The 17 Best Family Hotels in Tuscany (2025)

Tuscany offers the quintessential Italian experience. Whether you want to hide away in one of the gorgeous rural villas, lounge by the pool, explore some of the historic towns and villages, marvel at the area's rich art history or dine on local delicacies — there is something for all family members here. With this in mind, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best family hotels in Tuscany selected on their location, design, and especially their child-friendly amenities. From a luxurious coastal stay to a traditional rural experience, there are options for most tastes and budgets. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next family break?

For self-catering

• Agriturismo Poggiacolle is a charming farmhouse with its own vineyards and saffron farm. Four separate self-catering apartments occupy the farmhouse. Expect rustic-chic rooms, an infinity pool, tennis courts, and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Ideal for families looking for an independent stay, but with plenty to do on-site.
• Borgo 69 is the perfect property for families who are looking for the flexibility that self-catering offers, but also the great facilities that you can expect at a hotel. They offer a handful of one, two and three bedroom villas, all beautifully done, which share a lovely infinity pool. Hotel facilities can be accessed at Fontelunga next door.
• Castello di Gargonza is a historic hotel with apartments (sleeping up to eight) in a former Romanesque hamlet. Complete with an outdoor pool, a Tuscan restaurant, and 500 acres of grounds — families have the best of both worlds here with the independence of an apartment and hotel amenities too.

For a traditional stay

• Laticastelli is a charming stone Tuscan house in a medieval hamlet. Rustic bedrooms and family suites feature wooden beams, four-poster beds, and huge bathrooms. Boasting lovely terraces, an excellent restaurant serving local produce, a wine cellar, and a huge infinity pool. A great choice for families.
• Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort is a gorgeous country house olive estate in the Tuscan hills. Traditional rooms, family suites, and apartments have canopied beds, kilim rugs, antique artworks and glorious views over cypresses and olive groves. Art and cookery classes will keep the whole family busy. A grand stay.

For family activities

• Expect endless activities at Castelfalfi, a grand Tuscan estate offering magnificent views. There are pizza-making classes, hands-on visits to the hotel's beehives, tennis, golf, and wine and olive oil tastings. Very child-friendly too with children's menus, and self-catering accommodation.

For luxury

• From the beautifully appointed private villas to the state-of-the-art spa facilities and private members' golf club, everything about Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco reads luxury. Set in picturesque Tuscan countryside, it offers elegance in spades but it's not just a stylish option for adults, children are well looked after too with a great kids' club available and babysitting upon request. There are plenty of foodie choices too with al fresco terrace dinners and poolside snacks.
• Precise Tale Poggio Alla Salla is a gorgeous neo-classical villa and outbuildings turned luxury resort about 20 minutes from Montepulciano. For a family-friendly luxury holiday it's perfect: there's a kids' club with a huge range of activities and suites offer flexible accommodation options, many with space for a family of four. Plus there are three pools, a spa and Italian restaurant.

• Relaxation is key at the luxurious Villa Mangiacane just outside Florence. With four-poster beds, fireplaces, mezzanine levels, big bath tubs and a butler service you'll be totally spoiled, plus there are children's activities and nannying services so the whole family will be well looked after.
• Borgo Pignano is a private Tuscan estate and luxury haven set amid 750 acres of organic farmland. Sensitively restored throughout, bedrooms and suites feature original architectural details and traditional Tuscan style interiors. With a wide range of activities for all ages, this is perfect for a family stay.

• Sitting just outside of the busy historic centre of Florence, Hotel Rapallo features all-Italian furnishings and lots of chic Florentine style — book a terrace room for beautiful views over the city. Kids under 12 go free at this hotel, making it a great option for families with younger children.

For the beach

• Hotel Hermitage, Elba is a five-star hotel nestled on Biodola beach on the Tuscan island of Elba. Most of the guestrooms sit within private cottages built into the rock on the hillside facing the Mediterranean. Foodies will be spoiled by the resort's four restaurants while the kids' club and wide range of activities make this an easy choice for families.
• Grand Hotel Imperiale is a five-star family-friendly property in the glitzy resort of Forte dei Marmi on the Tuscan coast. Rooms and suites are elegant and sophisticated with the best offering balconies looking out to sea. With three restaurants, a wellness centre, and private beach — this is a glamorous seaside stay.

For a rural hideaway

• Set in the picturesque Tuscan hills, Locanda Rossa offers a laidback family escape. The suites are spacious and well-appointed, particularly the apartments, which are popular for their three-floor layout, full kitchen, and private gardens, making them ideal for families or longer stays​. Boasting two outdoor pools with distinct adult-only and family areas.
• Al Gelso Bianco offers cooking classes for all ages, a kid-friendly pool, and spacious family apartments amidst stunning Tuscan hills. With stunning views of the surrounding vineyards this makes an idyllic stay for the whole family.
• Castello di Spaltenna is a striking stone castle set in the Chianti hills offering a luxurious rural escape. Elegant rooms feature exposed stonework, beamed ceilings and antiques while apartments are well suited to families. The expansive grounds house a large pool and there's an indulgent spa. Best yet there are two good restaurants (one Michelin starred) to pick from.

• Podere Conti is a charming 17th-century renovated farmhouse on a large estate. Picturesque buildings have simply decorated rooms. There's a superb organic restaurant which uses ingredients grown on-site, a 200-acre estate of forests, olive groves and ruins to explore, as well as a playground! A rustic haven for families.

Still not sure where to book?

• You could browse all our recommended hotels in Tuscany
• Dip into our list of recommendations for the 10 best Tuscan hotels for food and wine
• Or refine by location, and consider just the best hotels in rural Tuscany or the best hotels in Tuscan towns
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.