Title: Ostello Le Tre Corone Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35601261&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ostello Le Tre Corone Guests relax by the pool or fire up the barbecue grills in lush surroundings that create a homey atmosphere for every traveler ## Photo gallery for Ostello Le Tre Corone ![Exterior - Ostello Le Tre Corone (Calendasco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35601300/35601261/d83f2a5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfort Triple Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets - Ostello Le Tre Corone (Calendasco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35601300/35601261/f7442a6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets - Ostello Le Tre Corone (Calendasco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35601300/35601261/8db6af13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Garden - Ostello Le Tre Corone (Calendasco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35601300/35601261/775ea363.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Gazebo - Ostello Le Tre Corone (Calendasco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35601300/35601261/acf7d7f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ostello Le Tre Corone offers a charming stay with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, and a peaceful garden. Enjoy WiFi, dry cleaning services, and an outdoor pool. Multilingual staff assist with luggage storage for a hassle-free experience. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 13 - Mar 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=35601261&PinnedHotelID=35601261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=35601261&PinnedHotelID=35601261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 14 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=35601261&PinnedHotelID=35601261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=35601261&PinnedHotelID=35601261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=35601261&PinnedHotelID=35601261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=35601261&PinnedHotelID=35601261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=35601261&PinnedHotelID=35601261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=35601261&PinnedHotelID=35601261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 2 beds 1 bed Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite ![Family Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35601300/35601261/ffcbe2ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Memory foam bed Premium bedding Private bathroom Bidet Daily housekeeping - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds ![Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35601300/35601261/f17417f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds ### Highlights Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Memory foam bed Premium bedding Detached private bathroom Bidet Daily housekeeping - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, Ensuite ![Comfort Triple Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35601300/35601261/f7442a6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Triple Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Memory foam bed Premium bedding Private bathroom Bidet Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds ![Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35601300/35601261/e4c3679e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Memory foam bed Premium bedding Detached private bathroom Bidet Daily housekeeping - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds) ![Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds) | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35601300/35601261/08c5d44a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds) ### Highlights Memory foam bed Premium bedding Bidet Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 beds) ### Highlights Memory foam bed Premium bedding Bidet Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Memory foam bed Premium bedding Bidet Daily housekeeping - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Calendasco travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calendasco.dx3000028706) [View more Hostels in Calendasco](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calendasco-Hostels.d3000028706-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.08778%2C9.59574&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L87vSEghrjy-NLvORPZHc0qAsfc=) Via Mazzini 59, Calendasco, PC, 29010 ### What's nearby - Castello di Vigoleno 12 min drive \- 4.6 miles - Basilica of Santa Maria di Campagna 14 min drive \- 6.3 miles - Piazza Cavalli 15 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Palazzo Farnese 15 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Duomo di Piacenza 19 min drive \- 7.4 miles ### Getting around - Rottofreno Station 8 min drive - Linate Airport (LIN) 58 min drive ### Restaurants - La Mamma 7 min drive - Antica Trattoria La Noce 9 min drive - Airone in Rosa 8 min drive - Trattoria Braghieri 5 min drive - Pomice 7 min drive ## About this property ### Ostello Le Tre Corone Property highlights Consider a stay at Ostello Le Tre Corone and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Outdoor pool access nearby - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and luggage storage - Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and a TV in reception Room features All guest rooms at Ostello Le Tre Corone include comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as Extra amenities include: - Showers, bidets and soap ## Similar properties ![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2536200/2536122/7d9804f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grande Albergo Roma Centro Storico - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 440 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 24 Mar - 25 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=2536122&PinnedHotelID=2536122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080656/1b1e01b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MH Hotel Piacenza Fiera Piacenza - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 7.6 Good 77 reviews £99 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=1080656&PinnedHotelID=1080656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1711400/1711313/eb43da1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel & Loisir Le Ruote Cadeo - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 187 reviews £60 includes taxes & fees 14 Mar - 15 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=1711313&PinnedHotelID=1711313&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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check-in end time: 6:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Towels are not included in the room rate for basic and standard room types. Towels are available for a surcharge or guests may bring their own. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Up to 10 kg per pet Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Bed sheets fee: EUR 2 per person We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ostello Le Tre Corone have a pool? ### Is Ostello Le Tre Corone pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ostello Le Tre Corone? ### What time is check-in at Ostello Le Tre Corone? ### What time is check-out at Ostello Le Tre Corone? ### Where is Ostello Le Tre Corone located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? 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