Your stay — Principe
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The Property — Principe
A reliable 3-star hotel near Cuneo's historic centre, Principe trades on straightforward comfort and a solid breakfast rather than frills. The lobby feels like a functional, well-maintained base for travellers who plan to be out exploring the mountains or the old town. It suits independent sightseers and business visitors who value clean rooms, free parking and easy access to the A3 motorway more than boutique atmosphere.
Chronicles of Cuneo
Cuneo was founded in 1198 as a free commune, strategically built on a plateau between two rivers to resist the marquis of Montferrat. Its gridded medieval centre, the 'Plan della Moschea', is one of the best-preserved examples of Rationalist urban planning in the region. A Savoy stronghold for centuries, the city later became the cradle of the Italian Resistance during World War II. Today, it remains the main administrative and commercial hub of the maritime Alps, known for its daily market and as a gateway to the ski resorts of Limone and the Mercantour.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuneo guide →Best months
June and September offer the best balance: pleasant highs around 25°C, low rainfall, and the summer crowds haven't peaked or have thinned out. July also works but can spike in temperature.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak months, driven by Italian summer holidays and the Festa della Madonna della Riva in early August. Hotel prices at Principe can rise 20-30% over the base rate, though Cuneo remains cheaper than the Alps proper. The main events are the Fiera Nazionale di Primavera (May) and the Palio degli Asini donkey race (July).
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the budget shoulder months. May is lush and warm but before the tourist rush; October is cooler (12-18°C) with fewer visitors and sharper discounts on rooms.
Weather & packing
Summer days can be hot (above 30°C) but evenings in the Po Valley cool quickly — bring a light jacket or cardigan for dinner outdoors. A waterproof shell is wise even in July: sudden alpine thunderstorms are common. Pack layers and comfortable walking shoes.
Live City Briefing — Cuneo
- Cuneo's city-centre pedestrian zone has been extended along Via Roma; note the new ZTL (limited traffic zone) cameras are now active, so avoid driving into the old core without a permit.
- The Mercato di Cuneo, one of Italy's largest open-air markets, has relocated to the Parco della Resistenza until December 2025 due to piazza redevelopment — check the current site before planning a visit.
- A new bike-share scheme with electric bikes launched in June 2025, connecting the station to the historic centre and the Gesso river park — useful for quick trips during your stay.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Principe, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the interior courtyard (rear). These are quieter, with less street noise from Piazza Tancredi Galimberti, and the 3-star lift means no hauling bags far.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing Piazza Tancredi Galimberti on the third floor (top floor). Street-side rooms get traffic and pedestrian noise from the piazza, especially in summer when windows are open. The lift may not serve all floors equally, and top-floor rooms can be smaller under a sloping roof.
Best views
Best view is from rooms facing the piazza itself – you overlook the square and its architecture, but that comes with noise. If you want a view, request a top-floor piazza-side room and accept the trade-off in sound.
Quietest floors
Floors 1–2 (first and second). Mid-level, away from street hum, and the lift likely stops here. Ground floor rooms near the lobby or bar can pick up check-in buzz and breakfast clatter.
🔊 Noise notes
Piazza Tancredi Galimberti is a central square with cafés, traffic, and occasional events. Street noise peaks during day and evening; by night it quiets. The hotel's own bar or breakfast room on ground floor can add clatter. No double glazing likely at this star level.
Insider tips
1. Arrive by car? Ask the hotel about the nearest public parking – the piazza is pedestrianised in parts, so don't trust GPS to drop you at the door. 2. Request a room away from the lift if you're a light sleeper; the lift may be old and audible on all floors.
- 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 — Principe
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, speeds around 25 Mbps down / 8 Mbps up, no login, works in all rooms and public areas.
A single passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary PressReader digital newsstand access on personal devices via lobby code. No printed papers. The hotel occupies a converted 19th-century bank; the original vault door remains in the breakfast room.
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00. Early bag-drop is available from 10:00 if your room isn't ready. Late check-out until 12:30 costs €25, until 14:00 costs €50; subject to availability. After 14:00 you're charged for a full extra night.
Free storage at the reception for same-day arrivals and departures. No overnight storage.
Step-free entrance via a ramp on the side of the piazza. The lift fits a standard wheelchair. Two accessible rooms on the ground floor with wider doors and grab rails. No adaptations in the bathrooms beyond those rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Autorimessa Parcheggio Centro (Via Antica Zecca, 3) – €12 per 24 hours, 5-minute walk. No EV charging. Free street parking around the piazza on Sundays and public holidays, but weekdays are mostly paid zones (blue stripes, €1.20/hour).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night for up to 5 nights, applied to stays over €10.00 per night. Payable at check-out, cash or card.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €100 incidental hold will be taken on a credit card at check-in and released upon check-out.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Bosco (242 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Croce (251 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Santa Maria (254 m · ~3 min walk)
- Synagogue: Sinagoga di Cuneo (345 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Giardini Dino Fresia — 535 m · ~7 min walk
Complesso monumentale di San Francesco — 369 m · ~5 min walk
Teatro Civico Toselli — 478 m · ~6 min walk
Paperino Club — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banca Alpi Marittime — 318 m · ~4 min walk
Farmacia Bertero — 152 m · ~2 min walk
Casa del Parmigiano — 76 m · ~1 min walk
Cuneo Gesso — 742 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside bank branches in central Cuneo for the best rate; avoid the airport exchange desks at Turin or Nice airports.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is standard. Cash is still needed for small cafes, market stalls, and some trattorias.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up (e.g., leave €1–2 for a coffee or meal) is appreciated. For taxis, round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff do not expect tips unless they carry bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar counter: about €1.10.
A panino or slice of pizza from a takeaway bakery or rosticceria: around €5–7.
A basic pasta main in a family-run trattoria: about €10.
Look for farinata (chickpea pancake) or fried porchetta buns at the Piazza Galimberti market days, or at takeaway kiosks near the train station.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are the main budget chains within easy walking distance.
Via Roma and Corso Nizza have high-street chains like OVS and Zara; the Saturday market in Piazza Galimberti also sells affordable basics.
The cheapest way around town is walking (Cuneo is compact). A single bus ticket on the city network costs €1.50, or a day pass about €3. From the airport, the cheapest option is a FlixBus to Turin or the train from Cuneo station to Madonna dell'Olmo stop, then a short walk.
Good to know — Cuneo
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Emergency Contacts
Cuneo112 is the single European emergency number. For non-urgent police queries in Cuneo, call 0171 444 200. The local hospital (Ospedale Santa Croce e Carle) is at Via Coppino 26, 0171 642 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cuneo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Principe
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banca Alpi Marittime — 318 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Bertero — 152 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hotel Everest (Via Giovanni Battista stop) → Cuneo city centre (Piazza Galimberti)
💡 Buy tickets at the tabacchi in Via Giovanni Battista (just opposite hotel). Validate onboard—no driver sales. Line 3 goes past the hotel to the station if you prefer that route.
Cuneo Levaldigi Airport (CUF) → Hotel Everest (Via Giovanni Battista, near central railway station)
💡 Confirm the fixed rate before starting—ask for 'Cuneo centro, Hotel Everest.' Can drop you at station side entrance; hotel is a 2-minute walk through the underpass.
Cuneo Levaldigi Airport (CUF) → Cuneo city centre (Corso Nizza / Piazza d’Armi)
💡 Bus stop is just outside arrivals. Pay cash exact on board or buy ticket from the machine inside the terminal. Runs only when flights are scheduled—if your flight is delayed, the bus may wait.
Cuneo Railway Station (Stazione di Cuneo) → Turin Porta Nuova (for Turin Airport transfers)
💡 Hotel Everest is 3 minutes walk from the station. For Turin Airport (TRN), take this train to Torino Porta Susa, then shuttle bus (5€, 45 mins). Avoid 'Regionale' stopping trains; pick the 'Regionale Veloce' if available.
Hotel Reale (Via Roma) → Cuneo city centre / Piazza Galimberti
💡 Single tickets last 90 minutes – buy a bundle of 10 from any tabacchi for €11.70. The number 1 bus runs the main artery and avoids the steep walk uphill from the station.
Cuneo Levaldigi Airport (CUF) → Hotel Reale (Via Roma, 20)
💡 Call ahead (+39 0171 693 000) if you arrive late – taxis are scarce after 10pm. Fixed rate to city centre, no meter surprises.
Cuneo Levaldigi Airport (CUF) → Cuneo city centre (Piazza Torino)
💡 Buy tickets from the machine at the airport terminal – cash only for most drivers. The bus drops you near the train station, a 5-min walk to Hotel Reale on Via Roma.
Cuneo Train Station (Stazione FS) → Turin Porta Nuova / Ventimiglia
💡 Use the regional train to Turin – cheaper than the Frecciarossa. Validate your ticket in the yellow machine on the platform or face a €50 fine.
About Cuneo
Wikipedia ↗
Cuneo (Italian: [ˈkuːneo] ; Piedmontese: Coni [ˈkʊni]; Occitan: Coni [ˈkuni]; French: Coni [kɔni]) is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Piedmont in northern Italy, the capital of the province of Cuneo, the 4th-largest of Italy's provinces by area. With a population of 55,747, it is t...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Principe?
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the interior courtyard (rear). These are quieter, with less street noise from Piazza Tancredi Galimberti, and the 3-star lift means no hauling bags far.
Which rooms should I avoid at Principe?
Avoid rooms facing Piazza Tancredi Galimberti on the third floor (top floor). Street-side rooms get traffic and pedestrian noise from the piazza, especially in summer when windows are open. The lift may not serve all floors equally, and top-floor rooms can be smaller under a sloping roof.
Is Principe noisy?
Piazza Tancredi Galimberti is a central square with cafés, traffic, and occasional events. Street noise peaks during day and evening; by night it quiets. The hotel's own bar or breakfast room on ground floor can add clatter. No double glazing likely at this star level.
Which rooms have the best views at Principe?
Best view is from rooms facing the piazza itself – you overlook the square and its architecture, but that comes with noise. If you want a view, request a top-floor piazza-side room and accept the trade-off in sound.
What are insider tips for staying at Principe?
1. Arrive by car? Ask the hotel about the nearest public parking – the piazza is pedestrianised in parts, so don't trust GPS to drop you at the door. 2. Request a room away from the lift if you're a light sleeper; the lift may be old and audible on all floors.
What time is check-in at Principe?
Check-in at Principe is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Principe have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, speeds around 25 Mbps down / 8 Mbps up, no login, works in all rooms and public areas.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Principe?
€1.50 per person per night for up to 5 nights, applied to stays over €10.00 per night. Payable at check-out, cash or card.
Where can I eat cheaply near Principe?
A panino or slice of pizza from a takeaway bakery or rosticceria: around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Principe?
The cheapest way around town is walking (Cuneo is compact). A single bus ticket on the city network costs €1.50, or a day pass about €3. From the airport, the cheapest option is a FlixBus to Turin or the train from Cuneo station to Madonna dell'Olmo stop, then a short walk.
When is the best time to visit Cuneo?
June and September offer the best balance: pleasant highs around 25°C, low rainfall, and the summer crowds haven't peaked or have thinned out. July also works but can spike in temperature.
Top Attractions in Cuneo
💡 Free entry is often valid only on specific days (check the website). Otherwise it's a few euros. The guided tour is worth it.
💡 Call ahead or check the Facebook page before visiting as opening times can vary; it's often staffed by volunteers.
💡 Go on a clear morning; the light is best for photos of Monviso. Entry is free but a small donation is appreciated.
💡 Check if there's a temporary art exhibition—they often set up inside for free. Otherwise, just walk in during opening hours.
💡 Check what’s on at the tourist office across the square – the space frequently hosts free contemporary art shows.
💡 Go at sunset. There's a bench near the end with the best view. Bring a coffee from the nearby bar and sit a while.
💡 Follow the path to the old hydroelectric plant at the northern end; it’s a peaceful spot rarely crowded even on weekends.
💡 Follow the path from the Porta Mondovì gate. Best in spring when wildflowers bloom or after rain when the rivers are full.