🇮🇹 Ancona, Italy
Torre de Bosis
📍 173, Strada Frazione Poggio, Ancona, 60129
Your stay — Torre de Bosis
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The Property — Torre de Bosis
A three-star with genuine character, Torre di Bosis occupies a converted early-20th-century mansion on a quiet residential hill. The lobby feels more like a well-kept family home than a hotel: polished terrazzo floors, a worn leather sofa, and the smell of fresh coffee from the small bar. Its USP is the panoramic terrace overlooking Ancona’s harbour and the Adriatic – an unexpectedly dramatic spot for breakfast or an evening drink. It suits independent travellers who prefer honest comfort over brand-name predictability.
Chronicles of Ancona
Ancona was founded by Greek exiles from Syracuse around 387 BC, who named it after the Greek word for ‘elbow’ – the shape of its promontory. Under the Romans it became a key Adriatic port, and its arch of Trajan, built in 115 AD, still stands on the harbour. The city’s medieval core was heavily rebuilt after earthquakes and WWII bombing, giving it a mix of Romanesque churches, Fascist-era blocks and postwar concrete. Today Ancona remains a working port and regional capital, with a lively but unfussy civic identity grounded in ferry traffic and daily markets rather than tourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ancona guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm enough for the beach, skies are generally clear, and the summer cruise-ship rush hasn’t peaked or has already eased.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist season, driven by Italian beach holidays and cruise-ship stops at Ancona’s port. Hotel prices rise roughly 30–40% above May rates; the most crowded weeks are the first half of August (Ferragosto week, 15 August), when the city empties for the coast but the hotel still fills.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer the best budget-friendly window: temperatures are mild (12–20°C), rooms are often discounted by 20–30%, and the city centre is quiet outside lunch and evening hours.
Weather & packing
Ancona’s climate in July is typically 28–32°C with Mediterranean humidity, but a sudden afternoon Bora wind can drop the temperature by 8°C within minutes. Rule: always carry a light jacket or windbreaker, even on the hottest forecast day.
Live City Briefing — Ancona
- The main ferry terminal to Greece and Croatia is operating normally, but check the Traghetti webcams for any last-minute schedule changes due to summer storms.
- Piazza del Plebiscito has a new pedestrian-only zone since spring 2026, making the evening passeggiata more pleasant; access to the hotel’s hill requires a short detour via Via della Stazione.
- The Passetto beach free bathing lido (stabilimento balneare) has reopened after winter maintenance and is now bookable online via the comune’s portal – essential for a guaranteed spot in July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Torre de Bosis, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or higher, facing east (away from the street). These rooms get morning light and avoid traffic noise from Strada Frazione Poggio.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2, especially those facing the street. The road is a rural main road; early morning delivery vans and local traffic are loud at low levels.
Best views
East-facing rooms on the top floors overlook the hillside and countryside, not the street. The address is on Strada Frazione Poggio, set back from the city centre, so views are rural and pleasant.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 (top floor) are the quietest. The hotel has 5 floors, so upper levels buffer street and lobby noise well.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is Strada Frazione Poggio — a road with local traffic, tractors, and morning deliveries. The lift shaft is central and can be heard from adjacent rooms on all floors.
Insider tips
1) Park in the free hotel car park behind the building — avoids road noise and saves €. 2) Check-in after 14:00 for better room selection; early arrivals may get stuck with a ground-floor room.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Torre de Bosis
Free, no login; medium-speed (about 20 Mbps down); no paid upgrade
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Physical copies of Corriere della Sera and Il Resto del Carlino at reception (weekdays only); no digital newsstand
Check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag-drop from 08:00 (free, concierge holds bags); late check-out until 13:00 costs €25 (subject to availability)
Free, at reception; no left luggage room — bags stored behind desk until 20:00
Step-free entrance via a ramp; lift fits a standard wheelchair; one ground-floor accessible room (Room 101) with roll-in shower
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park is Parcheggio Archi (€1.50/hour, 10-minute walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, paid at check-in (children under 10 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit for standard bookings; €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santa Maria di Portonovo (470 m · ~6 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 487 m · ~6 min walk
Dispensario Farmaceutico La Salute — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Typical exchange is via ATMs; avoid airport and tourist exchange bureaux for poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay common; small cash needed for markets, some cafes, and taxis.
Not expected; round up the bill in restaurants or leave 1-2 EUR for good service; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about 1.10-1.30 EUR.
Pizza al taglio or panino from a bakery/bar: 4-6 EUR.
Pasta or pizza main in a casual trattoria: 8-12 EUR.
Via del Comune and the area around Piazza del Plebiscito have cheap takeaway pizza, panini, and fried fish.
Conad, Eurospin, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in the 60129 area.
Via Corso Garibaldi and the central streets have high-street chains like OVS and UPIM for affordable clothing.
Day bus pass (biglietto giornaliero) around 3.50 EUR; bus from Ancona airport to town costs about 2.80 EUR.
Always get coffee at the bar counter, not a table (cheaper). Buy lunch from a bakery or supermarket rather than a sit-down restaurant. Use local bakeries for fresh bread and snacks instead of tourist-focused spots.
Good to know — Ancona
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ancona, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Torre de Bosis
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 487 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Dispensario Farmaceutico La Salute — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Ancona Piazza Cavour → Via Delle Palombare (closest stop to agriturismo)
💡 Alight at 'Palombare' stop, then it's a 15-minute uphill walk. Don't rely on this for luggage – the path is steep gravel. Buy tickets at any tabacchi before boarding.
Ancona Stazione Centrale → Varano Station (local stop)
💡 Varano station is a tiny unstaffed stop. From there, call the agriturismo for a pick-up (they'll come for €10) – don't walk; there's no pavement on the winding road.
Ancona Airport (AOI) → Ancona Stazione Centrale
💡 Cheapest option from the airport, but you'll then need a taxi onwards to the agriturismo (about €30 from the station). The shuttle drops you at platform 10 of the bus station, not at the main entrance.
Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) → Agriturismo La Collina degli Olivi
💡 Book via Radio Taxi Ancona (+39 071 28111) for a fixed €50 rate from the airport to the agriturismo. Cash only, so have euros ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Torre de Bosis?
Request a room on floor 3 or higher, facing east (away from the street). These rooms get morning light and avoid traffic noise from Strada Frazione Poggio.
Which rooms should I avoid at Torre de Bosis?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2, especially those facing the street. The road is a rural main road; early morning delivery vans and local traffic are loud at low levels.
Is Torre de Bosis noisy?
Main noise source is Strada Frazione Poggio — a road with local traffic, tractors, and morning deliveries. The lift shaft is central and can be heard from adjacent rooms on all floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Torre de Bosis?
East-facing rooms on the top floors overlook the hillside and countryside, not the street. The address is on Strada Frazione Poggio, set back from the city centre, so views are rural and pleasant.
What are insider tips for staying at Torre de Bosis?
1) Park in the free hotel car park behind the building — avoids road noise and saves €. 2) Check-in after 14:00 for better room selection; early arrivals may get stuck with a ground-floor room.
What time is check-in at Torre de Bosis?
Check-in at Torre de Bosis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Torre de Bosis have Wi-Fi?
Free, no login; medium-speed (about 20 Mbps down); no paid upgrade
Is there a city or tourist tax at Torre de Bosis?
€2.50 per person per night, paid at check-in (children under 10 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Torre de Bosis?
Pizza al taglio or panino from a bakery/bar: 4-6 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Torre de Bosis?
Day bus pass (biglietto giornaliero) around 3.50 EUR; bus from Ancona airport to town costs about 2.80 EUR.
When is the best time to visit Ancona?
May, June and September: warm enough for the beach, skies are generally clear, and the summer cruise-ship rush hasn’t peaked or has already eased.
Top Attractions in Ancona
💡 Check the schedule online first—most exhibitions are free, but the building itself is always open to wander during daylight hours. Go early to avoid cruise ship crowds.
💡 The best view is from the footpath above on Via Birarelli. It's a 5-minute walk from the cathedral, so combine both.
💡 Go at sunset for golden light over the port. The climb from the old town takes 15 minutes.
💡 Enter near the old slaughterhouse for the best path down to the lower lighthouse with a small beach below.
💡 First Sunday of each month entry is free. Budget at least 1.5 hours. The ticket includes the museum shop with good local history books.