Castello di Petrata
Castello di Petrata stands apart in Umbria for offering genuine castle accommodations within the venue itself, 60 guests can sleep in the property's 22 rooms, while another 40 can stay in on-site glamping tents, eliminating the need to shuttle guests between separate hotels.
Castello di Petrata is a castle destination wedding venue in Assisi, Italy, hosting 20 to 300 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (PEG), 25 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Castello di Petrata
Castello di Petrata stands apart in Umbria for offering genuine castle accommodations within the venue itself, 60 guests can sleep in the property's 22 rooms, while another 40 can stay in on-site glamping tents, eliminating the need to shuttle guests between separate hotels.
This 14th-century fortress in Assisi commands views across the Umbrian landscape and operates as a fully-catered, self-contained wedding destination where ceremonies and receptions unfold across castle halls, manicured grounds, and covered indoor spaces.
With a 4.7-star rating from 681 guests and proximity to three major airports, Castello di Petrata functions as both venue and resort.
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I truly don’t even have words for how magical our wedding was here! The entire staff at Castello di Petrata made our experience a 10/10, Giorgia, Luca, Giovanni and the rest of the staff were AMAZING!
delaney dabkowski · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Smallest party taken
- 50 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 22 rooms
- Sleeps
- 55 guests
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
House rules
- Planner required
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- PEG, 25 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, celiac, vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerance and nut allergies
Venue highlights
- Sleep 70 guests on property: 22 castle rooms (60 guests) plus 20 glamping tents (40 guests) within the estate
- Capacity from 20 to 300 outdoor guests, up to 250 indoors, adaptable to any wedding scale
- Fully-catered by the venue; all other suppliers (florists, musicians, photographers) welcome
- Three-night weekend packages from €50,505 (May–October) include rooms, breakfast, spa, heated pool, jacuzzi, and tennis
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 2:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in to castle rooms or glamping tents; welcome aperitivo in the courtyard
- 7:30 PMRehearsal dinner in the castle dining hall
- 10:00 AMCivil ceremony at Assisi Municipality (15 mins away); guests return to castle for brunch
- 4:00 PMPhotography in castle gardens and grounds
- 6:30 PMReception and dinner in castle halls or on terrace
- 10:00 AMContinental breakfast and farewell brunch; checkout by 4:00 PM
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- PEG · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi.
- Typical total
- €40,000–65,000Aisle estimate
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€40,000–€65,000 for 2–3 nights (May–October) including 60 castle rooms, meals, venue access, and facilities; add catering (€13,500–€16,200 for 75–90 guests) and glamping tents as needed
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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Held in Assisi Municipality (separate; contact venue for logistics)
- Reception
- €180Aisle estimate
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€180 (high season, fully-catered menu; minimum 75 guests)
- Room rate
- €1,364–2,045 a nightAisle estimate
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€1,364–€2,045 per night for castle (varies by season); glamping €80–€120 per tent per night
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
Off-season (rest of year): 2-night weekend €27,500; 3-night weekend €41,300. Prices include rooms, breakfast, spa, pool, jacuzzi, tennis. Wedding menu starts at €180 pp. Glamping April–October only.
Questions about the venue
Can we have our ceremony at the castle itself?+
Civil ceremonies must be held in the halls of the Municipality of Assisi, located nearby. However, religious services can take place in churches throughout Assisi, just 15 minutes away. Receptions, blessings, and celebrations all occur within the castle's indoor and outdoor spaces.
What's included in the accommodation packages?+
Weekend packages (Friday–Sunday) include 22 castle rooms for up to 60 guests, continental breakfast, access to the spa and heated swimming pool, panoramic outdoor jacuzzi, tennis court, and exclusive use of all indoor and outdoor venue areas for your entire stay. Glamping tents (April–October) cost €160 for 2 guests for 2 nights or €240 for 3 nights.
Do we have to use the castle's catering?+
Yes, Castello di Petrata is fully-catered. Wedding menus start at €180 per person in high season (based on 75 guests). All other vendors, florists, musicians, videographers, are welcome and arranged independently.
What if it rains on our wedding day?+
Both ceremonies and dinners can move indoors into the castle's halls, which accommodate up to 250 guests. The venue also features a panoramic outdoor jacuzzi and covered areas, ensuring weather never disrupts celebrations.
How far are the airports?+
Assisi Train Station is 15 minutes away. Perugia's San Francesco d'Assisi Airport is 25 minutes; Rome Fiumicino is 2 hours; Florence and Pisa are 2–3 hours respectively. Most guests arrive via train or car from central Italy.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Smallest party taken: 50 guests
“Castello di Petrata welcomes weddings starting from a minimum of 50 guests.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 22 rooms
“The estate offers 22 rooms on-site, and additional accommodation options are available nearby.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 55 guests
“Castello di Petrata has 22 rooms and suites accommodating up to 55 guests on-site.”
Read the source for sleepsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“We work with a full buyout to create an intimate and exclusive wedding weekend atmosphere.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“A symbolic ceremony at Castello di Petrata is typically conducted in the lower ceremony garden — the same terraced lawn that opens to a panoramic view of the Umbrian valley and Assisi visible on the hill across from us.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“We always provide elegant indoor alternatives for ceremonies, aperitifs, and receptions, ensuring that your destination wedding in Italy remains seamless regardless of weather conditions — without the need for external marquees or additional rental structures.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“All wedding receptions at Castello di Petrata are exclusively managed by our in-house culinary team.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“All wedding receptions at Castello di Petrata are exclusively managed by our in-house culinary team.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedDietary options: Gluten-free, celiac, vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerance and nut allergies
“We carefully manage all dietary needs including gluten-free, celiac, vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerance, nut allergies, and other specific medical or cultural requirements.”
Read the source for dietary optionsPlanner required: No
“You do not always need an independent wedding planner.”
Read the source for planner requiredIndoors or out: Both
“We always provide elegant indoor alternatives for ceremonies, aperitifs, and receptions, ensuring that your destination wedding in Italy remains seamless regardless of weather conditions — without the need for external marquees or additional rental structures.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Countryside, historic, elegant
“Here, couples can host an intimate and authentic wedding in the Umbrian countryside, surrounded by nature, panoramic views, and a more relaxed and exclusive atmosphere.”
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