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Hotel Cristallo
3-star hotel 200 metres from the beach in Lignano Sabbiadoro. Features a panoramic terrace with hot tub, balcony rooms, on-site restaurant, and free WiFi.

A family-run hotel next to the Castelmonte sanctuary, among the hills of Friuli, with a restaurant, Italian breakfast and free parking for those seeking hiking and tranquility.
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Hotel casa del pellegrino – Castelmonte is an accommodation located in the hamlet of Castelmonte, just steps from the famous Marian sanctuary that gives the village its name, in the heart of the hills of Friuli near Cividale del Friuli.
The hotel offers non-smoking rooms with private bathroom, bidet and free toiletries; some room types also feature a balcony and views of the surrounding hills. Options range from the economy single room, designed for solo travelers, to quadruple rooms suited to families or small groups, as well as double rooms and rooms with single beds.
Main services include an on-site restaurant, a bar, Italian breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property, along with free parking with an electric vehicle charging station. Guests can also arrange hiking or cycling excursions in the surrounding area. The location, particularly appreciated by couples, makes the hotel a convenient reference point for visitors to the Castelmonte sanctuary and the Natisone valleys, away from traffic yet close to the area’s main centers.

The rooms at Hotel casa del pellegrino – Castelmonte cover a wide range of needs, from the economy single room designed for solo travelers to the economy quadruple room suited to families or small groups. Room sizes range from 12 sqm for the single to 25 sqm for the quadruple, with various combinations of single and large double beds depending on the chosen room type.
All rooms are non-smoking and feature a private bathroom with bidet and complimentary toiletries, as well as a wardrobe or walk-in closet and a desk. Some units, such as the Double Room, stand out for their balcony with views over the surrounding hills, while the economy versions focus on functionality and a more affordable price. The choice between single or double beds makes the property flexible for both couples and larger groups visiting the sanctuary.
The only room type with a private balcony and views over the hills of Castelmonte, the Double Room is designed for couples. It features a private bathroom with bidet, a wardrobe with walk-in closet and a flat-screen TV, in a well-arranged 18 sqm space.
Designed for those who prefer two separate single beds, this 17 sqm twin room offers a private bathroom with bidet, a desk and a spacious walk-in closet, plus a flat-screen TV not found in the economy versions.
An essential version of the double room, without a balcony or views, with the same 18 sqm size but simpler furnishings. It includes a private bathroom, walk-in closet and desk, ideal for a practical stay.
The largest of all room types, at 25 sqm with four single beds, designed for families or small groups visiting the sanctuary. Private bathroom with bidet and shower, spacious walk-in closet.
With 21 sqm and three single beds, this room is the intermediate solution for groups of three, between the quadruple and economy twin rooms. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, functional furnishings.
The economy version of the twin room, the same 17 sqm size but without a flat-screen TV, for those seeking a more affordable option without giving up a private bathroom with shower.
The most compact room in the property, at 12 sqm and designed for solo travelers. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, wardrobe and desk complete an essential yet functional solution.
Hotel casa del pellegrino – Castelmonte offers guests an on-site restaurant and bar, as well as a coffee service and menus for special diets on request, convenient for those arriving after a day of hiking. Parking is free and equipped with an electric vehicle charging station, while free WiFi is available throughout the property.
General services include luggage storage, a shuttle service, private check-in and check-out, and the possibility of arranging cycling and hiking excursions around the sanctuary. The property is entirely non-smoking and has an on-site chapel, as well as meeting and banquet facilities useful for events or small groups.
Every room comes with a private bathroom with bidet, shower and complimentary toiletries, along with a wardrobe or walk-in closet and an electrical outlet near the bed, for a practical, worry-free stay.
The hotel occupies a unique position next to the Fortress of Castelmonte, the Marian sanctuary that overlooks the hills a few kilometers from Cividale del Friuli. The hamlet of Castelmonte, perched on a hill close to the border with Slovenia, retains a rural and devotional character, with vineyards and woods surrounding the historic building and its surroundings.
The nearest railway station is Cividale del Friuli, about 7 km away, while Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is 29 km away. Udine city center can be reached by car in about forty minutes, while Palmanova Outlet Village is about 39 km away and Fiere Gorizia 35 km away. For those arriving from Slovenia, the border at Salcano is about 38 km away. In the immediate surroundings there are several restaurants and cafés, including the AS Casa del Pellegrino restaurant just 40 meters away and Delizie e Curiosità di Tocco Bruna 100 meters away.
Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling along the trails of the Natisone Valleys, with views extending to the Julian Alps on clear days. In summer it is possible to visit Parco della Lesa, an adventure park about 5 km away, while the sanctuary and fortress, a pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages, can be visited year-round. Couples particularly appreciate the tranquility of the area, while history enthusiasts can venture as far as Villa Rubini or the historic sites along the Slovenian border, in an area that is still off the beaten tourist path but rich in authentic scenery.
Reviews particularly praise the staff (9.2) and the location (9.4), especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and value for money score well, while general services (7.7) are considered the weakest point by guests.
Hotel casa del pellegrino – Castelmonte is located in the hamlet of Castelmonte, in the province of Udine, just meters from the sanctuary and Fortress of Castelmonte, and about 7 km from Cividale del Friuli.
Yes, Hotel casa del pellegrino – Castelmonte accepts pets, although a surcharge may apply for their stay.
Yes, Hotel casa del pellegrino – Castelmonte offers an Italian-style breakfast to guests staying at the property.
Yes, Hotel casa del pellegrino – Castelmonte offers free parking, with an electric vehicle charging station available to guests.
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The hotel offers single rooms, double rooms with a double bed or single beds, triple rooms and quadruple rooms, ranging from 12 to 25 sqm, all with a private bathroom.
Yes, in the surroundings of Hotel casa del pellegrino – Castelmonte you can enjoy hiking and cycling along the trails of the Natisone Valleys and the surrounding hills.