Lamezia Terme Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Lamezia Terme airport is in Sant'Eufemia, a hamlet about 12 km from the city centre and the gateway to the Costa degli Dei and Tropea. If you have a dawn flight or an evening return, you can stay in Sant'Eufemia, just minutes from the terminal, even in a property with a pool near the seafront. Trenitalia's Lamezia Airlink service takes you in a few minutes to Lamezia Terme Centrale station, from where a city bus runs into town; by taxi the ride takes about 20 minutes. Those who want to stay in town will find shops and restaurants in the Nicastro district.

Airport area: Sant'Eufemia Lamezia

Airport area · By taxi, about 5 minutes (2 km); there's no direct bus, city shuttles only stop downtown.

Best for: those with a short layover or a dawn flight who want to sleep steps from the terminal

Pros

Minutes from the terminal, handy for dawn or late-night flights
Quiet area, away from the traffic of downtown

Cons

Few bars and restaurants in the immediate area
You'll need a taxi or car, there are no direct buses from the airport

Recommended hotels in this area

B&B VIRGILIO LAMEZIA AIRPORT and Apartments: 2 km from the terminal, recently renovated and with a garden: handy for an early-morning flight

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Sant'Eufemia seafront

Neighbourhood · By car or taxi, about 8 minutes along the coast.

Best for: those looking for a relaxing stay with pool and spa without straying far from the airport

Pros

Indoor pool and spa, useful for a long layover between two flights
Close to the seafront, just minutes from the terminal

Cons

Residential area, little nightlife or restaurants within walking distance
Without a car, getting around becomes inconvenient

Recommended hotels in this area

Villa Grumolara & Spa: Pool, jacuzzi and spa 8 minutes from the airport, with free bikes and a small breakfast served in the room

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Lamezia Terme, Nicastro district

City centre · City bus or Lamezia Multiservizi shuttle from the airport, 20-35 minutes; by taxi about 20 minutes (12 km).

Best for: those who'd rather stay in town, close to the shops and restaurants of the centre

Pros

Shops, bars and restaurants of the centre just steps away
Good starting point for exploring the Calabrian hinterland

Cons

Further from the airport, you'll need a bus, shuttle or taxi
No direct connection during night-time hours

Recommended hotels in this area

Albergo Centrale: In the heart of Nicastro, reviews praise the staff and the value for money
Relais - Palazzo Greco Stella: Modern, spacious rooms downtown, with shuttle service to the airport on request

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