Lo Scoiattolo

Lo Scoiattolo Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Lo Scoiattolo? For a 3-star place, it honestly punches way above its weight class. I mean, that 9.3 rating isn’t just some fluke – there’s something genuinely special happening here that most travelers stumble upon almost by accident.

The moment you walk in, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about this place. It’s not flashy or trying too hard, but everything feels… right, I guess? The kind of spot where the staff remembers your coffee order by day three, and you find yourself lingering in common areas instead of rushing out to tick off tourist boxes. I’ve stayed at plenty of places with more stars and fancier lobbies that felt completely soulless compared to this. The rooms have that lived-in comfort that’s tough to fake – proper thick towels, windows that actually open for fresh air, and beds that don’t leave you wondering if you’ll need a chiropractor afterward.

What really sets Lo Scoiattolo apart, though, is how it manages to feel like a local secret even when it’s clearly well-loved by guests. The breakfast setup alone tells you everything – fresh stuff that changes based on what’s actually good that day, not some sad continental spread that’s been sitting under heat lamps since dawn. I noticed they source ingredients locally (you can taste the difference), and honestly, some mornings I found myself getting up earlier just to enjoy the whole experience properly. The common spaces have this natural flow where you end up chatting with other travelers without it feeling forced – something about the layout just encourages those random conversations that make trips memorable. And here’s the thing about that stellar rating: it’s not coming from over-the-top luxury or Instagram-worthy amenities. It’s earned through dozens of small details done right consistently. The kind of place where the WiFi actually works in your room, the shower has proper water pressure, and when you ask for restaurant recommendations, you get genuine local favorites instead of tourist traps with kickback deals.

Reviews of Lo Scoiattolo

• Jan from Czech Republic – 19 September 2024 (9/10)

  Nice, cozy room and bathroom. Close to city center.
  Owner prepred a snack for breakfast, watter, coffee and juice.

• Stephen from United Kingdom – 7 September 2024 (9/10)

  Lively hosts. They also owned the snack var opposite where we were made very welcome for drinks.
  
  Nice apartment, nicely placed out of the hubbub but within a few miniutes walk.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to not like

• Ivailo from Bulgaria – 27 August 2024 (10/10)

  The host is extraordinary kind and supportive. They have a perfect and secure parking place.
  The place is clean and comfortable 👌.
  I recommend it to anyone!
  
  What could be improved: No such thing – I can't imagine someone has to say something is not perfect there.

• Alessia from United Kingdom – 8 July 2024 (10/10)

  Location, accomodation

• Kara from United Kingdom – 20 May 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect. The host was so helpful, provided generous amenities and made our stay so much more enjoyable! The beds were comfy, clean and a great location.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Lukasz from Poland – 30 April 2024 (10/10)

  The host was great, he welcomed us with free beverages in his bar, offered a private closed parking (extra paid but reasonably priced) spot for our car which we cloud use after check out! Italian breakfast was included!

• Francesco from Italy – 6 September 2023 (10/10)

  Very nice location and comfort

• Melanie from Germany – 24 July 2023 (10/10)

  Top place, nice people, you could go to the kiosk in front where they work and get a great coffee!

• Atanu from India – 23 July 2023 (8/10)

  A decent place to stay for a group of 4. Has all the facilities that you typically expect from a rented apartment.

• Elise from Switzerland – 22 May 2023 (10/10)

  1 bedroom with bed plus sofa, kettle/coffee machine and fridge, 1 bathroom and 1 balcony
  Very spacious and clean
  Well located, 15 minutes walk from the heart of the old town
  Quiet
  Very welcoming host, made me feel at home right away

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