Meaning
inn
- small hotel
In a sentence
Abbiamo dormito in una locanda vicino al lago.
We slept in an inn near the lake.
C'è una locanda qui vicino per mangiare e dormire?
Is there an inn nearby to eat and sleep?
Questa locanda non è cara, ma è pulita.
This simple hotel isn't expensive, but it's clean.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| locanda | feminine · singular |
| locande | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use locanda for a small, traditional place; albergo is the neutral everyday word for a hotel.
- More old-fashioned or rustic than hotel; common in names and tourism language, less in casual speech.
- Unlike ristorante or trattoria, locanda usually suggests lodging too, not just eating.