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Avete appartamenti o camere con angolo cottura?

Do you have apartments or rooms with a kitchenette?

Pronunciation

'Angolo cottura' — 'AN-go-lo COT-tu-ra'. 'Cottura' from 'cuocere' (to cook).

When to use it

Use when you prefer self-catering accommodation for longer stays. Many Italian residences and apart-hotels offer kitchen facilities.

What it means

'Angolo cottura' = kitchenette (literally 'cooking corner'). 'Appartamento' = apartment. Italy has many 'residence' hotels (residences) that offer full kitchens. 'Casa vacanze' = holiday home. 'Agriturismo' often includes meals, not kitchenettes.

Variations

Avete un residence con cucina completa?

Do you have a residence with a full kitchen?

'Residence' is the Italian term for an apartment hotel

Posso cucinare nella camera?

Can I cook in the room?

Simple check if cooking is allowed

C'è un frigorifero in camera?

Is there a fridge in the room?

Asks about just a fridge, minimum need

Mini Dialogue

Avete appartamenti o camere con angolo cottura? Sì, abbiamo bilocali con cucina completa. Perfetto — siamo in tre per dieci giorni. Gli appartamenti hanno frigorifero, fornelli e lavastoviglie.

Do you have apartments or rooms with a kitchenette? Yes, we have two-room apartments with a full kitchen. Perfect — there are three of us for ten days. The apartments have a fridge, hob, and dishwasher.

Cultural Note

Self-catering in Italy is a wonderful way to experience local food culture. Shopping at a 'mercato rionale' (local market) and cooking Italian dishes is a favourite activity for longer-stay tourists. 'Airbnb' is also widely used in Italy, with strong supply in all major cities.