A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "How do i get to the hotel" in Italian
Ask for hotel directions in Italian with this essential phrase.
Come arrivo all'hotel?
KOH-meh ah-REE-voh ahl-loh-TELneutral
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Use this when you're lost in a town or city and need to find your accommodation. It's perfect for asking a local on the street or at a tourist information point.
Alternatives
- Dov'è l'hotel?Use this if you just need to know if the hotel is nearby or its general location.
- Mi sa dire come arrivare all'hotel?This is a slightly more polite and indirect way to ask, good for older people or very formal settings.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'arrivo' with 'arrivare'
Use the conjugated verb 'arrivo' (I arrive) or the infinitive 'arrivare' (to arrive), not a mix.
Incorrect preposition 'a'
The correct preposition to use with 'arrivare' when indicating a destination is 'a', which contracts with 'l'' to become 'all''.
Frequently asked
how to ask hotel address in italian
You can ask 'Dov'è l'hotel?' to find out if it's nearby. For full directions, 'Come arrivo all'hotel?' is more appropriate.
italian phrase for getting to my hotel
'Come arrivo all'hotel?' is the most direct way to ask for directions to your hotel. Italians are generally helpful with directions.
polite way to ask for directions in italy
Starting with 'Scusi' (Excuse me) before asking 'Come arrivo all'hotel?' adds politeness. Using 'Mi sa dire...' is also a good option.
