La Vite Rossa, Alba historic centre

This comfortable apartment is located right in the historical centre of Alba, 30 metres from Piazza Duomo, near Alba's market, restaurants, wine bars, and shops. We are from a family-owned winery in La Morra and we look forward to welcoming you to our apartment. We speak Italian, English and Russian, and are happy to help you with anything you might need. Free parking and the Alba train station are available a short walk away. Price excludes city tourist tax of €1.50 per person per night. The apartment is situated in the heart of Alba - you can't get more central than this - in a quiet street just steps away from the Alba market, bars, restaurants and shops. We are around the corner from the tourist office and situated on the doorstep of Alba's Michelin-star restaurant, Piazza Duomo. Alba is the perfect spot to visit the surrounding Langhe region, famous for the Unesco areas of Barolo and Barbaresco wine, attend the Collisioni festival in Barolo, jazz in Monforte, or Alba's international white truffle festival. Hire a car or Vespa, get on board an e-Bike, see the Langhe area, its beautiful hills and vineyards, and enjoy the best Alba has to offer for restaurant choice, shops and wine bars. We are in the pedestrian area of the city, where you can enjoy our central location to get around the town of Alba on foot. There is free public parking in the vicinity (marked with white lines) and plenty of parking for a fee in Alba (marked in blue lines). We are a 10-min walk from the train station (which also has covered parking in a secure carpark available for a fee), and not far from the green line shuttle bus service of Alba. It's a great place from which to explore the surrounding Langhe hills, while returning each evening in walking distance from a wide choice of restaurants and bars. You are just a short drive from world-famous towns like Barolo, La Morra, Barbaresco, Diano d'Alba, Neive and everywhere in between. Alternatively you could make use of one of the local buses available in order to taste Barolo and Barbaresco to your heart's content, without worrying about driving. If you're feeling adventurous, Vespa hire is available locally and the area is one of Italy's most famous for great cycling. We will also be available to advise on transport options, the best panoramic spots in the area, or even some of the best riding roads in the Langhe. The apartment is located on the first floor, stair access only, and features: - wifi - bedroom with a double bed; - bathroom with shower and washing machine; - fully equipped kitchen including microwave and electric kettle; - living space in the kitchen area with television; - small fold-down sofa bed good for children; - additional crib for babies/toddlers available on request; - small balcony as front-door access to the apartment; - free parking in Alba available a short walk away; - parking for a fee located close to the apartment The apartment is in a historic block in the centre of Alba. Guests have access to the building through a main front door. A common stair leads to a small, private balcony with access to the full apartment. There is also a common courtyard on the ground floor. Check-in available from 3pm to 8pm, pending confirmation of arrival time. Please contact us prior to your arrival in Alba so we can establish a check-in time and ensure we can meet you. Meeting point is in front of Alba's main San Lorenzo cathedral, in Piazza Duomo. We will be available to welcome you, and during your stay you can contact us for anything at all. We would love to welcome you to our winery for a visit and tasting, and can advise on any further wine tours and tastings, walks or experiences you may wish to do while in the area. Please ensure you communicate your expected arrival time in Alba and let us know if you will be late so we can make sure we're available to welcome you.