Assisi Historic Center Travel Guide
Assisi
Visit Assisi Historic Center
Popular places to visit

Basilica San Francesco di Assisi
Join pilgrims from all over the world in exploring this grandiose 13th-century religious complex. See the remains of one of the most venerated religious figures in history.

Piazza del Comune
Relax over a coffee or a glass of wine while you enjoy watching the crowds in this bustling square in the heart of Assisi.

Basilica of Santa Chiara
See the tomb of St. Clare and kneel before the miraculous crucifix that spoke to St. Francis in this magnificent 13th-century Gothic church.

Cathedral of San Rufino
Visit this 13th-century Romanesque cathedral to learn the illustrious history of the site and to stand in the spot where St. Francis was baptized in 1182.

Via San Francesco
One short street in the heart of Perugia encompasses many of the city’s most important religious landmarks, each housing impressive sacred artwork.

Rocca Maggiore
Walk up the hill to this mighty imperial fortress to learn about civic life and warfare in medieval times while enjoying breathtaking views over Assisi and the surrounding valleys.
Things to do

Assisi to the Hermitage of Carceri Roundtrip Transfer

Pilgrim Path Self Guided Walking Tour in Assisi

Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Tour with official guide

Transfert Assisi to Eremo delle Carceri & San Damiano

E-bike Citybike Rental - full day + Opzione pranzo con guida

Foligno and the frescoes of Palazzo Trinci, a masterpiece of the Middle Ages – Private Tour
Top hotels in Assisi Historic Center

Giotto Hotel & Spa
Beautiful hotel with lovely staff
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

BV Grand Hotel Assisi
Excellent room
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Il Palazzo
Excellent location. Super clean and modern. Heating worked amazingly. The bathroom was updated and had towel warmers, slippers! So close to basilica and town center. Would stay here again. Julian at the front desk speaks English!!!!!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hotel Fontebella
Cleam room and Staff very friendly and courteous!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Nun Assisi Relais Spa Museum
Best hotel I ever stayed at. Beautiful design, architecture, excellent service and amenities
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel Monastero Sant'Andrea
The breakfast buffet was great--pastries, meats and cheeses, cereal, etc. They also had a nice coffee bar that offered American Coffee (Cafe Americano) which can be hard to find in Rome. Since it was a former monastery, the room was small, basic and cell-like--no TV, but very sweet. The bathroom ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026




