'Italy's green heart', land-locked Umbria, is rich in art, well-preserved walled towns and gorgeous scenery, yet remains relatively undiscovered. Tourists flock to see the world-famous sights in Assisi and Orvieto, but few explore the delightful medieval towns of Montefalco, Bevagna and Spello or the stunning, remote upland plain known as the 'Piano Grand' near Castelluccio. Umbria cannot claim as many hotels and agriturismi as Tuscany, but it has some wonderful places to stay and generally much more reasonable prices. The order of the hotels in this list bears no reflection on our preference.
Written by Nicky Swallow
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“Old farmhouse transformed into smart rural accommodation”
- Luxury
- ASSISI; Località Armenzano, 12km east of Assisi
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“Rustic chic hotel in a glorious, rural setting”
- Moderate
- LOCALITA BUCHELLA, between Todi and Orvieto
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“Terrific new addition to Umbrian hotels set in an old palazzo”
- Moderate
- NORCIA; in town centre
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“Liberty villa with extensive grounds and a sense of history”
- Moderate
- MONTEFALCO; just outsidejust outside the town, 20km south of Assisi
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“Glorious, pale-stone abbey with a stunning setting”
- Moderate
- FERENTILLO; just outside, in the Nera river park, 20km north-west of Terni
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“Charming bed-and-breakfast furnished with good art”
- Moderate
- MONTELEONE D'ORVIETO; in the village
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“Simple, warmly welcoming town hotel, in the same family since 1850”
- Inexpensive
- NORCIA; in the heart of town, close to Palazzo Seneca.
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“Swiss-owned hotel in a lovingly converted 18th-century oil mill”
- Luxury
- CASTEL RITALDI; 13km north-west of Spoleto
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“Rambling 17th-century palazzo converted to a stunning hotel”
- Luxury
- BEVAGNA; in the centre of town
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“Art nouveau (Liberty) villa set in park of lawns and olive trees”
- Moderate
- LAKE TRASIMENO; with views of the lake
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“Stylish interiors and spectacular views at this sophisticated country guesthouse”
- Moderate
- TODI; Località Canonica, just north of the town
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“Chic hotel in a bustling market town”
- Inexpensive
- CITTA DELLA PIEVE; in the centre of the town
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“Former hunting lodge of the Medicis, now an informal hotel”
- Luxury
- CORTONA; Località Piazzano, outside the town
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