Assisi

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Pilgrims flock to this hilltop town in Umbria, which is the birthplace of St. Francis and home to a fascinating collection of churches, temples and museums.

Assisi is a picture-perfect city nestled amid the rolling green countryside of Umbria. An air of romance pervades the zigzagging medieval streets where St. Francis of Assisi, Italy’s patron saint, lived and worked. The city’s architectural wonders earned it the crown of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Spend your time visiting the centuries-old churches, galleries and museums that elbow up against boutiques, cosy cafés and wine bars.

A good place to start your visit is at Piazza del Comune, an attractive square home to the 13th-century Palazzo del Capitano. Admire the preserved façade of the 1st-century Roman Temple of Minerva, which today houses the Baroque-style Santa Maria Sopra Minverva church. See Roman-era funerary urns and tombstones at the Museo e Foro Romano, situated in a tunnel beneath the square.

From Piazza del Comune, stroll east along Via S. Rufino street toward Piazza San Rufino, pausing to glimpse inside galleries, jewelers and leather stores as you go. Spot frescoes, grotesques and the font in which St. Francis was baptized at the Cathedral of San Rufino. A short walk from here is the striking Basilica of Santa Chiara.

Wander northwest along atmospheric streets until you reach the city’s crowning glory, the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Take your time to browse the paintings by Cimabue, Giotto and Pietro Lorenzetti. On your way back to the city centre, visit the beautiful frescoed chapel Oratorio dei Pellegrini. Afterwards, enjoy views of endless green landscapes from the 14th-century fortress Rocco Maggiore.

More attractions sit on the hillsides at the southern edge of the city. These include the Church of San Damiano and the monk-inhabited hermitage of Ermeo delle Carceri, on the slopes of Monte Subasio.

Assisi’s restaurants serve typical Umbrian dishes such as boar, black truffle and hard wheat pasta dressed with fruity olive oil. Sit at an outdoor terrace, order a glass of locally produced wine and appreciate the city’s magical charm.

Assisi is about a 40-minute drive from PerugiaOpens in a new window. Get around the city on foot and rent a bike to explore routes in the unspoiled natural beauty of the Umbria region.

Where to stay in Assisi

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Assisi Historic Center

Churches, art galleries and museums are just a few things travellers enjoy about Assisi Historic Center. Check out Basilica of Santa Chiara or Cathedral of San Rufino while you're exploring the area.

Assisi Historic Center
Giotto Hotel & Spa
Giotto Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Via Fontebella 41, Assisi, PG
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Assisi. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (699 reviews)
Great view, not very personable
"The view and the location were beautiful and reception staff were just fine. The rooms themselves were somewhat dated though, but still comfortable. My only issue was the lack of courtesy from the bar staff. It may have been due to the fact that there was a party there are one night, but, they opened ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Giotto Hotel & Spa
Hotel Fontebella
Hotel Fontebella
4 out of 5
25 Via Fontebella, Assisi, PG
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Assisi. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (591 reviews)
"Central location, lovely views, helpful staff."

Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2025

Hotel Fontebella
TH Assisi - Hotel Cenacolo
TH Assisi - Hotel Cenacolo
4 out of 5
Viale Patrono d'Italia 70, Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi, PG
The price is S$128 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$128
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Assisi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (542 reviews)
"This was our best stay at Italy so far. Family run was very spacious and the breakfast was amazing."

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

TH Assisi - Hotel Cenacolo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
PianPieve Nature and Relax apartments
PianPieve Nature and Relax apartments
Località Pian della Pieve, 7, Assisi, PG
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Assisi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an attached winery. Popular attractions Basilica San Francesco di ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Struttura nuova, pulizia massima e il proprietario rispondeva velocemente alle mie richieste. Appena a 5 km dal centro di Assisi, facilissima da raggiungere. Ottimo l’osteria accanto suggerita dal proprietario. Ci tornerò"

Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2025

PianPieve Nature and Relax apartments
Santa Maria degli Ancillotti
Santa Maria degli Ancillotti
Via Santa Tecla, 42, Assisi, PG
Stay at this apartment in Assisi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Basilica San Francesco di Assisi and Basilica of St. ...
"Fantastic Service. Host speaks Italian and English. Superb property. Friendly and accommodating. Very high end feeling as the property is gated and served by a gate opener."

Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2019

Santa Maria degli Ancillotti
Castello di Monterone
Castello di Monterone
Strada Montevile 3, Perugia, PG
Book a stay at this historic residence in Perugia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (282 reviews)
"Beautiful setting, lovely staff, and so fun to stay in a castle! Pool and spa were a wonderful addition. Grazie mille!"

Reviewed on 27 May, 2025

Castello di Monterone
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place......a lovely Italian town with bags of history and lots of typically Italian eating establishments

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful town to wander around...and lovely buildings to visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Steve

More relaxed than any other place we have visted in Italy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Hotel and Assisi is a must if you are in this part of Italy