Holiday rentals and lettings in Assisi

Assisi offers the visitors great locations with fantastic holiday rentals to enjoy this captivating hill town. Assisi can be easily visited on foot so a property near the centre is an ideal place to stay if you want to be close and within walking distance of the main Franciscan sites and historical buildings. Other accommodation offers are not central but still close enough to walk to the centre.

A unique stay in a holiday rental with traditional stone facades and colourful flower pots decorating the entrance or the balconies. Enjoy the comfort of cosy lounges finished with wood-beamed ceilings, rooms with terracotta flooring, tasteful decoration and incredible views from the balconies. Friends, family and partners will enjoy a stay in Assisi and the memories of it will remain in time. Spacious lettings can accommodate from 2 to 6 or 8 people and also pets!

Assisi is a medieval town in Umbria with the plains spreading below and the sublime Monte Subasio as a backdrop. The sight at dusk with shades of glowing pink is mesmerising and the centro historico (historic centre) and its UNESCO-listed basilica are true gems of the city that saw St Francis of Assisi born and because of him, this is now a destination of extraordinary interest to those attracted by spiritual pilgrimages and holiday destinations that allow you to disconnect from the rest of the world and enjoy the quietness and connect with your inner you again.

You can easily drive to Assisi or get here by train or fly to Rome, Florence and Perugia, the closest airport to Assisi. Your stay in Assisi will allow you to rediscover Italian traditions, art and culture from central Italy. You will get used to the slow pace of this locality, which shimmers immersed in a splendid natural context. It feels like a place where time has stopped and the silence is only interrupted by the footsteps of visitors wandering the cobbled streets. A climb to the Eremo delle Carceri, where San Francesco used to meditate, is a good activity to do during your stay.

The Franciscan structures in town gave Assisi the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to the quality of the historical elements and the architecture. The Basilica of St. Francis is home to extraordinary masterpieces by creative artists. Assisi is a welcoming destination that brims the spirit of Italian hospitality. Enogastronomy, nature and history intertwine in this incomparable medieval landscape.

Umbria catalyses the attention of visitors and locals alike over Christmas. The conformation of Assisi makes it resemble a nativity scene already but when holly, lights and decorations deck the streets, the most wonderful time of the year has officially started in Assisi. Along the streets, the nativity scenes compete every year to be acknowledged as the best amateur crib and the exhibition “All nativity scenes of the World” at the Portiuncula of Santa Maria degli Angeli is a must-see. The crib in the Basilica is for sure the main attraction with its huge tree decorating the entrance. The Christmas markets in the central squares are full of stalls with beautiful gifts and goodies for the festive season.

One of the most important annual cultural activities is Calendimaggio Festival. The first four days of May you can see dramatic depictions and performances of the lifestyle of the villagers centuries ago and other activities including music, dancing contests, theatre performances, crossbow exhibitions and the wave of flags. The processions are part of the festival as well. Be ready to mingle!

During your stay in Assisi you must taste the Umbrian specialities where the truffle is the supreme choice! This delicacy is used for many recipes. Try some crostini alla norcina, wild wood pigeon umbricelli in Trasimeno sauce or pappardelle alla lepre. Pampepato is the dessert everybody loves and so will you!

The greatest artists of the 14th century painted amazing frescoes on the walls and ceilings that captivate everyone’s attention as you enter the Basilica. You will appreciate the print of Cimbaue in the transept and cross vaults. Admire the panels depicting the life of St. Francis in the Upper Basilica. The Lower Basilica, more austere, is home to wonderful frescoes by Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti. Complete your visit at the cloister and the Museum of the Treasury.

The impressive and well preserved fortress of Rocca Maggiore overlooks the city, the Tescio River’s ravine and part of the valley. The stunning views provide an evocative panorama of the region. Take a tour to visit the towers and the fortress so you can admire the walls, the donjon, the courtyard and a little museum. Discover the past within the walls when Rocca Maggiore was a residence of the castellans, a prison or a warehouse.

The relatively new excavated Roman Forum and other remains underneath Piazza del Comune have become an attraction. Do not miss the opportunity and visit the temple of Minerva that still has the original Roman columns or Santa Chiara, the Gothic basilica dedicated to St. Clare.