Classic Tuscany Short Break

Albergo Etruria is found in the historic center of Volterra, in the main shopping street, just 100m from the famous Piazza dei Priori. The property dates from 1700 and each of the 18 hotel rooms have a private bathroom with shower, access to free Wi-Fi, TV, telephone. There is a lovely garden for guests to relax. There is no lift, but luggage service is included.

Hotel San Lino was originally built as a convent in 1480 and remained as such until 1982 when it became an hotel. The rooms facing the Via San Lino street offer guests a view of one of the most beautiful medieval streets, whilst the rooms located on the internal side of the hotel offer a view of the small garden, swimming pool and tiny church of San Lino. The accommodation is spread over three floors, and occupies the nuns’ original sleeping quarters. It is the only hotel situated within the city walls that offers a viewing terrace and pool with sunbathing terrace. Guests can dine in the I Papi restaurant. 

Centrally located in Piazza Cisterna the hotel is very well located for exploring the winding streets of San Gimignano in the evening once the day tourists have left. Many years ago the hotel used to welcome pilgrims to San Gimignano, which was just an unknown medieval village nestled in the Siena countryside. Now the hotel has all the modern amenities you require for a lovely overnight stay. The hotel does have an evening menu bursting with traditional Tuscan options, but there are plenty of places to eat in San Gimignano. There is also a private library and reading room to relax in, a selection of spa treatments, and laundry services available. 

La Collegiata is located in a peaceful location. The property has a fascinating history; In 1587 the people of the village decided to build a monastery in honour of the Cappuccini monks who helped the population during the difficult times. The monastery was onsacrated in 1599. It was occupied then abandoned in Napoleon’s era, and eventually became a hotel in 1988. All 20 rooms are beautifully furnished with echoes of the past. There is a lovely pool and a fantastic restaurant L’Eco Divino (closed Mondays). There is also a small wine bar overlooking the cloister.

Hotel Villa Belvedere is a splendid late 19th century property, surrounded by a verdant garden. The building has been renovated internally to provide comfortable bedrooms while still keeping in harmony with the elegance of the external structure. The rooms are decorated with elegant furniture and all have private bathrooms, TVs, refrigerator bar and air conditioning. The Hotel Villa Belvedere offers you peace and relaxation, only a few steps away from San Gimignano. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Ideal for cooling off on the warm Tuscan days.

The Arnolfo B&B, next to the ponte di Campana, is a comfortable B&B, divided into three apartments wth a total of 10 rooms - each with own bathroom with shower, Wi-Fi and satellite TV. There is a guest lounge/reading room with internet access and a small garden.

Situated in the old part of Colle Val d'Elsa, the Hotel Palazzo Pacini Residence offers a welcoming atmosphere of elegant grace and charm, in the peace and quiet of Colle's “Borgo” neighbourhood. Guests can enjoy a complimentary 1-hour wine tasting at Enoteca Il Salotto in Colle Val D’Elsa. Rooms have Wi-Fi access, air-conditioning, flat screen plasma TV, safe, minibar and private bathroom.

The Relais Della Rovere is a charming location created from the conversion of an ancient Benedictine abbey and a papal villa of the Renaissance period. It owes its name to its most illustrious owner: Cardinal Giuliano Della Rovere, who later became Pope Julius II, remembered as the patron of artists of the calibre of Michelangelo and Raphael.

La Chicca B&B is run by the Garavini family. The accommodation is situated in an old villa in the San Prospero area, just outside of the historic Siena’s walls. It’s just a 5 mins walk from the Piazza Campo. The B&B has 6 spacious double rooms (3 are ensuite, 2 have an external shared bathroom) with fans and central heating.

The Hotel Duomo is located in an antique mansion, whose history can be traced to the 12th century and it was originally the home of the noble family Loli. It was restored on the old foundations in 1726 with the façade in the Renaissance style. The furniture of the hotel is modern, with some traces of the past still visible in the wood beams and the brickwork in the breakfast room. On the terrace, above the sienese roofs, you can sun yourself in total relaxation, immersed in the romantic atmosphere of the mediaeval town, in one of the most beautiful regions of Italy, Tuscany.

Hotel Alma Domus enjoys the privilege of being in the heart of Siena’s historic city centre. Many of the rooms have balconies over looking city views and they are all stylishly decorated.