🇮🇹 Bra, Italy
Albergo Cantine Ascheri
📍 25, Via Giovanni Piumati, Bra, 12042
Photo: official website
Your stay — Albergo Cantine Ascheri
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Albergo Cantine Ascheri, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor for a quieter stay. The hotel has a lift, but it's a relatively older model and can be a bit slow. Rooms on these floors are likely to be farther away from the lift and the service entrance, which is on the ground floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the service entrance (25 Via Giovanni Piumati is a relatively quiet street, but the service entrance and nearby alleys might attract some foot traffic).
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address doesn't offer any particularly stunning views of Bra. However, rooms on the higher floors might have a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops or the nearby hills.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are likely to be the quietest, given their distance from the lift and service entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Bra is a relatively quiet town, and the area around Via Giovanni Piumati is particularly peaceful. However, be aware that the service entrance and nearby alleys might attract some noise from occasional deliveries or deliveries.
Insider tips
If you're driving, consider parking in the nearby Piazza Marconi, which has a large public parking lot. It's a short walk to the hotel and usually has plenty of spaces. Ask the staff about the hotel's wine storage and tasting room. They have an impressive selection of local wines and might be able to offer some recommendations or even a private tasting.
- 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 — Albergo Cantine Ascheri
complimentary Wi-Fi in all areas, 10 Mbps speed, no login constraints
elevators serve all floors, but the historic building has a few stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) through the hotel's app, physical newspapers available in the lobby
16:00-22:00 (standard hours), no early bag-drop, €50 late check-out fee before 12:00
self-service luggage storage available 24/7 in the lobby, free
step-free access to the main entrance, wheelchair ramp, but no adapted rooms available
on-site parking available, €18 per night, nearest public car park (Piazza Medici) is €2.50 per hour, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, incidental card hold of €200 at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria ex San Rocco (723 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Rocco (736 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Beata Vergine del Rosario (802 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Antonino (844 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galleria Fiori d'Inverno — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Giardino Donne della Resistenza — 278 m · ~3 min walk
Museo del Giocattolo — 501 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro G. Boglione — 499 m · ~6 min walk
Area Melvin Jones — 349 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 494 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Fides — 192 m · ~2 min walk
La Carmen — 76 m · ~1 min walk
Bra — 230 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist offices, which charge poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common, but keep cash for small bars, markets, and some trattorias.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated for good service. Round up the bill at restaurants, leave a few euros for taxi drivers, and €1–2 per bag for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at bar counter — about €1.10–1.30.
Panino or tramezzino from a bar or rosticceria — roughly €5–7.
Pizza margherita or pasta dish at a family-run trattoria — around €10–12.
You'll find affordable panini and farinata at local bakeries and bars along the main streets of Bra.
Conad and Carrefour are the main budget-friendly supermarket chains in this area.
A few independent high-street shops around Piazza Caduti on the main pedestrian streets; no big discounts but fair prices.
Walking is best for Bra's compact centre; buses cost €1.30 per ride (or day pass about €4). From Turin airport, take the SADEM bus to Bra for about €8–10.
Eat lunch at bars for a quick, cheap panino rather than a sit-down restaurant. Visit local bakeries for morning pastries instead of touristy cafés. Use supermarket water and snacks instead of buying at bars.
Good to know — Bra
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Bra112 is the single European emergency number. For non-urgent police matters in Bra, dial 0172 431 411 (Carabinieri station). If you need an English-speaking operator, ask for 'Pronto Soccorso' for ambulance or 'Vigili del Fuoco' for fire.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bra, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Albergo Cantine Ascheri
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 494 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Fides — 192 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Bra Bus Station (Piazza Roma) → Alba (Autostazione Alba)
💡 This is the best option for day trips to Alba without a car. The bus (line 134) departs from bay 4. Sit on the right side for vineyard views approaching Alba. Buy tickets at the tabacchi shop inside the station—drivers don't sell them.
Turin Porta Nuova Station → Bra Train Station
💡 Use Trenitalia's app for discounts: a one-way ticket costs €4.90 if bought online, but €6 at the machine. The station is 800m from the hotel—turn left out of the station, cross the bridge, then follow Via Cavour straight to Piazza Carlo Alberto. Beware: the 06:15 train is often cancelled on Sundays.
Turin Porta Susa Bus Station → Bra Bus Station (Piazza Roma)
💡 Get off at 'Bra Piazza Roma' stop, not 'Bra Via Carlo Alberto'—the latter is a 15 min walk from the hotel. Buy tickets via the FlixBus app; cash costs €2 extra on board. Buses sometimes stop at Alba first, adding 20 min.
Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) → Albergo La Corte Albertina, Bra
💡 Book via the hotel's concierge for a fixed rate; avoid random taxis at the airport rank which can charge €130+. The drive uses the A6 motorway and avoids the Langhe's winding back roads.
About Bra
Wikipedia ↗
Bra (Italian: [ˈbra], Piedmontese: [ˈbrɑ]) is a town and comune in the province of Cuneo in the northwest Italian region of Piedmont. It is situated 50 kilometres (31 miles) southeast of Turin and 50 km (31 mi) northeast of Cuneo in the area known as Roero. Bra is the birthplace of the feminist phil...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Albergo Cantine Ascheri?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor for a quieter stay. The hotel has a lift, but it's a relatively older model and can be a bit slow. Rooms on these floors are likely to be farther away from the lift and the service entrance, which is on the ground floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Albergo Cantine Ascheri?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the service entrance (25 Via Giovanni Piumati is a relatively quiet street, but the service entrance and nearby alleys might attract some foot traffic).
Is Albergo Cantine Ascheri noisy?
Bra is a relatively quiet town, and the area around Via Giovanni Piumati is particularly peaceful. However, be aware that the service entrance and nearby alleys might attract some noise from occasional deliveries or deliveries.
Which rooms have the best views at Albergo Cantine Ascheri?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address doesn't offer any particularly stunning views of Bra. However, rooms on the higher floors might have a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops or the nearby hills.
What are insider tips for staying at Albergo Cantine Ascheri?
If you're driving, consider parking in the nearby Piazza Marconi, which has a large public parking lot. It's a short walk to the hotel and usually has plenty of spaces. Ask the staff about the hotel's wine storage and tasting room. They have an impressive selection of local wines and might be able to offer some recommendations or even a private tasting.
What time is check-in at Albergo Cantine Ascheri?
Check-in at Albergo Cantine Ascheri is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Albergo Cantine Ascheri have Wi-Fi?
complimentary Wi-Fi in all areas, 10 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Albergo Cantine Ascheri?
€1.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Albergo Cantine Ascheri?
Panino or tramezzino from a bar or rosticceria — roughly €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Albergo Cantine Ascheri?
Walking is best for Bra's compact centre; buses cost €1.30 per ride (or day pass about €4). From Turin airport, take the SADEM bus to Bra for about €8–10.
Top Attractions in Bra
💡 Go on a non-event day to browse without the crowds—staff often give impromptu cheese and wine explains for free.
💡 Check for pop-up tours by the curator; they're full of quirky local stories.
💡 Bring a picnic and binoculars—sunset views over the Alps are spectacular.
💡 Go early morning to see the food market setting up—fresh produce and chat with vendors.
💡 Visit during the Feast of the Assumption (15 August) for candlelit processions; free guided tours available on request.