The best hotels in San Quirico d'Orcia

What are the best hotels in San Quirico d’Orcia?

San Quirico d’Orcia is right in the middle of the Val d’Orcia, surrounded by the rolling Tuscan hills, roads lined with cyprus trees and vineyards that make this part of Italy so special. For the best stay, Il Rigo is our pick, a lovely old country house on a hill just outside town, with rustic rooms, beautiful views and a working farm supplying the kitchen. It’s a great choice for anyone wanting to slow down and enjoy the Tuscan countryside, while still being within easy reach of Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano.

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

The Best Places to Stay in San Quirico d'Orcia

For a Tuscan Escape

• Il Rigo is a classic example of the Tuscan country house, set on a rounded hill, up a drive lined with Cypress trees. Up close you can see the rosey Tuscan stone, and green shutters, and inside there are exposed wooden beams, terracotta tiled floors and windows overlooking vine-covered terraces. The decor is simple and rustic in the 13 rooms and suites, and in the restaurant and kitchen — where they host cooking classes. The land around the villa is still a working farm and supplies most of the produce on the tables.

For Romantics

• Palazzo del Capitano is 15th century Tuscan palazzo, surrounded by beautiful gardens bubbling with fountains, and set just behind the walls of San Quirico d'Orcia. This is a large villa with 22 rooms and suites, some with spa baths for two, some with mezzanine levels, or four-poster beds. There’s a cosy lounge with a vaulted stone ceiling, and a larger space for the restaurant, which also has a beautiful original ceiling. The hotel has open fireplaces where you need them, and a fantastic wine cellar. Its more contemporary facilities include a spa and a gym. 

Prefer a Private Apartment or Villa?

• If you'd prefer the privacy of a self-catering option then browse through the wide variety available online with our partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

• If you’re planning to travel to San Quirico d'Orcia by air the closest airport to look at is Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi Airport, which is about an hour and a half away by car or taxi, or about three hours by bus, and four and a half by rail. Pisa Airport is Tuscany’s largest, so it’s also worth considering, it’s around two and a half hours away by car or taxi, about four hours by bus, or about four and a half by rail.
• Both Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport and Bologna Airport are also worth looking at if you have good local connections at your home end. Both are a bit over two hours away by car or taxi, and four or five hours by public transport. It’s very possible to arrive by rail, and most journeys will route via Florence.
• If you want to hire a car we recommend you visit our online partner, Rentalcars.
• San Quirico d’Orcia is busiest in summer, particularly July and August, when temperatures can reach 30°C and Italian and international visitors fill the Val d’Orcia. Early December is another popular time thanks to the annual Olive Oil Festival, a celebration of Tuscan food and produce. There’s also a contemporary sculpture exhibition from July to October.
• For fewer crowds and more comfortable temperatures, May, early June and September to October are our pick. Easter and Christmas are also lovely times to visit.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Tuscany,
• Consider one of San Quirico d’Orcia’s neighbours, like Montepulciano, Pienza, Cortona, or Arezzo,
• Or, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.