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Villa Porta all'Arco

Pisa · Italy

Via Mazzini, 2View location

8.8/10Excellent141 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.6/108.6
Location9.6/109.6
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Villa Porta all'Arco

Set within a historic villa from the early 1900s, this hotel is located in the centre of Volterra, just a five-minute walk from the Piazza dei Priori. The property features gardens and terraces with outdoor seating, providing a tranquil space for guests.

Rooms are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Select rooms on the upper floors offer panoramic views of the sea, the park, and the city centre. A breakfast service is available, and the hotel includes a small bar area.

The property is conveniently situated 250 metres from the ancient city walls and a two-minute walk from the historic Porta all'Arco gate.

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When you stay at Villa Porta all'Arco in Volterra, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Porta all'Arco and Cathedral of Volterra. This hotel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Teatro del Silenzio and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Medici Fortress.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:30 PM
Check-in until 7:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Property Registration Number IT050039A1WE3EVVF4
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Italian

    French

    Dutch

Nearby attractions

Porta all'Arco 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cathedral of Volterra 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Palazzo dei Priori 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Torre del Porcellino 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Palazzo Pretorio 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Palazzo Incontri Viti 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Pinacoteca e Museo Civico 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Alabaster Ecomuseum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Rossi Alabastri Volterra 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Piazza del Bastione 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Parrocchia Basilica Cattedrale 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Etruscan Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Roman Theatre 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Medici Fortress 0.9 km / 0.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room code: DBL.DX

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Villa Porta all'Arco

8.8
Excellent
141 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2025
Milena
This was a family reunion in Italy. We learned upon arrival that our reservation had been lost, and there were no rooms available at the original location. The manager Maria Luisa clearly worked hard to ensure we were well taken care of. This 5 star review reflects her efforts.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Chera
This is a beautiful hotel with a very friendly and helpful staff. We hope to return and stay here again one day!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Kevin
It was an absolutely beautiful Villa. The owner was absolutely wonderful in helping me get settled in. Housekeeping was above par. Highly recommend!
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2024
nigel
It was difficult to find because the Main Street leading to it was temporarily closed The staff were very helpful
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2024
Raja
A beautiful, rustic Villa a few steps ( walk up the steps ) away from the town center. The have some excellent vegan, organic food and wine in their restaurant located at the town center. Above all, Enrique, I assume, the owner of the property, is a genuine personality with a warm smile and with lots of informed about Etruscan culture!

Overall, a best stay! Keep up the good work Enrique!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2024
Linda
Enrico is a very helpful host, and we enjoyed the ambiance of the Villa.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2023
Deborah
Charming villa just outside the Etruscan gate to Volterra with lovely views to the west. Rooms are large and comfortable. Garden area where breakfast is served needs a bit of work but was pleasant enough.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2023
Stefano
Location was good, the room on the street side can be quite noisy until late at night, the only thing missing were tea coffee facilities in the room and tissue. Apart those few things the room was good, spacious and clean.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2023
Carl
We stayed for one night. The room was fine but very basic. The fridge did not work, the lights flickered all of the time. They went out of their way to help us with parking. The breakfast was served in a little garden which was pleasant and the food was good. The hotel is vegan so only soy or almond milk for the coffee which we did not care for.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2023
Adriano

Basic comfort in a traditional Tuscany villa

Location is very nice: it's an old villa with period furnishings. Basic comfort overall: no a/c in the room, only fan. Parking is limited, but there's a free parking in 100 mt.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2023
stuart
Lovely property very well maintained, gracious hosts.
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
15 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
My partner and I stayed for 3 nights, Thur-Sun, last week. This is definitely more of a B&B than a hotel and from our experience, 3 stars is rather generous. On arrival at 3:30pm the hotel was closed and we had to call staff to check in. We waited nearly 30mins. The room we were given was on the ground floor right by the entrance (no.24). It was clean, but rather dark and dingy. There were only 4 clothes hangers provided. The road was also quite noisy. The hotel is just a 5 min walk to the old town, which was excellent and there are plenty of places to eat. Although, you have to walk along the edge of a busy road and I would be wary if you have children. We also returned to the hotel at 10pm in complete darkness, which felt rather strange. In the mornings we were woken by people talking outside our room by the entrance and smoking by our window. Breakfast was fine, but rather basic. As the hotel began to fill for the weekend, parking became problematic, by Saturday we had to park a 10/15min walk down the steep hillside at a local supermarket. On Sunday, we were told to check out by 9am, however at 8:30 reception was still closed. We had to call staff back to the hotel again and had to wait over 20 minutes. It was rather stressful, as we had a flight to catch. So overall not a particularly relaxing stay at this hotel, but it was cheaper than other accommodation in the area. Volterra is an exceptionally beautiful town though and we enjoyed the area very much.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
My partner and I stayed for 3 nights. On arrival the hotel was closed and we had to call staff to check in. They said 10 minutes it was 25. Not too much of an issue, as it was a nice sunny day while we waited, but we had a long journey and were tired and hungry, so not ideal. The room we were given was on the ground floor right by the entrance. It was clean, but very dark and dingy. The road was also quite noisy. We were hoping for a room more similar to those photographed. The hotel is just a 5 min walk to the old town
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2019
Bob
Close to we’re we were going. Free parking and gave us discount at a restaurant in town for dinner. Was cozy more b&b than hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2019
Keith
the hotel was fab staff very helpful
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2019
Andrew

Would visit again

The location is better than indicated as although just outside the wall it is only 5 minutes from main square. The building is more of a large house than hotel which was fine for us. The reception is only staffed on checkout and checkin, to checkin had to wait 30 minutes in the heat and make several phone calls.
The staff were friendly especially the breakfast staff and served very good coffee, on the downside breakfast day one expectable but more fruit on second day, room was cleaned each day.
Would visit again especially if arriving by car although a car is not necessary as there is parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2018
SH
The staff was friendly and helpful! Our room over liooked the garden which was very peaceful and quite.
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2018
Janine

Boutique hotel very close to old town

We only had 1 night in Volterra but found the hotel very good. Parking on site was a plus and it couldn’t have been closer to the old town. Just a short uphill walk to the town Gates. We had to leave early the next day so staff arranged early breakfast. Nice outdoor area for afternoon drinks.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Nice hotel

Good location, right outside the town, short walk to the stairs. Room with a full and a twin. Twin was uncomfortable, like a pull out couch.
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2018
Verified traveler
Nice views and close to the town
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2018
Verified traveler

Awesome

Rocco is awesome! Seriously, he's awesome!
Perfect location for Volterra. Great views.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2018
Linda

Nice family run hotel

Close to the centre of town. Clean large rooms and friendly staff, especially Rocco. Breakfast was good. Will definitely use again.
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2018
Charlie

Problem solved

The small inn is fine. The service is excellent. We had a problem that was not their responsibility: a lemon of a rental car. The manager stepped in and deftly arranged for a tow truck, a free ride to Pisa and two options for a new rental. We left the car with him. You’d think we were regular guests, not one-night tourists.
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2018
Marsha

Beautiful views!

While the hotel is away from Florence, an easy bus ride takes you to the downtown area. The hotel was comfortable and the staff was friendly. The breakfast was amazing. Views of Florence were beautiful. Would definitly stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2018
Ardian
Rocco was especially helpful and his mother was great at breakfsst
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2017
Amy

Perfetto in Volterra

Perfect from beginning to end. Rocco will go above and beyond to ensure a great stay. Charming and quiet hotel that feels like home!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2017
Elisabeth

Lovely hotel next to an exquisite town

A nice small hotel across the street (a very busy street!) leading to the steep steps up to the main square of Volterra. An absolutely beautiful midieval/renaissance town frozen in time, to the advantage of all of us tourists. The town is not touristy! The hotel served a delicious full breakfast, with eggs and croissants, etc. Recommended!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2017
Don

Very good value for Volterra

Good value for the cost. Loggo at front desk is a great, hospitable guy. Room was solid and clean, breakfast was good. Location just outside the front gate however you have to be careful walking along the road.
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2017
Charles

Great Location

The hotel is a short, steep climb outside of Volterra with parking & is ideal for those touring the area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2016
David

Great villa at Volterra

The hotel owners were very friendly and helpful. A lovely place to stay
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

Great location

Nice simple hotel. No frills. Clean, polite, steps to Volterra. Lovely staff,
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2016
Elaine

Convenient and comfortable

We were warmly welcomed and treated well by our host, who was kind and did everything to accommodate us in this old villa at the edge of the old city. Everything was clean and ready for our arrival.
Onsite parking, a large room, wifi and excellent air conditioning were all positives.
We enjoyed the delicious breakfast which included several choices of fresh fruit as well as the typical meats, cheeses and pastries.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2016
ann

perfect pied a terre in Volterra

villa set in a peaceful lovely garden, Host just elegant and CHARMING. Perfect for Volterra--2 minute walk to the Etruscan gate, just SO convenient.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2016
Daryl

Villa Just Outside the Gates of Volterra

Villa Porto All'Arco is an old villa that's been converted to a small hotel. Don't come if you're looking for modern amenities. This is more of a trip back in time. You get tall ceilings and original floors from hundreds of years ago. The owners are incredibly nice and helpful. And they serve a great breakfast. Two minor demerits. First, the address didn't show up on our GPS so it was a little difficult to find. Second, it's a five minute walk from the hotel to the main piazza of Volterra. So you'll need to walk to shop, sightsee, or have dinner. But it's a fair trade-off for a large, more open room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2015
Jo

A wonderful \"home away from home\"!!!!!

Loved our hotel stay and the owner Antonelli was \"like family\"----so friendly and helpful with suggestions for places to visit nearby.
Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2015
Verified traveler

Small establishment with lots of character.

This small hotel, converted from a private villa, is just a short (although steep) walk into the town. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have a cozy, authentic, welcoming atmosphere. The owners are so very friendly and helpful with directions and recommendations. There are several good restaurants just inside the town from the villa, so you don't have to walk far to eat well. Our room faced the street, but there was absolutely no street noise thanks to the good windows and shutters. (The rooms in the back of the villa have a better view of the countryside). Breakfast was excellent (like most breakfasts in Italy!) Parking is on-site, but the lot is a bit small and some cars may be blocked in. Volterra itself is absolutely beautiful, and the entire city can be reached by foot from the hotel. During our stay at the villa, there were visitors from all over the world: a good sign.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2015
Cherri

Great location and a really nice place to stay

The hotel was built as a palatial home in 1900, and retains its turn of the century charm. Our room was large, high ceilings, with great views. It was pretty warm, and the AC worked well to cool off the room. The bathroom was a little dated and the shower pretty tiny, but everything else was just fantastic. People couldn't be nicer, although not a lot of English spoken. I would definitely stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2015
Ron

Great place

Great place
Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2015
Verified traveler

OK hotel.

We had a very hard time finding the hotel. Once we finally located it we had to wait for the proprietor to show up. He failed to answer my phone calla and arrived about 20 minutes after the check-in time with some excuse that I didn't understand. The hotel itself was OK.
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2015
Adam

Lovely hotel with views just by Volterra gate

Nice charming hotel converted from some sort of mansion. Big rooms with tall ceilings, clean and comfortable. Very pleasant views of the valley below Volterra. Only letdown was the breakfast, which had very tepid coffee and very basic quality food.
6/10
Pleasant
13 May 2015
Teresa

Easy stay in

Easy walk to Volterre from this European style hotel. Room was simple, but adequate. Breakfast had the best cappuccino in Italy (translation - the largest). View looked towards the sea which you can almost see. A little difficult to find without GPS. You can park right at the hotel. The charming proprietor speaks Italian, but we got by fine.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2014
Jan

Couldn't be better

The location of this hotel is amazing - at the bottom of the climb up into the medieval centre, the last piece of road where you can park legally. Parking available and free at the hotel, which has to be a bonus! We loved our stay here - excellent breakfast, very friendly staff who bent over backwards for us, and the accommodation was perfect, very clean and quiet.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jul 2014
Bob

A hotel near San Giminiano

Easy to find and comfortable, to a degree, but an excellent breakfast.
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2014
Verified traveler

Had a wonderful stay

The hotel was great, had many parking spaces and a comfortable room. The main drawback was the lack of electrical outlets in the room, so we couldn't charge all devices at the same time. The breakfast was delicious and the staff very kind.
Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2013
Scott

Lovely B&B with great views

This was a charming B&B in a large old house, beautifully decorated with antique furniture. It had large rooms, high ceilings, and big windows that opened up to gorgeous views of the valley below. The bathroom was equally large and very clean. It had a good breakfast and a lovely, though simple, outside patio sitting area. We could not get the wireless internet to work unfortunately. It did not have a mini-fridge, but did have a TV.
It was located just outside of the city walls (downhill) which was a bit of a hassle seeing as how there's no good sidewalk to get there (we had to drag our luggage in the street dodging traffic for 50 intimidating meters!). I guess it's really meant to be accessed by car. But it's just a 10-15 hike uphill to the center of town.
In the end we spent most of our time in Volterra so we didn't get to enjoy all the charm of the B&B, which was a shame given how nice it was.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2013
Eburacensis

So good we came back almost at once!

We booked this hotel for the first two nights of a holiday touring Tuscany and arrived shortly before sunset in a hire car picked up at Pisa airport. It is a traditional house in excellent condition, with a good blend of taste and modern facilities. We had a warm welcome and found it ideal in many ways. The parking may be limited but they fit everyone in. It's an uphill walk into the old town of Volterra, but it would be: it's a hill town. (Look out for traffic as you leave the gate - especially as a pedestrian). Rooms are attractively furnished and of a sensible size. The people who run it simply could not be more helpful and welcoming. Breakfast is fine, with attention to refills of decent coffee. What more can I say? Well we set off touring and found good hotels in Montepulciano and Arezzo, BUT we missed this hotel and the relative calm of Volterra, so phoned from Arezzo and returned for two more nights before going on to Pisa. I think we'll stay again before too long...
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2013
Verified traveler

Convenient access to Old City

The hotel was easy to reach by car, offered secure parking, and was situated just a few steps from one of the main gates to the inner city. The room was comfortable, though proximity to the road made it a bit noisy with the windows open. Service was friendly and the typical morning breakfasts were good. Only the WiFi service was out of commission with no one in a position on the weekend to do anything about it.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2013
Bill

Very nice country inn

We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was located right at bottom of the walled city. A 5-10 minute walk to one of the \"gates\" to the city. Parking was easy, staff was great and breakfast was good. Building was very well kept with nice outside sitting area out back. The room was nice, the air con worked well and the bed was fairly comfortable. The only downside was the wi fi was weak in our room (#40, farthest from office in back), but the room had an incredible view. The street out front is busy, so I would request a room in the back of the building. The busy street has no sidewalks and therefore makes the first 100 meters of the walk to the city a bit tenuous.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2013
Verified traveler

Great Stay at Hotel Villa Porta All'Arco

We had a wonderfu and very comfortablel 3 night stay (with air conditioning)at this hotel in beautiful Volterra.The staff were extremely friendly and The hotel is very charming, with gardens where one has the option of having breakfast in a beautiful setting.Thank you owners and staff for making our stay with you so enjoyable.
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2013
Andrea

Cute hotel with spacious rooms

Great selection for the huge continental breakfast. Wifi was extremely weak, often unusable in the room but sufficient in the courtyard. Location was outside the walls of the city and there were many stairs plus a steep pathway to get inside the gate.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2012
Chris & Sara

Loved Volterra & Villa dell' Arco was lovely.

Nice small hotel. As the name implies, in an old villa. A bit noisy inside - lots of tile floors and masonry contribute to a little lack of sound dampening. Not too troublesome for us, but if you're highly sensitive to noise, keep it in mind.

Lovely breakfast. Best coffee I ever had, too.

If you're touring and looking to see Volterra, it is a steep, longish walk up to the town from the hotel. We made it repeatedly, but love to walk. If you're less able to climb, it might not be your perfect choice.
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2012
Jackie B

Good Volterra base with car

Lovely villa just outside Volterra walls,19th C I should think. Picked it for the parking space which was a tight fit for the van, but at a premium in Volterra. Steep walk through the nearby gate takes you straight into town. Quiet, small garden with views, free fast wifi though weak in room. Great breakfast, home made cake and fantastic coffee. Landlady Antonella is the only one who speaks a little English, but she and her family were very attentive and recommended trips, also extremely kindly forwarded on a lost item after I had left. Peaceful and restorative stay.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2011
David

great weekend escape.

We had a great weekend escape.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2010
Tom

Stay here, you will not be disappointed

We stayed at theis hotel for two nights in September 2010. This is a beautiful 1900 vintage hotel that is just outside the walled community of Volterra. The room condition and staff service were excellent, the views from our window were spectacular and it was very quiet at night . The restaurant recommendations were right on. A most pleasant stay and we would highly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2010
Marianne

Sweet place, sweet staff, wonderful breakfast!

This place was terrific for my husband and me. The staff were wonderfully warm and gracious, the accommodation was pretty and clean with a little garden out back where we could eat the delicious breakfast when the weather allowed. The towels were not as plush as we had become used to (kind of thin), but that was very minor.

The location is below the walled hill city of Volterra, which required a fairly steep uphill walk to duomo, shops, restaurants, etc. However, that seems normal for those Tuscan folks...the hill towns restrict cars, and the locals hardly seem to notice the climbs. I believe the town gate closest to the hotel may be one of the more convenient for access to the ancient city. The villa has a small parking lot for guests, which is very helpful.

Volterra is not overcome with too many tourists, although there are some, of course. The Etruscan Museum is definitely worth a visit, as Volterra has a marvelous collection of art, artifacts and funeral urns.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2010
Megan

Absolutely wonderful

The only downside to our stay was that it was just one night. A warm and enthusiastic welcome, a knowledgeable introduction to lovely Volterra, breakfast in the garden and a stunning view from the room.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Tanja
Geene wieder
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2024
MichaEla
Schöne alte Villa außerhalb der Innenstadt.
Zimmer großzügig und sauber.
Preis Leistung tipptopp.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2024
Giovanni
The owner is special and is very fond of Volterra's history
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2024
Cinzia
Tutto curato nel dettaglio. Ritorneremo.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2023
Nilceia
Villa davvero fantastica!!! Per non parlare di tutto il dintorno, situata appena al di sotto del centro storico, dove si può raggiungere 5 min a piede. La colazione buonissima, tutti prodotti tipici e fatti da loro. Poi c’è Maria Rosaria, la ragazza che ci ha accolti, davvero disponibilissima e cordiale… da tornare assolutamente! Ve la consiglio!!! 😍😍😍
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2023
Enrique

Acceso tardío, incomodo y pesado

No se puede acceder hasta las 15,30. Primero hay que ir a un retaurante del centro para que te den las normas para entrar en la villa que esta en las afueras. Teniendo en cuenta las dificultades de Volterra para llegar con coche, es incomodísimo y pesado acceder a pie al centro.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2023
Gijsbertus
Perfecte locatie, net buiten de toegangspoort van de binnenstad. Alles op loopafstand. Gratis prive parkeren mogelijk. Let wel op dat het ontbijt geheel vegan is (dus geen melk, geen boter, geen kaas, alleen plantaardige yoghurt etc.)
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2020
Therese
Jättefint hotell med fantastisk utsikt! Kort, men brant, promenad till stadskärnan. Vi kommer definitivt tillbaka.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jan 2020
JOSEMAR
Ao chegarmos não havia ninguém na recepção, havia um aviso para telefonar que alguém viria. Estávamos sem telefone ou internet. Nossa sorte é que havia uma pessoa trabalhando em uma obra lá dentro que nos fez a gentileza de ligar. Fomos informados que o café da manhã seria em um bar no centro da cidade, próximo mas a muitos metros de escadas e rampas. Esse foi o ponto por, não havia uma clara explicação, comemos um sanduíche e café e fomos embora. Não indico, alterar do quarto ser grande e equipado. Também o chão é de posso frio
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2020
romano

Capodanno in Toscana

Hotel ai piedi delle mura di Volterra, villa decò, stanze ampie, silenziosa, colazione con tanto dolce manca però un tostapane per farsi un toast. Esperienza comunque positiva positiva.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2019
Pietro

Top für Volterra

Gratis Parkplatz, sehr saubere Zimmer und ein gutes Frühstück. Ideal um Volterra und die Umgebung zu erkunden. Volterra ist noch nicht so überlaufen wie San Gimignano. Die Nacht war erholsam und ruhig. Das Hotel ist eine alte italienische Villa mit kleinem Garten. Zur Altstadt ist es ein kleiner Spaziergang
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
È in ottima posizione, appena fuori le mura, per chi vuol visitare Volterra. Siamo stato bene.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2019
Rosa Inês

Um lugar com vista privilegiada.

Gostamos muito!
Local aconchegante, confortável, de fácil acesso ao centro de Volterra, atendentes muito gentis! Café da manhã muito bom! Toalhas de banho e lençóis de toque macio e cheiroso!! O acesso ao nosso quarto tinha escadas, mas levaram as nossas malas.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2019
Stefan

Beautiful charming place

Beautiful place in a charming and very classic italian villa, cosy rooms and a nice patio. Excellent service from everyone, they helped us out with many things. Also just a very short walk from Volterra city centre. Absolutely recommend!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2019
Brittany

Cosy Tuscan style house, 2 minutes to the old town

Family run business that also have a restaurant in the old town. The 10 procent discount we received as hotel guests for eating there was a only a bonus as the food and service here were phenomenal! If you eat here don't forget to try the wild boar! Located in an old Tuscan style house with garden patio just below the main arch to the old Town. There are some stairs up to the gate but they are farely easy to climb, not steep, low steps. Breakfast was very fresh, different assortments of cold cuts and bread with new baked pastries. Guests can eat their breakfast outside in their cosy garden. I'd definitely stay here again.
Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Wir konnten leider zwei gebuchte Zimmer nicht beziehen, da das Hotel offensichtlich nicht mehr geöffnet hat. Das Grundstück ungepflegt, von Expedia keine Information und aus Italien schwer erreichbar ...
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
17 Oct 2018
D
Nous avons réservé cet hotel au mois d’août a notre arrivé le 16 octobre notre chambre n’était pas disponible on nous a redirigé dans un autre hotel sans wifi dans la chambre la tv ne fonctionnait pas
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Zentrumnahes schönes kleines Hotel.

Wir wurden nett empfangen. Das Haus ist charmant, hinten auf dem kleinen Hof kann man im Grünen sitzen. Die Räume sind hoch, haben große Fenster und sind freundlich eingerichtet.
Das Hotel liegt an einer viel befahrenen Strasse, daher ist es etwas laut. Die Parkplätze am Haus sind zu empfehlen, einige Steigungen sind zu bewältigen. Das Frühstück war ausreichend, Sauberkeit und Service OK.
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2018
Claudio
L'hôtel est à 500 m en contrebas d'une entrée de Volterra. Pour se rendre en ville, soit monter par un escalier, excellent exercice, soit aller en voiture mais il faudra trouver une place dans un des parkings extérieurs. Une fois acceptée cette limitation, la ville, le site, les environs (le Balze) sont très agréables. L'absence de voitures en ville fait un bien fou! A méditer.

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Via Mazzini, 2, Volterra, Italy

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