🇮🇹 Matelica, Italy
Casa Grimaldi
📍 20, Matelica, 62024
Your stay — Casa Grimaldi
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist offices – they give poor rates.
Contactless cards are accepted almost everywhere: shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and even small cafés. Chip-and-PIN is standard. Mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) works at most terminals.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2€ for good service is appreciated. In taxis, round up to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: 1-2€ per bag for porters, 2-3€ per night for housekeeping if you're feeling generous.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the bar – around 1-1.20€ standing, 1.50-2€ seated.
Panino or tramezzino from a bar or forno – about 4-6€. A full menu del giorno at a trattoria is 10-12€.
A pizza margherita and a soft drink – around 8-12€ total. Primo piatto (pasta) at an osteria: 8-10€.
Crescia sfogliata (stuffed flatbread) from bakeries or street stalls; look for the morning/early afternoon market on Piazza Mattei. Also: olive ascolane (stuffed fried olives) from friggitorie.
Conad, Simply, and Eurospin are common in Matelica and nearby towns.
Limited options in Matelica itself; for affordable chain stores (OVS, H&M, Kiabi), head to the city of Macerata (about 30 km) or the big outlet at Civitanova Marche.
A single bus ticket within Matelica costs about 1.30€; no day pass available locally. From the nearest major airport (Ancona-Falconara): take the Contram bus to Macerata (about 7-10€), then local bus to Matelica (5€). Cheapest: a shared ride with locals on BlaBlaCar (about 6-8€ direct from Ancona).
Always have cash on you for small purchases at markets and rural shops – many still don't accept cards under 5€.Eat at the bar counter for coffee and lunch, not a seated table – the price difference can be 50% or more.Stock up on groceries at Conad or Eurospin for picnic supplies – it's much cheaper than eating out every meal.
Good to know — Matelica
Type C/F/L · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Matelica, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa Grimaldi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Matelica Train Station → Via Serre Alte (near hotel)
💡 Linea B runs past the hotel entrance; flag it down at the station stop. Unreliable on Saturdays and not running Sundays — better to walk (1 km uphill) or pre-arrange a local taxi (€8, call +39 0737 123456).
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) → Serre Alte Landscape Luxury Rooms, Matelica
💡 Book through local operator 'NCC Matelica' for fixed rates; avoid unlicensed drivers at arrivals. They'll drop you right at the hotel gates on Via Serre Alte.
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) → Matelica Bus Station (Piazzale Stazione)
💡 Bus stops outside airport arrivals; ticket required before boarding (buy at tabacchi inside terminal). Get off at 'Matelica Cimitero' instead of the station — it's a 5-min walk uphill to Serre Alte.
Fabriano Train Station → Matelica Train Station
💡 No direct train from Ancona airport — take bus first to Fabriano (€10, 50 min). Change here for the scenic Fabriano-Matelica line; sit on the right for valley views. From Matelica station, it's a 20-min walk uphill or call hotel for a lift.
About Matelica
Wikipedia ↗
Matelica is a comune (municipality) of the Province of Macerata in the Italian region of Marche. Located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Ancona and 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of Macerata, it extends over an area of 81.04 square kilometres (31.29 mi2).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Casa Grimaldi?
Check-in at Casa Grimaldi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Grimaldi?
Panino or tramezzino from a bar or forno – about 4-6€. A full menu del giorno at a trattoria is 10-12€.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Grimaldi?
A single bus ticket within Matelica costs about 1.30€; no day pass available locally. From the nearest major airport (Ancona-Falconara): take the Contram bus to Macerata (about 7-10€), then local bus to Matelica (5€). Cheapest: a shared ride with locals on BlaBlaCar (about 6-8€ direct from Ancona).
Top Attractions in Matelica
💡 Visit in the late afternoon when the light hits the rose window inside.
💡 Check the noticeboard outside for free open rehearsals during festival season.
💡 The cloister behind the church is usually unlocked — it’s a quiet, shady courtyard ideal for sketching or reading.
💡 Ask the caretaker to show you the Roman mosaic under the floorboards; it’s often overlooked.
💡 Buy a focaccia from Forno di Piazza and eat it here — it’s a local habit.