The best hotels in Tuscany

Tuscany, Italy’s most enchanting region, dazzles with golden hills, vineyard-draped valleys, Renaissance cities, and medieval villages that feel frozen in time. Staying here is just as magical, with hotels to suit every traveller: romantic castles and vineyard resorts for couples, stylish design stays in Florence for culture lovers, or charming family-friendly hotels around Siena. If you’re after tranquility, head to the coast or countryside farmhouses—Tuscany’s hotel scene makes it easy to match your dream escape.

Some of our Tuscan Collections:

• The Best Food and Wine Hotels in Tuscany
• The Best Hotels on the Tuscan Coast
• The Best B&Bs in Tuscany
• Best Family Hotels in Tuscany
• The best castle hotels in Tuscany
• Best hotels in Rural Tuscany
• Best Hotels in Tuscan Towns
• Best Wine Hotels in Tuscany
• Best Hotels with Pools in Tuscany
• Romantic Hotels in Tuscany
• Best Spa Hotels in Tuscany
• Best Agriturismo in Tuscany
• Top Tuscany Resorts
• Best Beach Hotels in Tuscany

Tuscany is made for wandering and wonder. You can lose yourself in Florence, gazing up at the breathtaking Il Duomo, browsing world-class galleries, or lingering over a coffee in a sunny piazza before strolling across the Ponte Vecchio. Siena invites you to step inside its dramatic striped cathedral and explore winding medieval streets, while Pisa is all about that iconic, slightly askew tower that everyone loves to photograph. For a slower pace, head to the hilltop towns of Montepulciano or San Gimignano, where cobbled lanes, centuries-old towers, and endless vineyard views create the perfect backdrop for a lazy afternoon of exploring, sipping wine, or simply soaking it all in.

Whether you’re here for art and architecture, history and culture, or just the joy of wandering through landscapes straight out of a Renaissance painting, Tuscany offers something unforgettable at every turn.

The Best Places to stay in Tuscany

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• Borgo Santo Pietro redefines Tuscan luxury with grand suites, chandeliers, frescoes, and silk-draped elegance. Indulge in its award-winning spa, farm-to-table dining across two restaurants, and bespoke treatments. Perfect for romance yet family-friendly, this five-star estate is an unforgettable retreat blending opulence with authenticity.
• Nestled in the Tuscan hills, Hotelito Lupaia converted farmhouse charms with just eight bespoke rooms, lush gardens, and a panoramic pool. Rustic beams, fireplaces, and terracotta floors meet modern comforts, while its restaurant offers cooking classes. Explore scenic trails or cycle straight from the door.
• Monteverdi combines Tuscany’s best: exquisite cuisine, an infinity pool overlooking rolling hills, and rustic-chic suites with log fires, four-posters, and standalone tubs. With just ten accommodations, it’s intimate yet indulgent—capturing the region’s soul through design, gastronomy, and breathtaking landscapes.

For a Special Occassion

• Castello Banfi Il Borgo blends medieval grandeur with Tuscan indulgence: a 13th-century hilltop castle amid vast vineyards, two restaurants, chic bars, and a pool overlooking rolling vines. Enjoy wine tastings, cellar tours, a balsameria, and the chef’s table for unforgettable culinary theatre.

For Florence

• A Renaissance palazzo rich with frescoes, murals, and antiques, Palazzo Niccollini al Duomo overlooks Florence’s Duomo. Family-owned with just ten opulent rooms, it offers authentic Florentine grandeur in an unbeatable location, where marble fireplaces and gilt details meet intimate hospitality.
• Set on Florence’s chicest shopping street, Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni offers 24 stylish rooms, each unique yet elegantly simple. With a rooftop terrace framing Duomo views, plus a refined restaurant and bar, it’s discreet contemporary luxury in the city’s historic heart.
• Since the 17th century, Helvetia & Bristol has been Florence’s elite home-from-home. Its 67 classically styled rooms combine timeless comfort with old-world elegance, while the Mediterranean restaurant overlooks Piazza Strozzi—making this grand hotel a quintessential choice for lovers of heritage luxury.

For Siena

• Siena's Grand Hotel Continental dazzles with frescoed salons, Murano chandeliers, and refined decor across 51 rooms and suites. Exceptional service completes the picture, making this Renaissance palace the city’s most elegant address for travellers seeking historic grandeur with modern comforts.

For Romantics

• Ferragamo-owned Hotel Lungarno combines romance and intimacy with 73 art-filled rooms overlooking the Arno. Balconied suites boast river views, while traditional yet luxurious decor sets the tone. Its acclaimed restaurant and stylish bar are Florentine favourites—making this riverside retreat both refined and vibrant.

For Foodies

• A 17th-century villa amid vineyards, Il Falconiere offers 22 frescoed, romantic rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and hands-on cooking classes. With wine tastings, a pool, and a spa, this Cortona hideaway blends Tuscan tradition, gastronomy, and elegance in one idyllic estate.
• Set on an olive farm near Lucca, Tenuta San Pietro has just ten rustic-chic rooms designed around original features. Guests enjoy regional dining in its gourmet restaurant, cooking and art classes, vineyard views, and a serene pool overlooking the Tuscan countryside.
• Il Patriarca offers foodie luxury at great value: 22 romantic rooms, many with four-posters, plus a Michelin-starred Tuscan restaurant and stellar wine list. Vineyard views complete the picture at this elegant yet affordable hotel, tucked near the Umbria border.

For Vineyard Views

• A medieval hamlet turned luxury retreat, Borgo San Felice offers 33 rustic-chic rooms across stone houses, with a pool, winery, chapel, and terrace restaurant. Perfect for wine tastings, balloon rides, or countryside strolls, it’s Tuscan rural idyll at its most authentic.

For a Rural Retreat

• A stylish Tuscan villa with nine unique rooms and two chic villas, Fontelunga Hotel & Villas offers tennis, pool, hot tub, and bikes for exploring nearby hill towns. Perfect for families or couples, it blends countryside serenity with easy access to Cortona’s charms.
• Fontelunga’s sister property, Borgo 69 features one- to three-bedroom villas with kitchens, private terraces, and access to a shared infinity pool. Offering independence with hotel perks, it’s ideal for groups seeking a luxurious, self-contained base in the Tuscan countryside.
• Vedetta Relais pairs quirky, design-led suites with rustic glamping lodges hidden among olive groves. With gardens, a pool, sweeping Tuscan views, and the beach just ten minutes away, this chic retreat offers both indulgence and a touch of back-to-nature adventure.

For Families

• A hillside estate surrounded by olive groves, Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort offers rooms, suites, and family apartments, plus a pool, acclaimed restaurant, and art and cookery classes. With sweeping Tuscan views and activities for all ages, it’s an idyllic countryside escape.

For an Intimate Escape

• Set in a restored hamlet, Le Fontanelle offers 25 elegant rooms and suites with sweeping vineyard views. Expect refined decor, an indulgent spa, a serene pool, and gourmet dining—all wrapped in five-star Tuscan charm amid olive groves and lemon trees.

For a Boutique Stay

• Palazzo Passerini- Step inside your own private Tuscan palazzo in the heart of Cortona. With grand suites, artisan details, and a loggia overlooking terracotta rooftops, this restored gem blends timeless elegance with modern indulgence for an unforgettable stay.

Best B&Bs

• A stylish guesthouse in a Florentine palazzo, Casa Howard blends textile-designer flair with homely charm. Each room is individually decorated, fresh flowers brighten the interiors, and honesty bars on every floor make this chic B&B feel like a true home from home.
• An intimate six-room B&B in central Siena, Campo Regio Relais charms with antique furnishings, elegant fabrics, and a romantic rooftop terrace overlooking the city’s medieval rooftops. Discreet yet luxurious, it’s an atmospheric hideaway for soaking up Siena’s timeless beauty.
• 7 Rooms offers bright, contemporary rooms in the heart of Pisa, some with balconies for soaking up the city vibe. Perfect for families and groups, this townhouse B&B puts you steps from the Leaning Tower, cathedral, museums, and the Botanical Gardens.
• Casa Palmira is a beautifully restored barn with rustic charm and elegant handmade details. Wake up to lavish breakfasts, wander the gardens, or lounge by the pool with sweeping Tuscan views. A serene base for Florence, wine tastings, cycling, and countryside walks.

For Great Value

• A 14th-century villa with panoramic Chianti views, Villa Le Barone pairs antique-filled, romantic rooms with a winery, saltwater pool, and candlelit terrace dining. Guests enjoy cooking classes, traditional charm, and idyllic gardens that make this Tuscan retreat both timeless and inviting. An affordable base.
• Set within an 11th-century fortress, Hotel della Fortezza offers 16 simple, traditional rooms with terracotta floors and antique furnishings. Overlooking Sorano and rolling countryside, it’s atmospheric, affordable, and perfect for travellers seeking Tuscan beauty off the usual tourist trail.

For an Apartment or Villa

• A holiday villa or apartment is often the best option if you're travelling with family or in a group of friends. For a wide range from budget bolthole to chic retreat, we recommend the selection with our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Pisa Airport is Tuscany’s largest; it’s well served by both the low-cost carriers and the big international airlines. It’s also well connected to most other main towns — except Siena — by a fast train service. Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci international airport is another option, but has more limited connections.
• If you want to hire a car — which we strongly advise if you’re staying in Tuscany and want to get out and about exploring — we recommend you visit our online partner Rentalcars.
• Tuscany is large and varied, so it’s difficult to generalise about the best time to visit. But broadly speaking Tuscany is popular, but very hot and very busy, during the summer months — especially August; quieter, and with pleasant weather in spring; stunning in autumn; quite cool and dark, but still beautiful in winter — especially around Christmas.

Still not sure?

• Refine your search to include all our recommendations for the best hotels in Tuscan Towns,
• Or by location, and consider the best places to stay in Florence, Pisa, Arrezo, Lucca or Cortona,
• You might also like to explore our lists of the Best Hotels in Rural Tuscany or Tuscany's castle hotels.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.