Ostello Il Capisterium, Norcia
Ostello Il Capisterium, Norcia
- Type
- Hostel
- Address
- Via Dell'Ospedale,00Norcia (PG)
- Phone
- 3493002091
- info@ilcapisterium.it
- Website
- norciaospitalita.it
Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Ostello Il Capisterium is a holiday center in Norcia, just outside the historic center and along the Cammino di San Benedetto (Way of Saint Benedict). It is run by the Cooperativa Sociale Il Capisterium. There are two types of rooms: "Comfort", overlooking the swimming pool, and "Economy", on the hostel floor. The hostel was badly damaged by the earthquakes of August 24 and October 30, 2016, and resumed operations about a year later.
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Ostello Il Capisterium in Norcia: location
The hostel is in Norcia, a short walk from the historic center and along the Cammino di San Benedetto. It is about 1 km from Porta Ascolana. The historic center is a short walk away.
The property lies along the Cammino di San Benedetto and the Cammino delle Terre Mutate. It is listed among the places to stay for the first stage of the Cammino di San Benedetto, from Norcia to Cascia. Parking for cars is free.
Ostello Il Capisterium in Norcia: services
The Comfort rooms, facing the pool, have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a hair dryer and Wi-Fi. They are doubles, triples or family rooms. The Economy rooms, on the hostel floor, have Wi-Fi, lockers and a linen kit on request. Bathrooms are shared among a limited number of guests.
Services include the swimming pool, parking, access for guests with disabilities, and pets are welcome. The property has a large kitchen and a dining room. It also offers a garden, a conference room and small workshop rooms. It arranges guided tours, excursions and catering for groups. It caters especially to youth and school travel, parish groups and pilgrims.
Things to see near Ostello Il Capisterium
The hostel lies within the Sibillini National Park in the Sibillini Mountains. The center of Norcia is a short walk away. Nearby are the statue of Saint Benedict, the town's patron saint, and the Vetusta Nursia chocolate shop. Norcia is also the birthplace of Saint Benedict, patron saint of Europe.
Walkers on the Cammino di San Benedetto can continue from here toward Cascia. Other accommodation options are listed on the page on where to stay in Norcia.
Frequently asked questions
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Nearby
What to see nearby
- 500 m
- 500 m
- 500 m
Where to stay
- Il Casale San Martino, NorciaCountry house200 m
- Casa Vacanze Nonna Angela, NorciaVacation rental300 m
- Affittacamere La Vineria, NorciaGuesthouse300 m
Where to eat
- L'Alveare, NorciaDelicatessen300 m
- Bar Bramont, NorciaBar and café300 m
- Il Richiamo della Sibilla, NorciaDelicatessen300 m
Straight-line distances.