Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Hotel" in Italian: albergo
l'albergo
Note: also: l'hotel
Hotel in Italian for learners here is l'albergo (ahl-BEHR-goh), a masculine noun. You sleep in un albergo, ask for una camera in albergo, and check out of l'albergo. Prefer albergo as the headword over hotel.
Arrival after a train
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How to pronounce albergo
Say it
ahl-BEHR-goh
/alˈbɛr.go/
Albergo stresses BEHR: ahl-BEHR-goh. The article is l'. Keep three clear syllables.
"Hotel" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'albergo | the hotel Default noun with elided article. | Default noun with elided article. |
| un albergo | a hotel Booking and recommendations. | Booking and recommendations. |
| reception dell'albergo | hotel reception Front desk location. | Front desk location. |
| camera d'albergo | hotel room Room inside the lodging. | Room inside the lodging. |
How to use albergo in real life
- 1Arrival after a train
L'albergo è a due passi dalla stazione.
The hotel is a short walk from the station.
L'albergo as subject.
- 2Calling ahead
Avete una camera libera in albergo?
Do you have a free room at the hotel?
In albergo for location.
- 3Morning plan
Lasciamo le valigie all'albergo.
We'll leave the bags at the hotel.
All'albergo combines a + l'.
Mistakes English speakers make with albergo
Incorrect: Dormiamo in un hotel vicino.
Correct: Dormiamo in un albergo vicino.
Use albergo as the learner headword on this page, not hotel.
Incorrect: La albergo è economico.
Correct: L'albergo è economico.
Albergo is masculine and needs l' before the vowel.
Good to know
Italians also say hotel in modern speech, especially for chains, but albergo remains the classic word on signs, laws, and older travel talk. A pensione is often smaller and simpler than a full albergo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking into lodging after a late arrival
ChatPal
L'albergo tiene aperta la reception?
Is the hotel keeping reception open?
You
Sì. Ho scritto all'albergo stamattina.
Yes. I wrote to the hotel this morning.
ChatPal
Bene. Chiediamo una mappa dell'albergo.
Good. Let's ask for a map of the hotel.
You
Ok. Poi lascio il passaporto in albergo.
Ok. Then I'll leave the passport at the hotel.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hotel" in Italian
Should I say hotel or albergo?
Both exist, but learn and practise albergo as the headword here: l'albergo, un albergo.
Is albergo masculine?
Yes: l'albergo, un albergo, gli alberghi.
How do I say hotel room?
Camera d'albergo or una camera in albergo.
How do I pronounce albergo?
ahl-BEHR-goh, stress on BEHR.
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