Pisa
Placed well away from the Piazza dei Miracoli mayhem, this four-star mansion is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Its big, bright rooms have wooden…
Must-see hotels in Tuscany
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…
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…
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…
Santa Croce
For five-star luxury in an 18th-century palazzo in Santa Croce, you can't beat this stylish top-end retreat. Part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux…
Cortona
Service is the hallmark at this attractive villa wedged against the city walls and a short walk downhill from Cortona centre. Guests rave about the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
High ceilings, original fireplaces and spacious rooms are trademarks of this vintage-chic hotel, in a 15th-century palazzo near Palazzo Pitti. The…
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,…
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…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Guests' paintings and artwork brighten this busy hostel near Stazione di Santa Maria Novella, with friendly brothers Marco and Leonardo behind reception…
Eastern Tuscany
Located in the Sovara Valley just south of Anghiari, this agriturismo (farm stay accommodation) on a wheat and sunflower farm offers comfortable rooms and…
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,…
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…
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…
Santa Maria Novella
At home in a 17th-century townhouse on a street known for its antique shops, this traditional three-star hotel is a solid midrange choice near Piazza di…
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…
Central Coast & Elba
For bags of character and superb value, head to this impeccably kept villa with an old-fashioned 'let's stay with grandma' atmosphere and 17 basic but…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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;…
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…
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…
