Apartment

Palazzo San Bernardino awaits

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Interior
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Spello, Umbria
  • Villa of Mosaics
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Maria Maggiore
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Terme Francescane Thermal Baths
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Palazzo San Bernardino awaits

Do you love the chic elegance and intimacy of fine boutique hotels? If so, then Palazzo San Bernardino is for you.

The architectural detail and design of this apartment – such as the exposed stone walls, the travertine floor tiles, and the wrought-iron artistry – evoke not only the warmth of Old-World charm, but are details that beautifully and authentically harmonize with Spello’s medieval character. The unmistakable pink/peach-coloured original stonework (found on the nearby Mount Subasio) makes Palazzo San Bernardino a truly genuine “Spello” home.

The apartment offers all the amenities required to make your stay truly comfortable and memorable. With entry level offering open space living and dining with full kitchen facilities, followed by a staircase up to the first level, where you will find a beautifully sunfilled bedroom with wardrobe and a small retreat loft with sky light and a seperate spacious bathroom with laundry facilities.

Guests of Palazzo San Bernardino have exclusive access to an independent (street-level) private entrance.

One of Spello’s most important historical streets is literally at the doorstep of Palazzo San Bernardino. Spello’s historical and cultural attractions are accessed with equal ease – most “must see” museums, churches and other sites are within a 3 to 20 minute walk.

Located in the historic centre of Spello, within the town’s ancient walls, Palazzo San Bernardino is only steps away from a myriad of pleasures … locally-owned and operated boutiques, gourmet restaurants, casual terrace-style dining, coffee and wine bars (“cantine”), galleries, artist studios, and “gelateria & pasticceria” (ice-cream & pastry/bakery) shops. Various services (including banks, pharmacy, grocery, newspaper stand, post office, train station, taxi service, etc.) are also in close walking proximity. Spello’s historical and cultural attractions are accessed with equal ease – most “must see” museums, churches and other sites are within a 3 to 20 minute walk.

Spello is a hillside village, located in Italy’s “cuore verde” (green heart) of the Umbrian countryside, that pre-dates Roman times. Don’t be fooled by its small size – Spello is a jewel of a destination with a rich historical and cultural story to tell. The warmth and hospitality of the “Spellani” townspeople will win your heart.

Please look at further information below about Spello and full information about the apartment.

Property manager

Simona

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please ask to the owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spello

Located in Spello, this apartment is in a rural area. Basilica San Francesco di Assisi and Pinacoteca Civica are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mercatino dell'Usato di Spello and Villa Fidelia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Spello, Umbria

What's nearby

  • Porta Consolare - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Villa of Mosaics - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Maria Maggiore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arco Romano - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Terme Francescane Thermal Baths - 10 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Spello Station - 8 min walk
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Autogrill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Supersonic Music Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Cantina di Spello - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Beericcio shop&food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Cintioli - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Palazzo San Bernardino awaits pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Palazzo San Bernardino awaits located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is steps away from Cappella Baglioni, Pinacoteca Civica and Porta Consolare. Villa of Mosaics and Church of Sant'Andrea are just steps away. Spello Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit during Spello Flower Festival

WONDERFUL - an impeccable apartment, in a beautiful location with a most helpful owner; recommended unequivocally
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a nice surprise

We booked a quick holiday in August and decided to stay in Spello. By case downloaded VRBO on mobile and ended up on this property. Thank god..everything was perfect..the house was very clean and in a very central location..and the host Simona was amazing..So helpful..she even called a private clinic for us to take my son for a PCR test to be able go back to our country of origin...keep it up Simona :) we will definately return 😘
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rohilah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Italiaanser kan het niet

Mooi ruim appartement in centro storico van Spello, met alle comfort die gelegen is tussen de mooie straatjes vol met bloemen. Locatie is top om ook wandelingen te maken. Simona, de eigenaresse is super vriendelijk , heeft ons uitgelegd waar we het beste ons auto gratis kunnen parkeren.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niccolò G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piacevole permanenza a Spello

La casa è in una posizione molto centrale ed estremamente graziosa. La nostra host ci ha accolto con cortesia e puntualità. Fortemente consigliata.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay in Spello!

We had a fantastic time in Spello! Simona was a great host, and we couldn't be more grateful for her flexibility after our flight was canceled to Italy-delaying our arrival by 1 day. She checked in on us during the week, and gave us some great recommendations. The apartment was located perfectly, and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern, charming, comfortable place with everything one needs!

This is a perfect place to stay in the heart of Spello, on a beautiful street near everything you need. The duplex apartment is actually better than it appears in the photos - modern, spotless and comfortable with a large bed and closet space and a large modern bathroom. Ramona, the host was enormously helpful and picked us up at the train station making check-in anxiety free and easy. I highly recommend staying here!

10/10 Excellent

Valter R.

Semplicemente stupendo

Ci siamo recati a Spello per una breve vacanza durante l'ultima settimana settembre 2018 e abbiamo soggiornato presso Palazzo San Bernardino. L'alloggio e molto molto carino, funzionale e arredato con molto gusto dalla stupenda padrona di casa Simona, la quale è stata gentilissima e disponibilissima a fornirci tutte le informazioni in merito a ristoranti, posti da visitare e molto altro. Ci torneremo sicuramente !!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

2 WEEKS IN A FAIRY TALE!

2 WEEKS IN A FAIRY TALE!! My sister-in-law and I had the dream vacation of a lifetime!! For 2 glorious weeks, we got to live on this most famously decorated street that we only first saw in a photo. It was like stepping into a dream! What a privilege to stay in this enchanting thirteenth-century medieval walled city! People were always stopping by to take their picture in front of our flowered apartment! But what made our stay more special was our gracious host Simona & her adorable canine companion Gilda. We fell in love with both of them. They will always be our forever friends and it truly broke our hearts to leave them. Their charming place has all you need and is close to everything you need as well. Several other walled cities are close by & a must-see if you like to explore. Simona & Gilda can give you some suggestions and information. The food in Spello is amazing (try La Cantina!!) & the shops are plentiful. Even though we didn’t know the language, it didn’t seem to matter because the people were so kind & accomodating to us and Simona speaks perfect English. We quickly learned how to communicate with the locals and we got along very well!! Such an adventure we will treasure for a lifetime!! We can’t wait to go back & when we do, this will be our apartment again!! Grazie, Simona and Gilda, for everything! We had the best time ever!! We miss Italy and we love & miss you both!! Your place was PERFECT!! Ciao!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Perfect location, perfect apartment , perfect host

For two beautiful weeks this was our home in Spello. We couldn’t have been happier. The location is easily accessed, right on the main roadway up through the village. It’s neat, tidy, modern and adequately equipped. Simona picked us up at the train station and settled us in, then remained available and responsive whenever we had need through the remainder of our stay. We dream about returning.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tom K.

A week in San Bernardino

Having spent the 2nd week of September in Spello, we enjoyed our stay in the apartment Palazzo San Bernardino. It is well located in the historic village walls and within easy distance to restaurants, cafes, locally owned shops and supermarket where one can find anything for breakfast or meals. Simona met us at a prearranged location and guided us to the free public parking only minutes away from the apartment. She provided us with information on restaurants etc... We found the apartment very clean with large and well-appointed rooms, very comfortable. Spello is a great location since it is quieter than larger town with more tourists and the residents are friendly and proud of their town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Great place!

The property itself is comfortable and lovely, and Simona is an incredibly helpful and welcoming host. Plus- Spello turned out to be a great place to base our time in Umbria- local hikes, fabulous beauty, and lots of great towns and wineries to visit nearby. When we arrived, Simona greeted us, and had recommendations for things to do and places to eat in town. When I asked about hikes, she gave me a whole driving tour of the area so we would know where to go! Even though we had a few struggles- previous tenants had turned off the water to the washing machine, and the Internet connection was problematic- Simona worked with us to resolve all issues. Also- the apartment is next to the most beautiful spot in Spello- and the whole town is great for photographs. Kitchen and sitting area on ground floor, bedroom and large bathroom upstairs. The washing machine and a separate sitting area are in lofts reached by ladders. Very nice place, would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Antonio B.

Semplicemente perfetto!

Perfetto l'appartamento...perfetta la posizione, praticamente al centro di Spello con comodissimo parcheggio auto gratuito molto vicino... Appartamento rifinitissimo, su due piani, ben organizzato. Simona, la proprietaria, gentilissima. A Spello poi si mangia benissimo ovunque...il tutto a pochi km da Assisi, Gubbio, ecc.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wolfgang P.

Moderes Appartement in mittelalterlicher Stadt

Gut ausgestattet, für 2 Personen geeignet, zum Bad und Schlafzimmer allerdings immer 1 Treppe hinauf. TV-Programme nur italienisch. Mitten im Ort gelegen, aber nachts trotzdem ruhig. Sehr sauberes Städtchen in landschaftlich traumhafter Umgebung. Alle wichtigen kulturellen Orte wie Assisi oder Perugia nur ein paar Minuten entfernt. Und jetzt im Oktober so gut wie keine Touristen, - fabelhaft! Sehr nette, gut englisch sprechende Gastgeberin. Alle Probleme, wie z.B. Stromausfall, wurden sofort abgestellt. Empfehlenswert als Ausgangspunkt für Leute, die Umbrien entdecken wollen.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arturo E.

A Very Pleasant Italian Experience

We enjoyed our stay at Palazzo San Bernardino for 4 days in September 2015 very much. It is a nice, bright, quiet apartment, perfectly located on a flower filled corner in the lovely town of Spello. It is very conveniently located inside the historic village walls and a short walk from the free parking area. During our stay, we took several trips to neighboring Umbrian towns, but it was always so nice to come back to our quaint "home", away from the many tourists, to experience the warm hospitality of the Spello residents. Although the apartment has a kitchen, we ate only breakfast there, choosing to eat out every evening at some of the many fine restaurants within close walking distance. One evening, we enjoyed just sitting out on our door stoop, sipping wine and visiting with people walking by. Simona was a good host and very helpful, meeting us at the highway turn-off to lead us to the apartment and also showing us the way to the parking area. This is a great place to stay, especially if you want to be away from the many tourists in other towns and have an authentic Italian experience!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

linda m.

Perfect Introduction to Umbria

We stayed at Palazzo San Bernardino in late May 2015, and found it to be even better than portrayed. It is located directly on the quaint, main road of an Umbrian village. Easy access from the highway and easy to drive through town - unheard of in a small, ancient Italian historic center. The unit is also located directly on one of the most well-known streets in town and many photos are taken on this corner. The house has most of the basic necessities, as we cooked in a great deal during our two-week stay. The unit is spacious, light, and airy, having recently been redone. Very close, charming, and fine restaurants within walking distance, as well as lovely shops. Free parking a short stroll away. Again, unheard of. Spello citizens are warm and receptive to us as tourists. There are a few tourists in town, but if you want to experience true, Umbrian hospitality without excessive tourism, this is a great location. Simona checked on us frequently, but not obtrusively so, and actively encouraged our input. Great jump-off point for day-tripping to Umbrian towns or hiking up Mt. Subasio.

About the host

Hosted by Simona

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Why they chose this property

Palazzo San Bernardino was the family home where I was born. It has been recently lovingly restored. I tried to do it with a stylist’s keen eye and in a manner that showcases the beauty of the original stonework, while incorporating important modern amenities, design and décor, functional and comfortable furnishings, and stunning handcrafted wrought-iron work by an award-winning local artist-blacksmith. Result make me very proud.

What makes this property unique

To further capture your imagination, the origin of the building in which this residence exists is a former oratory built in the 15th century: the “Oratorio di San Bernandino”. St. Bernandino of Siena, who was a priest and Franciscan missionary, was born in 1380 in nearby Tuscany and devoted his life to preaching, helping the needy and nursing the sick. After his death in 1444, several places of worship in Umbria and Tuscany were built in his memory, including this oratory in Spello. This very building belonged to the “Confraternità di San Bernardino” (the “confraternity”, or brotherhood) that St. Bernardino established when he preached in Spello. Although the original oratory has since been adapted for residential use, the facade that was rebuilt in the 18th century, preserves the original portal.

Style, distinction, warmth, authenticity, historical value, and modernity characterize this one-bedroom-plus-loft apartment situated in Spello’s town centre.

Languages:

English, Italian