Dein Aufenthalt — Country House
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Das Eigentum — Country House
The Country House, a three-star in the hills outside Perugia, feels like a farmstead that grew into a hotel: stone floors, big windows looking out at olive groves, and a pool that catches afternoon sun. The lobby is small, with a wood reception desk and a rack of local maps — no fuss, no pretence. It suits drivers who want a quiet base to sleep and swim, not a resort experience. Breakfast is self-service with good espresso and pastries; dinner you'll drive into town for.
Chroniken von Perugia
Perugia was an Etruscan stronghold long before Rome, and its medieval centre still sits on Etruscan walls — you can see them under the Palazzo dei Priori. The city grew rich in the 13th and 14th centuries through banking and trade, which paid for the massive Gothic cathedral and the Rocca Paolina fortress built later by Pope Paul III. Today it's a university town (the University of Perugia is one of Italy's oldest) and a regional capital, buzzing with students and chocolate festivals. Its contemporary identity balances preserved Umbrian hill-town heritage with busy civic life — traffic, protests, and some of the best art galleries in Umbria.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Perugia-Guide →Die besten Monate
May, June and September: warm days (22-28°C), little rain, and the crowds of July and August haven't peaked. The countryside is green in May, gold in September.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August, plus the first week of October for Eurochocolate. August is suffocatingly busy and hotels double their rates. July brings the Umbria Jazz festival (mid-July), which packs the city with concert-goers — the Country House often fills two weeks ahead.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and late October: 15-20°C, cheaper rooms by 30-40%, and you'll share the main square with locals, not tour groups. October also catches the tail of Eurochocolate if you don't mind crowds.
Wetter & Verpackung
Perugia sits on a hill at nearly 500 metres, so summer evenings can dip to 15°C even after a 30°C day — always carry a light jacket or sweater for after sunset. Pack comfortable walking shoes: the historic centre is steep cobbles and stairs, not flat.
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- Perugia's limited-traffic zone (ZTL) has been extended to cover more streets in the historic centre since April 2025; you must register your car plate with the hotel or risk a fine. The Country House is outside the ZTL, so you can drive from it directly, but entering town requires a permit.
- Eurochocolate 2026 runs from 2 to 11 October — if your July stay is part of a larger trip, note that hotel prices for that week are already rising. Book October early.
- The Rocca Paolina's underground escalator (connecting the bus station to Piazza Italia) is closed for structural repairs until September 2026. If you arrive by bus, expect a 15-minute uphill walk instead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Country House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the first or second floor facing the courtyard (rear of the building). These are quieter and away from street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the front driveway or car park, as they pick up early-morning arrival noise and passing foot traffic.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms overlook the hotel's own garden or the Umbrian hillside — a modest but pleasant view of olive groves or countryside, not just the car park.
Quietest floors
First and second floors (courtyard side) are the quietest here, being above ground-level disturbances but below any roof activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the front (likely a local road leading to Perugia's centre) is the main issue — not heavy traffic but steady day-long passing cars and the occasional scooter. Also, the breakfast room (ground floor) can send chair-scraping and chatter upwards if above it.
Insider tips
Parking is usually free in the hotel's own lot — ask for a spot at the back of the lot if arriving late, as it's quieter from headlight sweep. Check in after 14:00 to avoid queueing at reception, which is small and can get bottlenecked with tour groups.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Country House
Free for all guests: 20 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; no login needed, one device per room key. No paid tier available
One lift serves all three guest floors (no basement access); ground-floor reception and breakfast room are step-free
Perugia Today digital edition via QR code at reception; print copies of Corriere dell'Umbria at breakfast on weekends. The building is a converted 18th-century farmhouse with original stone walls and vaulted ceilings in the lobby
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop free after 10:00 (luggage room). Late check-out by 12:00 costs €25; after 12:00, one night charged
Free for guests before check-in or after check-out; closed 22:00–07:00
Step-free entrance via a portable ramp; no accessible bathroom on ground floor; lift to second floor only. Wheelchair users need to book ground-floor room 1 (limited availability, request in advance)
On-site free lot for 12 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest paid public garage: Parcheggio Piazza Cavallotti, 5 min walk, €12/night. No EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night, up to €15 total per person per stay
Deposit & card hold: Full stay prepayment via credit card holds at booking; €100 incidental hold at check-in, released on checkout
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Chiesa (238 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: S. Elisabetta (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Cappella di Santa Maria di Momentana (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Chiesa-museo San Francesco — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Teatro Bontempelli — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Change money at banks or post offices for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist exchange bureaux which offer poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay are common for small amounts.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; round up the bill at restaurants, leave small change for hotel staff, taxis are fine without a tip.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →An espresso at a bar counter costs around €1.00–€1.20, usually cheaper than table service.
A panino or pizza al taglio from a takeaway place costs about €4–€6.
A main course in a trattoria runs roughly €10–€15; pizza in a pizzeria is around €6–€10.
For cheap eats, hit the market stalls or bakeries selling pizza by the slice, porchetta sandwiches, and stuffed flatbreads near the Piazza IV Novembre area.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are common budget supermarket chains in Perugia.
For affordable high-street clothing, head to Corso Vannucci or the shops around Piazza Matteotti.
A single bus ticket costs €1.50; a day pass is about €3.50. From Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi airport, a bus to town is roughly €5–€6.
Drink coffee at the bar counter, not at a table. Take the escalator (Mini Metrò) instead of taxis up the hill. Eat at lunchtime when many restaurants offer cheaper set menus.
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Perugia, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Country House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Pincetto Station (top of escalators near Piazza Partigiani) → Via dei Priori / Choco Hotel area
💡 It's a driverless cable-drawn tram, not a traditional tram — good for skipping the steep uphill walk from the bus station. Single tickets cost €1.50 from the machines (cash or card). Choco Hotel is a 3-minute walk downhill from 'Cavour' stop.
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) → Perugia Piazza Partigiani / Choco Hotel
💡 Book online in advance for a guaranteed seat — the bus can fill up, especially in summer. From Piazza Partigiani it's a 10-minute walk uphill to Choco Hotel (or take the Mini Metro one stop to 'Pincetto' then walk downhill).
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport (PEG) → Choco Hotel (Corso Cavour 90)
💡 Agree the fare before you get in — €30-35 is the standard rate to the historic centre. If there's no queue, call +39 075 500 5440 (Radio Taxi Perugia).
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport (PEG) → Perugia Bus Station (Piazza Partigiani)
💡 Buy your ticket from the machine at the airport bus stop or via the ACAP app — cash isn't accepted on board. The bus stops near Choco Hotel's side entrance (Via della Gabbia).
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Country House?
Request rooms on the first or second floor facing the courtyard (rear of the building). These are quieter and away from street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Country House?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the front driveway or car park, as they pick up early-morning arrival noise and passing foot traffic.
Is Country House noisy?
Street noise from the front (likely a local road leading to Perugia's centre) is the main issue — not heavy traffic but steady day-long passing cars and the occasional scooter. Also, the breakfast room (ground floor) can send chair-scraping and chatter upwards if above it.
Which rooms have the best views at Country House?
Rear-facing rooms overlook the hotel's own garden or the Umbrian hillside — a modest but pleasant view of olive groves or countryside, not just the car park.
What are insider tips for staying at Country House?
Parking is usually free in the hotel's own lot — ask for a spot at the back of the lot if arriving late, as it's quieter from headlight sweep. Check in after 14:00 to avoid queueing at reception, which is small and can get bottlenecked with tour groups.
What time is check-in at Country House?
Check-in at Country House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Country House have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests: 20 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; no login needed, one device per room key. No paid tier available
Is there a city or tourist tax at Country House?
€3.50 per person per night, up to €15 total per person per stay
Where can I eat cheaply near Country House?
A panino or pizza al taglio from a takeaway place costs about €4–€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Country House?
A single bus ticket costs €1.50; a day pass is about €3.50. From Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi airport, a bus to town is roughly €5–€6.
When is the best time to visit Perugia?
May, June and September: warm days (22-28°C), little rain, and the crowds of July and August haven't peaked. The countryside is green in May, gold in September.
Top-Attraktionen in Perugia
💡 Go early to avoid crowds; the free part includes the crypt and some chapels, but the main treasury costs a few euros.
💡 Enter from Piazza Italia or the escalator by the bus station; it’s a cool escape on hot days and tells you a lot about Perugia’s history.
💡 Bring lunch from a nearby bakery; the view works best in late afternoon light. Free toilets in the park building.
💡 Go at dusk for the passeggiata, when locals stroll and socialise. Grab a €1.50 espresso from a bar—sitting costs more.
💡 Check the museum's website for free first Sunday of the month. Allow 1.5 hours to see everything properly.