🇮🇹 Perugia, Italy
Locanda della Posta 1786
📍 97, Corso Pietro Vannucci, Perugia, 06121
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La propiedad — Locanda della Posta 1786
Locanda della Posta 1786 sits in the heart of Perugia's medieval core, a former coaching inn converted into a sleek four-star. The lobby mixes original stone walls with modern furniture and a polished reception desk; staff are efficient and friendly. It suits culture-focused travellers who want central access to Piazza IV Novembre and the National Gallery of Umbria, without fussy resort extras. The rooftop bar offers a direct view over the old town, but rooms are quiet and well-soundproofed.
Crónicas de Perugia
Perugia was founded by the Etruscans as one of their twelve key cities, with massive walls still visible around the historic centre. The Romans conquered it in the 3rd century BC and built the current grid pattern, including the arch of Augustus. In the late Middle Ages, it became a fierce commune, fought Papal authority, and produced the Perugino Renaissance school – Raphael's early teacher. Today it's a university city, home to the University for Foreigners and a thriving arts scene, but retains a fortress-like hilltop layout. Its cultural identity balances medieval stone, Umbrian gastronomy, and a lively student atmosphere during term time.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Perugia →Los mejores meses
May, June and September offer warm days (22-28°C) and low rainfall, with fewer tourists than July-August. The city is walkable without peak summer heat.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak for Italian tourists and events like Umbria Jazz (early July) and the Perugia Chocolate Festival (October). Hotel prices can double, especially during Umbria Jazz; book months ahead.
La temporada del hombro
April and October are strong budget options: 15-20°C, fewer crowds, and autumnal truffle menus. Expect 20-30% discounts on high-season rates.
Tiempo y embalaje
Perugia sits at 470 metres, so summer evenings can drop to 12-15°C even after hot days. Pack a light jacket or sweater for après-dinner walks, plus comfortable walking shoes for the steep alleys and staircases.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Perugia
- Perugia's Piazza Università has completed renovation with new pedestrian paving and outdoor cafe seating – expect a cleaner, less traffic-choked space near the university.
- The Rocca Paolina escalator linking the bus station with the historic centre is undergoing seasonal maintenance in late June; check for temporary closures or alternative access via the Minimetrò.
- Umbria Jazz 2026 runs from 7-12 July; if staying 28-29 June you'll miss the main crowds but may catch pre-festival events or stage setup in Piazza IV Novembre.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Locanda della Posta 1786, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request room 101 if you need step-free access. Otherwise, ask for a room on the fourth floor facing Corso Pietro Vannucci. The top floor avoids mid-building noise (stairs, doors) and those front rooms get a real angle over the Corso and the rooftops toward the cathedral.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms directly above the ground-floor lobby/bar area on the first floor — guests gather there late and service doors bang. Also skip second-floor rooms over the side ramp entrance; occasional deliveries hit that door early.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 3 or 4 overlooking Corso Vannucci give a clear line toward the Palazzo dei Priori and the cathedral dome. The back side looks into a narrow courtyard — no real view.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The lift and stairwell noise drops off above floor 2, and these floors sit above street-level bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Corso Vannucci is Perugia's main pedestrian drag, so expect chatter, café hubbub, and occasional street music until about 11 pm. The lift motor hum is noticeable in rooms adjacent to the shaft on floors 1 and 2. No traffic noise from cars — it's pedestrianised.
Insider tips
1. Use the Piazza della Repubblica Garage (€30/24h, 80 m away) — it's the only sensible option. Book ahead in summer. 2. Request room 101 if you have mobility issues: it has a roll-in shower and wheelchair-width doors, and the side ramp with doorbell gets staff assistance fast.
- 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 — Locanda della Posta 1786
free for all guests; average download speed 30 Mbps; no login required after accepting T&Cs once
modern lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary access to PressReader on property iPads in the lobby; no physical papers delivered; the building is a converted 18th-century coaching inn with original stone vault and fresco fragments in the breakfast room
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 09:00 at no charge; late check-out until 12:00 for €50 (€30 if booked in advance on weekday); request at least 24 hours before departure
free for same-day collection; additional day storage €5 per bag
step-free access from Corso Vannucci via a side ramp (staff assistance needed, doorbell present); one accessible ground-floor bedroom (room 101) with wheelchair-width doorways and roll-in shower; no lift to rooftop terrace
no on-site parking; valet parking not available; nearest public car park: Piazza della Repubblica Garage (80 m, €30 per 24 h, 24-hour gate). No EV charging at hotel; nearest public charger at Via Alessi 4 (200 m, Type 2, 22 kW)
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (applies to guests aged 12+ up to 10 nights; children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment of first night required at booking via credit card; incidental hold of €100 per night on a credit card at check-in (returned within 3–5 working days after checkout)
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Chiesa di Sant’Agata (45 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Filippo Neri (64 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Santa Maria della Valle (162 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa ortodossa di San Gennaro (183 m · ~2 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Parco della Canapina — 229 m · ~3 min walk
Collegio del Cambio — 114 m · ~1 min walk
Anfiteatro — 156 m · ~2 min walk
Area Giochi per Bambini — 826 m · ~10 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 225 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia Andreoli — 136 m · ~2 min walk
Forno Il Parma — 29 m · ~1 min walk
Cupa — 311 m · ~4 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Perugia Airport or train station as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common for small amounts.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants, leave a couple of euros for taxi drivers, and tip hotel staff €1-2 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso at a bar counter costs around €1.00-1.20; a cappuccino is about €1.30-1.50.
A panino or slice of pizza from a takeaway shop is €4-6; a sit-down lunch of pasta or salad costs €10-15.
A main course at a trattoria (e.g., pasta or grilled meat) is €10-15; a full meal with wine is around €20-25.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice), porchetta sandwiches, and gelato are common; look for bakeries or small kiosks near Piazza IV Novembre and Corso Vannucci.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are common budget supermarket chains in central Perugia.
Affordable high-street chains like OVS, H&M, and Intimissimi are along Corso Vannucci; markets like Mercato delle Erbe have second-hand stalls.
A single bus ticket within Perugia is €1.50 (valid 70 min); daily pass is about €4.50. From Perugia Airport (PEG), take the bus to Piazza Partigiani for €5-6, or walk for free if staying near the centre.
Buy bus tickets before boarding at tabacchi or newsstands to avoid the €0.50 surcharge on board. Eat at lunchtime for lower set-menu prices. Drink tap water – it’s safe and free at public fountains.
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Type C/F/L · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 Locanda della Posta 1786
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 225 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Andreoli — 136 m · ~2 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 Locanda della Posta 1786?
Request room 101 if you need step-free access. Otherwise, ask for a room on the fourth floor facing Corso Pietro Vannucci. The top floor avoids mid-building noise (stairs, doors) and those front rooms get a real angle over the Corso and the rooftops toward the cathedral.
Which rooms should I avoid at Locanda della Posta 1786?
Avoid rooms directly above the ground-floor lobby/bar area on the first floor — guests gather there late and service doors bang. Also skip second-floor rooms over the side ramp entrance; occasional deliveries hit that door early.
Is Locanda della Posta 1786 noisy?
Corso Vannucci is Perugia's main pedestrian drag, so expect chatter, café hubbub, and occasional street music until about 11 pm. The lift motor hum is noticeable in rooms adjacent to the shaft on floors 1 and 2. No traffic noise from cars — it's pedestrianised.
Which rooms have the best views at Locanda della Posta 1786?
Front-facing rooms on floors 3 or 4 overlooking Corso Vannucci give a clear line toward the Palazzo dei Priori and the cathedral dome. The back side looks into a narrow courtyard — no real view.
What are insider tips for staying at Locanda della Posta 1786?
1. Use the Piazza della Repubblica Garage (€30/24h, 80 m away) — it's the only sensible option. Book ahead in summer. 2. Request room 101 if you have mobility issues: it has a roll-in shower and wheelchair-width doors, and the side ramp with doorbell gets staff assistance fast.
What time is check-in at Locanda della Posta 1786?
Check-in at Locanda della Posta 1786 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Locanda della Posta 1786 have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests; average download speed 30 Mbps; no login required after accepting T&Cs once
Is there a city or tourist tax at Locanda della Posta 1786?
€3.50 per person per night (applies to guests aged 12+ up to 10 nights; children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Locanda della Posta 1786?
A panino or slice of pizza from a takeaway shop is €4-6; a sit-down lunch of pasta or salad costs €10-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Locanda della Posta 1786?
A single bus ticket within Perugia is €1.50 (valid 70 min); daily pass is about €4.50. From Perugia Airport (PEG), take the bus to Piazza Partigiani for €5-6, or walk for free if staying near the centre.
When is the best time to visit Perugia?
May, June and September offer warm days (22-28°C) and low rainfall, with fewer tourists than July-August. The city is walkable without peak summer heat.
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.