and a private bathroom, close to the old town, the station and the sea. I would recommend it to couples and travellers who want cleanliness, a convenient location and an attentive host, without hotel-style extras.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where AuStrAle Affittacamere is and how to get there
AuStrAle Affittacamere is at Salita Patrioti 3, in Albenga, on the Ligurian Riviera di Ponente. It is well placed, between the old town, the station and the sea. For that reason, location is the detail that comes up most in the reviews.
The listing says the beach is about 1.4 km away and the nearest airport, Genoa-Sestri, about 81 km. Guests write that the station is a stone's throw away, and so is the centre. If you arrive by train, that is a real advantage, because you can leave the car at home.
| What | Distance or access |
|---|---|
| Old town | a short walk, according to guests |
| Albenga station | a short walk, according to guests |
| Beach | about 1.4 km |
| Genoa-Sestri airport | about 81 km |
What the rooms are like
The rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with a bidet and hairdryer. Inside you will find a flat-screen TV, a desk, a wardrobe and a coffee machine. Some also have a balcony.
It is a simple offer, and the listing itself speaks of a simple, functional setting. Guests, however, keep returning to one point: the rooms are spotless and well kept, with fresh-smelling linen and enough space. One review describes them as very quiet.
- The balcony. Not every room has one, so ask when you book.
- Air conditioning. Mentioned both in the listing and by guests.
- The coffee machine. A useful extra for breakfast in your room, if you do not want to go out.
What guests say about AuStrAle
The Google rating is 4.8 out of 5, from 18 reviews. The nine I read are all five stars, and the common thread is very clear.
Many guests talk about the host, described as kind, precise and always available. Some say he recommended where to eat well for little money, others that he made them feel at home. Cleanliness is another constant, mentioned almost everywhere.
Location, quiet, privacy and fair prices also come up. Those who chose the place as a base to explore western Liguria were satisfied, and one guest stayed a whole week without complaints.
What to know before booking
The reviews contain no criticism, but there are some objective limits that depend on the type of accommodation. Better to know them beforehand.
- It is not a hotel with services. It is a guesthouse with a very personal style of management. I have no details on reception, breakfast or a lift.
- The sea is not around the corner. The beach is about 1.4 km away, so you can walk or take a short bike ride, but not in two minutes.
- A balcony is not guaranteed. Only some rooms have one.
- It is a non-smoking property. This applies to the whole building.
Who AuStrAle Affittacamere suits
I would choose it for couples and travellers who want to get around without a car, since the station, the centre and the sea are close by. The listing points to couples in particular, and reviews often mention weekends for two or with friends.
It is not ideal if you are looking for a pool, an on-site restaurant or resort-style services. If you want to explore Liguria, also look at Il Pozzo e il Melograno, in Finale Ligure, B&B Villa Olimpo, in Rapallo or Hotel Villa Carla, in Pontevecchio. For the hinterland, there are Ca' de Bací Du Mattu, in Mendatica and B&B Giravento, in Borgo San Dalmazzo, in Piedmont. Of all of them I only know the name and the town.
What to do in Albenga
Albenga has an old town you can explore on foot, and you can reach it in a few steps from the accommodation. The sea is within reach from the property, and the station makes it possible to move along the coast without a car.
One guest used the property as a base to discover western Liguria, and that seems the most sensible use to me. I would do the same, with the morning in the centre, the afternoon at the sea and the evening in one of the places the host knows how to recommend.
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