Chieti Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chieti showing a fountain and a city
Chieti featuring heritage elements, outdoor eating and a city
Chieti which includes heritage elements and interior views
Chieti
Chieti featuring a fountain, a park and outdoor eating

Narrow alleys lined with opulent palaces and churches wind through the historic centre at the summit of this former Roman outpost near the Adriatic Sea.

Ancient Roman architecture, medieval churches and leafy parks make up the hilly townscape of Chieti. Its rolling verdant terrain is bounded by the imposing figures of the Majella and Gran Sasso mountains. Split your trip between the vestiges of the hilltop Old Town quarter and the commercial district of Chieti Scalo.

Crumbling reminders of the Romans adorn parts of the historic center. Visit the Archaeological Museum la Civitella to see the preserved amphitheater. Study the exhibits showcasing artifacts and tools from the Roman rule. Standing out amid the ruins are the 2,000-year-old theater and the remaining pieces of the temples.

Learn more about the regional history in the National Archaeological Museum of Abruzzo, aka Villa Frigerj, held within the neoclassical town hall. Its highlight is the collection of numismatic coins dating from the 4th century to the 1800s.

Walk north for a few minutes, stopping in at the Museo d’Arte C. Barbella and the Palazzo Henrici, to reach the domineering San Giustino Cathedral. Its Gothic façade is notable for its carved stone portico and impressive bell tower. Marvel at the metal chandeliers, Renaissance paintings and gold-leafed chapels of the Baroque interior.

Continue north for other highlights such as the Palazzo Toppi, the Porta Pescara and the Palazzo Zambra. For a change of scenery, travel northwest to explore the shops and bars of the modern Chieti Scalo district. The area’s beacon of education is G. d’Annunzio University.

Appreciate the warm Mediterranean climate, with a trip to the gardens of Giardino Botanico Michele Tenore, about an hour’s drive south of Chieti. July and August are the hottest and driest months.

Head to the southwestern outskirts of Pescara on Italy’s eastern coast to reach this town. It is a 15-minute drive southwest from the Abruzzo International Airport. Arrive at the Chieti railway station and get around the town via the Chieti trolleybus system.

From the Romans to the Renaissance and beyond, Chieti’s historic attractions are frozen in time for your enjoyment.

Best Western Hotel Parco Paglia
Best Western Hotel Parco Paglia
4 out of 5
Via Erasmo Piaggio 17, Chieti, CH
The price is £61 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£61
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chieti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews)
"Molto comodo e funzionale. Pulizia eccellente e personale disponibile"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Best Western Hotel Parco Paglia
Il Quadrifoglio
Il Quadrifoglio
STRADA LICINI 22, Chieti, CH
The price is £50 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£50
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly farm stay in Chieti. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Archeological Museum la Civitella ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
Quaint, typicaly Italian.
"Friendly. Quaint. Excellent views. Hidden away inn the hills. Single road access. Never any problems getting in or out. Goog parking."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

Il Quadrifoglio
Il Vecchio Mulino
Il Vecchio Mulino
3 out of 5
Via Aterno, 429, Chieti, CH
The price is £96 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
£96
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chieti. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Maria Arabona and Tenuta ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"It's a good hotel to stop overnight if you are on the road. There's not much around it, and getting to places (e.g. restaurants) requires a car. But the property is clean and beds were comfortable."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

Il Vecchio Mulino
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming villa nestled in the Abruzzo hills
Charming villa nestled in the Abruzzo hills
Chieti, CH
Stay at this villa in Chieti. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Fattoria Teatina and Cantine Maligni are located nearby.
Charming villa nestled in the Abruzzo hills
Serena Majestic Residence
Serena Majestic Residence
4 out of 5
Via Carlo Maresca, 13, Montesilvano, PE
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Montesilvano. Enjoy an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Porto Allegro Mall and Spiaggia Libera are ...
7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"The room and amenities no clean sheets towels for 10 days. Never cleaned the room until 10 days. I was absolutely appalled by the Treatment at the Place. I asked for a bed and breakfast You got me a room with a kitchen and a balcony for a little old lady. All I was staying at a different hotel which ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Serena Majestic Residence
Villaggio Camping Costa d'Argento
Villaggio Camping Costa d'Argento
3 out of 5
VIA TRASBORDO 2, San Vito Chietino, CH
Stay at this 3-star beach campsite in San Vito Chietino. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Maruccio and Spiaggia ...
6.8/10 (25 reviews)
"No towels, no toiler paper, insdequate bed linens( we were cold and not enough blankets. Parking as very far from the rental. It did appear clean and the staff were nice and helpful. It was inexpensive. But I would not recommend it."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Villaggio Camping Costa d'Argento
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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