Villas in Alba
Alba suits a Langhe wine trip, with a centre of old towers and a white truffle fair each autumn. It is a working town rather than a village, and the homes are scattered around it, so most guests will want a car for the hills.
- Villas
- 9
- From, per week
- £368
About Alba
Alba is a town of about 31,000 on the right bank of the Tanaro, in the province of Cuneo. It was once known as the city with a hundred towers, and towers from the 14th and 15th centuries still stand among the cathedral, a Baroque church and the Gothic church of San Domenico. The surrounding wines include Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto d'Alba and Barbera d'Alba. Homes are small to mid-sized, generally for around four, with some larger ones and a private pool in some. Winters are fairly mild, but fog is common in November and December.
Is Alba right for you?
- Best for
- Wine and truffle trips with a real town on hand
- Not for you if
- You want a village setting, as Alba is a busy working town of about 31,000.
Near Alba
Turin
About 50 km from Alba, Turin is the big-city day out, and hourly trains from its main stations take about an hour.
Cuneo
Cuneo gives its name to the province Alba sits in, and lies about 50 km from the town.
Getting to Alba
Turin airport is the practical choice, around an hour and a quarter by car, and a train also runs from the airport to Alba in under two hours. Hourly trains from Turin's main stations take about an hour. A car is still needed to reach homes in the hills.
When to go to Alba
The White Truffle Fair runs between October and November, so expect the town to be busy then. A two-week classical music festival takes place each summer. Most rain falls in spring and autumn, summer is drier, and winters are fairly mild, with fog likely in November and December.
Villas in Alba
4-star property
Bricco delle Rondini
Alba, Piemonte-Langhe & Monferrato, Italy
8
2
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+11 more
from£127
per night
5-star property
Stordita
Alba, Piemonte-Langhe & Monferrato, Italy
10
3
0
Air ConDishwasherParking+8 more
from£164
per night
3-star property
Nonna Lina
Alba, Piemonte-Langhe & Monferrato, Italy
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingWashing Machine+5 more
from£126
per night
4-star property
Borgo del Riondino
Alba, Piemonte-Langhe & Monferrato, Italy
12
6
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£520
per night
3-star property
Domus Talenti
Alba, Piemonte-Langhe & Monferrato, Italy
3
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£57
per night
3-star property
Domus Talenti
Alba, Piemonte-Langhe & Monferrato, Italy
3
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£57
per night
3-star property
Domus Talenti
Alba, Piemonte-Langhe & Monferrato, Italy
3
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£57
per night
3-star property
Domus Talenti
Alba, Piemonte-Langhe & Monferrato, Italy
3
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£57
per night
3-star property
Velina
Alba, Piemonte-Langhe & Monferrato, Italy
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£53
per nightAlba villa holidays: questions answered
Is Alba worth visiting for the white truffle season?
Yes, autumn is when the town fills up. Alba hosts a White Truffle Fair between October and November, with a truffle market where visitors can find certified truffles, so book a villa well ahead for those weeks.
Which airport do you fly into for Alba?
Turin. The drive from the airport to Alba takes around an hour and a quarter, and a train from the airport reaches Alba in under two hours, so a hire car saves time if the villa is out in the hills.
Is Alba worth a visit outside truffle season?
Yes, though it is quieter. The old centre with its towers and churches is there all year, a classical music festival runs for two weeks each summer, and winters are fairly mild, with fog common in November and December.
Which wines come from around Alba?
Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto d'Alba and Barbera d'Alba are all linked to the area. Alba is one of the main towns of the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato vineyard landscape, which has UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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