Hotel Picchio - Orvieto Scalo Orvieto

Hotel: 3 stars

Via G. Salvatori - 05019 Orvieto Scalo (Orvieto)

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  • 9.09.0
  • 8.68.6
  • 8.58.5
  • 8.48.4
  • 7.57.5

 ‹‹ The rooms we had were located across the street and were very spacious and well-equipped. The breakfast was amazing---freshly baked tarts and cakes, fresh...››

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About Hotel Picchio

exterior Hotel Picchio exterior Picchio Hotel in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy is located right under a century-old rock, on the antique Etruscan road which, in a 10 minute walk, brings to the historic Old Town.

This family-run Umbrian accommodation offers its guests kind hospitality, combined with an efficient and discrete service. Even though the hotel is close to the main communication streets, it is protected from noise and confusion.

At guest's disposal are also a bar, a veranda and a sun terrace.

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Location of Hotel Picchio, Orvieto Scalo

  • Hotel Picchio Via G. Salvatori Orvieto

    City Area:Scalo

  • Orvieto area: Scalo

    Position of the zone in the city

  • Orvieto orientation map

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Rooms at Picchio

Hotel Picchio guest room double room The Picchio Hotel in Orvieto offers 25 standard and superior single, double and triple rooms, featuring a private bathroom with hairdryer.

The rooms are furthermore equipped with satellite TV and direct dial telephone.

The superior rooms are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, mini bar, bathtub and balcony, with views over the Orvieto rock.

  • Air conditioning
  • Direct dial phone
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Heating
  • Mini fridge
  • Rooms with view available
  • Satellite TV
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet access
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Breakfast at Picchio

Breakfast breakfast room A continental breakfast is served in the breakfast room from 8 a.m. until noon.

Hotel Facilities

  • Access for disabled
  • Credit card accepted
  • Dogs allowed
  • Groups welcome
  • Pets accepted
  • Room service - limited hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Luggage room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tourist information
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Bar
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Hotel Reviews Picchio

8.78.7

RB
Family with older children
Italy, Nov 2009

Great accommodation as reviewed by previous guests. The hill isn't a problem, especially in Orvietto/Umbria. Fourth floor not a problem either. Breakfast not included in price. But they gave us free garaging due to low season. Couldn't fault it.

9.09.0

Peter Junge
Single traveller
Germany, Nov 2009

No luxury, but really nice little hotel right below the rock and historic city wall of Orvieto. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to get up the steeply slope, a little less to get down again. ;-) The path is dark at night, but I had a good torch hence it was no real problem. Those who do not like walking can use the funicular, which is less than 5 minutes away. What I enjoyed most was breakfast, as it was much better then one can expect for the price. The landlady bakes the cakes herself and brews fresh Italian coffee, both Espresso and Cappuccino, on demand. In general all was at least like one can expect from the hotel category, most was better. WLAN was free and of excellent quality. They just started the service, so they might charge for it later, better ask for it.

8.78.7

MM
Single traveller
Poland, Nov 2009

The hotel is near the train station and you need to take a steep walk or cable train to get to the historical centre but it takes no more than 20 minutes overall, so it's not a big hassle. The breakfast is excellent, and people very helpful.

9.89.8

Ronald Witmer
Mature couple
USA, Oct 2009

We had a room in the annex I recommend staying in the annex best room we had in Italy and was the cheapest place we stay at. Great location The owner was very friendly and helpful.

8.58.5

RP
Not Specified
Ireland, Oct 2009

Nice hotel at very reasonable rate. I stayed 3 nights in the annex across the street. The room was spacious. The breakfast was extra for me but the choice was adequate for €5. One drawback was that you could hear other people coming and going from their rooms. This is a minor thing though as the price for the room was very competitive and the main reason why I chose this hotel. I would stay here again if in Orvieto.

8.98.9

Alessandro Rizzotto
Mature couple
South Africa, Sep 2009

A lovely hotel with very kind and helpful staff. Situated in a quiet side street close to the station and funicular. Excellent layout for breakfast. Certainly a place to consider when visiting Orvietto.

1010

Pamela Zubrod
Mature couple
USA, Sep 2009

The rooms we had were located across the street and were very spacious and well-equipped. The breakfast was amazing---freshly baked tarts and cakes, fresh fruit--the pears from the owner's tree were the best I've ever tasted. Toast was provided on request as well as coffee, tea and juices. The atmosphere was friendly and warm. It was one of our most favorite hotels throughout our travels in Italy. We loved Orvieto and will return....and we'll stay,again, at Hotel Picchio.

8.88.8

JB
Mature couple
USA, Sep 2009

We stayed here for our first night in Italy and it was a good choice. Took the train from Rome and walked from the Orvieto Stazione to the Picchio in about 8 minutes, the last few hundred feet were up the steep road that the hotel is on. Our room was in the newer building across the street from the office and was clean and relatively quiet. Also, we had a small balcony with a table and chair and a view down the street. The good: location in town is convenient to the funicular station, which goes up the hill to the old walled city (a must see). Good value for a clean, quiet room. The not so good: lacks an elevator for luggage transport to the upper floors, although the nice lady who showed us to our room assisted in carrying one of our bags up. Breakfast not included in rate as it was in the other places we stayed during our trip. Would stay at Picchio again.

9.89.8

Helen Shulman

USA, Aug 2009

I enjoyed this hotel. The people were helpful, polite and friendly. We were greeted warmly, our questions were answered. I was glad we were not in the old city which was easy to reach via the finicular. I would recommend the Hotel Picchio with enthusiasm.

3.53.5

AR
Young couple
Austria, Jul 2009

It is unacceptable to charge an extra-fee of 5 euro for the air con. thats really unusual for a hotel in this area (and we had over 40 hotels the last 3 years). the footwalk to the city was over a very steep rock wall and therefore not possible becaus to dangerous in the evening. poor possibilities to have a dinner nearby the hotel.

8.08.0

SA
Group
Italy, Jul 2009

Ottimo pernottamento, molto comodo nella sistemazione. La posizione è strategica per chi non è automunito, in quanto la stazione ferroviaria di Orvieto Scalo e la funicolare per salire al centro storico distano pochissimi passi dall'hotel.

8.88.8

Geoff Hudson
Mature couple
Australia, Jun 2009

Hotel Piccio is a small family owned and managed hotel that has been in operation under the same ownership for more than 50 years. The owners are most welcoming, friendly and helpful responding to questions and offering advice. They have an adequate command of English, but we preferred to try our Italian and had a lot of fun in the process. The hotel is in Orvieto Scala at the foot of the cliffs that surround Orvieto proper, but the railway station is a short walk, as is the feniculare to Orvieto. Our room was modern and spacious with good facilities including airconditioning and a large balcony dripping with summer flowers in pots. There was some street noise but with the double glazed windows/doors closed this was not a problem. The hotel only serves breakfast, and we chose its substantial offerings over the coffee and brioche favoured by the local bars. There were apricots and plums from the hotel garden, cereal, bread and pastries and prociutto and cheese and excellent coffee. This hotel is not the Ritz, but if you want value for money, to meet some delightful locals, and convenience to Orvieto, you can not do better.

7.57.5

AG
Mature couple
Canada, Oct 2008

la chambre etait situee de l autre cote de la rue sur un coin .De la salle de bain,on avait une vue magnifique sur Orvieto perche sur la colline.Tres propre,balcon ,pres du funiculaire.accueil courtois.Construction recente.Le dejeuner servi dans l'hotel en face

8.88.8

MH
Mature couple
France, Jun 2009

L'accueil fut excellent et la patronne nous donna de bons renseignements pour se rendre à Orvieto. Elle nous permit egalement de laisser la voiture au garage dans la matinnée du départ.

8.08.0

PC
Mature couple
USA, May 2009

Great room in the new annex. Very quiet area. It is close to both the train station and the tram up to the main town.

1.31.3

MF
Mature couple
Spain, May 2009

The staff wasn't helpful or kind. We did not enjoy the fact that we had to carry oour bags up 2 flights of stairs to get to our room. Rooms not very comfortable.The location is very bad. It didn't match our expectations.

9.99.9

JT
Mature couple
Sweden, Sep 2008

Hotel Picchio was very easy to find. The roads are well signposted. We ended up on a steep street with the hotel on your left. A very nice and friendly woman signed us in and showed us where to park the car(garage for a few euros/night, or free outside). We got a very nice room(nr. 311?) in an annex opposite the hotel. Clean and cosy with a balcony facing the street(no traffic), the Orvieto cliff above us to the right and Orvieto Scalo under us to the left. Perfect for a glass of wine! The breakfastroom was in the hotel and the breakfast was typical italien: fresh cakes every morning, but also yoghurt, coffee and tea. The owner? was a very nice lady who made the coffee and gave us usefull hints of where to go. Overall,a very pleasant stay! We can most certainly recommend this hotel, and if we return to Orvieto, this is the obvious choice. Con affetto." Tè con letto ".

9.09.0

Karen Schwend Goreux
2 friends
Chile, Apr 2009

El hotel es muy bueno, aunque no entendimos que eran dos construcciones cercanas, pero estaban muy cerca. Lo que nos costó un poco fue encontrar el hotel, ya que está en un barrio de Orvieto, no en la ciudad vieja.. y primero buscamos en el centro antiguo de la ciudad. Es una buena opción de alojamiento, Orvieto es precioso y está muy cerca de Roma.

1010

Brian Dougan
Family with young children
USA, Mar 2009

The hotel was knowledgeable of the area and helped with important sites to visit and assisted us to discover great local cuisine and provided friendly and useful conversation at breakfast.

9.59.5

AH
Group
Japan, Feb 2009

There is no lift in this hotel. And the hotel has been built in the steep grade.But near the station and comfortable room and good staff. Next time I will stay this hotel.

9.99.9

Suzanne Koch

USA, May 2008

We asked (and received) a balcony room which offered fantastic views of the steep street below and the hills above. Free parking was available outside, and it was about an 8 minute walk to the funicular to Orvieto. A neighbor lady even brought us a bowl of fresh strawberries from her garden. :)

8.98.9

David Skea
Mature couple
Australia, Jun 2006

This hotel is close to the railway station at the bottom of the hill to Ovieto. To get there you need to take the funicular close by or a bus. We have walked up and down to Ovieto but it's a good 45 minute climb. First time we stayed here was because of a train strike and we wanted a hotel close to the railway station.

9.99.9

David & Veida Paul
Mature couple
Australia, Sep 2008

We arrived tired after long flights from Australia broken by a less-than-satisfactory overnight stay in Dubai. The hill leading up to the hotel was difficult for me and stirred up my angina. However, the room was light, clean and spacious and the balcony overlooking the street, and with a view up to the old town, was lovely and relaxing. We had only two nights at the Picchio but we enjoyed our stay and loved the day we had, via the funicular, in the old city, which is a special place with lovely streets and a magnificent cathedral. We were very comfortable and appreciative of the hotel. After the second night we had the hotel breakfast which, despite unfavourable previous reviews, we found to be really adequate and good value at the modest extra charge. We asked for some help because of my difficulties with bags and the hill and were delighted with the response. The manager's husband helped us pack the bags in his car, drove us to the station and even helped load the cases on to the train. We were very grateful and this was only the final act of kindness and consideration shown by management. We would recommend this hotel unreservedly for the traveller to Orvieto. We normally stay in self-catering apartments for a week at a time. Obviously, a hotel room has no cooking facilities, but in all other respects our room did not suffer by comparison to many apartments we have stayed in for size and comfort. If we go back to Orvieto we will certainly choose to stay at the Picchio.

1010

ML
Mature couple
USA, Oct 2008

Quiet neighborhood, 5 - 10 minute walk from train station and funiculare to the historic center. Breakfast not included, but good cappucino at fair prices. Great value.

7.87.8

SM
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2008

NICE FAMILY RUN HOTEL. ORVIETO WAS A VERY INTERESTING PLACE TO VISIT AND THE HOTEL WAS VERY CONVENIENT FOR THE RAILWAY STATION AND THE FUNICULAR UP TO THE OLD CITY.

8.48.4

LI
Not Specified
Italy, Oct 2008

very good stay!!!

9.49.4

Alice Jones
Single traveller
USA, Sep 2008

The Hotel Picchio was an exceptional value. I only paid 50 Euro per night for a great room. I had a queensize bed, refrigerator, satellite television, and a very good bathroom. It was also only three minutes walk to the funiculare up to Orvieto.

6.86.8

FREDERICK GINGELL
Self and adult son
Malta, Sep 2008

We stayed only for one night so our experience is limited. Where accommodated in an annex across the road, with no lift. Acually it is a block of flats turned into a hotel. Did not have breakfast in hotel as it was not included in the price. My only complain is that the trash ccllectors come at about 5am making quite a bit of noise with emptying the bring-in-site bins. Something the hotel cannot control. Do not think will go to the hotel again.

8.98.9

JU
Mature couple
Germany, Aug 2008

It is a nice hotel in a quiet place. I recommend warmly the hotel

9.79.7

Keith Andrews
Family with older children
United Kingdom, Aug 2008

Nice, clean quiet Hotel. Great value for money for a short stay with air con at 4 Euros a night extra and secure underground parking at 6 Euros a night. A short walk down to the cable car to Orvieto although the hotel is 70 meters up a steep hill.

8.98.9

AL
Mature couple
Mexico, Jul 2008

The hotel is nice, though a bit expensive, being outside Orvieto. It was dissapointing that they could not provide us with a map of Orvieto.

7.47.4

EM
Group
Ireland, Jul 2008

Air con for an extra €6 per night, why? Would I be charged for heating during the winter? Leaving windows open meant increased street noise. Price quoted should include air con.

8.18.1

DS
Mature couple
Canada, Jul 2008

Host waited up for us to arrive and was very welcoming.Good first stop after leaving Rome airport. Room had a lovely terrace. Nice location to explore the area from. Breakfast was fine. Host made good local wine recommendations.

8.48.4

DJ
Gay Couple
USA, Jun 2008

This hotel is so convenient to the train station! If we had to do it over, we may have spent a bit more to get a hotel at the top of the hill town, however. The tram up was under construction and we had to ride the bus up and back each time. Also, most of the restaurants and areas of interest are at the top and there is not a lot happening at night down where we stayed. We never did figure out where the trail was to hike up. But the service was great and the staff very friendly. The room we had included a wonderful balcony with flowers and our own small table. Extremely clean, although a bit noisy in the hallways outside our room. Overall, a great value for the services and location.

8.98.9

TT
Young couple
USA, May 2008

Hotel was conviently located and the owners/staff were friendly.

7.67.6

LD
Mature couple
USA, Mar 2008

Good choice overall. The hotel is on a street with a steep grade. The picture does not convey this detail. Considering the prices in Italy, the Picchio is a good value. Basic, clean, good bed. Friendly staff.

8.78.7

JP
Mature couple
USA, Mar 2008

We stayed in the hotel's annex, up the street from the hotel. Nice room with a balcony and refrigerator. Did not have the breakfast. On a very steep street and lots of stairs to our room. The views from the room made the climb worth it.

9.99.9

Jan Spreier
Mature couple
USA, Mar 2008

We had an excellent experience at Hotel Picchio. We arrived on the train from Rome. It was easy to find and a short walk from the station. Look carefully for the sign directing you up the street, you turn just before the street light. The owner was very helpful and our room was clean and pleasant. The only drawback was the dog that lives across the street barked a lot, but not late at night. It was cold and we had to ask to have the heat turned on. Breakfast is not included in the price but the owner baked lovely cakes and with cappuccino and yogurt and juice the 6 Eu was worth the price on a Sunday morning. We left the next morning on the train again. I would definately recommend the Hotel, especially if you are arriving by train. One precaution, if you take the Funicular to the town of Orvietto be certain of when it stops running. We had a long dinner and the tram was closed, we were very lucky to get the last bus down the mountain. It would be impossible to walk down in the dark. Orvietto is fascinating and the Duomo is beautiful. The beds were firm but very comfortable.

7.67.6

RB
Young couple
Italy, Feb 2008

As described on the Venere site, the hotel was located closely to the train station (approx 750m - there is a Service station and all you have to do is cross the road and then you see the sign of the hotel..from then you walk uphill and the hotel is halfway). Orvieto can then be reached by the Funicolare service which is provided daily until 8.30pm (after this hour a bus does the trip every 15 - 20mins). The funiculare is situated behind the train station and each trip costs €1.9 which includes also the bus which then takes you to Pza Duomo at the heart of Orvieto. Brakfast is not included in the price and costs €5. I don't think it was worth it given that it only consisted of pre packaged biscuits and other sweets. (no toast or any kind of juice). The only highlight was the apple pie that the Signora prepares each morning. Delicious! The rooms were very clean an quite spacious and the bathroom was recently refurbished. All in all the relationship between quality and price was good enough and I would suggest this hotel to other fellow travellers.

9.69.6

ALEXANDER BOERINGA
Not Specified
Italy, Jan 2008

Good location, very nice people with a comfortable room

9.49.4

CT
Mature couple
United Kingdom, May 2006

Not luxurious or romantic, but great value for money. The room we had was spacious, clean and modern, which is just what we needed for one night's stay. Easy to access & parking if driving, close to train station and funicular to get to the centre of Orvieto.

7.77.7

FA
Mature couple
USA, Nov 2007

we stayed in an annex across the street which was new and well appointed but a bit strange as it was part of an apt bldg. The breakfast is not good value - go elsewhere. VERY convenient to orvieto and to public transport

6.06.0

JA
Mature couple
Costa Rica, Nov 2007

no recommend

9.79.7

JC
Mature couple
Canada, Oct 2007

Few kilometres from Orvieto is an amazing hill town called Civita near Bagnoreggio.Only 20 original inhabitants live there.A concrete bridge over the valley has to be crossed to get there.

9.79.7

KG
Mature couple
USA, Oct 2007

Great service and nice, clean, large room. Easy walk from train station.

8.38.3

Donald Read
Mature couple
Australia, Oct 2007

We were able to stay in the new section of the hotel which has very good facilities. Staff were helpful and the surroundings quiet and handy to facilities. Would recommend it to our friends.

7.57.5

James Hunt

Australia, Oct 2007

Hotel was conveniently situated close to the Railway Station and the Cable Car up to the town.We stayed in the new section across the road from the Hotel.Room was clean and comfortable, bathroom modern.Woman who signed us in was not particularly friendly, but rest of staff were nice.

8.98.9

IS
Mature couple
Australia, Oct 2007

Excellent hotel for price great hosts peaceful atmosphere close to all facilities

8.98.9

Donald DiIenno
Family with older children
USA, Sep 2007

Friendly welcome and helpful. Make sure you tell them when you intend to arrive. Very spacious rooms. Breakfast reasonably priced and xery adequate. I highly advise to use GOOGLE EARTH or equivalent to familiarize yourself with direction and location. Orvieto is a very neat mountain-top city. The Pope's lived there before the Vatican was built. Mid September has cool nites so A/C not needed but no screens on windows and no mosquitos, however mid-summer may be a different situation. Overall very nice stay at Picchio, very clean and excellent price and I would recommend it.

9.19.1

AA
Not Specified
USA, Sep 2007

Hotel sits 200' away from city walls but those 200' are straight up!! The funicular is only a few feet away an so is the train station. Wooden flors, spaciuos rooms/ baths. A very good deal and nice people too.

7.17.1

JH
Mature couple
Canada, Sep 2007

L'hôtel est bien situé, à quelques pas du funiculaire qui mène sur le rocher où se trouve la vieille ville d'Orvieto. Le seul hic, c'est qu'il n'y a pas beaucoup de bons restos près de l'hôtel et le funiculaire arrête à 20h. Dans l'ensemble, nous avons quand même été satisfaits de la chambre et de la propreté des lieux.

9.29.2

James Ludwick
Mature couple
USA, Sep 2007

Stayed in late September. Excellent value in relation to the location of old city of Orvieto. Short walk uphill to hotel from train station. We stayed in an adjacent building which looked newer than original hotel. Would stay there again for sure.

8.68.6

TW
Mature couple
USA, Sep 2007

This hotel is high in quality with regard to accomodations. The staff was friendly and informative. If we came back to the area, we would be happy to stay there again.

1010

CL
Young couple
USA, Sep 2007

Owner was one of the nicest people we met in Italy. Also, pizza shop around the corner was so nice as well. They stayed open late just to take care of us. Would stay here again.

9.69.6

AW
Not Specified
USA, Sep 2007

Make sure you ask for directions before you come as the via michalin site was hard to follow and we had difficulty finding at night. Other than that, we were happy with our stay at this hotel. We had one of the new rooms in the building across the street and it was very nice clean and spacious and the owner very nice.

9.39.3

MG
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2007

Easily found. Right near station and funicular for Orvieto town.

9.39.3

MK
Mature couple
Canada, Aug 2007

The location was great. Close to the train station. The train up to Orvieto was very handy. We also left our car at the car rental place nearby and took the train to Rome. All the transportation networks were very handy and near the hotel.

7.17.1

IW
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Aug 2007

Very ordinary but handy for town. OK for price

8.68.6

Alexa Volwiler
Family with older children
USA, Aug 2007

This hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of Orvieto. The rooms were extremely clean with private balconies. Almost like renting a house. A word of caution: I had trouble sleeping due to the noise outside in the early morning. The hotel charged extra for parking, breakfast, and air conditioning. We opted to not get the air conditioning, meaning we had to keep windows open, making it noisy.

9.99.9

Wil Bontekoe-Faber
Mature couple
Netherlands, Jul 2007

We stayed in this hotel for 1 nigth traveling to the Amalfi coast. It was excellent. We choose this hotel for the location. The highway and the busstation nearby. We could go to Orvieto very easy for a quick visit. The room and bathroom were spacious and very clean. And we had a big balcony. Breakfast was not included and we did not have breakfast in the hotel. So, I can't say anything about that. Hotel staff was very helpfull.

9.59.5

Maria Tkatchouk
Young couple
Canada, Jun 2007

We loved our newly renovated double room with a big b-room and balcony (especially after our tiny room in Rome, shared b-room and more expensive; and only 1h away by train). The b/f for 4 euro was the best we had on the trip. Very close to the train station and easy to find. The owners are very nice and helpful. Also had the best pizza very close in a place on the corner and gelato by the station. Absolutely recommend this place. Stay here rather than in Rome.

9.29.2

James Kerr
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Jun 2007

Very friendly and helpful management.Useful covered parking.

7.87.8

MH
Family with older children
Denmark, Jul 2007

It was nice to stay at Hotel Picchio. It is very close to the station but outside the center of Orvieto. Usually it is possible to take the funiculare up to the center of Orvieto, but the funiculare was closed because of reconstruction. It is possible to walk up to Orvieto (appr. 10 minutes) but the way is very steep.

1010

Mark Stricker
Young couple
USA, Jun 2007

This Hotel is located just outside the old city walls and the old city is easily accessible by bus and funicolare. Or, you can be adventurous and walk the foot path 800 meters. The owners (husband and wife) of this hotel were extremely kind and pleasant. At one point, when I had asked if a self service laundromat was located nearby, the wife responded that there was not and offered to do our laundry in her own home. If we return to Orvieto, which is magnificent and under-rated, we would definitely stay at this hotel again.

8.88.8

Marica Basson
Group
South Africa, May 2007

Excellent value for money, large luxury room and bathroom. Really recommendable, thank you for enjoyable stay!

8.08.0

Kristof Major
Young couple
Switzerland, May 2007

Orvieto is unbelievable. The hotel is located outside the city, down the hill. The first impressions concerning the hotel arevarious but finally the rooms are quite moderns and ckean, so finally it was a good surprise, comparing to the price.

4.34.3

Bård Orsten
Mature couple
Norway, May 2007

Very noisy, cars starting early, two different garbage trucks etc.

9.49.4

CL
Single traveller
France, May 2007

very quite and near the funicalare of orvieto.

8.78.7

Susan Layne
Mature couple
USA, Mar 2007

Our room was new and in a separate building from the one pictured. There was no lift and we had to carry luggage up two flights of stairs. The Mom greeted us by calling to us from an upstairs window and then just giving us the key. Our room was immaculate though a little tight on space. I definetly recommend going up to Centro Storico of Orvieto. It is a charming town with lots of great restaurants and sights.

9.69.6

FELIPPE DE FREITAS
Young couple
Brazil, Mar 2007

Very good hotel for the price. Spacious room and the staff very nice. Close to the furnicular to Orvieto city.

9.89.8

James Potter
Mature couple
Australia, Oct 2006

Clean and comfortable. Freindly, efficient service. Good breakfast.

9.79.7

Bruce Williamson
Mature couple
Canada, Oct 2006

I had a little difficulty finding the hotel but other than that everything exceeded my expectations and would not hesitate to return or highly recommend the Picchio. Orvieto is also wonderful.

8.68.6

Nancy Gibbons
Family with young children
Canada, Oct 2006

Excellent value for the money. Large by European standards and well appointed rooms. We were in the annex next door which was very nice. The trek up to the hotel is a bit steep and there isn't much there in the lower part of the city, but it is still very easy to access the city via the funicular.

9.59.5

Garfield Jones
Not Specified
Italy, Oct 2006

My first time at this hotel. Very nice place, very good value

9.89.8

BARTLETT Andrew
Mature couple
Australia, Sep 2006

This excellent, inexpensive hotel is to be recommended. Clean, basic, comfortable, complete with everything working, including a good sized bathroom. Excellent secure parking. Friendly and helpful owners. Inexpensive excellent breakfast available. Sited on a steep hill, only a short, brisk walk from the old Orvietto town, which is delightful. (Kids may find the hill difficult.)We (two couples) stayed an extra, unplanned night.

8.28.2

Martin Everett
Single traveller
Spain, Jul 2006

Great little hotel with garage facility. Pleasant staff and good room, pity no air con or fan though when temperatures are over 35 C.Ideal base for travelling inthis area.

9.69.6

EL
Mature couple
USA, Jul 2006

It was a simple clean well run little hotel. Breakfast was the typical Italian hotel type: croissants, cakes, yogurt, cold cereal and coffee, tea or hot chocolate. The towels were also of the typical Italian type (they resembled tableclothes). The hotel is located in a residential area so the only noise consisted women yelling recipes to each other from their balconies (oh...so you soak the onions before you add them to your salad). Parking was ample and the hotel is located a short walk from the train station. The only complaint I have is that I wasn't made aware that I had to request air conditioning. I had assumed it was automatically included with the room. Live and learn.

6.86.8

Dick Van Puffelen
Family with older children
Netherlands, Jul 2006

Room, service and price were as promised. Friendly owner. Hotel situated several kilometres from the nice historic village of Orvieto. In this village there are many nice shops and restaurants in the little pittoresk center. When we were there they had organised a yearly music festival (live rock and swing music) and the atmosphere was friendly.

9.89.8

John Armstrong
Mature couple
USA, Jun 2006

This hotel was a very pleasant stay-over just below the hill-town of Orvieto (in Orvieto Scalo). Access to the charming historical center of Orvieto was made easy via a nearby funiculare (just a couple of minutes walk away). The staff was very welcoming, spoke some English, was very patient with our limited Italian, and very kindly accomodated our early mid-day arrival. The hotel is extremely well-maintained, and our room was clean and modern. Good breakfast buffet available in the morning, and easy access to through highways. Factoring cost and quality, this hotel is an extremely good value, and we can highly recommend it. Especially good if you arrive in Rome in the morning, are jet-lagged, and want a nice nearby place (max. 2 hour drive) to recover before heading into Tuscany and beyond.

8.88.8

Jeanne Neumann
Family with older children
USA, Jun 2006

Despite what guidebooks say about Orvieto Scalo, I would recommend it as a base, and I would definitely stay at the Picchio again. The hotel is basic, but a great value and very clean with comfortable beds. It is a family operation and the owners are lovely. For three euros extra we parked in a locked garage! Orvieto Scalo is not so lovely, but the Picchio is on a quiet side street at the base of the plateau of Orvieto. One can walk from the Picchio to Orvieto proper. I would advise walking UP before trying to guess the right way to walk down, especially at night (the funicular closes at 8:30, although there are still buses).

8.28.2

Bernhard Alt
Family Group
Germany, Jun 2006

Wir hatten Unterkunft im neuen Gästehaus auf der gegenüberliegenden Strassenseite. Das Zimmer war neu, noch nicht ganz fertig (mit Spuren der Bauarbeit), geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Erstaunlich ruhig, trotz der Nähe zu Bahn und Autobahn. Die Tiefgarage ist sehr praktisch. Empfehlenswert.

9.29.2

JOHN POULTER
Heterosexual Couple
USA, May 2006

Nice little hotel, we had a modern, clean comfortable room. Located in a somewhat scruffy area, but close to the funicular to reach the center of orvieto without the hassle of driving. Overall, it was good value for the money. We would return.

8.88.8

Joseph Harned
Heterosexual Couple
Thailand, Apr 2006

Hotel Picchio is a nice, family-run business. The location is a bit misleading. It is not in Orvieto proper. It is a 10 minute drive up to the old city or you can take the funicular from the nearby train station. The good sites and restaurants are in the old city, so be prepared to spend some time getting up there. Otherwise, very clean rooms, new baths, nice people. We liked Orvieto because it is a reasonable drive from the Rome airport if you arrive jet-lagged. The drive is about 90 minutes and Orvieto is a gem.

8.88.8

James Ritchie
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Mar 2006

Good small and friendly hotel just outside the tourist area. It is 4Km by car into Orvieto, but only 800m on foot. However, the walk is up a severe incline and should not be attempted unless you are physically fit and have the correct footwear.

6.46.4

Atsuko Tomita
Couple with children
Japan, Nov 2005

Because it was the first floor where anyone could invade over a porch from a road in a room of an outbuilding, I could not help closing a key of a window.

1010

AN
Group of friends
Italy, Nov 2005

Very good accomodation.

9.79.7

Roderick McDonald
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2005

Very reasonably priced, slept in new annexe which has some minor finishing work to be done.Small details need attention, ie glasses in bedroom/bathroom. but overall very good value.Lock-up garage available for 3 Euros

9.49.4

SA
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Oct 2005

Althought outside of the center of Orvieto, you don't even need a car to get there. You are a few blocks from the train station which has a finicular that goes up the hillside to the main station. We drove, but this would have been an easy alternative. Picchio was by far the best value we had on our entire two week Italy trip. For 52 euro we had a brand new, spacious comfortable room with bath. We were in a building across the street from the main hotel, in a quiet residential area. It was a shame we only had one night as this would have been a great jumping off place for day trips. Breakfast was sparse, but consisted of homemade coffee cake made by the owner. I would definitely recommend this place and stay here again.

9.49.4

Wilbert Hall
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Oct 2005

This is a great place for the money. A real bargain. We were not in the main hotel but in the new addition across the street. It was very nice. The weather turned cold while we were there and the owners were very accommodating in turning on the heat even though they usually don't turn on heat in October. They offered a lovely breakfast for a very reasonable price. I'd definitely stay there again.

9.69.6

CC
Heterosexual Couple
Australia, Oct 2005

There was a new building that was just up a little from the pictured hotel where we stayed. It was well appointed but there were no lifts and we had to go up 4 flights of stairs with heavy suitcases. The public areas had not yet been completed. However, the staff were very pleasant and accommodating.

9.59.5

Joanne Needham
Group of friends
USA, Sep 2005

The proprietor of the hotel, Giovanna Picchio, was extremely friendly, spoke beautiful English, and even taught us some Italian. She was simply delightful. A group of five were traveling together, two heterosexual couples and my sister, and we checked into three rooms (2 doubles and 1 single) in the brand new section of the hotel (across the street from the older section of the hotel). The hall floors were shiny clean, as were the rooms themselves. Two rooms had balconies, where we sat for a glass of wine before walking into town for dinner. The new section also had a garage underneath, and for a small fee of 3 euros, we were able to park the rented van inside, rather than on the very steep street on which the hotel is located. The hotel is convenient to restaurants, the funicular to Orvieto, and the free public parking lot, where we parked the van for the day and rode the funicular. The rate for the hotel rooms was very reasonable, especially compared to Venice and Florence, where we had just spent several days. The rate does not include breakfast; for breakfast, you pay according to how much you eat, but the breakfast selection was quite limited: brioche, cake, coffee, tea, so I'd recommend eating elsewhere. The only negative was the noise in the morning. The room that my husband and I stayed in fronted onto the road. The people of Orvieto Scalo rise early, so we were awakened by the garbage truck, metal garage doors opening and closing, and loud cars and scooters early in the morning (6 am). Otherwise, it was a delightful stay on our way Florence to Rome. And Orvieto itself is a marvelous place to spend the day, walking its winding streets, strolling inside and outside the duomo, climbing the belltower, shopping for beautifully painted ceramics, exploring the caves, and eating gelato.

9.89.8

Richard Childress
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Sep 2005

An excellent place to stay. Via is wonderful and very kind owner. She made us feel completely at home.

9.99.9

Noel McKeown
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2005

Outstanding value for money. Excellent for stopover or short break in Orvieto.

9.59.5

AJ
Family Group
Germany, Sep 2005

Exceeded expectations. Very good value for money. Newly-build annex is very impressive - modern, comfortable, classy. No traffic or train noise, handy for Orvieto town, great price, friendly staff. Recommended.

9.79.7

SC
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Jul 2005

The room we stayed in was very nice and new. It was large and very clean. It was one of the best places that we stayed during our trip. Our only complaint was that it was quite hot and there was no fan.

9.79.7

VS
Heterosexual Couple
Germany, Jul 2005

Nettes Hotel mit sehr gutem Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis

9.99.9

Pamela Cuneo Cuneo
Not Specified
France, Jul 2005

very good hotel. rooms were spacious and very clean

1010

Eduard De Groot
Group of friends
Netherlands, Jun 2005

easy to find, spacious,nicely furnished rooms,friendly&helpfull staff, charachteristic rooms in residential,quiet area, very clean and proper. LOVELY!

How to reach Hotel Picchio

By car
From highway A1 Roma-Firenze, take exit Orvieto and follow the indications to Orvieto centro and then to the hotel.

By train
Orvieto train/railway station is only 150 metres from the hotel.

By airplane
Roma Fiumicino airport is 90 minutes from the hotel. Perugia airport is 45 minutes away. From both airports, take the train to Orvieto.

Transport Services Hotel Picchio

  • Garage
  • Private parking

Guests can park, for free, in the hotel parking area.
It is also possible to park, at an extra charge, in the private garage.

Hotel Policies

METHODS OF PAYMENT
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in:
the rooms are available from 2 p.m. It is necessary to arrive not later than 6 p.m. Later arrivals are to be communicated.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than 10.30 a.m.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Outdoor parking is included in the price.
Garage parking is not included and costs €3,00 per day.
Breakfast is not included in the price and costs around €5,00 per person per day.

CANCELLATION POLICY
In caso di no-show verrà trattenuto l'importo relativo alla prima notte We will charge 1st night of your stay for late cancellation or no show
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".

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