Your stay — Locanda di Cacio Re
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The Property — Locanda di Cacio Re
Locanda di Cacio Re is a three-star place that feels more like an old-town inn than a chain hotel. Its lobby is small, tiled, and quiet, with a wooden desk and a faint smell of coffee from the breakfast room next door. The USP is location: it's just off Corso Vannucci, the main pedestrian drag, so you step out straight into Perugia's medieval centre. It suits a budget-conscious traveller who wants to be in the thick of things without paying for a concierge or a pool.
Chronicles of Perugia
Perugia was an important Etruscan settlement from the 6th century BC, and traces of its walls still frame the modern city. Under the Romans it became Augusta Perusia, but its real architectural wealth dates from the medieval commune period and the 15th-century rule of the Baglioni family, who funded churches and palazzi. The centre is a dense warren of steep alleys, vaulted passages, and piazzas that barely changed after 1500. Today it's best known as a university town (the University of Perugia was founded in 1308) and for the annual chocolate festival, Eurochocolate, which draws thousands every October.
Best Time to Visit
Full Perugia guide →Best months
May (late spring, gardens in bloom, mild 20°C highs) and September (harvest season, clear skies, fewer tourists than July/August). June is also pleasant but can get busy.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. Perugia is hot (30°C+) and full of day-trippers from Rome and Florence, plus students at the summer language schools. Hotel prices spike 30-50% above spring rates. The main event driving it is the Umbria Jazz festival, which runs for two weeks in July and fills the city with concerts and crowds.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. Both offer cooler temperatures (15-20°C), fewer crowds, and hotel discounts of 20-30% compared to peak. April can still get rain, but October brings the early olive harvest and quieter streets.
Weather & packing
Perugia sits on a hill at 493 metres, so even in July evenings can drop to 15°C – pack a light jacket or cardigan for after sunset. Rule: bring sturdy walking shoes; the city has a vertical layout with many staircases and cobbled slopes.
Live City Briefing — Perugia
- The Minimetrò funicular, which connects the Piazza Partigiani parking and the upper town, continues to operate but runs reduced hours in July (last service around 22:00) – check the timetables at the station.
- Umbria Jazz 2026 will run 10-19 July, with concerts in the Giardini del Frontone and Piazza IV Novembre; expect road closures around Corso Vannucci and heavy demand for all central hotels.
- Perugia's main archaeological museum, the Museo Nazionale dell'Umbria, has reopened its Etruscan gallery after a two-year renovation – worth a visit for the bronze 'Cista Ficoroni' and the Etruscan bronze 'Mars of Todi'.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Locanda di Cacio Re, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor facing the internal courtyard. Those rooms are quieter and often have a small terrace or window onto the courtyard garden, which buffers street noise from the busy medieval lanes outside.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the second floor facing the street. The hotel sits on a narrow but active historic lane in Perugia's city centre, and second-floor street-facing rooms get foot traffic noise and delivery trucks in the early morning.
Best views
There is no panoramic view from this property; the best outlook is the courtyard garden—green and calm, a real bonus in Perugia's dense centre. Street-facing rooms simply overlook the narrow lane opposite.
Quietest floors
The first floor is the quietest, especially courtyard-facing rooms. Ground-floor rooms may have some lobby bustle, but are still acceptable if you're not light-sensitive to noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Street-facing rooms at the front pick up pedestrian voices, scooter engines, and early-morning delivery vans. The hotel has no lift, so ground- and first-floor rooms avoid stair noise from other guests hauling bags. The breakfast room on the ground floor generates low-level clatter from 7:30am.
Insider tips
1. Parking: There is no hotel parking. Use the public indoor car park 'Saba Parcheggio Italia' (a 5-minute walk downhill). It's cheaper than the Piazza Partigiani garages and avoids the ZTL zone. 2. Ask at check-in for a room key to the small courtyard garden; it's a peaceful spot for an evening read and not all guests realise it's accessible.
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- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Locanda di Cacio Re
Free symmetrical 50 Mbps throughout; no login; works well in public areas, patchy in top-floor rooms
No lift – bedrooms are on first and second floors reached by narrow spiral staircase; ground-floor lounge only
No newspaper service; building is a converted 13th-century cheese store (cacio) with exposed stone arches in the breakfast room
Check-in 14:00–20:00; early bag drop from 07:00 on request; late check-out by 12:00 costs €30 if available
Free luggage storage behind the front desk; no lockers
No step-free entry – main door has a 30 cm lip; no guest rooms on ground floor; no wheelchair-adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Pellini at Piazza Partigiani, €20 per 24h. No EV charging on site; public chargers at Pellini (1 km walk)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, waived for under-14s
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €100 card hold on arrival for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: San Giovanni Battista (232 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Santa Maria (259 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Santa Caterina (343 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Immagine delle Forche (595 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Casa dei racconti — 214 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs inside the centre; avoid the airport exchange desks and tourist bureau kiosks which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is standard for payments under €50.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving a euro or two for good service is appreciated; taxis don't need a tip; hotel staff may take a small tip for carrying bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter – around €1–1.20.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) – around €4–6 for a filling slice.
Pasta or grilled meat main at a trattoria – around €10–14.
Piazza IV Novembre and the Corso Vannucci area have a few takeaway pizza and panini spots; also try the daily market stalls near Piazza Matteotti.
Conad and Eurospin are common budget supermarkets; there is a Conad on Corso Vannucci.
Corso Vannucci has mid-level high-street chains; for cheaper buys, head to the Coop or OVS on the edges of the historic centre.
Walk – the historic centre is compact. For longer trips the urban bus day pass is about €3.50. From Perugia Airport, take the direct bus to Piazza Partigiani (about €5 one way).
Eat at lunchtime when menu del giorno deals are common (€10–13). Fill up a water bottle from public fountains (fontanella) for free. Pick up fruit and bread from local markets rather than tourist-trap bars.
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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 Locanda di Cacio Re
🕒 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 →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 Locanda di Cacio Re?
Request a room on the first floor facing the internal courtyard. Those rooms are quieter and often have a small terrace or window onto the courtyard garden, which buffers street noise from the busy medieval lanes outside.
Which rooms should I avoid at Locanda di Cacio Re?
Avoid rooms on the second floor facing the street. The hotel sits on a narrow but active historic lane in Perugia's city centre, and second-floor street-facing rooms get foot traffic noise and delivery trucks in the early morning.
Is Locanda di Cacio Re noisy?
Street-facing rooms at the front pick up pedestrian voices, scooter engines, and early-morning delivery vans. The hotel has no lift, so ground- and first-floor rooms avoid stair noise from other guests hauling bags. The breakfast room on the ground floor generates low-level clatter from 7:30am.
Which rooms have the best views at Locanda di Cacio Re?
There is no panoramic view from this property; the best outlook is the courtyard garden—green and calm, a real bonus in Perugia's dense centre. Street-facing rooms simply overlook the narrow lane opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at Locanda di Cacio Re?
1. Parking: There is no hotel parking. Use the public indoor car park 'Saba Parcheggio Italia' (a 5-minute walk downhill). It's cheaper than the Piazza Partigiani garages and avoids the ZTL zone. 2. Ask at check-in for a room key to the small courtyard garden; it's a peaceful spot for an evening read and not all guests realise it's accessible.
What time is check-in at Locanda di Cacio Re?
Check-in at Locanda di Cacio Re is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Locanda di Cacio Re have Wi-Fi?
Free symmetrical 50 Mbps throughout; no login; works well in public areas, patchy in top-floor rooms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Locanda di Cacio Re?
€2.50 per person per night, waived for under-14s
Where can I eat cheaply near Locanda di Cacio Re?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) – around €4–6 for a filling slice.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Locanda di Cacio Re?
Walk – the historic centre is compact. For longer trips the urban bus day pass is about €3.50. From Perugia Airport, take the direct bus to Piazza Partigiani (about €5 one way).
When is the best time to visit Perugia?
May (late spring, gardens in bloom, mild 20°C highs) and September (harvest season, clear skies, fewer tourists than July/August). June is also pleasant but can get busy.
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.