In a countryside dotted with astonishingly beautiful hilltop towns, Assisi stands out, and it’s a popular spot. As with other hilltop towns in Umbria space is limited, so the majority of accommodation is in elegant conversions of historic buildings. Our Gurus name a converted monastery, a palazzo, a villa and a farmhouse on their recommendations for the best places to stay in Assisi.

If you’re drawn to Assisi’s beauty you may also want to consider staying outside town, where you’ll have exquisite views of it? The Castello di Petroia, Le Silve di Armenzano and the Palazzo Bontadosi are all worth considering.

If you’re drawn to historic Assisi itself, like St. Francis and St. Clare, with its views over the surrounding plains and Monte Subasio rising above, the best places to stay in Assisi will be those nestling within the original walls, and you can even stay in that converted monastery, remember.

The best places to stay in Assisi

For the Album

• The Nun Assisi Relais & Spa stands out in this list for its contemporary design — it occupies a 13th century monastery, so it couldn’t be more historic, but the flair with which it has been converted, and redesigned and decorated, makes it feel very modern. The vaulted ceilings go especially well with contemporary Italian furniture in white leather. The best of the 18 rooms and suites have original frescoes on the walls, and even the simplest have exposed brick and terracotta tiles. The restaurant is a gourmet affair, and the spa is good enough to be included in the name.

For a Rural Retreat

• The Castello Di Petrata is a rustically charming stone country house about five kilometres north of Assisi, set in lush grounds with serene country views — the pool has an excellent view too. Inside are 22 rooms and suites, decorated in a simple way that makes the most of the original beamed ceiling, wood floors and stone. In some rooms are there sections of exposed stone, others are entirely whitewashed. There’s also a restaurant specialising in Umbrian cuisine, which has a cooking school attached. They also offer art classes and plenty of family-friendly activities.

For Couples

• San Crispino Residence occupies an impressive castle at the centre of Assisi, and is very romantic with it. Within it has seven character-filled rooms and suites, complete with original frescoes, murals, vaulted ceilings, and plenty of dark wood and beautiful old stone. It feels as historic as the town, and is a great base from which to unlock Assisi.

For Great Value

• The Hotel Il Palazzo is a beautifully converted 16th century palazzo in a central spot. The conversion cleverly makes use of the best of the building’s original features, like the beamed, vaulted or mural-ed ceilings, and the elegant courtyard, while injecting contemporary minimalism, that actually brings the original building to life. There are 12 guestrooms, plus a comfortable lounge and a breakfast room with a vaulted ceiling. There’s no restaurant, but you’re close to numerous places to eat and drink.

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Travel Information

• Want to fly to Assisi?

• The nearest airport to Assisi is Perugia (7 miles).
• For car hire, we recommend visiting our online partner Rentalcars.
• When to Visit? While Assisi has numerous festivals and events throughout the year, the best times to visit are probably during the pleasant summer months when temperatures range between 20 to 28° C, or right after the winter, in February or March. Easter and Christmas are understandably very popular times as well, and there are all sorts of fascinating celebrations around both.

Still not sure where to stay?

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Umbria
• Or consider some of Umbria’s other historic hilltop towns... What about the best places to stay in Orvieto or Todi?
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly gurus for personalised advice.

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