Francesco

Abacus

TopBnB Excellent 9.5 / 10

(40 reviews)

Via Nino Bixio, 11/B - Reggio Calabria (RC) - Area: city center | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT080063B4Z5NFPTVF

Regional identification codeCIR: 080063-AFF-00102

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Category
Guesthouse

Rooms
5

Breakfast
not included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

Near the station
In the city center
Cheap
Shopping area
Near the metro
Charming property
The design of the property
Near spa
Spectacular view
At the seaside

Description

Abacvs Room&Breakfast is in the heart of the city:
Near the beaches of the seaside and city center.

It’s 62 meters from railway station, near McDonald and the main street “Corso Garibaldi”. If you love to walk around nature and art you have to go in the famous waterfront at only 60 meters from B&B, the same waterfront Gabriele D’annunzio defined “The fairest kilometer of Italy” and where you find endless night all year.

an elegant mansion built in 40s with a neo-liberty style. It is located on the second floor and does not have a lift. It has 5 rooms well-furnished, with all comforts and en suite bathroom, and it is equipped with the latest generation of 32 "and 43" Smart TVs.. The free WIFi Is at very High Speed.

Included services: Italian breakfast, en suite bathroom, air conditioning, daily cleaning of rooms and bathrooms, daily towels change, linen change every 3 days,
complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, TV-Monitor LCD, mini-bar with free mineral water for everyone, taxes, free use of internet (Wi-Fi Ultraspeed 100Mb/s).

Rooms and Rates

To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Air Conditioning
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Heating

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker
Spanish speaker

House features

Historic house
Recently restored house
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions

Location and surroundings

City centre
Archeologic area / near monuments
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 5
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 5

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer

Room facilities

TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Terrace / balcony
Desk / table and chairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests

Holiday themes - the place

Holiday themes - town size

City - between 100.000 and 300.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Metropolitan area
Historic centre
Shopping area
Gardens and landscapes
Seaside

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

In compliance with the anti Covid19 provisions, breakfast will no longer be served until a later date.

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Entrepreneur, professional photographer, a lover of the history of Magna Grecia in Calabria, sea-mountain excursions, the food and wine tours, visits to archaeological sites and the whole culture of beauty. I love the contact with people (educated).

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Conditions

Check-in from 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Area city center

The B & B Abacus is located 3 km from Reggio Calabria, 62 mt from the central railway station, 30 mt. from the bus, slightly more than 1 km from the port, a few hundred meters from the seafront, 20 mt from Corso Garibaldi, 300 mt from the Duomo, from Greek Walls and the Roman Spa and a little more than 1 km from the of Magna Grecia, where they are kept, among other things, the famous 'Riace Bronzes".

Airports

Reggio Calabria Airport 4 Km
Catania Airport - Fontanarossa 86 Km

Train Stations

Reggio Calabria Train Station 62 m

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

Reggio Calabria Train Station 62 m
Aragonese Castle 653 m
Cilea Theatre 912 m
Museum San Paolo 1 Km
Stadium Oreste Granillo Reggio Calabria 1 Km
Hospital Morelli Reggio Calabria 1 Km
CEDIR 2 Km
Scuola Allievi Carabinieri 2 Km
Piazza de Nava 2 Km
National Museum of Magna Grecia 2 Km
Academy of Fine Arts 2 Km
United Hospitals Reggio Calabria 2 Km
Port of Reggio Calabria 2 Km
Consiglio Regionale 2 Km
University - Faculty of Architecture 3 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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Overall Rating 9.5 / 10
40 reviews

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Very good

9.2 (78 reviews)

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Very good

9 (59 reviews)

What guests say

The property is frequently praised for its excellent cleanliness, strategic location near the train station, city center, and waterfront. The host, Franco, stands out for his kindness and helpfulness, often providing valuable recommendations and assistance. Rooms are described as comfortable and well-equipped; some may be smaller or a bit noisy. The lack of an elevator can be a drawback for guests with mobility issues. Breakfast is not provided, but there are convenient options nearby. Overall, the value for money is very good, making it a recommended choice for both short and longer stays in Reggio Calabria.

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zoe

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8

Franco is a great host. He gave me a free room upgrade and helped me with everything I needed.

stayed from 09/23/2025 to 09/24/2025

The answer from the host:
E tu sei un'ottima ospite 🙂.Grazie Zoe

libero

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

Excellent value for money.

stayed from 08/13/2025 to 08/15/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie, Libero, per aver gradito. Sarò lieto di rivederti.

helga christine

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

Everything was very good. Most of all the recommendation Franco gave to me for lunch. Dear Franco: I never had such delicious pasta as in the restaurant which you recommended. I think the name of this wonderful place was 'Tortuga'? Thank you very much and thanks again to the nice couple in the restaurant. Many greetings.

stayed from 07/16/2025 to 07/17/2025

The answer from the host:
Ciao Helga...sono contento che ti sia piaciuto. Il nome è "Tartaruga" ed è una mensa dei ferrovieri dove ti servono a tavolo e cucinano per te al momento: meglio di un ristorante al prezzo di 7,00€. Grazie ancora e un caro saluto. Franco

juliana

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

It's a perfect location, a very short walk from the railway station and right on the edge of the main walking/shopping street, close to numerous shops, cafes and restaurants. The building is simple, in the same traditional style as the rest of the neighbourhood. The B&B is on an upper floor accessible by stairs, with a small reception area and several small rooms. My room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable -- I slept very well. There are electric shutters to keep the light completely out, air-conditioning, and in my room also a balcony that offered a view of Mt Etna. The bathroom was spacious, as was the shower, functional and properly designed so there is no water flooding it after showers.\n\nAs good as the B&B was, the owner -- Franco -- is possibly the most helpful and friendly B&B owner/manager I have ever encountered. He went out of his way to make my midnight airport arrival as comfortable and safe as possible, even as a solo female traveller who was completely new to the area. He gladly helped with any issues I had, even accepting to inconvenience himself to facilitate my baggage storage, and refusing fair compensation for all his efforts.\n\nIn a nutshell: Would I stay here again, or recommend it to others? 100% yes.

stayed from 05/25/2025 to 05/26/2025

The answer from the host:
Juliana, il tuo apprezzamento mi commuove. Sono stato felice di aver fatto tutto ciò. Sei una ragazza speciale e sarei felice di rivederti. Franco

davide

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8

Great location, maybe for a B&B the prices in high season are a bit high, but considering it is close to the most beautiful promenade in Italy and the main street (pedestrian) of Reggio, it might be acceptable.

stayed from 04/26/2025 to 04/27/2025

The answer from the host:
Buongiorno Davide e grazie per aver gradito. 45€ per una doppia uso singola non credo sia assolutamente caro. Basta fare un giro su Booking per confrontare i prezzi dei dintorni e vedrà come le mie tariffe sono tra le più convenienti.

emanuele

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

The owner was very kind and helpful. The room was perfectly clean. Thank you very much.

stayed from 02/18/2025 to 02/19/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie Paola. E' sempre motivo di orgoglio la soddisfazione degli Ospiti. Spero di rivederla. Franco

edward

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

I had a good time at this accommodation, and next time in Reggio Calabria I hope to stay at Abacus again.

stayed from 11/19/2024 to 11/26/2024

phyllis

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Franco was very nice and was waiting for us at the hotel as we got off the train. The hotel was very conveniently located near the train station and we easily walked to the museum and waterfront. He showed us our room, oriented us to the city, and gave us recommendations for dinner. Though no breakfast was provided, the corner bar just outside the hotel was convenient and excellent, with good pastries and coffee.

stayed from 10/18/2024 to 10/20/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie per la vostra recensione, Phyllis. E' stato un piacere conoscervi.

johann

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

If you travel by train, the location is ideal, three minutes from Reggio Calabria Centrale station. The rooms are spacious and very clean, but a little noisy.

stayed from 09/26/2024 to 09/30/2024

christian

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Mr. Francesco is very kind and helpful, hospitable and always present in case of problems to solve. The cleanliness of the rooms is state of the art and it is an excellent location. It is highly recommended.

stayed from 08/21/2024 to 08/28/2024

laura

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

B&B very close to the station and convenient for the seafront and the city center. We arrived by train with our bicycles to ride along the park cycle path, and the manager welcomed us by providing a lot of useful information, a guide, and credentials for the cycle path. The room was large, so we were able to store our bicycles there and reassemble them. Simple but welcoming rooms, recommended.

stayed from 08/12/2024 to 08/13/2024

anna

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

Everything is okay.

stayed from 08/14/2024 to 08/15/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie Anna per aver apprezzato. Franco

jeffrey

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

Very close to the train station and the downtown seemed nice as well, although we did not have much time to explore.

stayed from 05/02/2024 to 05/03/2024

The answer from the host:
Thanks so much, Jeff.

paolo

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Everything is there except for breakfast. Low cost.

stayed from 03/15/2024 to 03/16/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie per aver gradito, Paolo.

bruno

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

I would love to come back to Abacus and stay longer in the room. Everything was very nice and perfect.

stayed from 03/05/2024 to 03/06/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie Bruno...il tuo apprezzamento mi lusinga molto. Sarà un piacere riverdti. Franco

verena

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

verena rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 02/27/2024 to 02/28/2024

antonino

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Located in the city center, just a few steps from the train station, excellent management, Mr. Franco always available.

stayed from 01/18/2024 to 01/24/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie per il Suo apprezzamento. Spero di rivederLa.

matteo

matteo rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 07/05/2023 to 07/07/2023

silvia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Highly recommended! Central location, convenient to the city center and its services, but also to the seafront and the beach. Spacious room with balcony, equipped with every comfort and very clean. Owner of uncommon kindness and availability, as well as a symbol of professionalism. Perfect stay! Thank you, Silvia.

stayed from 06/29/2023 to 06/30/2023

The answer from the host:
Grazie a Lei, Silvia. Sarà un piacere per me ospitarla ancora. Franco.

christina

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

No breakfast, we left early.

stayed from 05/23/2023 to 05/24/2023

francesco

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Thanks to Francesco for his helpful information. A very kind person.

stayed from 03/30/2023 to 03/31/2023

The answer from the host:
Grazie a voi, Anna ed Heinz... è stato un piacere conoscervi.

aurel

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

I stayed for one night in a single room. The room, although small, was cozy with a TV, air conditioning, and a small fridge. The touch lamp was very nice. The price was lower compared to others in the area. The manager was very helpful. Overall rating 8 full. I would come back here if I had to stay in Reggio Calabria again.

stayed from 10/23/2022 to 10/24/2022

The answer from the host:
Grazie per aver gradito, Aurel.

claudia

claudia rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 09/25/2022 to 09/27/2022

vanna

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Excellent location, convenient to the train station and city center. I hadn't booked breakfast, but there is a fully stocked 24-hour pastry bar almost next to the structure. The room and bathroom were cleaned thoroughly. The manager is very kind. I highly recommend it for a tour in Reggio Calabria.

stayed from 09/12/2022 to 09/15/2022

silvio

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8

silvio rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 09/09/2022 to 09/14/2022

giulia

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 8 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 7

giulia rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 08/24/2022 to 08/25/2022

gianluca

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

I would like to point out that I was very satisfied in all aspects of the hospitality received (service quality). However, I must honestly acknowledge a couple of issues, of which I was fully aware and therefore cannot affect my overall evaluation. The first is that the B&B rooms are located on the second floor, without an elevator, so the Abacus is certainly not suitable for guests of a certain age or with even minimal motor or cardiovascular problems. The second concerns exclusively the Glauco room where I stayed, which is equipped to accommodate only one person and has a single small window placed very high, difficult to open and close if you are not at least 1 meter and 75 centimeters tall, but above all, even if open, it does not guarantee an optimal air exchange intended as a comfortable microclimate. In fact, besides its positioning and size, it is protected by a net and a grate that prevent leaning out. The microclimate issue forced me to use the air conditioner continuously at night (which I would have gladly done without), while for the rest of the day my presence in the Glauco room was minimal; it is certainly not advisable for those who would consider a more continuous use. I reiterate that this last issue identified is related exclusively to the only room (Glauco) I used and that the other rooms, from what I saw in the photos and from the outside, have regular windows and maybe even balconies. Based on my experience and my needs, the stay was very positive and, with the same characteristics as my stay in Reggio Calabria, it will be a pleasure to return to the Abacus and meet its owner Franco.

stayed from 08/06/2022 to 08/13/2022

The answer from the host:
Grazie Gianluca per l'onesta disamina ma purtroppo le criticità da Lei evidenziate non sono modificabili, come la finestra alta e l'ascensore. Per quanto possibile, ho cercato di rendere più comoda la camera, inserendo un letto matrimoniale alla francese che, ancorchè riduca ulteriormente gli spazi, offre un riposo molto confortevole. Mi piace che comunque Lei abbia riconosciuto che era consapevole della Sua scelta avendo visto le foto sul sito, peraltro vecchie e raffiguranti un lettino e non il matrimoniale e senza boiserie da me realizzata dopo. In buona sostanza Lei ha visto una camera che, a differenza di come spesso avviene, era meglio di come se l'aspettava, pur avendo tutti i limiti che Lei, ripeto, onestamente, ha evidenziato. Sarà un piacere per me, rivederLa ancora.

daniele

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

daniele rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 07/04/2022 to 07/16/2022

francesco

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

We really enjoyed our stay, we will gladly return if needed, I recommend it.

stayed from 01/04/2022 to 01/08/2022

The answer from the host:
Grazie per il Suo apprezzamento. Sarò onorato di accoglierla ancora.

francesca

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Francesca, the owner, is a very helpful host. He recommended the beaches to go to, the restaurants to eat at, and many other very valuable pieces of information. The room was spacious, a small balcony with a view of Mount Etna in the distance, and super clean. Every day the cleaning lady came and also changed the towels if you wanted. Also, in the room, there was a small fridge very convenient for keeping the water cool. I recommend this b&b to visit Reggio, the Viola coast, and the Ionian beaches because it is in a strategic position.

stayed from 08/16/2021 to 08/21/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie per i suoi graditi apprezzamenti. Sarà un piacere ospitarla ancora.

danila

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Managed by a wonderfully kind person. Excellent base for a stay.

stayed from 07/23/2021 to 07/24/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie per la Sua recensione. È motivo di orgoglio essere apprezzati in tal modo. Spero di rivedervi.

giovanni

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

I found myself very well and the manager, Francesco, is a serious person. The activity is highly recommended.

stayed from 07/02/2021 to 07/03/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie per il suo apprezzamento.

francesca

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

francesca rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 03/09/2021 to 03/10/2021

The answer from the host:
Gentile Francesca, grazie per aver gradito la mia ospitalità. Spero di rivederLa presto.

alessia

Very kind the manager Francesco, structure positioned optimally near the station and the city center a stone's throw from the seafront.

stayed from 08/16/2020 to 08/21/2020

The answer from the host:
Grazie Alessia. Spero di rivederla.

elio

So, I stayed only one night but I can judge positively my, albeit brief, experience overall. The host was accommodating and understanding, fulfilling my requests. I will return soon.

stayed from 08/03/2019 to 08/04/2019

lorenzo

lorenzo rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 01/07/2019 to 01/08/2019

francesco

Very comfortable even for travelers, close to the central station and with a large parking lot just a few steps away. The manager is precious, a deep connoisseur of Magna Graecia, and his advice on how to get around and where to go is very valuable.

stayed from 07/19/2018 to 07/20/2018

marco

Everything perfect highly recommended.

stayed from 06/05/2018 to 06/08/2018

maria

Excellent, clean, just outside the central station.

stayed from 01/03/2018 to 01/07/2018

vanni

Structure, very well kept and clean, for those accustomed to working and sleeping away from home, not to be missed, and to return.

stayed from 11/21/2017 to 11/22/2017