Your stay — Relais Cattedrale
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots which often have poor rates and high fees.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay are common. Smaller bars or market stalls may be cash only.
Not expected but appreciated for good service: round up the bill in restaurants (5-10%), leave small change for taxis, and a couple of euros for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the counter: about €1-1.20. Cappuccino or latte might be €1.50-2 if you sit down.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or panini from a local bar: around €5-7 with a drink.
Simple pasta or meat dish in a trattoria or pizzeria: main course around €10-13.
Asti's central market area and nearby piazzas have stalls and small bars selling focaccia, farinata, and local snacks, especially on market days.
Conad, Lidl, Eurospin, Coop — all well represented in the Asti area.
Corso Vittorio Alfieri has high-street chains like OVS, H&M, and independent boutiques; the weekly Saturday market in Piazza Alfieri is good for affordable clothing.
Buy a single bus ticket (€1.30) from tabacchi; day passes (€3.50) if using multiple trips. From Turin Airport, take the Flibco bus to Asti (around €7-10 one way), or the train from Turin Porta Nuova (€4-6).
Drink standing at the bar rather than sitting for cheaper coffee. Eat lunch at a trattoria's ‘menu del giorno’ (€10-12). Buy fresh produce from the Saturday market instead of supermarket pre-packs.
Good to know — Asti
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Asti, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Relais Cattedrale
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Asti train station → Albergo ristorante Madonna della Neve (Via Broglio 16)
💡 Use Linea 1 or 3 from the station stop 'Piazza Marconi'; get off at 'Corso Genova' then walk 200m. Tickets valid 90 mins—buy at tabaccheria before boarding.
Turin Airport (TRN) bus stop → Asti bus station (Piazza Medaglie d'Oro)
💡 Arfea runs a direct coach at 10:00 and 17:00, cheapest option. Buy tickets online or at airport tobacconist; drops you a 15-min walk from the hotel.
Turin Airport (TRN) → Albergo ristorante Madonna della Neve, Asti
💡 Pre-book through Radio Taxi Asti (+39 0141 595959) for a guaranteed flat rate; avoid unmarked cabs at the airport.
Turin Airport (TRN) shuttle bus to Porta Nuova station → Asti train station
💡 The SADEM bus from airport to Porta Nuova costs €7.50, then an intercity train to Asti is €10.50; direct trains run hourly, no need to change platforms.
About Asti
Wikipedia ↗
Asti (UK: AST-ee, US: AH-stee; Italian: [ˈasti] ; Piedmontese: Ast [ˈɑst]) is a comune (municipality) of 74,348 inhabitants (1–1–2021) located in the Italian region of Piedmont, about 55 kilometres (34 miles) east of Turin, in the plain of the Tanaro River. It is the capital of the province of Ast...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Relais Cattedrale?
Check-in at Relais Cattedrale is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Relais Cattedrale?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or panini from a local bar: around €5-7 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Relais Cattedrale?
Buy a single bus ticket (€1.30) from tabacchi; day passes (€3.50) if using multiple trips. From Turin Airport, take the Flibco bus to Asti (around €7-10 one way), or the train from Turin Porta Nuova (€4-6).
Top Attractions in Asti
💡 Check the small side chapel to the right of the altar for the restored 15th-century fresco of the Last Judgment.
💡 Free entry only on specific days (check tourist office for current schedule); otherwise costs 3€. Best light for photos is late afternoon.
💡 Free entry applies only on the first Sunday of each month; book online in advance as slots fill up. Otherwise, standard ticket is 8€.
💡 Bring binoculars for birdwatching along the riverbanks, or sit on the bench near the war memorial for the best view of the cathedral dome.
💡 Go early in the morning to see the weekly market setup, or grab a coffee at one of the pavement cafes on the north side.