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Spello
Sleep 1–2 nights in Spello, not 3: the whole hill town is a half-day walk, and Assisi, Foligno and Monte Subasio fill the rest.
Spello is a small Umbrian hill town of about 8,500 people on the lower slopes of Monte Subasio, 10 minutes by train from Assisi and Foligno. Pinturicchio's frescoes in Santa Maria Maggiore, Roman gates and walls, and olive oil are the reasons to come; the town itself is the sight. It works as a quiet base for Assisi and the Subasio hills, or as a single night between Perugia and Spoleto.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds), Infiorata weekend if you dislike crowds
- Airports
- PEG · FCO · FLR
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Spello112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Spello, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a town of its size; the real risks are steep, uneven lanes, summer heat on the climb, and pickpockets only in the Infiorata crush.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 Europe-wide emergency · 113 police · 115 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 20–25 min by car or taxi; or bus to Perugia, then train to Spello).
- Getting aroundOn foot inside the walls: the centre is a steep 15–25 min climb from the lower town, with stairways.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at the bar€1.20–1.80 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or church fresco entry€3–8 (≈ US$4–10)
- Budget bedApartment or family room (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €190 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 20–25 min by car or taxi; or bus to Perugia, then train to Spello) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (Train to Rome Termini, then train to Foligno or Spello; 3–4 h total) · FLR Florence Peretola (Train via Florence Santa Maria Novella to Spello; about 3 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Spello: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot inside the walls: the centre is a steep 15–25 min climb from the lower town, with stairways. Local trains link Spello with Assisi (about 10 min) and Foligno (about 5 min); Perugia is about 30–40 min. A morning shuttle bus runs from the new part through the historic centre. A car helps for Monte Subasio, Collepino and Villa Fidelia, but park below the walls.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Local train from Spello to Assisi, about 10 min, then a walk or bus up to the basilica
Go at opening; the basilica and the upper town take half a day.
Foligno
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Local train, about 5 min
Useful for connections and a flat, working-town contrast; the centre is a short walk from the station.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train to Perugia, about 30–40 min, then the minimetro uphill
A full day: corso, galleries and the underground Rocca.
Monte Subasio and Collepino
cautionDoor to door: 20–40 min by car
Car or taxi up the Subasio road; on foot from the upper gates for the lower paths
No useful public transport; paths are waymarked but exposed.
Spoleto
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Train towards Foligno then Spoleto, about 30–40 min
A bigger hill town with a Roman theatre and a bridge; half to full day.
Door to door: About 2 h
Train via Foligno and Terontola, or via Orte; 1.5–2 h
Better as an overnight or a stop on the Rome–Florence line than a return day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Historic centre (upper town)
Steep lanes and stairways; best for views and quiet, but you carry bags uphill. Some addresses are pedestrian-only.
Lower town near the station
Flat, 5–15 min walk to the gates; easier with luggage and for early trains.
Countryside and agriturismi
Olive groves below Monte Subasio; you need a car or taxi for every trip into town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–95 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €95–160 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or small hotel1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €110 | €440 |
| Train Spello → Assisi, one way2 × €3 | €5 |
| Train Spello → Perugia, one way2 × €4 | €8 |
| Taxi Perugia airport → Spello1 × €45 | €45 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €77 |
| Trip total≈ €211 per person per day, bed included | €845≈ US$1,000 |
2026 estimate in euro; long-distance trains and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at the bar | €1.20–1.80 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bruschetta with new olive oil | €5–9 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Plate of pasta or a pizza | €9–15 (≈ US$11–18) |
| House wine, glass / half litre | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) / €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Bottle of local extra-virgin olive oil | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Museum or church fresco entry | €3–8 (≈ US$4–10) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Steep, uneven lanes and stairways: wear shoes with grip, and expect a climb back to any upper-town hotel.
- The centre is largely a ZTL and parking is limited; leave the car at the bottom and walk up.
- Infiorata (Corpus Domini, late May or early June) fills the streets overnight and books out beds: reserve months ahead.
- Small churches keep short, mid-morning-to-midday hours and close at lunchtime; check locally before walking up.
- Summer afternoons on the exposed upper lanes are hot; do the climb early or late.
Emergency numbers
- Europe-wide emergency
- 112
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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My bed tonight
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Europe-wide emergency112
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
No embassies in Spello: embassies are in Rome, and the US has a consulate general in Florence and Naples.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Spello → Assisi: about €2.50 (≈ US$3), 10 min
- Train Spello → Foligno: about €2 (≈ US$3), 5 min
- Taxi Perugia airport → Spello: €40–50 (≈ US$50–60), 20–25 min
Say or show
- Buongiorno — Good morning (bwon-JOR-no)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAH-tsee-eh)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-toh per fah-VOH-reh)
- Un tavolo per due — A table for two (oon TAH-voh-loh per DOO-eh)
- Posso pagare con la carta? — Can I pay by card? (POS-soh pah-GAH-reh kon lah KAR-tah)
- Dov'è il bagno? — Where is the toilet? (doh-VEH eel BAH-nyoh)
Coperto (cover charge) is normal on restaurant bills; tipping is not expected.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Spello. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds), Infiorata weekend if you dislike crowds · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for PEG, FCO and FLR with last-train cutoffs and taxi fallbacks.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: station and lower town, Santa Maria Maggiore and Sant'Andrea, Piazza della Repubblica, upper gates and belvedere.
- Place pages with verified church hours (Santa Maria Maggiore, Sant'Andrea, San Lorenzo, Vallegloria) and the Roman villa mosaic site.
- Infiorata and Festa della Bruschetta fixtures so festival dates and bed pressure can go green.
Sources
- officialUmbria regional tourism board
- officialTrenitalia (regional trains)
- officialPerugia San Francesco d'Assisi airport
- officialComune di Spello
- secondaryWikivoyage: Spello, revision 4648507 (CC BY-SA 4.0)