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Gubbio’s old town is divided into four medieval quartieri: San Martino, San Pietro, San Giuliano and Sant’Andrea, each with its own banner and team in the Festa dei Ceri and Palio della Balestra. Beyond the walls sit a modern lower town and the green slopes of Monte Ingino. Hotel prices run higher inside the walls and drop towards the station-less outskirts. This page is part of the full Gubbio guide.
Gubbio Neighborhoods: The Four Medieval Quartieri
Quartiere San Martino
The upper eastern quarter holds the heart of the sightseeing: Piazza Grande, the Palazzo dei Consoli and the cathedral. It is the most atmospheric and the most expensive place to stay, with steep stone lanes and hotels in converted palaces. It suits first-time visitors who want the landmarks on their doorstep. The main sights are covered in the things to do in Gubbio guide, and the quarter’s role in the candle race is in the Gubbio events and festivals guide.
Quartiere San Pietro
The southern quarter clusters around the 13th-century church of San Pietro and runs down towards the modern town. It is quieter and more residential than San Martino but still inside the walls, with a handful of small restaurants. It suits travellers who want to be near the centre without the uphill climb.
Quartiere San Giuliano
The western lower quarter sits around the Roman theatre and Piazza Quaranta Martiri, the modern transport and parking hub. This is where buses from Perugia and Fossato di Vico stop, and it has the densest cluster of bars, bakeries and the Tuesday market. It suits day-trippers and drivers who want level streets and easy parking. Arrival details are in the Gubbio travel tips page.
Quartiere Sant’Andrea
The north-western quarter is home to the church of San Francesco and the Porta Romana entrance. It blends into the modern Via Perugina, where you find the larger hotels with parking such as the Park Hotel ai Cappuccini. It suits families and anyone arriving by car; hotel picks are in where to stay in Gubbio.
Gubbio Neighborhoods: Monte Ingino and the Outskirts
Monte Ingino
Monte Ingino rises directly behind the old town, reached by cable car from Via San Gerolamo. The basilica and the world’s largest Christmas tree sit on its slopes. The climb and the cable car are covered in the things-to-do list.
The Outskirts and the Valley
The outskirts spread along the valley towards the Fossato di Vico road, where agriturismi and farm stays offer the cheapest beds. It suits walkers, truffle-hunters and budget travellers with their own transport. Match the districts to the season with the Gubbio weather by month and best time to visit Gubbio guides.
