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Assisi
Give Assisi one full day and one night: the basilica at opening (07:00–08:00), the hill on foot, then leave before the midday coach groups.Give Assisi one full day and one night: the basilica at opening (7:00 AM–8:00 AM), the hill on foot, then leave before the midday coach groups.
Assisi is a hill town of about 28,000 people in Umbria, built around the Basilica of St Francis and its Giotto-school frescoes. The historic centre is small enough to walk end to end in a morning, but it is steep: start at the top (Rocca Maggiore) and work downhill. Most travellers see it as a day trip from Perugia or a single overnight; two nights only if you add San Damiano, the Eremo delle Carceri and a winery.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Easter week, 4 Oct (St Francis feast)
- Airports
- PEG · FCO · FLR
- Nights
- 1
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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Assisi112 ▾
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 Assisi, 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
- SafetyAssisi is a safe, small town; the real risks are steep uneven streets, summer heat and pickpockets in the basilica crowds.
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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 km (12 mi) from Assisi; bus or taxi to Santa Maria degli Angeli and the centre.).PEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 12 mi (20 km) from Assisi; bus or taxi to Santa Maria degli Angeli and the centre.).
- Getting aroundOn foot inside the walls: the centre is small but hilly, so walk downhill from the Rocca.
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)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, station to centrecheck€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Metro or bus rideBus line C, single ridecheck€1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · 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 km (12 mi) from Assisi; bus or taxi to Santa Maria degli Angeli and the centre.) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (Train to Rome Termini, then rail to Foligno or Assisi; about 3 h total.) · FLR Florence Peretola (Rail via Terontola or Foligno; about 2.5–3 h.)PEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 12 mi (20 km) from Assisi; bus or taxi to Santa Maria degli Angeli and the centre.) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (Train to Rome Termini, then rail to Foligno or Assisi; about 3 h total.) · FLR Florence Peretola (Rail via Terontola or Foligno; about 2.5–3 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
Care
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. Mixed: 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 Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Assisi: 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)
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Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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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)
6 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 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)
10 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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 small but hilly, so walk downhill from the Rocca. Bus line C links the train station (Santa Maria degli Angeli) with the centre; local buses also run from Piazza Matteotti. Cars stay outside the walls in the public lots (Matteotti and others); the old town is a restricted zone.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Perugia
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus from Piazza Matteotti or train from Assisi station via a change
Regional capital with a bigger centre and the chocolate shops; easy half-day.
Spello
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Train from Assisi station, about 15 min
Smaller hill town with Roman gates and flower-lined streets in June.
Orvieto
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Train via Foligno and Terontola, or drive the A1
Better as an overnight or a stop on the Rome–Florence line than a return day trip.
Gubbio
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Drive or bus via Perugia
Check bus times; easier with a car.
Eremo delle Carceri
goDoor to door: 20 min by car
Taxi, drive or a steep 4 km (2.5 mi) walk from Porta CappucciniTaxi, drive or a steep 2.5 mi (4 km) walk from Porta Cappuccini
Hermitage in the woods above town; go early, it is quiet and cool.
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 (Piazza del Comune and Via San Francesco)
Walk to everything; book early, rooms are few and stairs are common.
Lower town near Porta Nuova and Santa Chiara
Flatter approach, closer to San Damiano and the bus stop.
Santa Maria degli Angeli
At the train station and the Porziuncola basilica; cheaper, but 3 km (1.9 mi) from the old town.At the train station and the Porziuncola basilica; cheaper, but 1.9 mi (3 km) from the old 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
- €45–75 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
- Mid
- €75–130 (≈ US$90–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or hotel1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Bus line C, station to centre, both ways2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| Coffee and pastry standing at the bar2 × €3 | €6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €36 |
| Trip total≈ €199 per person per day, bed included | €398≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euro; travel to Assisi excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at the bar | €1.20–1.80 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Plate of pasta or a pizza | €9–14 (≈ US$11–17) |
| Lunch menu (primo, secondo, water) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Glass of local wine | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Taxi, station to centrecheck | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
| Bus line C, single ridecheck | €1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Steep cobbles and few benches: wear shoes with grip and carry water in summer.
- The basilica is a working place of prayer: cover shoulders and knees, keep quiet, no flash.
- Coach groups arrive mid-morning; see the basilica at opening or after 17:00.Coach groups arrive mid-morning; see the basilica at opening or after 5:00 PM.
- Restaurants on the main basilica street charge more than places one street back.
- Sunday and feast-day services can close parts of churches to visitors.
Emergency numbers
- Europe-wide emergency
- 112
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Europe-wide emergency112
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
No embassies in Assisi; the US, UK, Canadian and Australian embassies are in Rome, with consulates in Florence and Milan (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train station → centre, bus line C: about €1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3), 15–20 min (check)
- Taxi station → centre: €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) (check)
- Train Assisi → Perugia: about €3–4 (≈ US$4–5), 20–30 min (check)
Say or show
- Buongiorno — Good morning (bwon-JOR-no)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAH-tsyeh)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-toh per fa-VOH-reh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KOS-tah)
- Posso pagare con la carta? — Can I pay by card? (POS-soh pa-GAH-reh kon la KAR-tah)
- Dov'è il bagno? — Where is the toilet? (doh-VEH eel BAH-nyoh)
112 works from any phone, including mobiles with no Italian SIM.
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 Assisi. 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 and crowds), Easter week, 4 Oct (St Francis feast) · 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
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PEG: bus and taxi options field-checked, plus the Rome and Florence rail fallbacks.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Rocca and the top lanes, Piazza del Comune, the basilica and Santa Chiara, San Damiano and the lower gate.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (basilica, Santa Chiara, San Rufino, Rocca Maggiore, Eremo) and eat pages with last orders.
- Feast-day and Sunday service fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialComune di Assisi
- officialBasilica of St Francis, Assisi
- officialUmbria regional tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage: Assisi, revision 5237018 (CC BY-SA 4.0)