Locanda della Posta occupies a palace on Corso Vannucci, the main pedestrian spine of Perugia, and it is one of the best-located hotels in the city. The building has served as an inn for a very long time, and the hotel presents itself as a boutique property that preserves period character while updating comforts. Its four-star rating reflects a mid-to-upper range of service, and the address means that you are stepping out into the middle of the passeggiata, the evening stroll that defines Perugian life. The location is the headline. Within a few minutes' walk you can reach Piazza IV Novembre with the fountain and cathedral, the Palazzo dei Priori with the Galleria Nazionale and Collegio del Cambio, and the lanes leading down to the Etruscan Arch. Cafes and pastry shops are steps away, and the Mercato Coperto and the minimetro are an easy walk or short ride. For a visit built around sightseeing on foot, this is about as central as it gets.
Rooms in historic buildings vary in size, shape and view, and Locanda della Posta is no exception. Expect traditional touches, such as high ceilings, wooden beams or period furnishings in some rooms, alongside updated bathrooms and modern climate control. Street-facing rooms provide the best views but may pick up evening noise during the passeggiata and weekend nights, so light sleepers should ask for quieter rooms on higher floors or facing the courtyard.
The hotel suits couples, solo travelers and small groups who want atmosphere and a central location more than resort-style facilities. If you need a swimming pool or a large garden, look to the countryside options. If you want to be able to wander back for a rest after the morning, return for a late-night gelato and step into the cathedral square at sunrise, this is the better choice. The proximity also reduces the stress of Perugia's hills, since the main attractions are within a short, mostly flat walk of the door.
Practical points
Corso Vannucci is a pedestrian street, so arrival with luggage requires coordination with the hotel about drop-off and parking. Many guests use the Piazza Partigiani parking and escalators, or arrive by taxi. Staff can usually arrange tours, restaurant bookings and transfers to Assisi, Spello and Lake Trasimeno. The best seasons are spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and the streets are lively but not overwhelming.
Book well ahead for Umbria Jazz in July and for Eurochocolate in October, when central rooms are in short supply. If the hotel is full, nearby alternatives such as Hotel Fortuna or Hotel Sangallo Palace offer different price levels.
Why stay here
- ✓Corso Vannucci address
- ✓Historic palace building
- ✓Boutique-scale property
- ✓Steps from the cathedral square
- ✓Near Galleria Nazionale
- ✓Cafes and pastry shops nearby
- ✓Pedestrian-street location
- ✓Staff can arrange tours and transfers
Good questions
Where is Locanda della Posta?+
On Corso Vannucci, in the heart of Perugia's pedestrian center.
Is it noisy?+
Street-facing rooms can pick up evening activity. Ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.
How do I arrive with luggage?+
Coordinate with the hotel, since the street is pedestrian. Taxis and the Piazza Partigiani escalators are common options.