Bevagna is historically important, and beautiful with it, a town with ancient Roman origins and a picturesque, medieval square. ‘Unchanging’ is a word commonly used lovingly within Bevagna’s vicinity, and its clusters of elegant historic buildings makes it somewhat difficult to develop, so the best places to stay in Bevagna tend to be converted villas and palazzos — some turned into very grand hotels indeed, others into simpler B&Bs. Outside Bevagna’s picturesque medieval walls the accommodation choices expand to include agriturismos, converted farmhouses, and graceful country villas.

With its carefully preserved Roman ruins — including a First Century Roman theatre that seated ten thousand — plus a number of churches, historic art galleries and museums, our Gurus regularly recommend the best places to stay in Bevagna to travellers looking for an historic Umbrian centre. The town is also a known for its wicker and wrought iron. If you’re looking to take a few morsels home,check out the Mercato della Gaite, or district markets.

Bevagna’s position, in the foothills below Montefalco, close to Spello and the Vale of Spoleto, means it’s surrounded by fertile plains, and the produce is memorable. As is the wine. So we think that the best places to stay in Bevagna are ideal for foodies too. And for walkers and cyclists hoping to explore the region at their own pace!

The Best Places to Stay in Bevagna

For an Intimate Escape

• L'Orto Degli Angeli is an elegant, 14 room hotel converted from a 17th century palazzo in the centre of Bevagna. The property is rich with original features — tiled terracotta floors, vast fireplaces, wood beams and antiques — and the excellent restaurant occupies a lower ground area which was once a Roman amphitheatre. Outside are beautiful private gardens, with kitchen gardens providing produce for the restaurant, and there’s a dreamy shaded terrace. You can also take cooking classes. Intimate, affordable and relaxed.

For a Private apartment or villa

• If you think a self-catering option would best suit your needs then browse through the wide variety available online with our partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Bevagna’s closest international airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi International Airport, which is about half an hour away by car, or just under two hours by public transport. Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport might be convenient for connections — it’s about two hours away by road, or four by public transport. Florence Airport may also be worth considering: two hours drive away, or five and a half hours by public transport
• If you want to rent a car, contact our partner Rentalcars.
• As far as the weather is concerned, the best time to visit Bevagna is probably between April and June, when temperatures range from minimums of 6° C to maximums of 25° C. While lots of people visit in summer, it can be very hot — maximum temperatures remain over 30° C between July and September. Bevagna hosts an annual medieval festival which really transforms the town for ten days during June.

Still not sure where to stay?

• You could expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Umbria
• Consider some of Umbria’s other historic hilltop towns: Montefalco is nearest, and Assisi, Todi and Gubbio are all just beyond.
• You might want to refine your search by the kind of accommodation you’re looking for, and consider the best hotels in Umbria for couples, the best hotels in Umbria with pools, or the best family hotels in Umbria
• Alternativelly, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.