🇮🇹 Perugia, Italy
A due passi dal parco
📍 Via Ruggero Grieco, 44, 06135 Perugia PG, Italy
Your stay — A due passi dal parco
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The Property — A due passi dal parco
A Due Passi dal Parco is a calm, unpretentious three-star on a quiet residential street just east of Perugia’s historic centre. The lobby feels like a well-kept family home: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a polite, direct welcome. Its main draw is the name — it’s genuinely two steps from the Parco della Pescaia, a green wedge with playgrounds and benches that locals use for evening strolls. This works best for independent travellers who want a clean, quiet base and don’t need hotel dining or a bar.
Chronicles of Perugia
Perugia was founded by the Etruscans as one of their twelve key cities, and its massive Etruscan walls still corkscrew up the hillside. The Romans took over in the 1st century BC, leaving a triumphal arch, but the medieval era stamped the city most sharply: narrow alleys, the Palazzo dei Priori, and the Collegio del Cambio full of Perugino frescoes. The 15th-century Rocca Paolina fortress was later partly demolished and buried, so today the escalators in the city centre actually cut straight through its ghostly vaults. Modern Perugia runs on two things: the University for Foreigners (which pulls in students from everywhere) and the Eurochocolate festival, which crowds the old streets every October.
Best Time to Visit
Full Perugia guide →Best months
May, September and early October — warm days (20-25°C), low chance of rain, and the city is lively but not swamped with tourists. June can work but is hotter and pricier.
Peak / festival surge
October is the real peak because of Eurochocolate, which fills piazzas and hotel rooms for two weeks. Prices on 3-star rooms like this one can jump 30-50% from shoulder rates. July and August also spike due to general Italian summer holidays and the Umbria Jazz festival (early July).
Budget shoulder season
Late March to April, and November (post-chocolate, pre-Christmas), are best for discounts: room rates drop, crowds thin, and spring or autumnal light on the bricks is lovely. Expect 12-18°C in April, drizzle possible.
Weather & packing
Perugia’s hilltop position means summer evenings are cooler than valley towns, so it drops quickly after sunset. Pack a light jacket or cardigan even for June stays — you’ll need it after dinner.
Live City Briefing — Perugia
- The Minimetrò cable-car system has been running reduced hours due to summer maintenance since June 2025 — check the latest schedule at the Piazza Partigiani station before relying on it for late returns.
- Several new piazzas have pedestrianised zones for summer 2026, including parts of Via dei Priori, which affects taxi drop-off points near the centre.
- The Fontana Maggiore, the medieval fountain in Piazza IV Novembre, is set to undergo a conservation cleaning from July 2026 — scaffolding may obscure parts of the sculpture during your stay.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to A due passi dal parco, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or top floor facing the rear garden/courtyard – these are furthest from Via Grieco street noise and above ground-level activity. The small lift means top-floor rooms are still easily accessible.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground floor rooms – they have direct exposure to the first-come parking area and the rear entrance ramp, plus higher chance of noise from guests coming and going. Also skip any room with a '01' suffix on the street side (odd numbers likely face Via Grieco).
Best views
Rear-facing rooms overlook the small private garden, which is pleasant and green. Front-facing rooms look directly onto Via Ruggero Grieco – a modest residential street with occasional traffic and parked cars. No wide panorama unless you're high enough to see over neighbouring roofs.
Quietest floors
Ask for first or second floor (European: first is one up from ground). The top (third) floor is also quiet but may have slight heat from the roof in summer; the lift serves it fine.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Ruggero Grieco is a local street near the Parco regionale del Monte Subasio, so it's quiet overnight but has daytime car and scooter noise. The car park (8 spaces) can echo with door slams and engine starts. The single lift is audible from adjacent rooms. Nearby Parcheggio Sant'Anna is 800 m away, so no major commercial noise.
Insider tips
1. Book parking online or arrive before 3pm – 8 spaces fill fast. Otherwise use Parcheggio Sant'Anna for €12/day. 2. Buy the premium Wi-Fi (€5/day) if you need video calls; basic is fine for email. 3. The rear ramp entry is step-free but you must ring for staff assistance – plan for that on arrival.
- 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 Facilities — A due passi dal parco
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx 10 Mbps) throughout; premium tier (50 Mbps, suitable for video calls) available at €5/day. No login constraints – just enter room number.
One small lift (max 3 people) serves all three floors; no stairs-only historic wings.
Complimentary digital newspaper access via PressReader on lobby tablet; no physical newspapers delivered. The building is a converted early-20th-century villa, with original terracotta floors in the breakfast room.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 09:00 without charge if room is not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 for €20; after 12:00 charges a full night.
Free luggage storage behind the front desk; no monitored lockers, but bags are tagged and stored in a locked room.
Step-free access via a side ramp at the rear entrance (ring bell for assistance). Main entrance has two steps; lift is just wide enough for a standard wheelchair but not motorised scooters.
On-site unguarded parking: €5 per night (first come, first served, 8 spaces). Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Sant'Anna (Piazza del Bacio, 800 m away) €1.50/hour, €12/24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (up to 5 nights; children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (523 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Bartolomeo (670 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa del Tufo (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Commerciale Apogeo — 243 m · ~3 min walk
Parco giochi Ponteland — 561 m · ~7 min walk
Antiquarium Necropoli del Palazzone — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 995 m · ~12 min walk
Farmacia numero 3 — 354 m · ~4 min walk
Merceria Manzoni — 230 m · ~3 min walk
Perugia Ponte San Giovanni — 238 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Perugia's airport and tourist spots as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Contactless and chip cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; small cafés or markets may prefer cash for under €10.
Not expected; round up the bill or leave €1–2 for good service in restaurants; taxi drivers and hotel staff don't need a tip unless exceptional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bar for an espresso costs around €1.10–1.30; sitting at a table doubles the price.
A panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway costs €5–7.
A pasta or pizza main in a casual trattoria runs about €8–12.
Look for forno or rosticceria shops for cheap roast chicken, olives and bread; the area near the station or Corso Vannucci has quick eats.
Conad, Coop and Lidl are the main budget supermarket chains in this part of Perugia.
Head to the centre along Corso Vannucci or Via dei Priori for affordable chain stores like OVS, H&M and local markets on weekdays.
A single bus ticket inside Perugia costs €1.50 from tabacchi; a day pass is about €4; from the airport, the bus to city centre is the cheapest option at around €6 one way.
Eat standing at bars for coffee and aperitivo; buy a bus multi-ticket if staying a few days; shop at the morning market on Piazza della Repubblica for fruit and veg.
Good to know — Perugia
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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 A due passi dal parco
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 995 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia numero 3 — 354 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at A due passi dal parco?
Request a room on the second or top floor facing the rear garden/courtyard – these are furthest from Via Grieco street noise and above ground-level activity. The small lift means top-floor rooms are still easily accessible.
Which rooms should I avoid at A due passi dal parco?
Avoid ground floor rooms – they have direct exposure to the first-come parking area and the rear entrance ramp, plus higher chance of noise from guests coming and going. Also skip any room with a '01' suffix on the street side (odd numbers likely face Via Grieco).
Is A due passi dal parco noisy?
Via Ruggero Grieco is a local street near the Parco regionale del Monte Subasio, so it's quiet overnight but has daytime car and scooter noise. The car park (8 spaces) can echo with door slams and engine starts. The single lift is audible from adjacent rooms. Nearby Parcheggio Sant'Anna is 800 m away, so no major commercial noise.
Which rooms have the best views at A due passi dal parco?
Rear-facing rooms overlook the small private garden, which is pleasant and green. Front-facing rooms look directly onto Via Ruggero Grieco – a modest residential street with occasional traffic and parked cars. No wide panorama unless you're high enough to see over neighbouring roofs.
What are insider tips for staying at A due passi dal parco?
1. Book parking online or arrive before 3pm – 8 spaces fill fast. Otherwise use Parcheggio Sant'Anna for €12/day. 2. Buy the premium Wi-Fi (€5/day) if you need video calls; basic is fine for email. 3. The rear ramp entry is step-free but you must ring for staff assistance – plan for that on arrival.
What time is check-in at A due passi dal parco?
Check-in at A due passi dal parco is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does A due passi dal parco have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx 10 Mbps) throughout; premium tier (50 Mbps, suitable for video calls) available at €5/day. No login constraints – just enter room number.
Is there a city or tourist tax at A due passi dal parco?
€1.50 per person per night (up to 5 nights; children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near A due passi dal parco?
A panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway costs €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from A due passi dal parco?
A single bus ticket inside Perugia costs €1.50 from tabacchi; a day pass is about €4; from the airport, the bus to city centre is the cheapest option at around €6 one way.
When is the best time to visit Perugia?
May, September and early October — warm days (20-25°C), low chance of rain, and the city is lively but not swamped with tourists. June can work but is hotter and pricier.
Top Attractions 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.