12 Best Castle Hotels in Tuscany (2026)

A Castello is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and romantic places to stay in Tuscany. Expect views overlooking vast estates, facilities that include fine dining restaurants, pools and spas, and art and antiques decorating luxurious rooms. Stay outside Montalcino, in a 13th-century wine estate castle with a 900-strong enoteca or learn to cook in a 12th-century castle in the rolling hills of Chianti. There’s a surprisingly broad price range in this category, but even the most affordably priced properties offer the ‘wow factor’ of pale golden stone, incredible views and centuries of history.

For foodies

• Castello di Gabbiano is a 12th-century castle set amidst rolling Tuscan hills dotted with vineyards, offering Renaissance-style bedrooms with antique furnishings and terracotta floors. With cooking classes, themed dinner nights and a range of wine tasting tours all on offer, this is a foodie paradise.
• Castello di Fighine is set across seven beautifully restored houses and apartments on an 11th-century estate in the southern Tuscany hills. Interiors blend classical elegance with modern comforts and house sizes vary from units for couples to those that will suit larger family gatherings. The Michelin-starred restaurant draws a serious crowd and for good reason.
• Castello di Spaltenna is a striking stone castle set in the Chianti hills offering a peaceful rural escape. Elegant rooms feature exposed stonework, beamed ceilings and antiques. The expansive grounds house a large pool, and there's an indulgent spa to aid total relaxation. Best yet, there are two good restaurants to pick from (one with a Michelin star).
• COMO Castello del Nero is a 12th-century property set within acres of rolling Tuscan grounds, with interiors that fulfil the dream of everything you could wish for in a converted Italian castle: frescoed walls, marble bathrooms, tiled floors and beamed ceilings. The Michelin-star restaurant and a restorative spa are the icing on the cake. Utter bliss.

For the activities

• Castello di Tornano is a beautiful castle serenely perched on a hilltop. Traditional rooms and apartments, some in turrets, are adorned with oak floors, four-poster beds, and magnificent valley views. With stables and an arena on site, tennis courts, a pool, and bicycles, there's plenty to keep everyone busy.

For relaxation

• La Monastica Resort & Spa is a restored 16th-century monastery hotel in Buggiano Castello between Lucca and Pistoia. Stone interiors and terraced gardens give a quiet historic feel. Enjoy a spa, sauna, pools and yoga, Italian restaurant and pool bar. Calm, remote, made for slow stays.

For a boutique hotel

• La Rocca di Camporgiano is a 15th-century fortress turned boutique hotel in the medieval village of Camporgiano, amid the Garfagnana region. Rooms epitomise refined elegance, with antique touches, chandeliers and polished wooden floors. Tranquil gardens, terraces and hot tubs boast hazy mountain views. Utter bliss. 
• Castello di Potentino offers a classic Tuscan castle setting. Friendly owners create a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere like visiting an old friend. Eight rooms and four apartments are filled with period furnishings, paintings and vintage bathtubs. Come here for haunting beauty and rustic charm. 
• Castello di Vicarello is a highly luxurious boutique hotel perched on a hilltop with panoramic views over its own vineyards. Romantic rooms and suites boast both traditional decoration and Italianate opulence, plus there's a top-of-the-range spa, fabulous regional cuisine created with ingredients fresh from the garden, and a pool. Glorious, rural, and romantic. 
• Castello Banfi il Borgo is an award-winning Tuscan boutique hotel with serious joie de vivre. A stunning 13th-century castle and wine estate with traditional romantic interiors, gourmet Tuscan cuisine, an enoteca, and a heated pool. Luxurious rooms and suites have arched ceilings, four-poster beds, and stunning views. 

For self-catering

• Castello di Bibbione is a traditional Tuscan castle with gorgeous views of the Chianti region. Farmhouse-style apartments feature high beamed ceilings, delightfully uneven white-washed walls, and cast iron beds. Plus there's an impressively proportioned infinity pool and bikes to potter around the surrounding countryside. Perfect for groups or families.
• Castelletto di Montebenichi offers a unique opportunity to stay in a historical hamlet in the Chianti hills. Apartments are utterly charming, filled with antiques and original features. The expansive grounds house a pool and command spectacular views of the surrounding region. The perfect Tuscan escape.

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