9 Best Hotels in Corsica, France

On a hillside overlooking Calvi Bay, this three-star hotel stands just minutes from downtown, and every room has a balcony with views of the bay. Numerous other amenities include a fitness center, breakfast lounge, rooftop pool, and spa.

This enchanting rustic mansion has traditional home-style cuisine and music of all kinds—including authentic Corsican polyphonic chanting—and a commanding view of the coast. Simple rooms have whitewashed walls and rustic furnishings; they can accommodate up to four people. There is also a restaurant on-site offering lunch and dinner.

Named for the faithful general in Napoléon's army, this 19th-century hotel is located on the town's quietest square. There's a cozy lounge where breakfast is served by the fireplace. Hardwood floors, granite countertops, and snowy duvets give the rooms are tasteful feel. Mountain views and balconies are available in Rooms 208 and 209.

This modern hotel is full of delightful surprises, including sliding doors leading directly out to breakfast nooks beside a stream. At night you can fall asleep to the sound of the water tumbling over the gorge. Owner Dominique "Dumé" Colonna, one of France's (and certainly Corsica's) greatest soccer stars, drops by from time to time. The nearby Auberge de la Restonica serves fine Corsican fare.

On the main street through Corte, the Hôtel du Nord is perfect for budget-conscious travelers. The oldest hotel in Corte, the marble stairs still remain from the original 1833 building. Hardwood floors make the place rather charming, as do the common areas with filled with books. Breakfast is served in the neighboring bar, and packed lunches are available for those who hike to the nearby valleys.

The central location is the main draw of this simple hotel near the port, featuring air-conditioned rooms with tile floors and double-pane windows that help minimize street noise; rooms 316, 317, and 318 are the quietest. Room 214 has a charming marble chimney. 

Set on an attractive location, this intimate boutique hotel is built into the ramparts of the upper town's citadel. Neutral fabrics and simple furnishings keep the rooms light and bright. Upper rooms have superb views over the cliffs. To soak up the Corsican sun, head to the spacious outdoor pool.

In this pretty 19th-century former mansion between the church and the market in downtown Calvi, cozy rooms are named after French literary figures. Opt for the Verlaine, which overlooks the city's rooftops and the port. Traditional interior design mimics a French style of yesteryear, with cherubs on walls behind quilted bedspreads. Find the restaurant in the garden under a giant magnolia tree—thus the name of the hotel.

Steps away from the house where Napoléon was born, this clean and comfortable lodging with seasonal patio restaurant once served as the ancestral residence of Duke Charles-Andre Pozzo di Borgo of the notable Ajaccio family. The chic lobby is distinguished by a swank martini bar, and the modern rooms have leather furniture. Rooms 112, 211, and 311 have small balconies overlooking a cobblestone alley. There is an exceptional breakfast buffet (costs extra), and room service is offered year-round.