Your stay — La Contessina
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The Property — La Contessina
A modest 3-star set in a 15th-century palazzo on a quiet cobbled lane in Perugia’s medieval core. The lobby feels more like a nobleman’s parlour than a hotel reception: cool flagstones, a frescoed ceiling, dark wood and the faint smell of beeswax. Rooms are compact, with original timber beams and small windows that frame rooftops and the odd church dome. It suits independent travellers who value atmosphere and location over mod-cons — you’re paying for the building, not the bathroom fittings.
Chronicles of Perugia
Perugia was an ancient Umbrian settlement that grew rich as an Etruscan league city, leaving a formidable 3rd-century BC wall. The Romans took it in 40 BC, but the real power came in the 13th–14th centuries when the city was a near-independent commune, ruled by feuding noble families. The Palazzo dei Priori and the Fontana Maggiore date from this turbulent golden age. The Papal Rocca fortress was demolished in 1860 after Perugia was absorbed into unified Italy. Today the city is a university and chocolate-producer — the Eurochocolate festival and the University for Foreigners keep it permanently young and international.
Best Time to Visit
Full Perugia guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm but not blistering, fewer tourists than July/August, and the Umbrian countryside is green. The city’s evening passeggiata is a genuine pleasure in these months.
Peak / festival surge
July and August, plus the Umbria Jazz festival (usually mid-July). Perugia swells with music tourists and weekenders from Rome. Hotel prices can double; La Contessina’s tiny supply of rooms means booking at least three months ahead for July 2026.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: significantly cheaper rates, mild days (15–20°C), occasional rain. The city is quieter, and you’ll see Umbrian truffles and olive oil harvests in October.
Weather & packing
Perugia is 493 metres up, so summer nights are cooler than you’d expect for central Italy — a light jacket or pashmina is essential. Even in July, a sudden thunderstorm can drop the temperature 10°C in an hour.
Live City Briefing — Perugia
- The Minimetrò, Perugia’s driverless cable-cars, are undergoing track maintenance on the upper Pian di Massiano section until September 2026 – expect 10-minute delays on the line between the railway station and Pincetto.
- Piazza IV Novembre is pedestrianised until September for the ‘Estate Perugina’ series of evening concerts and open-air cinema – expect loud music in the square until midnight on weekends.
- A new direct FlixBus route from Rome Tiburtina to Perugia’s Piazza Partigiani launched in May 2026, cutting travel time to 2h20 – useful if the regional train strike schedules cause cancellations.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Contessina, 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 internal courtyard. These floors are above street level but still easily reached by lift, and the courtyard orientation cuts road noise from Perugia's narrow streets.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the first floor, especially those overlooking the street. First floor rooms are at pavement height, so you'll hear passing traffic, scooters, and late-night pedestrian noise.
Best views
If the hotel's address puts it on a hillside (common in Perugia), request a south-facing room for a glimpse of the Umbrian valley. Otherwise, a courtyard view is your best bet for peace.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. They're high enough to escape street clamour but not so high that the lift becomes an issue (this is a 3-star so lifts are small and slow).
🔊 Noise notes
Perugia's old town streets are cobbled, so scooters and delivery vans rattle loudly, especially early morning and evening. The hotel may have a bar or breakfast room on the ground floor, so noise from chairs scraping and coffee machines can drift up the stairs.
Insider tips
1. Ask about the free parking situation at check-in — many 3-star hotels in Perugia have limited spaces in an off-site garage, and it's first-come, first-served. 2. Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th) when booking directly with the hotel via email — they often reserve their quietest rooms for direct bookers.
- 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 — La Contessina
Free unlimited Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas; speeds ~20 Mbps downstream; no login or password needed (SSID: Contessina).
One lift serves floors 1–4; the ground floor (reception and breakfast area) is at street level with no steps to the lift.
A daily paper (Corriere della Sera or La Nazione) is available at reception on request; no digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed; late check-out until 12:30 costs €30 (subject to availability).
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; after check-out, storage is free in a locked room.
Step-free access at the main entrance (ramp); lift fits a standard wheelchair; one ground-floor accessible room is available (booking required).
No on-site parking. Nearest paid public car park: 'Piazza della Repubblica' garage (€18 per night, 5 min walk); no EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night (applies to all guests aged 14+)
Deposit & card hold: A 30% deposit is taken at booking; at check-in a €50 incidental hold is placed on a credit card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Paolo delle Abbadesse (834 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Rocco (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Croce (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Teatro Cinema Comunale Esperia — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Giardini pubblici — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Farmacia Comunale — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Bastia — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside bank branches for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange desks which give poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile payments common; cash preferred in small bars, market stalls, and for bus tickets.
Not expected; round up the bill in restaurants for good service (e.g., €1–2), small change for hotel staff, no tip for taxis.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bar for an espresso costs around €1.10–1.30; sitting down doubles the price.
A panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) from a forno or bar, with a drink, costs €5–7.
A pizza or pasta main in a trattoria outside the historic centre costs €9–12; house wine about €4 a glass.
Near the Piazza IV Novembre and Corso Vannucci you'll find takeaway slices of pizza, porchetta sandwiches, and tigelle (small filled flatbreads).
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are the main budget supermarket chains in the area.
Via dei Priori and the streets off Corso Vannucci have mid-range Italian chains like OVS and Intimissimi; markets (e.g., the Sunday market at Piazza Partigiani) for cheaper basics.
Minimetrò (automated light metro) single ticket €1.50, day pass €5; from Perugia's airport (San Francesco d'Assisi), take the bus service to Piazza Partigiani (about €6 one way).
Buy bus tickets from tabacchi before boarding (more expensive on board). Eat lunch at a forno (bakery) for a cheap, filling slice of pizza. Skip the tourist menus in central piazze; walk a few streets away for fairer prices.
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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 La Contessina
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Comunale — 1.4 km · ~17 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 La Contessina?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard. These floors are above street level but still easily reached by lift, and the courtyard orientation cuts road noise from Perugia's narrow streets.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Contessina?
Avoid any room on the first floor, especially those overlooking the street. First floor rooms are at pavement height, so you'll hear passing traffic, scooters, and late-night pedestrian noise.
Is La Contessina noisy?
Perugia's old town streets are cobbled, so scooters and delivery vans rattle loudly, especially early morning and evening. The hotel may have a bar or breakfast room on the ground floor, so noise from chairs scraping and coffee machines can drift up the stairs.
Which rooms have the best views at La Contessina?
If the hotel's address puts it on a hillside (common in Perugia), request a south-facing room for a glimpse of the Umbrian valley. Otherwise, a courtyard view is your best bet for peace.
What are insider tips for staying at La Contessina?
1. Ask about the free parking situation at check-in — many 3-star hotels in Perugia have limited spaces in an off-site garage, and it's first-come, first-served. 2. Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or 4th) when booking directly with the hotel via email — they often reserve their quietest rooms for direct bookers.
What time is check-in at La Contessina?
Check-in at La Contessina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Contessina have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas; speeds ~20 Mbps downstream; no login or password needed (SSID: Contessina).
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Contessina?
€3.00 per person per night (applies to all guests aged 14+)
Where can I eat cheaply near La Contessina?
A panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) from a forno or bar, with a drink, costs €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Contessina?
Minimetrò (automated light metro) single ticket €1.50, day pass €5; from Perugia's airport (San Francesco d'Assisi), take the bus service to Piazza Partigiani (about €6 one way).
When is the best time to visit Perugia?
May, June and September: warm but not blistering, fewer tourists than July/August, and the Umbrian countryside is green. The city’s evening passeggiata is a genuine pleasure in these months.
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.