Your stay — Pupa
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The Property — Pupa
Pupa is a no-frills 2-star less than a block from Rimini's beachfront, with a small lobby that smells of sun cream and tile cleaner — functional, not charming. The USP is price and position, not décor: you get a clean, air-conditioned room and a 3-minute walk to the sand. It suits the budget-conscious beachgoer who treats the hotel as a crash pad for long days on the Adriatic.
Chronicles of Rimini
Rimini began as the Roman colony Ariminum in 268 BC, a strategic gateway along the Via Flaminia. The Malatesta family ruled through the Middle Ages, leaving the Tempio Malatestiano — a Renaissance cathedral begun by Leon Battista Alberti. Federico Fellini was born here in 1920, and the city's identity still mixes Roman ruins, seaside hedonism and a quiet snap of old-world café life. Today it's a mass-tourism beach belt, but the historic centre retains a wiry, workaday dignity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rimini guide →Best months
June and September: warm sea, reliable sun, but July's peak crowds haven't yet clogged everything or haven't returned. May is pleasant but sea can still be cool.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are absolute peak: August especially for Ferragosto (15 August) when Italians flood the coast. Hotel prices double or triple — expect to pay £120+ for a basic double at Pupa. The Notte Rosa festival in early July also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and mid-September: temperatures still 24-28°C, hotel discounts of 30-40%, empty beaches midweek. October is cheaper but often windy.
Weather & packing
Rimini gets humid, sticky heat in July — the sea breeze is a real relief. Pack a light cotton scarf for evening mosquitoes and a thin rain jacket, because the occasional thunderstorm can barrel in from the Apennines.
Live City Briefing — Rimini
- The pedestrian zone on Corso d'Augusto has been extended eastward, making the walk from the Arch of Augustus to the beach quieter this summer.
- A new direct train service from Bologna to Rimini's Miramare stop (closer to the southern beach strip) started in May 2026, reducing connections to 55 minutes.
- Rimini's 'waste separation fines' are being strictly enforced on beaches this season — don't mix your plastic bottles with general rubbish at hotel bins; locals face first-time penalties of €50.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pupa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor facing the internal courtyard. On a two-star hotel in central Rimini, the courtyard side cuts street noise from the main road and the second floor is high enough to avoid ground-level bustle but low enough to use stairs quickly.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing the street on the first floor. Street-facing rooms on lower floors get full blast of traffic and pedestrian noise, and the first floor is just above street level with no buffer.
Best views
There's no scenic view from a 2-star hotel on a central Rimini street. Best you can hope for is a courtyard-facing room giving a glimpse of rooftops and a bit of sky — request that over street view.
Quietest floors
Second floor is the quietest — above ground-level noise, below any rooftop machinery, and the stairs are easy. If there's no lift, third floor could be quieter still but check access.
🔊 Noise notes
Rimini's main roads are busy day and night — scooters, delivery vans early morning, and nightlife traffic until late. The hotel's central location means noise from neighbouring bars and restaurants too. Bring earplugs.
Insider tips
1) Check in early if possible to secure a courtyard-facing room — they're usually quieter without you having to ask for a switch. 2) If you're driving, street parking is tight and paid; ask reception for the nearest municipal car park (often cheaper and safer than private lots).
- 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 — Pupa
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, speed around 15 Mbps, login via voucher given at check-in – one device per room
Small passenger lift serves all 5 floors; no historic stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; a single Corriere della Sera is at reception for reading, not to take away. The hotel is a 1960s seaside pensione with original terrazzo floors and a mosaic dolphin on the lobby floor
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €20, subject to availability
Available free of charge on day of arrival and departure, behind reception desk (no lockers)
No step-free access at main entrance (one small step up); no guest rooms or bathrooms adapted for wheelchair users; rooms on upper floors only reachable by lift, but lift too narrow for larger wheelchairs
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is on Viale Trento (200 metres away) at €12 for 24 hours; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night for up to 5 nights, mandatory, paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Credit card pre-authorisation of about €50 at check-in for incidentals; no advance deposit required for direct bookings, but online travel agencies may require full prepayment
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa Santa Maria Mater Admirabilis (515 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Martino (905 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Pentecoste (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Vecchia (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
La Perla Verde — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Giardini Melvis Jones — 61 m · ~1 min walk
Villa Mussolini — 224 m · ~3 min walk
Spazio Tondelli — 805 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BNL — 121 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia dell'Amarissimo — 170 m · ~2 min walk
Carrefour Express — 75 m · ~1 min walk
49 Curiel — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Rimini Airport or tourist areas, which add poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay are common; carry some cash for small bars, market stalls and taxis.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving a couple of euros for good service is appreciated. Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel porters: €1–2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter (caffè) – around €1.10. Cappuccino sitting down can cost €2.50–3.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a rosticceria – around €5–7.
Pasta or pizza in a trattoria – a main dish about €10–12.
The area around the train station and Viale Tripoli has several cheap kebabs, pizza al taglio and arancini spots. The beachfront kiosks are pricier.
Conad, Lidl, Eurospin and Coop are the main budget supermarkets.
Main shopping street Corso d'Augusto has mid-range chains like OVS, H&M and Zara. The weekly market (Wed/Sat mornings along Viale Amerigo Vespucci) is good for cheap clothing.
Single bus ticket €1.30 (valid 75 mins); day pass (biglietto giornaliero) €4.50. Airport: take bus #9 from the station to the airport for €1.30, not the Aerobus which costs €8.
Order coffee and drinks at the bar counter, not at a table. Eat lunch at a rosticceria or takeaway rather than a sit-down restaurant. Buy supermarket water and snacks rather than beachfront kiosks.
Good to know — Rimini
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Emergency Contacts
Rimini+39 800 113 000 (Carabinieri emergency number)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rimini, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pupa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNL — 121 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia dell'Amarissimo — 170 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Central Station Area → Rimini Beach Promenade & Hotels
💡 Efficient for beach access from Hotel Oxford; modern tram system connects all main tourist areas
Rimini Central Station → Rimini Waterfront & Local Districts
💡 Purchase a Rimini Card (€10 for 48hrs) for unlimited local transit; includes buses and trains
Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) → Hotel Oxford, Rimini City Center
💡 Book in advance via hotel concierge for guaranteed rates; avoid unmarked taxis at airport
Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) → Rimini Central Station (near Hotel Oxford)
💡 Most budget-friendly option; buy tickets at airport booth or use MyCicero app for contactless payment
About Rimini
Wikipedia ↗
Rimini ( RIM-in-ee, Italian: [ˈriːmini] ; Romagnol: Rémin or Rémne; Latin: Ariminum) is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. Sprawling along the Adriatic Sea, Rimini is situated at a strategically-important north-south passage along the coast at the southern tip of the Po Valley. I...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Pupa?
Request a room on the second floor facing the internal courtyard. On a two-star hotel in central Rimini, the courtyard side cuts street noise from the main road and the second floor is high enough to avoid ground-level bustle but low enough to use stairs quickly.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pupa?
Avoid any room facing the street on the first floor. Street-facing rooms on lower floors get full blast of traffic and pedestrian noise, and the first floor is just above street level with no buffer.
Is Pupa noisy?
Rimini's main roads are busy day and night — scooters, delivery vans early morning, and nightlife traffic until late. The hotel's central location means noise from neighbouring bars and restaurants too. Bring earplugs.
Which rooms have the best views at Pupa?
There's no scenic view from a 2-star hotel on a central Rimini street. Best you can hope for is a courtyard-facing room giving a glimpse of rooftops and a bit of sky — request that over street view.
What are insider tips for staying at Pupa?
1) Check in early if possible to secure a courtyard-facing room — they're usually quieter without you having to ask for a switch. 2) If you're driving, street parking is tight and paid; ask reception for the nearest municipal car park (often cheaper and safer than private lots).
What time is check-in at Pupa?
Check-in at Pupa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pupa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, speed around 15 Mbps, login via voucher given at check-in – one device per room
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pupa?
€2.00 per person per night for up to 5 nights, mandatory, paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Pupa?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a rosticceria – around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pupa?
Single bus ticket €1.30 (valid 75 mins); day pass (biglietto giornaliero) €4.50. Airport: take bus #9 from the station to the airport for €1.30, not the Aerobus which costs €8.
When is the best time to visit Rimini?
June and September: warm sea, reliable sun, but July's peak crowds haven't yet clogged everything or haven't returned. May is pleasant but sea can still be cool.
Top Attractions in Rimini
💡 Sit on the steps of the clock tower at sunset – the light hits the old buildings perfectly. The square is also where the weekly market sets up on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid wedding parties blocking the nave – they often book the church for ceremonies. Check the side chapels for the best art.
💡 Cross the road to the little traffic island in front of it for the best photo angle without cars. Go at dusk when the arch is lit up – it's far more dramatic than in full sun.
💡 Walk to the far end near the riverbank – fewer tourists go there, and you'll find old plane trees and a quieter spot for a picnic. There's a free public fitness station by the basketball court.
💡 Entry costs €6, but it's free on the first Sunday of each month. The museum has a small rooftop terrace with views over the old town – ask staff to unlock it.