Casa Dreosti

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked down Vicoli Boni – it’s this narrow little street that honestly looks like every other medieval lane in Cortona until you actually find Casa Dreosti tucked away at number 20. But then you step inside and it hits you immediately: someone here really gets what travelers actually want from a boutique hotel in Tuscany.

The thing about Cortona is that most places either try too hard to be rustic (think fake stone walls and plastic grapes) or they go completely sterile and modern. Casa Dreosti somehow finds this perfect middle ground where you’re staying in what feels like an elegant Italian home, but everything actually works. The wifi doesn’t cut out every five minutes, the shower has proper pressure, and – this might sound silly but it matters – the beds are the right height so you’re not doing some weird vault maneuver to get in. I mean, the building itself is definitely old (you can tell from the thick walls and the way sounds carry), but they’ve renovated it thoughtfully. The rooms have these beautiful high ceilings with exposed beams, and the bathrooms use local travertine that doesn’t look like it came from a catalog.

What really sold me on this place though was the staff’s approach to recommendations. Instead of handing you some generic tourist map, they’ll actually tell you things like “go to the morning market on Saturday but skip the touristy stalls near the entrance” or “if you want the best view of Val di Chiana, walk ten minutes past where all the tour groups stop.” The location is honestly perfect for this – you’re right in the historic center so you can walk to Piazza della Repubblica in maybe three minutes, but Vicoli Boni is quiet enough that you won’t hear drunk tourists stumbling around at midnight. Parking can be a bit tricky (welcome to medieval Italian towns), but they’ll sort you out with a spot just outside the old walls, and honestly, once you’re settled in, you won’t need your car anyway. The whole town is basically walkable, and you’re close enough to places like Palazzo Casali and that amazing little enoteca on Via Nazionale that locals actually go to. I stayed here during shoulder season in October and the whole experience just felt… effortless, I guess? Like they’ve figured out how to give you that authentic Tuscan experience without any of the usual hassles that come with staying in a centuries-old building in a hilltop town.

Rooms

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Sandra from Brazil (10/10)

  everything !! room was very comfortable and Jeroen was amazing. giving many tips and he is really nice

• Domonique from United States (10/10)

  Location and friendly staff!!

• Sherry from United States (10/10)

  the location, the friendly owners, the breakfast, the surrounding restaurants and stores, the churches, the museum's, the views, and the ability to slow down.

• Daniel from United States (10/10)

  Amazing location and extremely comfortable room.
  The most generous and kind host.

• Clare from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Jerone was the perfect host, a fabulous welcome by him and his two dogs. The property is in the perfect location in Cortona for exploring. The bedroom was perfect with much welcome air conditioning as hot. We shall be back for sure this is a little gem in Italy.

• Catherine from New Zealand (10/10)

  A home away from home -I loved staying here.
  
  The room was great -the whole place had a lovely energy.
  
  Joroen's breakfast was a great start to a day of exploring beautiful Cortona.
  
  A lovely accomodation to retire to after a dinner at one of Cortona's fabulous restaurants.
  
  A large very comfortable and tasteful room that can be heated or cooled to a comfortable temperature to suit the season. Super good shower.

• Emma from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Casa Dreosti was a true gem. The owner and host, Jeroen, was friendly and engaging, and we loved meeting his gorgeous dogs, Judy and Lucy. The room was large, beautifully decorated, and the shower was powerful and spacious, with stunning tiling.
  
  We also appreciated having access to a washing machine, and thanks to the washing line just outside the windows, our clothes dried within a couple of hours in the August heat.
  
  The highlight of our stay was definitely the breakfast. Jeroen, a true foodie, bakes fresh croissants every morning and serves them with seasonal fresh fruit or a smoothie/juice, depending on what’s available that day. Each morning, we enjoyed sitting outside on the charming Cortona street, surrounded by plants and flowers in front of Casa Dreosti. It’s such a special memory for us, and we will definitely return when we visit Cortona again.

• Lar from Australia (10/10)

  Everything. This place ticks all the boxes. Beautiful, clean, friendly, affordable and in a fabulous location. A gorgeous breakfast is also included.

• Piotr from Poland (10/10)

  It’s the best B&B we have ever stayed. The Host is amazing, there is no possibility to stay at better b&b with better host. The apartment is located at the center of Cortona just 30 seconds walk from the piazza della republica. Apartment is modern furnitured in the old fashion, just amazing combination of new&old. Definatelly we would back.

• Fiona from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Lovely decor, clean and good size room.

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