Your stay — La Casa di Peter
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The Property — La Casa di Peter
La Casa di Peter in Stia is a functional 3-star base, not a destination in itself. The lobby feels like a clean, modest guesthouse with a friendly reception desk, a few armchairs, and local information leaflets. It suits travellers who want a straightforward room near the Casentino Forest’s start, rather than boutique charm or resort amenities.
Chronicles of Stia
Stia began as a Roman settlement along the Arno river, later a medieval market town under the Guidi counts. Its 12th-century Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta dominates the hilltop, while 19th-century textile mills along the river drove industrial growth. Today Stia is the gateway to the Foreste Casentinesi national park, a quiet community balancing wool heritage with walking tourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Stia guide →Best months
June, July, September: warm days for hiking the forest, clear skies, and fewer crowds than August.
Peak / festival surge
August: Italian holiday period, locals and families flock to the park; hotel prices rise by 20-30% and advance booking is essential. The Palio di Stia (late August) draws crowds with a medieval joust.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: mild weather, hotel rates 15-25% lower, trails quiet after the holiday rush.
Weather & packing
June evenings in the Casentino valley can be cool, even chilly, after warm days. Pack a light jacket or fleece for after sunset walks or dinner out.
Live City Briefing — Stia
- The Casentino Forest visitor centre at Campigna has extended its summer hours from May 2025, open daily 9am-7pm.
- Stia’s major wool mill museum, Museo dell’Arte della Lana, is undergoing partial renovation through late 2026 but remains open for guided tours on weekends.
- A new bike-sharing e-bike point launched at Stia train station in spring 2025, easing access to forest trails.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Casa di Peter, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor (top floor) for a quieter stay. As a 2-storey historic building, the top floor is likely to be less noisy due to the stairs, which should reduce foot traffic and noise from the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the stairs, as the lack of a lift may mean you'll hear guests and staff moving up and down the stairs, especially in the morning and evening.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address is in a residential area, and the surrounding buildings may block any views. However, rooms on the second floor may have a slightly better view of the surrounding rooftops.
Quietest floors
Second floor (top floor)
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is likely to be minimal on Via Gaviserri, but you may still hear some occasional noise from passing vehicles and pedestrians.
Insider tips
Be aware that the Wi-Fi speed is limited to 10 Mbps, so consider using public Wi-Fi or purchasing a local SIM card for better internet access. If you arrive by car, there is no designated hotel parking, but you can find free street parking in the surrounding area. Be sure to follow local parking signs and regulations.
- 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 Casa di Peter
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) throughout; no login, just select network 'LaCasaDiPeter'
No lift – the hotel is a 2-storey historic building with stairs only
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop available after 10:00 (free); late check-out until 12:00 costs €25 (subject to availability)
Free, left in reception locked room
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, paid at check-out, children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee required at booking; €50 incidental hold on check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sant'Andrea Corsini a Gaviserri (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Santa Cristina (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Bancomat) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist offices as they add poor fees.
Major credit/debit cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) common. Keep small cash for village markets and rural bars.
Tipping not obligatory — round up the bill at restaurants (€1–2 for coffee/beer, 5–10% for meals). Taxis: round to nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1–2 for luggage or housekeeping if service is good.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the counter (caffè al banco) — about €1.00–1.20. Caffè latte or cappuccino served at table can cost €1.50–2.50.
Panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) with a drink from a bar or forno — around €5–8.
Pasta or pizza main course in a trattoria or pizzeria — €10–14 for a primo or pizza margherita.
Not a street-food hub in Stia itself; better to look for panini, schiacciata or focaccia at local bakeries (forni) or bars. More options in nearby Poppi or Arezzo.
Conad or Coop are common supermarket chains in the Casentino valley — both in Stia's small centre and nearby Poppi.
Stia has limited high-street clothing shops; for affordable basics head to the outlet centres near Arezzo (e.g., Valdichiana Outlet) or markets in Arezzo city.
Bus is the only public option — single ticket about €1.50 (within Casentino) or €3–4 to Arezzo. A daily regional bus pass is around €6. For airport: from Florence airport take a shuttle to Florence SMN station then bus to Stia (about €8 one way); no direct budget bus.
Eat the fixed-price lunch menu (menu del giorno) at trattorie for best value. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not bars. Avoid visiting in peak August when prices rise and many places close for holidays.
Good to know — Stia
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Emergency Contacts
StiaFor non-urgent medical help or advice, call 116 117. The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ospedale Santa Maria alla Gruccia in Montevarchi (about 20 km away). For mountain rescue in the Casentino area, dial 118. Local police (Carabinieri) station: Via Roma 1, Stia – call 0575 504 434 for non-emergencies.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Stia, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Casa di Peter
🕒 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 →Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN) bus station → Stia (via Pontassieve)
💡 Buy tickets at the tabaccaio in the SMN station. The bus drops you about 200m from La Casa di Peter on Via di Stia.
Florence Airport (FLR) / anywhere in Florence → La Casa di Peter, Stia
💡 Book at least 24 hours ahead via +39 055 4242. Ask for driver Luigi — he knows the winding road through the Casentino forest and won't overcharge. Cash only, usually.
Florence Airport (FLR) — arrivals hall → Stia (direct to hotel doorstep, by request)
💡 Less known than the train but door-to-door. Call +39 0575 583131 to confirm the stop. They'll drop you right outside La Casa di Peter if you mention it when booking.
Firenze SMN → Stia station
💡 Direct train line — the final stop is Stia. The station is a 5-minute walk uphill to the hotel. Don't forget to validate your ticket in the yellow machine before boarding.
About Stia
Wikipedia ↗
Stia is a frazione of the comune of Pratovecchio Stia in the Province of Arezzo in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Florence and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Arezzo. It was an independent commune until it was merged to Pratovecchio in 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at La Casa di Peter?
Request a room on the second floor (top floor) for a quieter stay. As a 2-storey historic building, the top floor is likely to be less noisy due to the stairs, which should reduce foot traffic and noise from the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Casa di Peter?
Avoid rooms near the stairs, as the lack of a lift may mean you'll hear guests and staff moving up and down the stairs, especially in the morning and evening.
Is La Casa di Peter noisy?
Street noise is likely to be minimal on Via Gaviserri, but you may still hear some occasional noise from passing vehicles and pedestrians.
Which rooms have the best views at La Casa di Peter?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address is in a residential area, and the surrounding buildings may block any views. However, rooms on the second floor may have a slightly better view of the surrounding rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at La Casa di Peter?
Be aware that the Wi-Fi speed is limited to 10 Mbps, so consider using public Wi-Fi or purchasing a local SIM card for better internet access. If you arrive by car, there is no designated hotel parking, but you can find free street parking in the surrounding area. Be sure to follow local parking signs and regulations.
What time is check-in at La Casa di Peter?
Check-in at La Casa di Peter is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Casa di Peter have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) throughout; no login, just select network 'LaCasaDiPeter'
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Casa di Peter?
€2.50 per person per night, paid at check-out, children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near La Casa di Peter?
Panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) with a drink from a bar or forno — around €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Casa di Peter?
Bus is the only public option — single ticket about €1.50 (within Casentino) or €3–4 to Arezzo. A daily regional bus pass is around €6. For airport: from Florence airport take a shuttle to Florence SMN station then bus to Stia (about €8 one way); no direct budget bus.
When is the best time to visit Stia?
June, July, September: warm days for hiking the forest, clear skies, and fewer crowds than August.
Top Attractions in Stia
💡 Check the door for opening hours—often closed midday but usually open mornings and late afternoons.
💡 Bring a packed lunch and walk upstream to find quieter swimming holes away from the main path.
💡 Start early in summer to avoid heat; the trail is shaded in the first half but exposed higher up.
💡 Go at sunset when the light hits the Palazzo of the Pieve buildings.