San Lodovico Institute is the quintessential place to stay for an Italian or Orvietani experience. The property is historic, beautiful, and relaxing. Not only is it perfect base for seeing the amazing Orvieto, but we were able to reach the surrounding sights of Umbria and Tuscany with ease by train or bus. The host is most friendly and her warmth... More

Gated grounds with beautiful gardens and nice views. Rooms were clean and comfy. Our room had a view over gardens but you could see out in the distance. Continental breakfast sufficient. Parking is outside walls of city. Do not Park in public parking near Monastery at Campo Boario. It is 80E a day. We drove up and dropped off luggage... More

I hate to draw attention to one of my favorite places in the world for fear it will not be mine anymore. My hear belongs here and with the nuns. Unlike a hotel, you will feel calm and tranquil as soon as you enter the doors. It is fun to explore all of the corridors. You can feel the history... More

Last November 2009 I stayed here for an educational training, which helped reduce the cost of my stay of two weeks. The Institute of Lodovico is an old Monastery in which nuns still leave but is no longer a closed monastery, but is run by 3 friendly nuns. The rooms with 3 beds were very like monastic life was, plain... More

Great value for money - basic but spotless and very comfortable room with own bathroom and view of garden. Located in gorgeous old building with beautiful marble staircases and huge rooms and windows. Quiet and peaceful. Access to porticoed terrace and garden so able to sit outside in the shade on a hot day. Fantastic location near centre of Orvieto... More

After deciding to add Orvieto to our plans, we needed to find a reasonable place for our family of four. All of the apts that I contacted we already booked out and I found this after reading a positive review about it. We booked a room for one night for the four of us at a rate of 100 euros... More

We have stayed at San Lodovico many times. The sisters who run the place are simply wonderful. The rooms are clean, each with its own bathroom. There is space to spread out, a garden to enjoy. Many rooms look out over the countryside, others over a courtyard. It is quiet, peaceful and relaxing.

My niece and I stayed at Monastero di San Lodovico in September 2008. What a nice place to stay! The rooms were what you would expect in a monastery plain and the bathrooms were clean and adequate. There is a beautiful sitting room with lovely paintings and an ancient fresco. The breakfast was the best of any monastery that we... More