Umbria Hostels

I lived in Perugia for a summer and would highly recommend it to anyone traveling Italy. It is a beautiful old Etruscan town, with lots to do and see all within walking distance. The University for Foreigners is down a large hill from the city center, but worth walking down to and exploring.

Perugia is a wonderful place to visit. The people are very friendly and there is a lot to do both in town and in the surrounding areas. I can not wait until I visit again.

Acquasparta … Very nice Italian village. Magnificent landscapes!

HI - Torricella Trasimeno Lake Hostel in Perugia … This was just the thing we needed -- a perfect place to relax and enjoy for a couple days. The staff made our experience unforgettable. They were truly beautiful people, very kind and warmhearted. They provided all the amenities one could hope for in a hostel. Free internet, free linen, free breakfast, great lounge area, felt like you were in a comfy home. They had a kitchen available for us to use, laundry, and even bicycles. The atmosphere was great, they were friendly and played music all the time. Provided pick-up/drop-off at train station for us. They were very focused on making our experience a good one, it felt like a luxurious Bed and Breakfast in comparison to many other hostels. Really great experience, hope to return to visit one day!

HI - Torricella Trasimeno Lake Hostel in Perugia … A great place run by great people -- couldn't fault the staff for their helpfulness or friendliness. Rooms were very nice -- there were two bathrooms in our six-bedded dorm, which we had to ourselves. You can also book double rooms. Its right by the lakeside in a tiny little town (served by several buses and trains a day) -- a great place to relax!

Ostello Hostel Perugia in Perugia … Lovely stay in a beautiful town!!!

Ostello di Perugia in Perugia … The hostel was great. Staff are friendly, the rooms are huge with heaps of bathrooms, and the massive kitchen is a huge bonus. The only bad things are the curfew and the lockout — but is not too much of a problem if you are travelling around the place during the day. I would definitely recommend this place.

Ostello Internazionale Pierantoni Hostel in Foligno … Being an old monastery and now youth hostel owned by the city of Foligno, this was the best hostel we have seen on our Inter Rail trip. The rooms are cheap, clean and often they have their own bathroom. It's quiet and 5 minutes away from the city center by walking (Foligno is a very small city) The garden is perfect for reading and relaxing. There are fruit trees all over and frescoes on the wall. Free breakfast includes fruit juice and cereals (next to the standard bread, jam, croissant, tea and coffee).

HI - Assisi - Ostello della Pace Hostel in Assisi … I stayed here in November 2003. I found it to be a very clean and hospitable hostel with caring staff. The area in which it is located is a great scenic area. It is the best hostel I have ever stayed at and I have already recomended it to others.

Fattoria il Poggio Hostel in Lago Trasimeno … There's nothing to say, it's just beautiful. You have to go there.

Ostello di Perugia in Perugia … This is a fantastic hostel in a fantastic city. The rooms are clean, and the bathrooms have good people-to-shower and people-to-toilet ratios. Best of all are the common areas — there is a great, spacious kitchen; lounge; reading area; and, above all else, an outside terrace. From the terrace you get superb views of the city and the surrounding area. One negative point is the long lockout, but it's worth it to pay so little for such a good, central place to stay. And did I mention the terrace?!

Ostello di Perugia in Perugia … Stay here simply for the view from the tranquil terrace; little red rooftops tumble away from you down to the Umbrian valley below. The terrace is perfect for enjoying a glass of wine. The hostel is lovely in itself, with an interesting mix of people, spacious rooms, a good kitchen and it's located in a side street off the main square. It's an utter bargain, too. You will probably have to book in advance when the chocolate festival is on. Mmmm.

Ostello Hostel Perugia in Perugia … This hostel is very clean. The staff are nice, helpful and friendly. I found the public transport very good all day long (there's a bus every ten minutes to the city center) and it's a lovely walk of 15 minutes to the main train station. The hostel is in the middle of a green public park, and the night is very quiet. I found it excellent!

HI - Assisi - Ostello della Pace Hostel in Assisi … I have stayed at many hostels in Europe and this one is definitely one of the better ones. The hostel itself is in the countryside, with wonderful vistas of Assisi and the Umbrian landscape. Upon arrival, I was treated most hospitably. The receptionist even offered me leftovers from that evening's dinner, which, I may add, was very reasonably priced. Normally I stay clear of HI hostels but this one I did not particularly mind. In fact, I had a very pleasant stay!

Ostello di Perugia in Perugia … This was the BEST place we stayed at while in Italy. It was easy to find. After arriving by train we took a bus to the top and got off in Piazza Italia and then walked down the main street, Corso Vannucci, toward the Duomo. At the fountain veer right onto via Bontempi, go down past a cistern, and look for #13 on the right. It's marked with a sign out front. Staff were extremely helpful, adept at several languages, and took credit cards. The price is a BARGAIN. We had a terrific view from our dorm window. The bathroom is down the hall, separate ones for guys and girls. We had a family room, which had its own bathroom. The kitchen was well equipped and we saved on eating out. Also, there was a COOP grocery store close by. Only drawback: lockout, 9:30 until 4. This didn't bother us as we used the hostel as a base for day trips to Todi, Assisi, and Gubbio. Local train and bus stations are easy to walk to from the hostel.