Palazzo del Papa
Palazzo del Papa rises from the medieval hillside of Spoleto in Umbria, commanding views across the Valnerina valley with the Basilica of San Salvatore visible in the distance.
Palazzo del Papa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Spoleto, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport (PEG), 90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Palazzo del Papa
Palazzo del Papa rises from the medieval hillside of Spoleto in Umbria, commanding views across the Valnerina valley with the Basilica of San Salvatore visible in the distance.
This 16th-century palazzo functions as a working hotel, preserving original stone architecture, vaulted ceilings, and Renaissance details throughout its 40 guest rooms.
The property's terraced gardens and courtyard spaces offer ceremony and reception settings 400 meters above sea level, surrounded by Umbrian countryside.
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Leonardo Barzi (the_barzey) · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 6 listed
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- PEG, 90 min by car
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
Venue highlights
- 40-room Renaissance palace converted to 4-star hotel with original frescoed interiors
- Terraced outdoor spaces overlooking the Valnerina valley and surrounding medieval villages
- Located in Spoleto, home to the annual Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival of Two Worlds)
- On-site accommodations allow multi-day celebrations with guest rooms ranging from standard to suite categories
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 15:00–20:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo in palazzo courtyard
- 11:00Ceremony in palazzo hall or terraced garden
- 12:30–14:00Cocktail reception and group photos in outdoor spaces
- 20:00Seated dinner in palazzo dining room with local Umbrian wine
- 09:00–12:00Farewell brunch; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- PEG · 90 minutes
Guests fly into Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
Request detailed quotation from palazzo directly.
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€8,000–25,000+ for 50 guests, 2-night stay
- Ceremony fee
- €800–2,000Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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Contact venue (typically €800–2,000)
- Reception
- €60–120 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€60–120 (varies by menu and season)
- Room rate
- €120–300 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
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€120–300 per room (standard to suite)
- Weather window
- June – September
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0743 54140
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at Palazzo del Papa?+
Yes. The palazzo offers multiple indoor halls with period architectural features and outdoor terraced spaces suitable for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and seated dinners.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20–150 guests depending on layout and space configuration.
Are accommodations included with venue rental?+
Guest rooms are available for booking at the hotel; room rates and availability should be confirmed directly with the property.
What is the nearest airport?+
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport (PEG) is approximately 90 km away with a 90-minute transfer time. Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is 180 km distant.
Does the venue provide catering?+
Contact the palazzo directly for in-house catering options, external vendor policies, and menu selections.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Room types: 6 listed
“One-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults)”
Read the source for room typesNearest airport: PEG, 90 min by car
“PEG”
Read the source for nearest airportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spaces