Are you travelling to Tuscany on holiday? Find out which locations to stay in and where the best hotels are.
Where to stay in Tuscany
The region of Tuscany is quite large, so it's a good idea to put some thought into choosing where you stay. It mainly depends on the style of your holiday, how many places you plan to visit and what destinations you are heading to Tuscany for.
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If your main goal is urban tourism or you want to have one base for daily excursions, stay in one of the major cities with great transport links.
Florence
Sights, starting point
The capital and largest city with the most monuments often serves as the only destination in Tuscany. But it serves well for trips to Pisa, Lucca, Siena or remote villages in the mountain areas. The downside is that it's further to the sea than from other major cities, and accommodation prices are also highest here.
Pisa
Sights, Best starting point
The city with the famous Leaning Tower may not abound in sights apart from this bell tower, but it is definitely the best starting point for exploring Tuscany.
Several railway lines cross here and run in all directions, Pisa is also close to the sea and the mountains, and just under 2km from the station is Tuscany's largest international airport. If you're planning on exploring Tuscany from one location, there's no better choice.
Lucca
Sights, mountains
Somewhat neglected, but also the 4th most visited city in Tuscany, it impresses with its high concentration of monuments in a small space, smaller private hotels and also serves as the best starting point for trips to the Apuan Alps.
Siena
Sights, countryside
One of Italy's most visited cities, Siena captivates with its location in the hilly countryside and the abundance of monuments in a small space. You can stay here in private hotels and international chains.
Viareggio
Beaches, starting point
If you're heading for a beach holiday, then your destination is Viareggio, the town with the longest and most beautiful beaches in Tuscany.
Moreover, thanks to its low hotel prices in low season, its connection to the rail network and its proximity to Pisa, Lucca or Cinque Terre, Viareggio can serve as an excellent starting point for excursions.
Tuscan countryside
Going to Tuscany to rest and relax in the idyllic countryside?
Whether you head to the Chianti wine region, the majestic Apuan Alps or the peaceful south of Tuscany, you won't go wrong. We've picked out 3 of the top-rated accommodations in the Tuscan countryside:
- Agriturismo Uliveto Gretacci - A beautiful secluded farmhouse near the spa town of Saturnia, far from civilization.
- Albergo Palazzo Squarcialupi - a beautiful 3* hotel in the Chianti wine region between Florence and Siena
- Agriturismo Il Pino - a rural farm with modern rooms near Lucca and in the foothills of the Apuan Alps
Hotel prices in Tuscany
Accommodation prices are among the Italian average, with a night in a typical 3* hotel costing around 0 eur 0 eur , smaller apartments and private hotels can also be had from 40 eur per night in a 2-bed room.
Expect the highest prices during the holidays, when prices rise steeply especially in coastal destinations, while in cities and rural areas the price differences are not so dramatic. Compare accommodation prices in Tuscany for your dates.
