Must-see hotels in Central Tuscany

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Camere Bellavista

    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…

  • Albergo Il Giglio

    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…

  • Al Pozzo dei Desideri

    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,…

  • Albergo Bernini

    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…

  • B&B Il Corso

    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…

  • La Locanda

    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…

  • Villa Scacciapensieri

    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…

  • Villa Il Poggiale

    Chianti

    Boutique accommodation in Chianti is often prohibitively expensive, but this hilltop Renaissance-era gem on San Casciano's outskirts bucks the trend…

  • Castel Pietraio

    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…

  • La Corte del Cavalierino

    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…

  • Alle Due Porte

    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…

  • Ostello del Chianti

    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…

  • Il Pino

    San Gimignano

    Exposed rafters and well-worn terracotta floors enhance the atmosphere at this good-value locanda (inn) on the floor above the restaurant of the same name…