Val d'Elsa
Travel Guide





Visit Val d'Elsa
Where to stay in Val d'Elsa

San Gimignano City Centre
San Gimignano City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Duomo.
Certaldo Alto
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Certaldo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at Casa del Boccaccio or Palazzo Pretorio.

Hotel Pescille - Tuscany Charme
The hotel is beautiful great view of San Gimignano on one side, and the tuscan countryside all around.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Hotel Ristorante Alcide
I highly recommended
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

RELAIS SANTA CHIARA - TUSCANY CHARME
The breakfast had lovely pastries, fruit and cheese. Staff were friendly. The view - stunning.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Camping Boschetto Di Piemma
The mobile homes were a great alternative when Via Francigena hostels were full. Friendly people, swimming pool was wonderful , and an easy walk back and forth to San Gimignano.
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Beautiful apartment in San Gimignano - RoccaiaCasa'70
The host was great! She welcomed us with wine and pastries and even drove us to the grocery store. The house was roomy and had a beautiful vista to enjoy. It is extremely remote so you need to plan ahead for meals.
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

San Gimignano villa with pool, 5 rooms en suite, A/C, wi-fi, panoramic view
Five girlfriends 60 and the house was absolutely perfect! We each had our own bedroom and bathroom, spacious accommodations, very clean and the views were spectacular. Alessandro, our host, lives on the property and was available to us whenever we had questions about anything but was never intrusive ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

Monteriggioni Castle
After visiting Monteriggioni Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Monteriggioni. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.

Piazza Duomo
Browse the collections of ancient art, which grace the walls of the medieval landmarks that surround this resplendent public square.

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 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.

Alta Val d'Elsa River Park
Explore the great outdoors at Alta Val d'Elsa River Park, a lovely green space in Colle di Val d'Elsa. Discover the countryside and spas in this quaint area.
Things to do

San Gimignano, Siena and Chianti - Small Group Tour

Tuscany Wine & Hills from Siena

Rome Fiumicino Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Siena by Bus








