A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated December 2023.
We have created a list with the best castle hotels in Tuscany, Italy. We have also included hotels in historic properties, old "castello"-s, historic villas, french "relais" (mansions), palaces, hamlets, resorts, beautiful country residences, country estates, old manor houses, monasteries, old palaces, mansions and family-run hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Unique. Set on a hill overlooking the Massellone Valley, the historic and elegant Castello Di Meleto Wine Destination - Camere in Castello e Appartamenti is 2 km from Gaiole in Chianti. It offers rooms and apartments with Tuscan-style furnishings. The Meleto Castle features large green areas with 2 swimming pools, barbecue facilities and bowling green. Castello Di Meleto Wine Destination - Camere in Castello e Appartamenti is 30 minutes’ drive from Siena and Rapolano Terme. The accommodation features exposed wood beams, terracotta floors and wooden furniture. The basic rooms include a private bathroom. The apartments also have a kitchenette. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the reception, and free private parking is available too. Arezzo is 55 km away.Show full description
A beautiful 13th-century castle between Siena and Florence has AMAZING facilities, including two infinity pools, an aromatic garden, and a wine shop. In addition, the on-site restaurant serves delicious food options.
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Amazing pool. Boasting a shared lounge and views of garden, Castello di Cafaggio is a villa set in a historic building in Impruneta, 15 km from Pitti Palace. This villa has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. For guests with children, Castello di Cafaggio features outdoor play equipment. Strozzi Palace is 15 km from Castello di Cafaggio, while Santa Maria Novella is 15 km from the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Each unit is fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace and some have pool views. At the villa complex, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at the villa can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, hiking and walking tours are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 21 km from the villa.Show full description
Castello di Cafaggio Borgo is a castle located in Impruneta, Italy, that offers visitors a unique and romantic experience. The castle is set up in a way that allows for privacy and quiet, while still providing incredible views of the surrounding scenery.
Close to beach front. Lovely property. Stunning pool facilities. Set on the Valdarno Superiore hills to the south of Florence, I Bonsi is set in a fortified manor house dating back to the 15th century. The property features a park with outdoor swimming pool, and sun terraces with views of the Arno Valley. It was restored in a neo-Gothic style by the noble Budini Gattai family, who made it their residence in the 19th century. There is also a beautiful 17-century church. Agriturismo I Bonsi offers rustic apartments, which blend original architectural features and modern facilities. Each features a patio, and a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette. Free Wi-Fi is available in the apartments and by the pool. The property is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. You can visit the oil mill, and buy the olive oil and wine produced on site. Free parking is provided, and you can rent a bicycle at reception for free, and explore the estate and the area.Show full description
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL country house in Florence. It also has lovely pool facilities, a barbecue area in the lush garden setting, and a charming dining room with a fireplace. SO NICE!
Charming. Cosy rooms. Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards in the heart of the Chianti region, Castello di Volpaia offers rustic rooms and a apartment with a kitchen and free Wi-Fi. Located in the medieval hamlet Volpaia, it features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy wine tastings, take cooking classes. The Volpaia provides free private parking, and is well placed for walking in the Tuscan countryside. Siena is 35 km away, and Florence can be reached by car in 1 hour.Show full description
An absolutely gorgeous hotel within an old refurbished castle with several good restaurants practically on your doorstep. It also has a cozy pool area with stunning views and exceptional rooms with great attention to detail.
Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Convento San Bartolomeo is a restored 13th-century Franciscan monastery offering traditional rooms with wood-beam ceilings. Located in Piancastagnaio, it features original frescoes in its dining hall and free internet access. It also boosts a brand new heated external swimming pool which is open also during winter time. With terracotta floors and natural wood furniture, the rooms at the Convento San Bartolomeo preserve many original features of the monastery. Breakfast at the property is served in the Friar’s kitchen, overlooking the gardens. Guests can enjoy discounted rates at local wineries and restaurants, tennis courts, horse-riding and thermal baths centre. Chianciano Terme Station is 37 km from the San Bartolomeo Convento. The A1 Autostrada del Sole motorway is a one-hour drive away.Show full description
Tennis court. Castello Di Tornano Wine Relais is located on a hillside in the Chianti Classico wine region. It offers free WiFi, free parking, and rooms and apartments with satellite TV and bathroom. The restaurant at the Castello Di Tornano Wine Relais serves Tuscan specialities and classic Italian cooking. The Castello Di Tornano Wine Relais is 18 km from Siena. Rooms are air conditioned and include a minibar. The apartments offer a fully fitted kitchen. The swimming pool is set in gardens and surrounded by trees. There is a tennis court, and guests can also enjoy massage treatments under previous request.Show full description
Historic. Great restaurant. Villa di Corliano Relais all'Ussero is set in San Giuliano Terme. This 15th-century mansion is surrounded by a large park and spacious rooms with panoramic views across the countryside. Its restaurant, Relais, serves Tuscan dishes and a wide selection of local wines. Villa di Corliano is a family-run hotel. This historic building is protected by the Ministry of the Arts. It is located on the road that links Pisa with Lucca, 2 km from the thermal spas of San Giuliano Terme. Free WiFi is available in the grounds, lobby and in some rooms. Parking is free at All'Ussero. The villa is a 15-minute drive from Pisa's historic centre. Galileo Galilei Airport is around 30 minutes away by car.Show full description
Villa di Corliano Relais all'Ussero is a 500 year old villa in its original condition, set in large, stunning grounds. It offers a unique, historic ambience and is fully booked for weddings throughout summer.
Unique. Great location. Castello di Gargonza is a privately owned Tuscan village offering accommodation from its hilltop location, between Arezzo and Siena. The Valdichiana Valley and a 500-hectare forest surround the village. Original terracotta floors and wood-beam ceilings are some of the original furnishings of Gargonza's apartments and rooms. To provide a relaxing environment, TVs are not available. Each type of accommodation is located throughout the village. Some have a fireplace and views over the valley. An outdoor pool, private gardens and a conference centre are all within the walls of this medieval property. St. Tiburzio and St. Susanna Church are also found here. La Torre di Gargonza restaurant is on site and open every day except on tuesdays. Homemade pasta and traditional Tuscan cuisine are served daily, while vegetarian, gluten-free and Jewish options are available on request.Show full description
Castello Di Gargonza is a beautifully restored 16th century hamlet located in the Tuscan hills. It is a secluded oasis of calm with great views, a lovely pool, and trails for walking and running.
Elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Castello La Leccia is a restored mediaeval hamlet, featuring an 11th-century castle, an outdoor swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi. The property is set on a hill, and offers a terrace with views of the Tuscan countryside. Castellina in Chianti is 2 km away. Castello La Leccia is at the end of an unpaved road off the SP51 road. Accommodation at La Leccia comes with a unique design and handmade furniture. Some rooms boast original stuccoes and four-poster beds. The restaurant serves traditional dishes of Tuscany, along with great local wines. The breakfast buffet features both sweet and savoury items, including homemade cakes, Tuscan bread, fresh fruit, cheese and cold cuts. The property organises tastings of its own wine and olive oil. Parking is free.Show full description
Highly elegant. Popular among couples. Set just 15 minutes drive from the seaside, peaceful Relais Sant'Elena is surrounded by beautiful Tuscan countryside. Relax and enjoy lovely views from this historic residence. Take a walk around Relais Sant'Elena's simple gardens or sit by the outdoor swimming pool and enjoy both the views and the silence surrounding you. The establishment is comprised of 2 different buildings, the Manor House and the Foresteria. Wine tastings, cooking classes and visits to the farm are also available. Add to the magic by enjoying an aperitif by the poolside or a holistic treatment. Free mountain bikes are also available. Inside both you will find elegantly decorated rooms, furnished with antiques. Breakfast is served in the winter garden or under the pretty, covered veranda and features typical Tuscan products. Guests can enjoy traditional Tuscan dishes prepared with local products and fine wines at the on-site restaurant. Relais Sant'Elena's location makes it easy for you to go on unforgettable trips to important Tuscan cities or nearby villages. You can even enjoy wine tasting in the famous Bolgheri vineyards, located just 10 minutes' drive away.Show full description
A unique, historic property located in the green hills of Tuscany with beautifully designed rooms and delicious breakfast served on your private balcony. In addition, the pool is a welcome find, looking up to the historic walled city of Casale Marittimo.
Outstanding SPA facilities. Set in Tuscany's countryside, Castello di Spaltenna Exclusive Resort & Spa is an ancient monastery from the 10th century. It offers 2 swimming pools, one of which is heated, a restaurant and spacious rooms with Sky TV. Rooms at the Castello Di Spaltenna have traditional Tuscan décor and panoramic views over the valley or the courtyard. Il Pievano restaurant is situated in the castle’s historic hall and offers a large wine list including many wines from the local Chianti region. They all include free Wi-Fi. The outdoor pool has a waterfall and a sun terrace for guests to sunbathe. In the winter months, there is the indoor pool with countryside views. Candlelit dinners are served out on the courtyard. A sauna, Turkish bath and gym, tennis court and billiard room are also available. Staff can advise on the many hiking and mountain biking trails in the area.Show full description
A historical heritage monastery in the Chianti region with luxuriously designed rooms and a great pool area with panoramic views of the valley below. There is also a Michelin-star restaurant with excellent local cuisine.
Historic. Great location. Residenza D'Epoca Palazzo Buonaccorsi is a historical palace dating back to the 13th century and located inside the city walls on the main street of San Gimignano, Via San Matteo, really full historical center and a few steps from the imposing medieval Towers and Cathedral. It offers free WiFi everywhere and features spacious rooms with authentic antique furnishings of the palace, fridge, hairdryer and liquid soaps. A bus stopping 50 metres from Palazzo Buonaccorsi takes guests to Siena and Florence or train station in Poggibonsi. The courtyard is a quiet area for everything.Show full description
This charming and cozy guesthouse in the heart of San Gimignano is a historic palace dating back to the 13th century, providing a unique medieval experience. With a limited number of rooms, it creates an intimate and personalized atmosphere.
Great views. Offering an outdoor pool, garden, and free bike rentals, Agriturismo Palazzo Massaini is situated in the Tuscan countryside, 5 km from Pienza. The farm specialises in Chianti wine and olive oil production. Palazzo Massaini Agriturismo serves a sweet daily breakfast of homemade cakes, coffee, and other items. The apartments are located 500 metres from the ancient stone palace and share a spacious patio with outdoor furniture. They each include a TV, free toiletries, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. On request, this can be savoury. Set over 300 hectares of maintained land, the property has numerous opportunities for long walks in the countryside. Montepulciano is 10 km away, while Siena can be reached in about an hour’s drive.Show full description
Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Villa Le Prata - Wine Resort - Adults Only- Enoturismo is housed in an 18th-century restored villa in the peaceful Tuscan countryside, a 5-minute drive from Montalcino. It offers a lush garden, free private parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Overlooking the private park or the vineyards, the air-conditioned rooms at Villa Le Prata all come with antique furnishings. They include a private bathroom fitted with a shower, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The property is in an area ideal for hiking, cycling, and wine/food-tasting tours. You can also visit the Sant'Antimo Abbey, located 13 km away.Show full description
Villa Le Prata is a hotel located in a calm and beautiful area near Montalcino. The rooms are furnished in a true Tuscan style and the hotel has a lot of attention to detail. The highlight is the sunset wine.
Charming. Set on Mount Amiata in the south of Tuscany, Castello Di Potentino is a working organic farm that produces award-winning wines and olive oil. Its grounds include a private chapel and beautiful garden. Staff can arrange wine tastings and other tours around the castle and in the surrounding area. Castello Di Potentino is 5 minutes' drive from the small town of Seggiano. The rooms all have different designs, some with wooden beams and others with frescoes on the ceiling. Each one has antique furniture and plenty of old world charm. A sweet breakfast of bread, jams, fruit and yoghurts is served in the breakfast room each morning. Parking is free and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo is 20 minutes' drive away. The nearest bus stop is 1 km away for buses to Grosseto, 1 hour away.Show full description
Castello Di Potentino is a charming and historic castle located in Seggiano. The castle offers breathtaking views of the surrounding valley and is situated in the Monte Amiata Natural Park.
Good breakfast. Immersed in the Tuscan countryside between Siena and Florence, this 4-star hotel offers high-quality service on 20 acres of rich parkland, just outside of Monteriggioni. You can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing setting at Borgo San Luigi. This 17th-century palace is just 2 km from the motorways and set on an unpaved road. You can participate in a variety of sports on this rich, resort-like, country estate. Rest in the shade of the thick gardens, enjoy a swim in the Olympic-sized pool, or savour breakfast outdoors poolside during the summer. There is a tennis court and a football field. Go quad biking or horseback riding and explore the surrounding rural area. Borgo San Luigi has friendly, professional staff who can organise tours, excursions or team-building events, an ideal way to relax between meetings. Enjoy high-quality rooms with period furniture and Tuscan-style furnishings. Featuring vineyard or mountain views, rooms include rustic fire places, historic frescoes and Tuscan four-poster beds. Nearly all rooms offer a garden or a balcony. Savour typical Tuscan cooking at La Limonaia, the chic on-site restaurant at Borgo San Luigi. La Limonaia is suitable for a variety of events, including large receptions, ceremonies, banquets and business dinners. Borgo San Luigi is the perfect location to enjoy a unique holiday, where you can participate in a cooking school or English-language school.Show full description
Borgo San Luigi is a historic hotel in Monteriggioni, with elegant rooms and beautiful gardens. It provides a luxurious experience in a charming, 17th-century setting. The hotel's rich history and serene atmosphere set it apart from other accommodations in the area, making it a unique and memorable place to stay.
Historic property. Superb breakfast. Located in a 14th-century building inside the walls of Montecarlo’s mediaeval castle, Antica Dimora Patrizia offers spacious elegant rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout. A sweet buffet breakfast with homemade cakes is served daily. Rooms at the Antica Dimora Patrizia combine modern comforts such as air conditioning and an LCD TV with precious textiles, frescoed ceilings and period furniture. Set only 15 km from Lucca, the property also includes a common reading room with library, a room equipped with board games and lounge inside what once was the dovecote. Guests can visit the picturesque walled town, overlooking the Roman Via Francigena road. You can taste local wines in the nearby property's cellar, or visit the villages set along the Alta Versilia wine route.Show full description
This might be one of the most HISTORIC guest houses in Tuscany. It also has a highly rated breakfast and super comfortable beds!
Beach front location. Great value. A jewel of the Tuscan countryside, luxurious Castello delle Serre sits majestically at the top of the charming medieval town of Serre di Rapolano, 40 minutes from Siena and Montepulciano. The hotel has incorporated modern comforts into this grandiose residence which offers oversized beds and spacious marble bathrooms, not to mention a spectacular swimming pool. Picturesque countryside views are the norm as you wander around the beautiful gardens of this exceptional property, perhaps sitting under ancient trees, or lounging in the vast park. The surrounding area offers you all that Tuscany is famous for. Just 4 km away you will find Rapolano Terme, a spa town famous for its healing waters and the Chianti and Montalcino vineyards and wine cellars are nearby, perfect for wine-tasting trips. Unspoilt old hill towns such as San Gimignano and cultural hotspots like Siena, where you can really soak up the art and history of the area are all just a short drive away too.Show full description
Beach front location. Delightful property. Friendly staff. Boasting an infinity pool and views of pool, Villa Scorzi - Relais de Charme is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Calci, 10 km from Leaning Tower of Pisa. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 10 km from Pisa Cathedral. Guests at Villa Scorzi - Relais de Charme can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Pisa International Airport, 14 km from Villa Scorzi - Relais de Charme. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Piazza dei Miracoli is 11 km from the accommodation, while Livorno Port is 28 km from the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most beautiful and stylish bed and breakfast in Tuscany.
Luxurious. Tennis court. Surrounded by Tuscan olive groves and vineyards, Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais offers 2 swimming pools and a bike rental service. Rooms have a contemporary design with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The hotel's gastronomic restaurant serves Tuscan specialities and wines produced on the estate and in the surrounding area. From this restored 13th-century hamlet, you can explore the Chianti region or take a wine tasting tour. You can also enjoy wine and olive oil tasting. Rooms and suites at the Borgo Scopeto are spacious and decorated in calming colours. They are equipped with satellite TV and a minibar. The historic city of Siena is a 20-minute drive away. The Relais Borgo Scopeto also has a wellness centre with an indoor pool, Turkish bath and a hot tub, all available at an extra charge. 2 tennis courts are available free of charge.Show full description
I think this place could be the most LUXURIOUS luxury hotel in Tuscany. It also has great tennis facilities!
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