Must-see hotels in Tuscany

  • Hotel al Teatro

    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,…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Mare

    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…

  • Hotel Patria

    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…

  • 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…

  • Grand Hotel Bastiani

    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…

  • Borgo Tepolini

    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…

  • 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…

  • Windows On Italy

    Oltrarno

    Luxurious apartment rental, for both short and long stays, in and around Florence.

  • Hotel Annalena

    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…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Gran Duca

    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…

  • 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…

  • La Terrazza su Boboli

    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…

  • Villa Ombrosa

    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…

  • 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…

  • Il Tufo Rosa

    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…

  • Hotel I Portici

    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…

  • 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…

  • Il Baciarino

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Villa Fattoria Granducale

    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…

  • 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…

  • Bagni di Lucca Terme

    Northwestern Tuscany

    Pampering is part of the package at this hotel spa with pool, fitness centre, two natural steam grottoes and a wellness centre offering various steam and…

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