B&B Artegnana 1798

Very good hotel

Everything was almost perfect. Especially double bed, and the room temperature. We don’t need any air-conditioning in the middle of the season. It’was very nice ambient and location with a wiew to the sea and sunset.

Only open seasonally. The staff I spoke with was from Bali and Lombok. They return to their country when the season is over or work on cruise ships. With only six room, it’s quite a cozy boutique hotel nestled in a beautiful area of Istria’s very lush and green countryside. The town is super small and quiet except for the music school where you can hear musicians practicing their skills. We were even serenaded by several singers when having dinner at one of the local restaurants. An impromptu performance that was charming. Something to remember. Of all the great hotels I stayed at during this nearly four-week biking trip, the staff here was definitely the friendliest though their English was not the most proficient. They tried so hard to please and be of service. They wanted so much to learn about us as well. Great conversations to be had. Breakfast can be eaten outdoor overlooking the valley or indoor. The weather was on my side so I went outside to enjoy the sun coming up over the valley and the fresh air. As the name indicates, the place was built in 1798 but was renovated in 2018. Beautiful rooms, modern and a bit on the eclectic side. Bright inviting colors, lots of space. The only issue I had was with the internet. It took ages and several tries to finally connect. They are proud to serve local food. Here, I got to taste the famous Skuta Sheep Milk Cheese. Everything fresh and delicious although not a lot of choices compared to most other hotels. Considering that there are only six rooms, however, it’s adequate. Nothing is far from this hotel as the walled town is minuscule. Few parking spots, most park at the church and walk to town. I came by bike so didn’t have to worry about that. It will take less than one hour to see it all. Artistic feel, medieval vibe. The day I was there, there was a small flea market in the courtyard in front of the hotel. Not sure how often that happens. Local artists were there. All in all, I would definitely return to this hotel should I be in this area again.

We loved this little hotel! Only six rooms, but beautifully appointed, with a wonderfully attentive staff. The room was large, the bed quite comfortable, the bathroom also large and well designed; both the bedroom and bathroom had windows that opened so as to allow a nice cross-breeze and charming views. The restaurant serves only breakfast (included with the room) and a limited lunch menu, but both were very good, and the breakfast in particular quite ample. The village is very small and quiet; for those looking for nightlife in the off-season this is not the place. But for those looking for a lovely peaceful place to get away the village, and this hotel, are ideal.