Hôtel Central Bastia

The junior suite was booked for two days, but upon entering room 301, we immediately realized that we didn’t want to stay even one more minute. The reality did not match the photos shown on the booking website. The room was gloomy and dirty — there was dust on the floor, light fixtures, tables, electrical outlets, and the mattress was stained. The air was stifling — the ceiling fan above the bed just stirred up dust, and the bathroom fan made a loud noise every time the light was turned on, which echoed throughout the entire room. Opening the windows was nearly impossible — the sliding mechanisms were old, worn out, and barely functioning. The room did not meet the standards of a junior suite. Upon entering from the shared staircase, you find a bed placed with the headboard against the door, which has no sound insulation. As a result, we were startled all night long by slamming doors and voices in the hallway. From this area, there’s a door leading to what is called a “guest room,” but in reality, it looks more like a storage closet — no windows, no air conditioning. It had two small sofas with a TV and a built-in wardrobe, which couldn’t be used to store belongings if you care about them — the door was broken and the inside was filthy. On a summer day with 30°C outside, it was impossible to stay in that room for more than a minute. Opposite the bed, there is an open passage (with no door) leading to what is described as a kitchenette. It consists of a microwave, a small fridge, and a kettle with limescale on the inside — that’s about it. There were two cups, quite dirty, placed on stained napkins clearly left by previous guests. One wine glass was also available. This “kitchenette” is completely unusable. The toilet and shower area lacked a height-adjustable shower head and had visible dirt on some surfaces, along with ants on the floor. The terrace looked like something out of a horror movie — walls and ceiling seemingly untouched since the 19th century, and the trees blocked out all light, making the room feel even darker and more depressing. We asked to be moved to the room shown in the booking photos — unfortunately, we were only offered smaller rooms, barely larger than a double bed, with the toilet hidden behind a wardrobe door. No price difference was offered for the downgrade from the junior suite, so we had no choice but to refuse. We ended up staying just one night and left early in the morning. This so-called junior suite does not meet basic cleanliness standards or the expectations for a property labeled as luxury. The hotel refused to refund us for the unused second night.

Central, comfortable, welcoming. Just around the corner from a great bookshop. Full of art and literature this gem of a hotel is close to all the transport hubs and right in the heart of the small but beautifully formed city of Bastia. Be aware of the absence of an elevator, the stairs have acquired a character over many years and can be difficult for those less able.

The hotel is centraly located. Our room was on the 4th floor, comfortable but with no elevator. Parking is on the street, you must pay a fee. Breakfast was 10 euros pp, but if you order one egg they charge you 5 euros extra just for the egg, don't order eggs or else breakfast becomes very expensive.

Loved this quirky place. The decor is fantastic, if you like a mixture of styles, old and new. We stayed in a smaller room, which was comfortable albeit the bathroom which was pocket sized, OK for a one night stay but not for longer. Central and clean, liked this place for it's unique style, yet it lacks a bit of comfort.

This is a gem. The hotel is beautifully decorated with line drawings by the owner. These drawings are exquisite. There is also a room downstairs which is a type of art gallery. If you like stylish small french hotels, this is it. The bedroom I had was also beautifully decorated and all the facilities were excellent. I would rate this as one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in.

Stunning! Beautiful, creative, fairytale, history and modern all blended.

A quaint hotel very centrally located. Easy to get everywhere. Friendly staff and nice breakfast. No elevator, but nice wide stairs. Rooms are little old, but nicely decorated, clean, comfortable and good value. I've stayed here on several visits to Bastia. Would happily stay again.

We like to stay in the small hotels when travelling rather than chain hotels, and Hotel Central didn’t disappoint. Our room was small but charming and clean. The little decorating details added to the charm. The bathroom was small too, but perfectly adequate. We had breakfast in the little courtyard which was very pleasant. Staff were friendly and some spoke excellent English. They allowed us to leave our luggage there after checking out as long as needed. The hotel is in a great location. Easy to walk to the bus stops and restaurants, cafes and shops. Some good gelati in town too!