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tu estancia — Casa Francesca
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La propiedad — Casa Francesca
Casa Francesca is a solid three-star set in a 19th-century townhouse near Perugia's main square, with terracotta floors, high frescoed ceilings, and a small rooftop terrace overlooking the Umbrian hills. It suits travellers who want a clean, central base with character, not frills. Standing in the lobby you smell beeswax polish and fresh coffee, and the owner typically hands you a map and marks three restaurants before you ask.
Crónicas de Perugia
Perugia was an Etruscan stronghold (the city walls survive in places) then a fierce medieval commune, before falling under papal rule until Italian unification. Its 14th-century Palazzo dei Priori and the Collegio del Cambio frescoed by Perugino anchor the historic core. Today it’s a lively university town (the Università per Stranieri draws students year-round) with a strong food scene built around truffles, olive oil and chocolate. The Rocca Paolina, a 16th-century fortress, was largely demolished by locals in 1860, leaving a haunting subterranean street network.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Perugia →Los mejores meses
May, June and September: warm days (22-28°C), blue skies, fewer tourists than July-August, and the countryside is green or harvest-ready.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak season, driven by the Umbria Jazz Festival (usually mid-July). Hotel prices jump 30-50% and the historic centre heaves with concert-goers. Your specific dates (3-4 July) fall just before the festival, so slightly cheaper but still busy.
La temporada del hombro
October and November: mild (12-20°C), truffle fairs in nearby towns, and room rates drop 20-40% from summer highs. Crowds thin sharply after September.
Tiempo y embalaje
Perugia sits on a hill above 450 metres, so evenings can drop 10°C even in July — you’ll want a light jacket or cashmere wrap. Pack a solid pair of walking shoes: the city is a vertical maze of staircases and cobbled slopes.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Perugia
- Perugia's limited-traffic zone (ZTL) is strictly enforced with cameras; if you drive, pre-register your car with the hotel or face fines of €50-100.
- The Fontana Maggiore in Piazza IV Novembre is undergoing a conservation clean through summer 2026; scaffolding covers the lower basin but the fountain is still flowing.
- Umbria Jazz is 10-19 July in 2026; expect street closures and amplified music near the cathedral from mid-afternoon, which may reach Casa Francesca's quieter street.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Francesca, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the courtyard. These floors sit above street-level noise, and the courtyard side stays quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor — street noise from Perugia's narrow, busy roads carries directly in. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft (usually by the main staircase) because the old lift motor hums.
Best views
Corner rooms on floors 3-4 facing east or south overlook the medieval rooftops and catch morning light. No direct valley view unless the hotel is on the edge of the historic centre.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The building has five floors and a lift, so upper floors are more insulated from ground-floor restaurant and foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Perugia's historic centre is pedestrianised in parts, but the hotel may sit on a limited-traffic street with scooters, delivery vans at dawn, and evening bar crowds. The lift is original and clatters when used.
Insider tips
Ask for a room with a balcony — a few on the upper floors have them, worth it for air in summer. Check if the hotel has a luggage porter because the lift is small and the street entrance may have a few steps.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Casa Francesca
Free WiFi throughout with speed around 20 Mbps; no password required – connects automatically.
Small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; free digital press via QR code at reception (mix of Italian and international titles).
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop free if room not ready. Check-out by 10:30; late check-out until 13:00 costs €30, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage available at reception after check-out.
Step-free access via side ramp to ground floor; lift to all rooms but standard door widths may limit wheelchair manoeuvrability in bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage is Parking Pellini, 300 m away, €18 per night. No EV charging on premises.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €3 per person per night (children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Refettorietto (cappella) (571 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Basilica Papale di Santa Maria degli Angeli in Porziuncola (614 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Porziuncola (626 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Museo di Santa Maria degli Angeli — 509 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Lyrick — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 259 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia Comunale — 66 m · ~1 min walk
Alimentari — 440 m · ~6 min walk
Assisi — 912 m · ~11 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange desks; use ATMs inside banks for the best rates.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile payments are common for smaller amounts.
Not expected. For good service, round up the bill or leave a small tip (5-10%) in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff appreciate a euro or two.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a stand-up bar: about €1.20.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a forno: €5-8.
Pasta or pizza at a trattoria: main around €10-14.
Look for rosticcerie and bakeries near Piazza IV Novembre for porchetta panini and pizza slices.
Conad and Eurospin are common budget supermarkets.
Corso Vannucci has mid-range chain stores; markets like the weekly one at Via dei Priori offer affordable basics.
A daily Minimetrò ticket costs about €3.50; from Perugia Airport, the cheapest way is the ACAP bus (€2.50) to the city centre.
Eat away from Piazza IV Novembre for cheaper menus. Buy water at supermarkets, not tourist shops. Visit public viewpoints like the Rocca Paolina for free panoramas.
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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 Casa Francesca
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 259 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Comunale — 66 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
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).
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Casa Francesca?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the courtyard. These floors sit above street-level noise, and the courtyard side stays quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Francesca?
Avoid rooms on the first floor — street noise from Perugia's narrow, busy roads carries directly in. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft (usually by the main staircase) because the old lift motor hums.
Is Casa Francesca noisy?
Perugia's historic centre is pedestrianised in parts, but the hotel may sit on a limited-traffic street with scooters, delivery vans at dawn, and evening bar crowds. The lift is original and clatters when used.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Francesca?
Corner rooms on floors 3-4 facing east or south overlook the medieval rooftops and catch morning light. No direct valley view unless the hotel is on the edge of the historic centre.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Francesca?
Ask for a room with a balcony — a few on the upper floors have them, worth it for air in summer. Check if the hotel has a luggage porter because the lift is small and the street entrance may have a few steps.
What time is check-in at Casa Francesca?
Check-in at Casa Francesca is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Francesca have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout with speed around 20 Mbps; no password required – connects automatically.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Francesca?
€3 per person per night (children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Francesca?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a forno: €5-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Francesca?
A daily Minimetrò ticket costs about €3.50; from Perugia Airport, the cheapest way is the ACAP bus (€2.50) to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Perugia?
May, June and September: warm days (22-28°C), blue skies, fewer tourists than July-August, and the countryside is green or harvest-ready.
Principales atracciones en 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.