Il Bastardo Travel Guide
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Villa di Piazzano - Small Luxury Hotel of the World
This is an incredible oasis in the hills of Tuscany. The restaurant is terrific, the rooms are beautiful and the staff is exceptional
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa
Everything was perfect. Customer service was everything. The classic room itself is slightly small, but a lovely big bathroom, and we were hoping for a view but understandably that would be the deluxe room. We used the spa amenities and it was pretty good for the price - recommended after a day or ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Castello di Spaltenna- Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hotel located in a gorgeous mountain settings, the views absolutely stunning, the food was ok, fresh and decent choices on the menu. Room was very clean, but moldy smell was still in the room. The service was excellent. Spa i was not impressed at all. Chlorine smell inside the facility, average massage ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Charming & Luxury Historic Guest House in the Center of Arezzo ( Tuscany)
Stefano was a perfecto owner and host! Not only are his accommodations beautiful, comfortable and historic, but he was the visionary, renovator, chef, and most delightful tour guide we could have hoped for! Be sure to take a cooking class and an area tour with Stefano. He makes a trip to Tuscany ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Castello di Gargonza
Beautiful historic fortress / castle with tastefully updated rooms, great amenities that maintains the old character
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Casina in authentic Tuscany
We loved staying in Fratticciola. The apartment was perfect for us (a couple). Many places outside in the beautiful garden to sit. The owner was very friendly and chatted to me in my broken Italian. The village was quiet- the best sleeps we have had in a long time. Would gladly stay again at this ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Popular places to visit

Piazza Grande
See the city’s famous annual medieval jousting festival in this sloping red-brick plaza, which houses some of Arezzo’s most historic buildings.

Piazza Guido Monaco
Explore the great outdoors at Piazza Guido Monaco, a lovely green space in Arezzo.

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Donato
Marvel at exquisite stained-glass windows and stunning frescos in this historic hilltop church, which overlooks the Tuscan city of Arezzo.

Church of Santa Maria della Pieve
Study the multipaneled Madonna painting and the range of stunning frescos in this Romanesque sandstone church.

Fortezza Medicea
Learn about the local history of Arezzo when you take a trip to Fortezza Medicea. Make time to visit the churches and monuments while you're in the area.
Arezzo Equestrian Centre
You can take time to visit Arezzo Equestrian Centre during your travels to San Zeno. Discover the area's countryside and wineries.
Activities

Oil museum and oil mill in Tuscany: tour and tasting

Arezzo: Val di Chiana Wine Tasting Experience

Casentino: Horseback Riding Tour with Verna Sanctuary View

Tasting with Private Walk in a Cellar in Tuscany




