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…
Must-see hotels in Tuscany
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…
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…
Cortona
Run by San Francisco–born Jeanette and her Cortonese husband Luciano, this welcoming B&B scales a narrow town house on Cortona's main pedestrian street…
Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa
Cortona
The monks who once called this monastery home wouldn't recognise their quarters these days, as a 2018 makeover transformed the heritage building into an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Livorno
The eight rooms in this hotel near the Goldoni Theatre are comfortable and clean, if a tad frumpy, but the real draw is the hidden garden out back. Here,…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Superbly located on a narrow lane in the heart of historic Florence, this hotel really is a hop and a skip to all the major sights and tempting after-dark…
Montepulciano
As this budget hotel is four storeys tall and sits on the edge of the old town, the views live up to its name. The styling is heritage rustic with exposed…
Montalcino
There's a real old-world feel at this family-run place, something enhanced by the traditional Tuscan fireplace in the lounge and the brass bedsteads and…
Elba
Set on the edge of a crab-claw harbour 9km east of Portoferraio, this family-friendly hotel has a resort feel. A blue-and-white colour scheme lends things…
Pistoia
Perfectly placed down a side street by the distinctively striped Chiesa di San Giovanni Fuorcivitas, this swish 27-room hotel is within easy strolling…
San Gimignano
Three rooms with a view (two over the countryside and one over San Gimignano's main piazza) are on offer in this 13th-century building; though well worn,…
Siena
The tiny terrace alone might prompt you to stay at this welcoming, family-run hotel – it sports grandstand views across to the duomo and is a captivating…
Southern Tuscany
Housed within an imposing but worn old building, the Bastiani offers dark budget rooms, comfortable and airy standard options, and an excellent breakfast…
Southern Tuscany
Antonio and Pino's cute B&B has two comfortable if old-fashioned rooms, but what makes their B&B so exceptional is the warm welcome, delicious breakfast…
Siena
Located on the 1st floor of a 16th-century palazzo (mansion), this boutique B&B offers six small rooms with wooden beams, modern bathrooms and stylish…
Chianti
Overlooking the medieval village of Volpaia, this country hotel offers seven charming rooms in the converted 16th-century farmhouse, as well as a lounge…
Oltrarno
Luxurious apartment rental, for both short and long stays, in and around Florence.
Central Coast & Elba
Strada Giulia 16 is both the name and address of this hybrid B&B–boutique hotel in a centuries-old building within Bolgheri's historic walls. Its four…
Oltrarno
This quaint pensione, on the 2nd floor of an old palazzo on a quiet street near Giardino di Boboli, was both convent and home to Napoleon's sister in…
Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort
Southern Tuscany
The accommodation in the Terme di Saturnia resort is comfortable but perhaps not as luxurious as its high prices would predict. Hotel guests are given…
Siena
Just 2km north of Siena, this 19th-century villa with two annexes is set in large formal gardens and has plenty of amenities, including a swimming pool, a…
Livorno
Its location – inside a striking Medicean bastion built from red brick across from the port in the 17th century – is utterly magnificent. Front-facing…
Oltrarno
Across from the old city walls and traffic-busy Porta Romana is this elegant B&B, a mere hop and a skip from the Boboli Gardens, hence its name. Its six…
Chianti
Boutique accommodation in Chianti is often prohibitively expensive, but this hilltop Renaissance-era gem on San Casciano's outskirts bucks the trend…
Elba
One of the few hotels in the town centre and open year-round, three-star Ombrosa looks out to sea and the pinprick islet of Lo Scoglietto. Decor is a…
Central Tuscany
Owned by Barone Neri Del Nero, this wine estate built around a medieval castle offers comfortable rooms in a scattering of converted farm buildings. Their…
Southern Tuscany
There's a resolutely old-fashioned feel to these appealing bedrooms, which are set in a bastion of the fortress on Piazza Petruccioli, on the edge of the…
Arezzo
Lacking the amenities and comfort levels that guests can usually expect from a four-star hotel, this place occupies the 4th floor of a palazzo tucked…
Montepulciano
The first thing that strikes you about Cavalierino is the peace. In this organic agriturismo on a hilltop wine estate, rustic self-catering apartments…
Southern Tuscany
Clelia and Andrea's agriturismo on the edge of Vetulonia offers tranquil surrounds and sensational views. Accommodation is in five ultra-basic cottages…
Siena
Taking its name from the nearby city gate, this well-located B&B has loads of character and a real 'home away from home' vibe. It's set on the 1st floor…
Residenza d'Epoca Palazzo Malfatti
Southern Tuscany
These seven basic apartments sleeping between two and six guests are a decent choice for self-catering guests wanting to stay in this pocket of Tuscany…
Chianti
This is one of Italy's oldest hostels and though it occupies an ugly building in a less-than-scenic town, the bargain prices compensate. Dorms max out at…
Southern Tuscany
This 15th-century villa sits on a slight rise just above the village of Alberese. Inside, old-fashioned apartments sleeping up to five persons offer good…
