Find Historic Hotels in San Gimignano

You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance during your trip to San Gimignano. While you’re here, why not check out the countryside and wineries?

Based on our travel expertise, Residenza d’Epoca Palazzo Buonaccorsi is a top historic guesthouse bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. San Gimignano Communal Palace is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include San Gimignano in the heart of town, Historical Palace Buonaccorsi XIII century and Glicine, romantic cottage with outdoor patio, on the hills of San Gimignano.

San Gimignano has 555 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 16 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

San Gimignano is notable for landmarks like Torre Grossa, San Gimignano Communal Palace, and Casa e Torre Campatelli. Cultural venues include Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum, Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Museum, and Museo Civico. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Piazza della Cisterna and Piazza Duomo.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in San Gimignano, bringing the history to life.

These terms are similar. The term “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S., while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the physical building and architecture. Mainly a heritage hotel draws meaning from the cultural value that the place has and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Yes. Every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Guests should expect the popular amenities you’d get from a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, WiFi, and more. In San Gimignano, booking a historic hotel doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.