San Gimignano City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Gimignano City Centre
Popular places to visit
Piazza della Cisterna
Admire the palaces and towers that frame this beautiful square, which was once a medieval marketplace. Today, it’s a venue for cultural events.
Piazza Duomo
Browse the collections of ancient art, which grace the walls of the medieval landmarks that surround this resplendent public square.
San Gimignano Communal Palace
You can browse the exhibits at San Gimignano Communal Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to San Gimignano. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.
Piazza delle Erbe
Watch the world go by and admire San Gimignano’s medieval architecture from the comfort of a café terrace at this central square.
Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum
This intriguing museum highlights the callousness of humans via displays of authentic and gruesome torture devices from around the world.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in San Gimignano. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.
Activities
Tuscany in 1 day from Florence: Pisa, San Gimignano & Siena with Lunch
Full-Day Chianti Bike Tour from Siena
Chianti: Lunch with Wine Tasting at Poggio ai Laghi Winery
San Gimignano oil mill experience and oil tasting
Our pick of the best San Gimignano City Centre Hotel Deals
Hotel Leon Bianco
"The staff were all very helpful and polite. We loved having access to bottled water in the lobby, which was much less expensive than other area places. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. Rooms were all very spacious and clean. The location is amazing in the city center."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
La Cisterna
"Excellent!"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Athena
"Good location. Bathroom was strange. Toilet behind door. Tricky at night. The shower leaks out of the shower wall, there was a weird smell in bathroom whole time. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Starhotels Collezione
"Loved the location Restaurant was outstanding!!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Palazzo Ravizza
"View of this hotel is amazing! It has a beautiful yard to sit and have a drink and watch the Tuscany hills. Short walk to major attractions and good breakfast. I would highly recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Executive
"excellent breakfast and very clean"
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
