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Antica Calabria

TopBnB Very good 9.4 / 10

(77 reviews)

via Sant'Antonio Abate, 34 - San Fili (CS) - Area: city center | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT078116C1EL47TXCI

Regional identification codeCIR: 078116-BBF-00001

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Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
3

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Private

Guests in this venue liked

In the city center
Cheap
Charming property
Abundant breakfast
Very new
The design of the property
Spectacular view
Shopping area

Description

The Antica Calabria bed and breakfast on the hills in San Fili (CS) with its three large and comfortable retro-style rooms awaits you for a relaxing stay.

CHECK - IN | CHECK - OUT
- Check-in from 3pm to 8pm;
- Check-out by 10: 30 am.

ROOMS
Memory foam mattresses, independent heating, air conditioning, private bathroom with hairdryer and washing machine, B&B courtesy kit, free wifi, a safe, 32" TV, mini fridge and suitcase rack.

COMMON AREAS
The kitchen and breakfast room.

NOTE
- Breakfast is included in the price;
- Parking near the structure;
- Animals are not allowed;
- SPQR restaurant-pizzeria 200 meters from the B&B;
- A shuttle service is available on request;
- For those who are passionate about trekking there is "Il cammino di San Francesco di Paola" which is a route starting from Paterno Calabro and arriving at the Sanctuary of San Francesco di Paola, with intermediate stops in Cerisano and San Fili.

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):

Kitchenette
Air Conditioning
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Fine Design
Charm
Heating
Ideal for trekking

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Internet access
English speaker

House features

Historic house
Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location

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
Automatic fire extinguishers

Services of the house

Kitchenette

Facilities and services

Laundry
Bicycle, boat, horses / sports equipment

Location and surroundings

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

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 3
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 3

Size of rooms

Over 30 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Historic furniture
Terrace / balcony
Desk / table and chairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Presents

Holiday themes - the place

Mountain

Holiday themes - town size

Village - under 5000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Historic centre
Located in country side or nature reserves
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Fine design
Charm
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

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Antica Calabria

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Conditions

Check-in from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out before 10:30 AM - If you're late you may be charged for an extra night

Area city center

N. B: The entrance to the B&B is on the street above.

THE B&B is:
• 200 meters from the SPQR restaurant-pizzeria;
• 250 meters from the Gambaro theater in San Fili;
• 10 km from the University of Calabria (UNICAL);
• 11 km from the A2 Rende - Cosenza nord motorway junction;
• 19 km from Paola beach;
• approximately 34 km from the Sila National Park;

Airports

Lamezia Terme Airport 48 Km
Crotone Airport 89 Km

Train Stations

Paola Train Station 10 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

Museum Maon 4 Km
University 4 Km
UNICAL - University of Calabria 8 Km
Highway A3 Cosenza North 8 Km
Stadium San Vito 8 Km
Hospital San Francesco 9 Km
Piazza del Popolo 9 Km
Shopping Center Metropolis 9 Km
Fountain of the Seven Channels 9 Km
Sanctuary of San Francesco di Paola 9 Km
Private Hospital San Francesco 9 Km
Highway A3 Cosenza South 9 Km
Beach Marina di Paola 9 Km
Private Hospital La Madonnina 10 Km
Paola Train Station 10 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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Very good

Overall Rating 9.4 / 10
77 reviews

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Very good

9.4 (67 reviews)

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Excellent

9.6 (38 reviews)

What guests say

Reviews frequently highlight the cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfort of the rooms, as well as the central location and friendly, helpful staff. Guests praise the excellent value for money and often mention beautiful panoramic views and stylish, modern décor. Breakfast is described as plentiful, though a few guests would have liked a wider variety or fresher options. Overall, the property is considered well-maintained and welcoming, suitable both for short stays and longer visits, appreciated for its tranquility, convenience, and attentive service.

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roberto

Clean.

stayed from 10/03/2025 to 10/06/2025

jose

Excellent attention and welcome from the owners together with Irina, recommendable in every way. May God richly bless you.

stayed from 09/29/2025 to 10/02/2025

severino

Very clean, spacious and good value. Situated in a good position in the centre of the village. Our only complaint is that breakfast consisted only of prepackaged croissants, tarts and biscuits, which is not good if you don’t like sweet food. It is advertised as bed and breakfast, so we would expect a decent breakfast.

stayed from 09/05/2025 to 09/08/2025

steven

This B&B was perhaps the most beautiful accommodation I have ever stayed in. The room was huge (especially considering the price) and had a refrigerator, towels and a balcony. There was a new bottle of water every day. The owner was very kind. I don't know Calabria well, but in most of the places I've stayed I would have expected to pay at least four times as much for such a large and beautiful room. I hope to be able to return to San Fili in the future.

stayed from 08/30/2025 to 09/01/2025

ugo

Comfortable property located at the beginning of the village and 10 km from the highway exit. Spacious, comfortable and clean room. Everything as pictured and described. Highly recommended for a pleasant and relaxing stay.

stayed from 08/17/2025 to 08/18/2025

cristiano

Excellent welcome. Clean. Comfortable. Perfect.

stayed from 08/16/2025 to 08/17/2025

francesca

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 5 | Host: 7 | Location: 6 | Price/Quality: 10

We spent 10 days. The breakfast was disappointing: there were no fresh cakes as mentioned in other reviews. The sheets were changed once in 10 days and the bathroom was cleaned once.

stayed from 08/04/2025 to 08/14/2025

attilio

We remembered a different welcome, a different breakfast and, in general, a different style and way of doing things.

stayed from 08/04/2025 to 08/05/2025

lucia

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stayed from 07/20/2025 to 07/21/2025

luca

August 2023, beautiful experience, we liked it very much. Too bad we were only passing through. We will definitely return. Thank you very much to the owner and the lady who welcomed us.

stayed from 08/10/2023 to 08/11/2023

alessio

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stayed from 07/17/2025 to 07/18/2025

veronica

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stayed from 07/12/2025 to 07/13/2025

angela

Excellent accommodation in San Fili with convenient location, responsive host, and very clean plus comfortable sleeping. I highly recommend for anyone staying in San Fili.

stayed from 05/14/2025 to 05/16/2025

marie

Warm and generous welcome in a very comfortable B&B. Exceptional value for money!

stayed from 04/20/2025 to 04/21/2025

tommaso

Perfetto

stayed from 04/19/2025 to 04/20/2025

marta

The owner is very kind, everything is clean, well-kept, and quiet.

stayed from 04/11/2025 to 04/12/2025

abelardo

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stayed from 03/10/2025 to 03/13/2025

silvio

Excellent accommodation, outstanding cleanliness, the room is comfortable and warm, and the restrooms are spacious. We will definitely return, equipped with all comforts. The staff is kind and caring in perfect Calabrian style.

stayed from 01/09/2025 to 01/12/2025

antonio

Everything was perfect, comfort, cleanliness, management. The only downside is that the breakfast is a bit lacking and has to be prepared by oneself.

stayed from 12/23/2024 to 12/27/2024

johan

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stayed from 09/29/2024 to 10/01/2024

maria

Beautiful place, very clean and elegant rooms. I have been going for a couple of years and I return. A place in the fresh mountains. Close to the sea.

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

paolo

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stayed from 09/02/2024 to 09/12/2024

vera

Great facility, extremely spacious, comfortable, clean, and new room.

stayed from 07/09/2024 to 07/10/2024

francesco

All good. Mrs. Irina was good and kind. The place is very clean. I will recommend to all my friends.

stayed from 05/30/2024 to 06/05/2024

gianni

I come every year for a long time, never had any problems, very beautiful, spacious and clean rooms.

stayed from 05/15/2024 to 05/17/2024

frank

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stayed from 05/17/2024 to 05/19/2024

veneranda

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stayed from 04/28/2024 to 04/30/2024

salvatore

Absolutely well-organized and comfortable structure. The availability and courtesy of the managers are greatly appreciated. I would definitely recommend it and would return.

stayed from 01/23/2024 to 01/27/2024

maría fernanda

Excellent accommodation, clean, spacious, and heated. Good bathroom and comfortable beds! Excellent stay.

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

mario

An excellent place. Friendly owners and staff. Great breakfast available and left out for late risers like us. Full equipped kitchen, fridge, dishes, laundry, kitchen table and chair area. Our room was large and clean. We highly recommend the place.

stayed from 10/09/2023 to 10/17/2023

chantal

We received a friendly reception with quick response to any questions. Washing machine in the private bathroom. Close to the Camino path, and near restaurants and cafes. Very gracious host! Thank you!

stayed from 09/29/2023 to 09/30/2023

jennifer

This space had everything we needed and more. The location is fabulous, great for walking through the town or going into Cosenza to shop and explore. The accommodations are spacious and so very clean. Breakfast was there for us to access whenever we wanted. We really enjoyed our time here.

stayed from 08/25/2023 to 08/28/2023

carlo

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stayed from 08/21/2023 to 08/25/2023

tatiana

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stayed from 08/16/2023 to 08/18/2023

maria

New structure, spacious room with all the available services. Beautiful mountain location but about 15 minutes from the sea. Quick responses from the manager always available and excellent welcome at check-in. DIY breakfast with packaged products but a wide selection. Highly recommended. We will return if passing by.

stayed from 08/15/2023 to 08/16/2023

gaspare

Cozy and clean environment. Helpful and courteous manager. Recommended.

stayed from 08/09/2023 to 08/10/2023

biagio

Great structure and management, with friendly and helpful owner and staff.

stayed from 07/13/2023 to 07/14/2023

silvia

Absolutely recommend! Impeccable cleanliness, spacious rooms and very comfortable mattresses. Excellent value for money. \nTraveling with the family towards Sicily, we stayed one night here, what can I say... we had a great time in this facility and have already booked for the return trip!

stayed from 06/17/2023 to 06/18/2023

fernando

The best Bed and Breakfast ever used, clean, beautiful, with all the comforts and welcoming and precise staff. Really a nice place San Fili, with a great Bed and Breakfast more like a hotel than a Bed and Breakfast. Excellent I would say.

stayed from 06/17/2023 to 06/19/2023

john

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

Excellent. The hosts were fantastic and did everything to help me.

stayed from 05/21/2023 to 05/22/2023

beth

This B&B is in the perfect location to see the historical center. The set up of the rooms is perfect plus we were happy to see a washing machine in the bathroom. There are cute balconies in the rooms that open to the street and are very quaint. The rooms are large too with plenty of space for storing your clothing, etc. The bathrooms are also large and have shelves, etc to store your personal items. Irina is so lovely and kind. She kept everything tidy and clean. She gave us new towels and made up the room every day. Breakfast is served at the table in the kitchen and consisted of juice, coffee, water and various fruits and baked items. All very tasty. They have a full kitchen that you can use but we did not use it and chose instead to walk to a local restaurant called SPQR for dinner each evening. This B&B is lovely and I highly recommend it.

stayed from 05/01/2023 to 05/04/2023

antonino

Very nice room, furnished with all the comforts.

stayed from 09/05/2022 to 09/09/2022

biagio

Quiet, private, comfortable, well exposed to the mountains, quite ventilated, kindness and courtesy, very familiar environment.

stayed from 09/30/2021 to 10/01/2021

stefano

Fantastic room, very large quadruple room and especially very clean, excellent breakfast.

stayed from 02/05/2022 to 02/06/2022

tatiana

We had a very pleasant stay at the B&B Antica Calabria. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable. Mr. Francesco is a correct and kind person. We will definitely return. Thank you for everything Francesco.

stayed from 08/04/2021 to 08/07/2021

mauro

What can I say, everything harmonious and on the same level, breakfast to be improved. The direction is right, excellent cleanliness and stylish rooms. Well done.

stayed from 08/18/2021 to 08/19/2021

filippo

The bed and breakfast is very nice, the room that hosted us was very large as well as the bathroom. The room cleaning is very accurate. The quality to price ratio is very favorable. The breakfast was adequate for the price.

stayed from 08/15/2021 to 08/17/2021

raffaele

In the heart of San Fili is a historically renovated lodging, both architecturally and in terms of systems. The host was correct and very professional, also providing information on the services available on site. The location between Cosenza and Paola is strategic, and the summer climate of 25°C in August thanks to being over 700 meters above sea level is excellent. Recommended.

stayed from 08/12/2021 to 08/13/2021

antonio

Very well-organized facility with all services available, the room is very cozy and the breakfast, served on site, is abundant and well-prepared.

stayed from 07/04/2021 to 07/05/2021

dante

Great facility, very kind and helpful staff. I recommend it!

stayed from 06/07/2021 to 06/09/2021

michele

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stayed from 06/07/2021 to 06/10/2021

ettore

I have traveled to San Fili on several occasions and have actually altered my dates to make sure I'm able to stay at Antica Calabria! It's perfect! The owner and the staff are fun, professional, and extremely helpful! Its location could not be any better. Steps from the main road, close to parking, a walk to a FANTASTIC restaurant SPQR. If you are staying for a couple of nights or weeks, it's perfect. Some of the rooms have their own washing machines, which is ideal if you want to pack light and wash often like I do. Looking forward to staying with them again!

stayed from 10/18/2020 to 10/31/2020

elena

We were welcomed with extreme kindness and professionalism, considering the pandemic period we are experiencing. The structure is fantastic, at the beginning of the town of San Fili. The room was of extraordinary size, well distributed and organized, as well as clean. Bathroom equipped with every comfort and more than the essentials. What can I say? It was short, but it was very nice to stay there. Excellent breakfast and the kindness of the lady who welcomed us. A must try!

stayed from 08/29/2020 to 08/30/2020

antonio

Good structure definitely to recommend, very good and very kind Irina.

stayed from 08/21/2020 to 08/24/2020

bruno

Great structure.

stayed from 08/10/2020 to 08/11/2020

nerio

Very well furnished room, very large and comfortable for 4 people and complete with everything. Owner very kind.

stayed from 08/06/2020 to 08/07/2020

alfredo

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stayed from 06/13/2020 to 06/14/2020

franz

Great place if you want to go to the sanctuary.

stayed from 06/13/2020 to 06/14/2020

giuseppina

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stayed from 11/08/2019 to 11/11/2019

luigi

Fantastic B&B, clean and welcoming; rooms furnished and equipped to perfection; spacious bathroom, tidy and with a very comfortable shower. The managers have left a mark for their exquisite kindness and generosity. Mrs. Lina with her delicious cakes prepared by her has conquered our palate and her beautiful smile our heartfelt esteem and trust. To feel good and in tranquility, there is no need to go far, not even look for trendy places, just go to San Fili in the B&B Antica Calabria.

stayed from 10/01/2019 to 10/02/2019

leonardo

Only the courtesy received upon arrival and departure is commendable.\n\nFor the rest: spacious, bright room; very comfortable bed; large and clean bathroom. Highly recommended.

stayed from 09/21/2019 to 09/22/2019

elvira

We would highly recommend Antica Calabria to anyone who wants to enjoy some time in a beautiful small town. Tony was very warm and welcoming. Irina was a fabulous host, catering to every need. She went above and beyond every day to ensure we had a great stay. The rooms were always kept spotless. The breakfast options were endless. Highly recommend the cappuccino! Not only was Irina very helpful but she was friendly and engaging. We enjoyed chatting with her every morning.\n\nWe will definitely return to this well run family bed and breakfast.

stayed from 08/28/2019 to 09/06/2019

amalia

Great facility and well managed. Breakfast and cleanliness are top-notch!

stayed from 08/14/2019 to 08/15/2019

luisa

Highly recommended, welcoming and professional staff, order and cleanliness prevail in every room. I am very satisfied also with the location. Beautiful city.

stayed from 08/16/2019 to 08/19/2019

julia

We stayed for 4 nights in June 2019 as we have family in San Fili. This bed & breakfast was just what we were looking for, we had the family rooms which accommodates 4 adults easily, we had our own key to the front door as well as our room which meant we could come & go as we pleased. Absolutely spotless, Eriana the young lady who prepared our breakfast & cleaned our rooms and generally seemed to look after the whole place was fantastic and could not do enough for us. I would definitely recommend this accommodation.

stayed from 06/14/2019 to 06/18/2019

antonio

Nice facility and excellent hospitality.

stayed from 06/18/2019 to 06/19/2019

tonino

It is not the first time we have stayed at Antica Calabria and it is always like being at home. The courtesy, the availability, the cleanliness, the comfort of the bed, the breakfast: everything at the highest level. The only regret is felt when leaving.

stayed from 01/23/2019 to 02/02/2019

elvira

This property turned out to be a real gem for San Fili. Excellent location, service, cleanliness, and last but not least, the furniture and finishes of the rooms, not to mention the attention to detail and the superb breakfast, Mrs. Lina's homemade sweets are priceless! Congratulations to the owners also for the choice of the staff, Irina is a helpful and reliable person for every need. What can I say, see you soon Antica Calabria!

stayed from 10/20/2018 to 10/22/2018

alessandro

A well-positioned and welcoming facility, especially for those who want to experience the tranquility of the village and those like me who have walked the path of San Francesco from Paola. The statue and the itinerary are just a few meters away. Courtesy, kindness, and clean and very spacious rooms make the difference. I recommend it.

stayed from 10/08/2018 to 10/09/2018

franca

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stayed from 09/17/2018 to 09/20/2018

laura

Great place to stay. Staff very friendly.

stayed from 09/04/2018 to 09/08/2018

elisabetta

Everything was great, we hope to come back soon.

stayed from 10/19/2017 to 10/21/2017

domenica

Me and my family, we stayed at this property for 3 nights, everything was perfect. Large and clean rooms, all new, very comfortable mattresses, abundant breakfast we were welcomed and pampered. We hope to come back soon. Highly recommended!

stayed from 09/07/2017 to 09/10/2017

paola

My husband, my brother-in-law, and I stayed for only one night but it was enough to appreciate this new place, very clean and extremely comfortable. Another 10 should be added for the bed with a dream mattress. If we come back to this area, we will definitely stay here. Highly recommended.

stayed from 05/24/2016 to 05/25/2016

mariaelena

Very nice place. Large and clean rooms, carefully detailed. Excellent courtesy and kindness. Very abundant breakfast.

stayed from 04/13/2016 to 04/14/2016

ettore

What a lovely B&B. Besides it being a 10 rating on all levels, the owners were fantastic and sweet. They recommended local areas to visit and even offered to take me. I would recommend this property to anyone. I'm looking forward to visiting San Fili again!

stayed from 09/06/2015 to 09/18/2015

francesco

Fantastic Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of San Fili. Very clean, well maintained, and reasonably priced. If you are planning on staying in San Fili or nearby, I would highly recommend this B&B.\n\nThank you Antica Calabria for helping make my visit more pleasurable.\n\nFrancesco Lombardo.

stayed from 08/05/2015 to 08/08/2015