Hotel La Locanda

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hotel La Locanda? The location is absolutely perfect – I mean, Via Guarnacci is right in the heart of Volterra’s historic center, but it’s actually on one of the quieter streets. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the main piazza, but you don’t get the tourist crowds stomping past your window at all hours. The building itself has this wonderful old-world charm (it’s housed in a restored medieval structure), and honestly, the moment you step inside, you feel like you’ve discovered something special that most visitors just walk right past.

The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully updated – they’ve kept all the character you’d want from a place like this, with those gorgeous exposed stone walls and wooden beams, but everything actually works properly. The bathrooms are modern without feeling sterile, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet everything was at night. The beds are genuinely comfortable too, which… well, let’s just say that’s not always a given in these historic Italian hotels. What really impressed me was the attention to detail – fresh flowers in the lobby, local artwork on the walls, and the staff actually knows the town inside and out. The woman at reception gave me the best restaurant recommendation I got during my entire stay, some tiny place tucked away near the Roman amphitheater that I never would have found otherwise.

Here’s the thing about staying in Volterra – and this is where La Locanda really shines – you want to be inside the walls, not down in the newer part of town where some of the chain hotels are. From here, you can walk to the Etruscan Museum in five minutes, grab morning coffee at that little bar on Via Matteotti, and you’re perfectly positioned for those incredible sunset views from the city walls. The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, but honestly, that’s not a problem when you’re surrounded by some of the best food in Tuscany. Plus, they do serve a proper Italian breakfast with excellent coffee, which is really all you need to start your day. The whole experience feels authentic without being stuffy – it’s got that 8.9 rating for a reason, and after staying there, I totally get why people keep coming back.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $116. Economy Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $124. Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $149. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $174. Superior Double Room with Spa Bath with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $185. Suite with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $151. Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $174. Family Room with 1 single bed, 2 bunk beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Highly recommend! – Joseph from United States – 14 July 2025 (10/10)

  Location was prime. Clean rooms. Staff very helpful. Loved it.

• Very good – Jo from United Kingdom – 10 June 2025 (8/10)

  The location and staff at the property were wonderful.
  
  What could be improved: The air con wasn’t very good and our room on the top floor was quite warm.

• Great location, outstanding staff, an absolute delight. – Michael from United Kingdom – 6 June 2025 (10/10)

  The staff were outstanding, so friendly and couldn’t be more helpful or accommodating. Beautiful room, immaculately clean and generous in size. Excellent continental breakfast with great choices.
  
  What could be improved: Volterra was allowing traffic through it for roadworks, so unloading wasn’t especially easy, there was plenty of parking quite close at hand

• Very good – Daryl from United Kingdom – 5 June 2025 (8/10)

  Great location and very clean. Also good breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Beds and pilllows were very uncomfortable for us. Both were very hard.

• Gorgeous town, we will be back. – Charles from United Kingdom – 3 June 2025 (9/10)

  It’s on a busy one-way road that quickly leads to the centre of this beautiful town. Lots of choice for food and good bars close by, Volterra definitely needs exploring, one day not really enough.
  
  What could be improved: Parking is awful! Your bags can be dropped at the hotel and then you are free to find somewhere, you may, like us end up in the free car park which is a long trek back up some steep steps. Worth it though.

• Super – Murphy from Ireland – 2 June 2025 (8/10)

  Central location with lovely room and really nice bathroom with rain shower, easy to park nearby and nice breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Nothing we did not like

• Superb – Patrick from Czech Republic – 29 May 2025 (9/10)

  My brother and I were doing the Tuscany Trail (446km circuit on bikes). Unfortunately my brother left his rucksack 20km behind in a restaurant. The lady at reception (I didn't catch her name) went above and beyond to sort out it's return to us.
  
  The hotel itself is just inside the north gate to the town. Comfortable room and big bathroom. Nice secure garden behind the hotel to leave our bikes. The owner also has a restaurant in the main square where we had an excellent meal.

• Wonderful experience. – Rodolfo from United States – 28 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was good.

• I would stay here again. We love Volterra! – June from United States – 21 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great staff, they helped with very specific question about finding an alabaster shop we had been to 12 years before. We showed them a picture and they were able to direct us there.

• A visit to Volterra in Tuscany – city with a view – Petrus from South Africa – 19 May 2025 (9/10)

  This hotel is located right in the old town of Volterra near all the tourists' attractions and restaurants. Reception was friendly and helpful and advised us where to park our car etc .
  Our room was spacious and nicely decorated in white and cream fabrics with a big spa bath. We had a street view room, but it was quiet at night with almost no traffic. Breakfast was good. We liked Volterra town as it must be the highest located town in Tuscany with magnificent views of the Tuscan countryside.
  
  What could be improved: I think the breakfast room could be a little bit more cozy – it is a bit clinical and bland.

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