Tuscany is Italy at its most romantic: Renaissance Florence, hill towns like San Gimignano and Siena, cypress-lined roads, vineyards and long lunches. The best holidays here combine a little city sightseeing with time in the countryside, and several of our hotels include car hire to make exploring easy.
These ten hotels are the ones our guests rate most highly, from Florence boutiques to wine estates and the beach at Viareggio.
You’ll find on this page
- Quick verdicts and a comparison table of every hotel
- Ten top hotels with photos and ratings
- City, countryside or coast?
- When to go and getting around
- Answers to the questions we’re asked most
- Live prices with flights and transfers in the search box at the end of the page
At a glance: compare the hotels
| Hotel | Where | Stars | Board | TripAdvisor | Adults only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Le Fontanelle | Siena Area, Tuscany | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.8/5 | No |
| Ville Sull’Arno | Florence City, Tuscany | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.8/5 | No |
| Palazzo Castri 1874 | Florence City, Tuscany | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.8/5 | No |
| Hotel Sovestro | San Gimignano, Tuscany | 3★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.7/5 | No |
| Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale | Montecatini Terme, Tuscany | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.6/5 | No |
| Villasanpaolo Spa Resort | San Gimignano, Tuscany | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.6/5 | No |
| Hotel Ilaria | Lucca City, Lucca | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.6/5 | No |
| Torre a Cona | San Donato in Collina, Tuscany | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.5/5 | No |
| President Viareggio | Viareggio, Tuscany | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.5/5 | No |
| Palace Hotel Viareggio | Viareggio, Tuscany | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.5/5 | No |
Star ratings are official; TripAdvisor scores were correct when we last checked and can change. Board options vary by room and date.
Quick verdicts
Our top picks
1. Hotel Le Fontanelle
- Siena Area, Tuscany
- 5-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Five-star Hotel Le Fontanelle near Siena has spectacular countryside views, classic Tuscan style, an indoor pool and wellness facilities, with car hire included.
Best for: Countryside luxury
2. Ville Sull’Arno
- Florence City, Tuscany
- 5-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Five-star Ville sull’Arno in Florence is a luxury boutique hotel with a soothing spa, great for a romantic getaway and certified sustainable.
Best for: Romance in Florence
3. Palazzo Castri 1874
- Florence City, Tuscany
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Palazzo Castri 1874 is a boutique-style hotel with a garden terrace and a relaxing spa, about 900 metres from Florence’s Duomo, and it is great for couples.
Best for: Couples
4. Hotel Sovestro
- San Gimignano, Tuscany
- 3-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Hotel Sovestro near San Gimignano has spacious grounds in a tranquil setting, with car hire included, and it is great value for money.
Best for: Great value
5. Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale
- Montecatini Terme, Tuscany
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Family-run Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale in the spa town of Montecatini Terme has stylish rooms and car hire included, a relaxing base for exploring.
Best for: Families and explorers
6. Villasanpaolo Spa Resort
- San Gimignano, Tuscany
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Villasanpaolo Spa Resort near San Gimignano has great countryside views, indoor and outdoor pools and car hire included, in peaceful surroundings.
Best for: Pools and peace
7. Hotel Ilaria
- Lucca City, Lucca
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Hotel Ilaria is inside Lucca’s city walls, with lots of charm and a terrace with whirlpool.
Best for: Lucca
8. Torre a Cona
- San Donato in Collina, Tuscany
- 5-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Five-star Torre a Cona sits on a picturesque wine estate in the Chianti hills, with an elegant, traditional style, a wonderful restaurant and car hire included.
Best for: Wine lovers
9. President Viareggio
- Viareggio, Tuscany
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Small and welcoming President Viareggio is close to the beach, and it is great for exploring the coast.
Best for: The Tuscan coast
10. Palace Hotel Viareggio
- Viareggio, Tuscany
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Palace Hotel Viareggio is a historic building in the resort centre, with a roof terrace with stunning views and two deckchairs and a parasol included on the beach.
Best for: Beach and charm
City, countryside or coast?
Florence: the Uffizi, the Duomo and Michelangelo’s David, best for two or three nights. The countryside around Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti: wine estates, hill towns and spa hotels, perfect with a car. Lucca and Montecatini Terme: elegant, less touristy towns with good rail links to Florence and Pisa. Viareggio: a classic Italian beach resort with an Art Nouveau seafront. Many guests combine Florence with a week in the countryside.
How we chose these hotels
We sell 40 hotels in Tuscany. To build this list we started with every hotel in the region, including Florence, Lucca and the coast, then read what our guests say: every hotel here is well rated on TripAdvisor. We spread our picks across different areas where we can, and we only include hotels you can book with us today as an ATOL-protected package with flights and transfers. Prices change daily, so use the search box at the end of this page for live availability, or ask a Travel Designer for a tailored shortlist.
When to go and getting around
May, June, September and October are ideal: warm days, green or golden countryside, and the grape harvest in autumn. July and August are hot and busy in Florence. Flights to Pisa take around two hours from the UK. Florence is about an hour from Pisa by train or car, and Siena and San Gimignano around an hour and a half. Several of the countryside hotels in this guide include car hire, which is by far the best way to explore. Note that Florence’s historic centre is a restricted traffic zone, so leave the car outside.
Things to do and what to eat
See the Uffizi, climb Brunelleschi’s dome and cross the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, wander the medieval towers of San Gimignano, admire Siena’s shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, cycle Lucca’s city walls, and visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Tour a Chianti winery, and try bistecca alla fiorentina, ribollita (a hearty bread and vegetable soup), pici pasta, pecorino cheese and cantucci biscuits dipped in vin santo.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to stay in Tuscany?
Florence for art and history, the countryside near Siena or San Gimignano for scenery and wine, and Viareggio for the beach.
Do I need a car in Tuscany?
For the countryside, yes, and several of our hotels include car hire. Florence is best explored on foot.
Which airport do I fly to?
Pisa, around two hours from the UK.
When is the best time to visit Tuscany?
May, June, September and October.
Find your Tuscany holiday
Search live prices with flights and transfers, all ATOL protected, or ask a Travel Designer to compare these hotels.
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Updated October 2026. Hotels can be booked as ATOL-protected packages with flights and transfers through Travelisto.
