Best places to stay in Florence

A landmark Brunelleschi-designed palazzo on the Arno with spa, gym, and antique-furnished rooms overlooking Ponte Vecchio

A former noble summer estate in the Maremma with a Michelin-starred restaurant, three pools, and a full spa

A historic 5-star palace in San Giuliano Terme featuring natural hot springs, five pools, and Leading Hotels of the World membership

A 10th-century monastery in the Chianti hills converted into a 5-star retreat with two pools and a dedicated spa

A luxury villa 8 km from Florence with a garden pool, spa, and terrace restaurant overlooking the Arno River

A Relais & Châteaux property on Viareggio's seafront promenade, 50 metres from the beach with a gastronomic restaurant

A hillside Chianti estate with sweeping valley views, a Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, outdoor pool, and full spa

Owned by Florentine fashion house Ferragamo, this design hotel offers direct views of Ponte Vecchio and a rooftop spa

A Tuscan-style stone residence in the Chianti countryside with a heated pool, spa, and exposed wooden beams throughout

A 5-star Art Nouveau palace above Montecatini Terme with panoramic Tuscan hill views, spa, and golf access

An antique stone villa in the Chianti countryside with an outdoor pool and classic Tuscan interiors

A 12th-century castle in Montagnana Val di Pesa offering self-catering apartments with a garden pool

A 17th-century wine estate near Montepulciano where the pool overlooks vineyards and olive groves

A former noble residence beside a Montepulciano winery with a sun terrace and countryside swimming pool

A historic Medici villa near Florence with a seasonal outdoor pool set within a lush private garden

Two outdoor pools and garden views over the Chianti hills in a rustic-style apartment estate

A 17th-century villa in the Florentine hills offering panoramic countryside views from a tower and courtyard

A historic country manor outside San Gimignano with an outdoor pool and open views across rolling hills

A renovated Chianti farmhouse in Greve with a pool and mountain and garden views from the sun terrace

A medieval castle deep in the Tuscan countryside near Monteriggioni with a peaceful outdoor pool

A hilltop winery-resort above Val d'Orcia with rooms overlooking Tuscan vineyards and an on-site thermal spa

A 15th-century villa in the Chianti wine district with a panoramic terrace restaurant and two swimming pools

A 13th-century country estate in the Chianti Hills near Siena with panoramic views and spa and sports facilities

A late-18th-century parkland villa just outside Siena offering sweeping views across the Chianti Hills

A Renaissance villa in the Chianti area with wood-beamed rooms, hill views, an outdoor pool, and a sauna

A 17th-century palace set in 20 acres of Tuscan parkland between Siena and Florence near Monteriggioni

A 15th-century residence in the heart of San Gimignano, within Tuscany's Vernaccia wine country

An 18th-century Sienese villa where breakfast on the terrace comes with views across the Tuscan hills

A beautifully furnished 18th-century villa on a Siena hillside surrounded by an 18-acre garden with olive trees

A converted nunnery in historic Volterra decorated with Etruscan carvings, set in the heart of Tuscan wine country

A medieval village resort just 12 km from Siena, with outdoor pool, golf, and 72 unique rooms and suites

Beachfront Donoratico resort with three pools, dedicated children's entertainment, and both rooms and apartments on a private beach

Set in 27 hectares of Maremma pine wood in Castiglione della Pescaia, with three pools, a spa, and direct private beach access

Historic Figline Valdarno villa with two pools, one set against ancient walls, plus a modern spa and family rooms

Right on the beach near Follonica, this resort offers multiple pools, family rooms, bungalows, and an all-inclusive option

Heart-of-Tuscany resort with two pools, a private beach area, apartment-style accommodation with balconies, and a Tuscan-style wellness pool

Thermal park resort in the Crete Senesi with six outdoor pools and two indoor pools, ideal for families who enjoy spa and water experiences

Renovated Tuscan farmhouse on the Via Francigena near San Gimignano, featuring two pools and easy access to Volterra and the surrounding countryside

Two minutes from one of Elba's most beautiful beaches on the Lacona Gulf, with an outdoor pool, family rooms, restaurant, and bar

A 16th-century Chianti Valley villa surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, offering family rooms, a pool, and private villa accommodation

Over 1,000 m2 of indoor and outdoor thermal pools with panoramic Val d'Orcia views

Elegant travertine Roman baths fed by natural thermal springs in the Tuscan Maremma

A thermal spa resort near Monsummano featuring four pools and a celebrated natural grotto

Historic San Quirico d'Orcia palazzo with a saltwater pool, open-air bath, and full spa

Art Nouveau 5-star property offering a complimentary 450 m2 spa in Montecatini Terme

A 12th-century Chianti castle housing a COMO Shambhala retreat with outdoor pool and treatments

Sits beside ancient natural thermal baths in a pristine Tuscan nature park near Siena

Adults-only forest retreat near Roccastrada with sauna, Turkish bath, and an outdoor pool

Five-star Montepulciano estate with four pools, a wellness centre, and views over Val d'Orcia

Restored 10th-century medieval hamlet in the Sienese hills with a 1,000 m2 spa and tennis

A family-managed property in the heart of Chianti Classico with an outdoor pool and vineyard surroundings, 15 km from Florence

A 12th-century villa on Aliano Hill, set within a 7,000-m2 cypress park with heated pool overlooking the Chianti countryside

An 18th-century-style boutique property near Montepulciano's historic centre, furnished with antiques and garden views

A 16th-century Tuscan hamlet near Florence, surrounded by Val d'Arno olive groves and vineyards with an outdoor pool on 3-hectare grounds

A 14th-century hilltop villa between Florence and Arezzo featuring a full spa, two pools, and panoramic Tuscan countryside views

An 18th-century villa set in parkland 4 km outside Lucca, offering a country manor atmosphere with an outdoor pool and three restaurants

A hilltop family-run hotel near Lucca surrounded by 20 hectares of olive groves and vineyards with panoramic Tuscan countryside views

Set in the Tuscan countryside 20 km from Florence, offering rooms with private gardens or balconies and a free fitness area with sauna

A Maremma-area resort with panoramic views over Porto Santo Stefano Bay, lush gardens, and multiple swimming pools in a scenic countryside setting

Located in the Vinci countryside near Leonardo Da Vinci's birthplace, a four-star boutique property with garden setting and attentive room service

Air-conditioned Chianti apartments with fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens, and a large outdoor pool

A Chianti Classico-producing farm stay near San Casciano with two pools and renovated villa apartments

An 18th-century aristocratic villa near Rapolano Terme with two pools and antique Tuscan-furnished apartments

Self-catering Val d'Orcia apartments with wrought-iron beds, two outdoor pools, and views near Montalcino

A San Gimignano countryside property with an outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and Tuscan-style rooms

Impruneta farmhouse apartments with two outdoor pools, an outdoor jacuzzi, and panoramic Tuscan hill views

A family-run Montepulciano farmhouse on 25 acres with a pool, garden gazebo, and BBQ facilities

A 1400s Chianti castle near Greve producing its own wine, with a pool overlooking Val di Greve

A restored 11th-century medieval hamlet near Castellina in Chianti with self-catering units and an outdoor pool

Elegant Orcia Valley apartments near Montalcino with a pool, terrace, and on-site red wine and olive oil production

Dating to the 11th century, this San Gimignano hotel sits on the main square with original wood-beamed ceilings

A genuine 15th-century convent in Pienza's heart, with a panoramic terrace and gardens 100 metres from the cathedral

An 18th-century Chianti Classico villa in Radda with vineyard panoramas, a pool set in a floral garden, and spa

Original frescoes and antique furniture define this elegant Radda in Chianti palazzo with four pools and spa facilities

Occupying a 13th-century building in Siena's historic centre, just 300 metres from the famous Piazza del Campo

A 13th-century manor once home to the Duke of Lucca, set in a private park in the Lucca hills

Positioned 400 metres from San Gimignano's UNESCO-listed medieval walls, offering elegant rooms and an outdoor pool

Set in a historic Lucca building steps from the Cathedral, with elegant interiors and Autograph Collection curation

A Viareggio seafront property with old-world room design and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and Apuan Alps

A 15th-century working farmhouse near Pienza producing its own olive oil, wine, and jams with 360° Val d'Orcia views

Three restored farmhouses outside San Gimignano, surrounded by active vineyards and olive groves with three swimming pools

A small hamlet in the San Gimignano hills offering antique-furnished rooms, a traditional Tuscan restaurant, and a garden pool

Family-run organic Chianti farm producing wine and olive oil, with a saltwater pool and views over medieval Greve in Chianti

A farmhouse near Florence offering horseback riding, wine tasting, and a cooking school alongside self-catering apartments

Just 12 km from Florence, this agriturismo serves homemade breakfasts from its own vineyards and olive groves with a panoramic pool

Family-run historic farmhouse 2 km from San Gimignano's towers, producing Vernaccia and Chianti wine on site

A working 13th-century farmhouse near Pienza with terracotta floors, wooden-beam rooms, and a pool overlooking Val d'Orcia

Set 800 metres from Montepulciano with panoramic town views, large gardens, orchards, and traditional farm-style rooms

A characteristic Tuscan farmhouse between Siena and San Gimignano with two pools, rooms, and apartments amid open countryside

A restored 14th-century Siena monastery with antique-furnished rooms and a tranquil courtyard garden

Rooms adorned with original frescoes and wood-beamed ceilings inside Lucca's ancient walls

Antique wood floors and marble bathrooms in a historic Lucca palazzo steps from Porta San Donato

A 5-star Tuscan coastal resort with a thalassotherapy spa and a 200-metre Blue Flag private beach

Set in a 3-hectare Mediterranean park along the Tuscan coast with a wellness centre and private beach

Clifftop stone houses on Monte Argentario with sweeping views across the Mediterranean Sea to Giglio Island

A 19th-century hunting lodge near Lucca with a Renaissance garden, summer pool, and traditional Tuscan interiors

An exclusive 5-star Florence palace dating to 1596, steps from the Basilica of Santa Croce

A former 13th-century Augustinian convent facing Ponte Vecchio, with a rooftop bar and Cathedral views

Set on the central square of Greve in Chianti with a saltwater pool and on-site wine and grappa tastings