The best hotels in Arezzo

What are the best hotels in Arezzo?

Arezzo stretches along a Tuscan hillside, with an historic centre of Renaissance churches, grand palazzos and antique shops, while its position makes it an excellent base for exploring Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Umbria. There are characterful townhouses in the centre and some impressive country estates beyond the city, but Badia di Pomaio is our top choice. This beautifully restored stone abbey has just 14 rooms, a lovely restaurant and terrace, and an excellent wine cellar, making it a particularly atmospheric Tuscan retreat.

Scroll down the page for our full selection of recommended hotels in Arezzo or, for a look at different areas, read our guide to the best places to stay in Tuscany.

The Best Places to Stay in Arezzo

For a Stay in Historic Arezzo

• Graziella Patio Hotel is an historic townhouse, sympathetically converted into a 13 room hotel. The rooms and suites feel contemporary, but feature the odd original feature — terracotta tiled floors, beamed ceilings etc — so that it still feels like a grand place to stay. Some of the rooms have private hot tubs or saunas, and they offer massages and other beauty treatments, so we recommend the Graziella to couples, but it’s also a great value pick within Arezzo.

For Food & Wine Lovers

• Arezzo is a great base for food and wine lovers, and La Striscia Wine Resort makes a particularly tempting choice, with its 16th century setting, polished country-style interiors and gourmet Alexandra Loft restaurant. There’s also a seasonal pool, wine tastings and occasional live music, while the old centre of Arezzo is within easy walking distance.

For a Villa in the Countryside

• Il Borro is a 700 hectare Tuscan estate, once owned by the Medicis, with an elegant villa turned hotel, and adjacent farm buildings turned apartment suites. The magic of this place is the way modern comforts have been wound into the estate’s original, medieval features. All in there are 22 rooms and suites. Plus three restaurants: one a cafe, one gourmet and one traditionally Tuscan. You'll also find a billiards room, a pool and sauna, and incredible views.
• Badia di Pomaio is what you get when you cross a beautiful, rough hewn Tuscan stone abbey, with Scandinavian design aesthetics. Soft plastered walls and exposed beamed ceilings look fresh against pale wood floors, crisp white linen and minimal furnishings. Its 14 rooms and suites are all unique, but all light and spacious, and there’s a very elegant lounge, plus a bar, restaurant and terrace, so lots of communal space. The Tuscan cuisine is authentic, and the wine cellar excellent.

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Travel Information

• Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi International Airport is the closest international airport to Arezzo, and from there it’s about an hour away by train or car.
• If you want to rent a car, contact our partner Rentalcars.
• Summer is the most popular time to visit Arezzo, when temperatures head for around 27° C each day, and there’s plenty of sunshine and clear skies. This corresponds with the busiest time to visit Tuscany generally, so if you want Arezzo to yourself we recommend coming a bit before, or a bit after summer. Or Christmas which is beautiful and cheerful, or Easter, which is a huge celebration — both offer plenty in the way of festivities.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Tuscany,
• Consider some of Tuscany’s other historic towns, such as Cortona, Montepulciano or San Gimignano,
• Or you could head across to Umbria, and nearby Gubbio or Assisi,
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.