Alessandria accommodation from NZ$173

If you plan to stay near the Museo Etnografico della Gambarina C'era una Volta while you are in Alessandria, you should book a bed at the Hotel Lux and Hotel Alli Due Buoi Rossi.

You could look at the Arcotel as well as the Relais Palazzo Paleologi - Secolo XIV. The Arcotel is 30 kilometres from the centre of Alessandria. The Relais Palazzo Paleologi - Secolo XIV is situated 16 kilometres away. The Rocca Civalieri and the Relais del Castello di Oviglio are two other recommended accommodation options worth checking out around Alessandria.

Don't be a Wally and farewell Alessandria without exploring the other fascinating attractions in Piedmont. Nature lovers will appreciate Piedmont's rural landscapes, rivers and lakes. Alternatively, go to a selection of the region's ruins and castles. Or join the locals in the snowboarding while you're here.

Everyone knows we Kiwis are pretty laid back, so consider extending your stay and check out the Castello di Uviglie, Chiesa di San Bartolomeo and San Martino di Rosignano Monferrato, in Rosignano Monferrato, 25 kilometres to the northwest of Alessandria. If you'd like to spend a night or two in Rosignano Monferrato, check out the room rates at the La Corte delle 4 Stagioni and Castello di Frassinello. Or, you could stay in Casale Monferrato, 30 kilometres to the northwest of Alessandria, where you'll find the Hotel Candiani and Business Hotel. If you're staying in Casale Monferrato, set aside a little time to check out the Jewish Art and History Museum, Casale Monferrato Public Gardens and Church of Santa Caterina.

Get your sporting fix by making a visit to Juventus Stadium, which is 80 kilometres to the west of Alessandria. The G.B. House and the Hotel Galant are near all the action.

Cristoforo Colombo Airport is the easiest gateway to Alessandria. Nearby hotels include the Castello Miramare and the Hotel Massena.