Must-see hotels in Tuscany

  • Il Bell'Arco

    Southern Tuscany

    Tucked behind the duomo, this spacious two-bedroom apartment makes a perfect base for visitors wanting to immerse themselves in local life. Its panoramic…

  • Sovana Hotel & Resort

    Southern Tuscany

    The huge garden surrounding this hotel is nothing less than extraordinary, featuring a maze, Etruscan ruin, olive grove and swimming pool grand enough for…

  • Horto Convento

    Oltrarno

    For those seeking peace and tranquility at the end of the day, this stylish boutique hotel – squirrelled away within the sturdy cream-painted walls of an…

  • Agriturismo Nobile

    Montepulciano

    In the 15th century they were sheds and hen houses; now they're five rustic-chic self-contained apartments. Some have big open fireplaces and many feature…

  • Tenuta di Pieve a Celle

    Pistoia

    In the hills 3km outside Pistoia, this 1850s country estate with olive grove and pool is approached along a driveway lined with cypress trees. Five pretty…

  • Antico Pastificio Ulisse Mariotti

    Chianti

    In central Greve, two buildings of this former pasta factory have been converted into neat double rooms and basic self-catering apartments sleeping up to…

  • Il Colombaio

    Chianti

    A tasteful conversion has turned this 14th-century farmhouse on the edge of Castellina into a welcoming albergo (hotel) with 15 rooms and a rich heritage…

  • Palazzo Squarcialupi

    Chianti

    You've gotta love a hotel that offers four-star facilities for three-star prices. And that's what this well-run hotel in a 15th-century palazzo in…

  • Castello di Gabbiano

    Chianti

    Vines were first planted here in the 12th century, and this 100-hectare estate with its medieval castle has been producing vintages ever since. Only 22km…

  • Hotel Volterra In

    Volterra

    There are no top-end or boutique hotels in the centre of Volterra, so the recent opening of this small three-star establishment close to the Porta all…

  • Hotel Villa Wanda

    Elba

    At this friendly, family-run, 15-room hotel 4km north of Capoliveri, unfussy rooms are bright and fresh while a series of terraces provide plenty of space…

  • Hotel Palazzetto Rosso

    Siena

    Ooh la la! This French-owned hotel occupies a magnificent 13th-century building and is Siena's only hip hotel, replete with designer furniture and…

  • Podere Riparbella

    Southern Tuscany

    The Swiss owners of this 46-hectare estate, 5km outside of town, have built an ecologically sustainable farm operation where they cultivate grapes and…

  • Hotel Athena

    Siena

    Rooms at this friendly and efficiently run hotel have old-fashioned but pleasant furnishings and plenty of amenities, but vary greatly in size. Opt for a…

  • Hotel L'Antico Pozzo

    San Gimignano

    The sense of heritage here is palpable: stone arches and winding stairs lead to a handsome breakfast salon, and some rooms have frescoes and period…

  • Camping Miramare

    Livorno

    Be it a tent pitched beneath trees or the deluxe version with wooden terrace and sun lounges on the pebble beach, this pool-clad campground by the sea –…

  • Royal Victoria Hotel

    Pisa

    This doyen of Pisan hotels, run by the Piegaja family since 1837, offers old-world luxury accompanied by warm, attentive service. Its 38 rooms exude a…

  • Hotel Italia

    Siena

    Close to both the train station and the busy shopping and eating strip of Via Camollia, this well-priced modern hotel offers a range of accommodation,…

  • Hostel Santa Monaca

    Oltrarno

    A convent until the 1860s, this 114-bed hostel first opened in 1966 to give shelter to flood victims. It has a great little terrace from which to…

  • Hotel Alma Domus

    Siena

    Your chance to sleep in a convent: Alma Domus is owned by the church and is still home to several Dominican nuns. The economy rooms, although comfortable,…

  • Piccolo Hotel Puccini

    Lucca

    In a brilliant central location, this welcoming three-star hotel hides behind a discreet brick exterior. Its small guest rooms are attractive with wooden…

  • Hotel Monteriggioni

    Central Tuscany

    A swimming pool surrounded by olive trees and edged by the medieval walls of Monteriggioni's fortress is the major asset of this small hotel. Though…

  • Hotel della Fortezza

    Southern Tuscany

    Fancy the idea of sleeping in a medieval castle? If so, this comfortable hotel inside one of the fortress' bastions is for you. Many of its 16 rooms have…

  • La Fattoria di Tatti

    Southern Tuscany

    A stately Tuscan farmhouse positioned at the summit of the hilltop village of Tatti, 25km southeast of Massa Marittima, this excellent choice offers eight…

  • La Locanda di Pietracupa

    Chianti

    It's difficult to access inexpensive accommodation in Chianti, so the four rooms at this inn come as a wonderful surprise. Though at the budget end of the…

  • Hotel Relais dell'Orologio

    Pisa

    Something of a honeymoon venue, Pisa's dreamy five-star hotel occupies a tastefully restored 14th-century fortified tower housed in a quiet backstreet…

  • Locanda Terenzi

    Southern Tuscany

    The view from this comfortable accommodation option on the Terenzi wine estate is quite lovely – row after row of vines arranged on the hillside running…

  • Hotel La Locanda

    Volterra

    It may appear old-fashioned, but this family-owned hotel on the town's main drag has plenty of attributes to attract the modern traveller. Rooms are…

  • Hostel Pisa Tower

    Pisa

    This super-friendly hostel occupies a suburban villa a couple of minutes' walk from Piazza dei Miracoli. It's bright and cheery, with colourful decor,…

  • PoggioBa

    Southern Tuscany

    If you're after a hefty dose of Tuscan tranquillity, this is the place to come. Only 3km from Sovana, PoggioBa offers two rooms with private entrances;…

  • B&B Porta del Mare

    Elba

    If you like being in the heart of things, the 4th-floor rooms in this elegant town house could work a treat. Three light, bright bedrooms have tall…

  • Le Camere del Ceccottino

    Southern Tuscany

    Owned and operated by the extremely helpful Chiara and Alessandro, who also run the nearby restaurant of the same name, this pensione boasts an excellent…

  • Fattoria di Rignana

    Chianti

    The historic fattoria (farmhouse) of this wine estate has its very own chapel and bell tower, which reveal themselves after you brave a long, rutted…

  • Palazzo dei Bostoli

    Arezzo

    This well-located option offers three simple but comfortable rooms on the 2nd floor of a 13th-century palazzo near Piazza Grande; the cheapest has an…

  • Graziella Patio Hotel

    Arezzo

    Each of the 10 rooms at this central hotel has decor inspired by Bruce Chatwin's travel books. Pink-kissed Arkady is the 'Australia room', Fillide exudes…

  • Villa Ottone

    Elba

    The height of elegance and lap of luxury, this 19th-century villa looking out to sea 10km east of Portoferraio was home to Tuscan counts until the 1920s…

  • Hotel Vecchia Oliviera

    Montalcino

    Chandeliers, polished wooden floors and rugs lend this converted oil mill a refined, albeit slightly worn, air. Of the 11 rooms on offer, opt for one in…

  • Hotel Stella Maris

    Elba

    Set bang on the gravelly beach at Pareti, this is one of the few three-star hotels in Elba with a location right on the seashore. Appealing facilities…

  • B&B Casa Vacanze Daria

    Val d'Orcia

    Owner Daria is a human dynamo, operating both a restaurant and this four-room B&B operation. One suite is in the medieval tower at the town's entrance and…

  • Casa Volpi

    Arezzo

    This 18th-century manor, 4km from the cobbled streets of central Arezzo, has 15 comfortable but worn rooms; those deemed superior have views towards…