Il tuo soggiorno — B&B Elena
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La proprietà — B&B Elena
B&B Elena is a small, family-run three-star in central Cuneo. The lobby is a clean, modern space with a sofa and a desk where the owner often hands you the key in person. It suits independent travellers who want a straightforward, quiet base within walking distance of the town's arcades and restaurants, not luxury or flash.
Cronache di Cuneo
Cuneo was founded in 1198 by refugees from nearby villages, who built it on a plateau above the Stura di Demonte river. Its distinctive grid of porticoed streets dates from the 13th century, making it one of Piedmont's earliest planned towns. After centuries of Savoyard rule and a key role in the Wars of Italian Independence, Cuneo grew into a provincial commercial centre. Today it's known for a relaxed pace, strong food traditions (especially hazelnuts and truffles), and as the gateway to the Maritime Alps.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Cuneo →I migliori mesi
June and September offer long, warm days with less rain than spring, and fewer tourists than peak August. September also brings the start of the truffle season in nearby towns.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the peak months, driven by summer holidays and the annual La Magia dei Falò festival in late July (bonfires and parades). Hotel prices rise 20-30% over July, especially around the 25th. Book well ahead.
Stagione di spalla
May and October are the quietest shoulder months: May has wildflowers and mild weather, October has autumn colours and low hotel rates. Crowds are thin, and you can often negotiate a discount on multi-night stays.
Meteo e imballaggio
Cuneo sits at 530m elevation, so summer evenings can be cool even when daytime hits 30°C. Pack a lightweight jacket or fleece for after sunset, and sturdy walking shoes for the porticoed streets and any hillside excursions.
Briefing della città — Cuneo
- Cuneo's main railway station (Stazione di Cuneo) is undergoing platform upgrades through summer 2026, with minor delays on the Turin line; check Trenitalia real-time for alternates.
- A new cycle path along the Stura river opened late 2025, connecting the city centre to the Madonna dell'Olmo suburb — good for easy afternoon rides.
- The weekly Wednesday market in Piazza Galimberti continues as usual, but expect larger crowds if the 14 July (Bastille Day) coincides with a Wednesday.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B Elena, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (Italian piano primo) at the back of the building, away from the street. The first floor is high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still accessible via the narrow staircase if the lift is small or slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. In Cuneo, many B&Bs occupy old townhouses with thin windows; ground floor gets worst of pedestrian and vehicle noise from via Roma or corso Nizza traffic, plus possible street-level restaurant or bar chatter.
Best views
Upper floors at the front have views of the surrounding Alps on clear days, though most rooms likely face a courtyard or narrow street. No guaranteed panorama from this 3-star property.
Quietest floors
First and second floors (piano primo and piano secondo) are quietest at this hotel — above street level but not too high for lift access or stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Cuneo's historic centre has cobblestone streets that amplify vehicle rumble. Morning delivery trucks, especially for nearby bars and bakeries, start around 6-7am. Street-facing rooms get full brunt; back rooms much quieter.
Insider tips
1. Parking is scarce in central Cuneo — ask B&B Elena if they have a reserved spot or recommend the Parcheggio Centro (Piazza Galimberti) garage, about 5 minutes walk. 2. Check-in is often self-service with key codes; confirm your arrival time to avoid waiting if no staff is on-site.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — B&B Elena
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Speed is adequate for email and web browsing (approx. 15 Mbps down). No login or time limits; a single SSID works for all devices.
A passenger lift serves all three floors (rooms 1–10). No stairs-only sections; the lift is small (max 3 people) but functional.
Printed copies of La Stampa and Corriere della Sera available at reception each morning. No digital newsstand or in-room tablets.
Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00. Early bag drop (from 10:00) available at no charge if room is not ready. Check-out by 10:00; late check-out (until 14:00) is €35, subject to availability.
Complimentary baggage storage for early arrivals and post-check-out on the ground floor near reception; no locker service.
Ground-floor entrance has a single step (approx. 10 cm high) with no ramp. All public areas (breakfast room, reception) are on the ground floor. No accessible guest rooms with roll-in showers or grab rails. Lobby is narrow; wheelchair access is possible but challenging.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Piazza Galimberti (100m walk) – €12 per 24h. Street parking (blue lines, paid) available on Via Roma and nearby: €1.50 per hour, free 20:00–08:00 and all day Sunday. No EV charging at the hotel or immediate vicinity.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person, per night (mandatory local tourist tax, applies to guests aged 14 and over, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: A valid credit card is required to guarantee the booking. At check-in, a €50 incidental hold is placed on the card; no advance cash deposit is requested for standard reservations.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Chiesa parrocchiale dell'Assunta (66 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Confraternita di San Michele (96 m · ~1 min walk)
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks (Banco BPM, Intesa Sanpaolo) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Cuneo Levaldigi Airport (poor rates).
Visa/Mastercard contactless widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; American Express less common; small markets and some cafes prefer cash.
Not expected but appreciated—round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service), leave small change for taxis, and a few euros for hotel housekeeping.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: €1.00–1.20.
Pizza al taglio or panino from a bakery/takeaway: €5–7 including a drink.
Pasta dish in a casual trattoria: €9–12.
Look for bakeries and rosticcerie near Piazza Galimberti for hot snacks like farinata or stuffed focaccia.
Conad, Coop, and Carrefour Market are the common budget chains in Cuneo.
Main shopping streets (Via Roma, Corso Nizza) have H&M, OVS, and local independent boutiques with mid-range prices.
Local bus day pass (€3.50) covers city and nearby towns; from Cuneo Levaldigi Airport, take the shuttle bus (€6.00 one way) or share a taxi (€25-30).
Eat a set lunch menu (menu del giorno) at trattorias for €12-15. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than tourist kiosks. Walk or bike the city centre—it's compact and free.
Buono da sapere — 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 B&B Elena
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Informazioni su 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...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at B&B Elena?
Request a room on the first floor (Italian piano primo) at the back of the building, away from the street. The first floor is high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still accessible via the narrow staircase if the lift is small or slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B Elena?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. In Cuneo, many B&Bs occupy old townhouses with thin windows; ground floor gets worst of pedestrian and vehicle noise from via Roma or corso Nizza traffic, plus possible street-level restaurant or bar chatter.
Is B&B Elena noisy?
Cuneo's historic centre has cobblestone streets that amplify vehicle rumble. Morning delivery trucks, especially for nearby bars and bakeries, start around 6-7am. Street-facing rooms get full brunt; back rooms much quieter.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B Elena?
Upper floors at the front have views of the surrounding Alps on clear days, though most rooms likely face a courtyard or narrow street. No guaranteed panorama from this 3-star property.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B Elena?
1. Parking is scarce in central Cuneo — ask B&B Elena if they have a reserved spot or recommend the Parcheggio Centro (Piazza Galimberti) garage, about 5 minutes walk. 2. Check-in is often self-service with key codes; confirm your arrival time to avoid waiting if no staff is on-site.
What time is check-in at B&B Elena?
Check-in at B&B Elena is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B Elena have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Speed is adequate for email and web browsing (approx. 15 Mbps down). No login or time limits; a single SSID works for all devices.
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B Elena?
€2.00 per person, per night (mandatory local tourist tax, applies to guests aged 14 and over, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B Elena?
Pizza al taglio or panino from a bakery/takeaway: €5–7 including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B Elena?
Local bus day pass (€3.50) covers city and nearby towns; from Cuneo Levaldigi Airport, take the shuttle bus (€6.00 one way) or share a taxi (€25-30).
When is the best time to visit Cuneo?
June and September offer long, warm days with less rain than spring, and fewer tourists than peak August. September also brings the start of the truffle season in nearby towns.
Principali attrazioni a 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.