Ajaccio

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St. Francois Beach showing general coastal views and a coastal town
French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was born here in the capital of the island of Corsica. Hike, swim and tour the historic sites.

Ajaccio is the largest city on Corsica and the capital of this French island. Palm tree-lined boulevards and waterside cafés provide commanding views of the bay. Enjoy the city’s art, architecture and history. Take long hikes in the countryside and visit uninhabited offshore islands.

Notice reminders of the city’s most famous son, Napoleon Bonaparte, everywhere. The first emperor of France was born in Ajaccio in 1769. Parks, squares and boulevards are dotted with statues of the military leader and streets are named after the Bonaparte family.

Visit the Place d'Austerlitz to see the Grotte Napoleon, a large bronze statue on a pyramid-shaped plinth. The monument is near a cave where Bonaparte played as a child. Visit Maison Bonaparte, the house where Napoleon was born. Today, it’s a museum covering his family’s history. Find more mementos of the Bonaparte family in the town hall building in Place du Maréchal Foch.

Walk through narrow lanes of the old quarter lined by pastel-colored houses, cafés, boutiques and bars. Step inside the 16th-century cathedral to see the marble font where Napoleon was baptized. Nearby is the Fesch Museum, a good place to see Italian Renaissance paintings and sculptures.

Sunbathe, swim and participate in watersports at the city’s beaches and coves. Take a diving trip or boat tour of the four uninhabited Sanguinaires Islands, just a few miles offshore.

Ajaccio is a magnet for walkers and hikers. Follow several trails passing through the Corsican countryside with views over the Gulf of Ajaccio. Hike the Path of the Ridges, which starts in the city center and runs along the coastline for almost 7 miles (11 kilometers).

Ajaccio is a ferry port and stopping point for Mediterranean cruises. The city’s airport has regular flights to several French cities and many other European destinations. Get around by bus, rental car, taxi or on foot.

With beaches, museums and historic sights, find plenty to do in Ajaccio. As many people do, enjoy daytrips into the countryside as well.

Hôtel Fesch & Spa
Hôtel Fesch & Spa
3 out of 5
7 rue Cardinal Fesch, Ajaccio, Corse-du-Sud
The price is $82 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$82
includes taxes & fees
$77 per night
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ajaccio. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Hotel de Ville and Salon Napoléonien are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (492 reviews)
"Excellent roof top bar. Great breakfast"

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Hôtel Fesch & Spa
Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amiraute
Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amiraute
4 out of 5
20 Boulevard Georges Pompidou, Ajaccio, Corse-du-Sud
The price is $103 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$103
includes taxes & fees
$95 per night
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Ajaccio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (890 reviews)
"A gros merci a Sylvia et Laura à la réception. Le déjeuner est ok. Le personnel le matin au déjeuner aurait intérêt de sourire durant leur travail."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024

Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amiraute
Hôtel La Pinède
Hôtel La Pinède
3 out of 5
Plage de Barbicaja, Route des Iles Sanguinaires, Ajaccio
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ajaccio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
Highly recommend
"Fantastic hotel - great location, comfortable rooms, super welcoming staff. Great last night in Corsica before catching an early flight home to the United States. Thank you!"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Hôtel La Pinède
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Résidence Easy Lodge
Résidence Easy Lodge
2 out of 5
1 Rue des Magnolias, Lieu-dit Strette Bodiccione, Ajaccio
Stay at this aparthotel in Ajaccio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bell'Esse and Port de Plaisance Charles Ornano ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)
"The staff at reception was very kind n helpful. The accommodation was clean modern but slightly cramped. Bus L4 can take you in the centre for 1€. The parking can be really full since buffalo grill customers use the same one. We parked at the back. Pleasant stay."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2024

Résidence Easy Lodge
Résidence de Tourisme Ajaccio Amirauté
Résidence de Tourisme Ajaccio Amirauté
4 out of 5
20 Boulevard Georges Pompidou, Ajaccio, Corse-du-Sud
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Ajaccio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
"The in room cleaning services should be done everyday. The services for excersion could be better advertised. The food resturatant could be more authentic. This is a great location."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2019

Résidence de Tourisme Ajaccio Amirauté
Résidence Les Calanques
Résidence Les Calanques
3 out of 5
Route des Iles Sanguinaires, Ajaccio, Corse-du-sud
Stay at this 3-star beach residence in Ajaccio. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Borne de la Terre Sacrée ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (345 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023

Résidence Les Calanques
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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