Your stay — BiBi
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: San Lorenzo (230 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: S.Agnese (268 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Sant'Agostino (306 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: San Michele (443 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Fabrizio De Andrè — 155 m · ~2 min walk
Museo Palazzo di Fraternita dei Laici — 451 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Virginian — 536 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 576 m · ~7 min walk
Parafarmacia — 420 m · ~5 min walk
Penny Market — 512 m · ~6 min walk
Termnal Bus Autolinee Toscane Arezzo — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town; exchange bureaux at the train station or tourist offices give poor rates.
Contactless and chip cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; cash still needed for small bars and markets.
Round up the bill or leave a euro or two at restaurants; no tipping expected for taxis or hotel staff, but rounding up is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: around €1.10–€1.30.
Panino or slice of pizza from a bakery: about €5–€7.
Pasta or pizza main in a trattoria: roughly €10–€14.
Look for forno (bakeries) and piadineria kiosks in the historic centre or near the main square for cheap eats.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in the area.
Affordable shops along Corso Italia and the side streets; the Saturday market in Piazza della Repubblica has clothing stalls.
Walking covers the historic centre; city bus day pass is about €3–€4. From Florence airport, take a shuttle to Santa Maria Novella station then a regional train to Arezzo (about €15–€20).
Eat lunch at a bar for a cheap fixed menu rather than dinner; buy water and snacks at a supermarket (Conad/Coop) and fill your bottle at public fountains; visit the Fortezza Medicea gardens free on sunny afternoons.
Good to know — Arezzo
Type C/F/L · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Arezzo112 is the single European emergency number, works for police, ambulance, or fire; 118 is the direct medical emergency line; 115 is the fire service direct line; for non-urgent police, dial 113.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Arezzo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at BiBi
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 576 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Parafarmacia — 420 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Arezzo Train Station (Piazza della Repubblica) → Castiglion Fibocchi stop
💡 Bus drops you 3 km from the castle—you'll need to walk steep hill or pre-arrange hotel pickup. Only works for agile travellers without heavy luggage.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Agriturismo Castello di Montozzi
💡 Book through Agriturismo for a fixed rate around €120; avoid unofficial taxis at the airport queue.
Arezzo Train Station → Agriturismo Castello di Montozzi
💡 Save the hotel’s number—drivers often don’t know the unpaved lane. Pay cash, no card surcharge if agreed.
Florence Santa Maria Novella → Arezzo Train Station
💡 Buy tickets on Trenitalia app; validate before boarding. From Arezzo station, call hotel for a €20 taxi—no bus runs to the castle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at BiBi?
Check-in at BiBi is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Where can I eat cheaply near BiBi?
Panino or slice of pizza from a bakery: about €5–€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from BiBi?
Walking covers the historic centre; city bus day pass is about €3–€4. From Florence airport, take a shuttle to Santa Maria Novella station then a regional train to Arezzo (about €15–€20).
Top Attractions in Arezzo
💡 Arrive before 10am to get the best light on the frescoes without crowds. Check the ticket desk for combined passes if you also plan to visit the museum.
💡 The crypt (small fee) holds Romanesque capitals and a 12th-century crucifix. Visit just before noon to hear the organ practice. Not much signage, so rent an audioguide (€3) or rely on a guidebook.
💡 The amphitheatre itself is free to view from the street. For the full effect, enter the Archaeological Museum (€6) which gives you access to the seating area. Visit early morning when it's quiet.
💡 The fortress walls are mostly gone, but the grassy bastion is still a great viewpoint. Walk to the eastern corner for a clear shot of the cathedral and town. Bring water in summer—the hill is exposed and there’s no café on site. The park is popular with local families on weekends.
💡 Come late afternoon when the light warms the brick, and sit on the steps of the Loggia for a perfect view. The weekly Saturday market sets up here. Avoid parking on the cobbles—locals get fined.