How to Move Around Assisi (And Why Staying Nearby Helps)
Assisi is a unique place to visit, built on a hill, rich in history, and shaped by narrow streets and stone pathways. While this is part of its charm, it also makes getting around less straightforward than many travelers expect.
Understanding how to move around Assisi, and where to stay ,can significantly improve your experience.
Getting around Assisi
Assisi is not a city designed for cars. Most of the historic center is pedestrian-only, with limited vehicle access and restricted parking areas located outside the main walls. This means that once you arrive, moving around is primarily done on foot. While beautiful, it can also be tiring ,especially during busy periods or for longer stays.
Public transportation is available, but connections between Assisi and other towns can be limited compared to larger cities. For this reason, many travelers choose to stay just outside Assisi, in a location that offers easier mobility and better connections. Perugia is one of the most convenient options.
Why staying in Perugia?
Located only 20 minutes from Assisi, Perugia offers a much more flexible base for exploring the region.
From here, you can:
- Reach Assisi quickly by train or car
- Access a wider network of public transportation
- Travel easily to other destinations such as Gubbio, Lake Trasimeno or Terni
- Enjoy a larger city with more services, restaurants and things to do
At the same time, you avoid the logistical limitations of staying inside a smaller hill town.
Boutique Hotel in the Center of Perugia (With private parking)
At Priori Secret Garden, this flexibility becomes even more seamless. The hotel is located in the historic center of Perugia, allowing you to explore the city on foot, just steps away from its main landmarks. At the same time, it remains well connected to public transportation, making it easy to reach Assisi and other towns without complications.
For those traveling by car, the hotel also offers private covered parking, a rare and valuable feature in historic city centers, allowing you to move freely and comfortably throughout the region.