LA FINESTRA SUL BORGO Dimora Storica

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to La Finestra Sul Borgo – you know how these “historic manor” places can sometimes feel stuffy or try-hard? But this place actually gets it right. The building sits right on Corso Italia, which is basically the main drag through Laterina, and there’s something really satisfying about watching the locals go about their evening passeggiata from the front windows. The whole setup feels authentic in a way that’s hard to fake – like someone’s wealthy great-aunt just happened to turn her family palazzo into a hotel.

The rooms have that perfect balance of old-world character without feeling like you’re sleeping in a museum. I mean, the ceilings are gorgeously high and the floors have that worn-smooth stone that’s probably been there for centuries, but they’ve managed to add modern touches that actually make sense. The bathrooms are particularly well done – none of that cramped afterthought feeling you sometimes get in historic properties. What really struck me was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re right in the center of town. Laterina isn’t exactly a party destination, but still… there’s something about these thick old walls that just swallows sound.

The staff here clearly know their stuff about the area, which makes a huge difference when you’re staying somewhere like this. They pointed me toward this tiny osteria about ten minutes’ walk away that I never would have found on my own, and they were spot-on about timing my visit to Arezzo (it’s maybe twenty minutes by car, but go early or the parking situation gets ridiculous). The breakfast setup is refreshingly straightforward – fresh local stuff without trying to be fancy about it, and they make proper coffee, not that watery hotel nonsense.

I’ll be honest, the only real downside is that Laterina itself is pretty small, so if you’re someone who needs tons of restaurants and nightlife within walking distance, you might feel a bit limited. But that’s sort of the point, isn’t it? This is the kind of place where you slow down, maybe read a book on their terrace, and use it as a base for exploring the Tuscan countryside without dealing with Florence crowds. The fact that they’re consistently rating in the 9+ range makes total sense once you’ve stayed there – it’s not flashy, but everything just works the way it should.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $117. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $117. Deluxe Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $117. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• A step back in time – Roger from United States – 21 June 2025 (10/10)

  Authentic family home. Loved the outdoor terrace. Andrea was a kind and accommodating host. Easy parking a slight walk away. Well stocked. Very clean.
  
  What could be improved: Laterina is a very low key village without many services.

• Exceptional – Mirko from Montenegro – 7 May 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was as it should be! Mrs. Ana Maria was very kind and helpful! Warm welcome from Ana Maria, beautiful old house, nice and quiet place with kind people, big terrace, nice kitchen, those are things we will remember! 🙂👍

• Anna Maria provides a warm and welcoming apartment in an amazing location – Jane from Australia – 21 April 2025 (10/10)

  We loved everything about our stay. We were looking for a traditional hilltop village, and Laterina is just that. We were looking for the opportunity to visit special Tuscan locations, Chianti, Siena, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Florence, and we visited all of these and more, although it is beneficial to have a car in order to do so.
  Anna Maria was so welcoming, making our trip extra special… thank you Anna Maria.
  The apartment was very warm and comfortable, with everything you need for a longer stay, including a balcony area, which was welcome on the sunnier days.
  This is a perfect place to relax or as a touring base.
  
  What could be improved: In a 500 year old building, there are a few tricks to learn, but nothing that wasn’t easily overcome.
  As to be expected in a hilltop village, there was a need to climb stairs and slopes. It gets easier the more you do it. There is short term car parking in the piazza next to the apartment.

• Amazing apartment, very Italian, great hospitality! – Justyna from Poland – 16 October 2024 (10/10)

  Amazing apartment, very Italian, great hospitality!

• Very happy stay here – Yun from Belgium – 23 August 2024 (10/10)

  Very nice place and warm host
  
  What could be improved: The only issue is the bath can’t use it

• One of the best holidays! – Magda from United Kingdom – 10 August 2024 (10/10)

  We loved it all! What a beautiful village and stunning apartment! Anna Maria the best host ever, so helpful and lovely, and her husband too. I cannot recommend enough and cannot wait to go back! Car park is only 250 metres away and always a lot of spaces available. Stunning views and friendly people in the village. Great location, we travelled by car or by train. Trully lovely place!
  
  What could be improved: There is nothing we did not like!

• Exceptional – Igor from Montenegro – 29 July 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• 100% recommended – Christian from Germany – 15 April 2024 (10/10)

  Absolutely perfect. Very friendly and helpful hosts, beautifully furnished apartment in a nicely restored house in a stunning old town. Very good bed, well equipped kitchen, and the host was of great help with assisting us with the parking of our car. 100% recommended.

• Fabulous room, fabulous host, great value. – Carol from United States – 17 August 2022 (10/10)

  Annamaria was such a wonderful host and has prepared a journey back in time in her rooms in the ancient town of Laterina. The location is perfect for day trips all around Tuscany. We went to Chianti, Montepulciano, Arezzo, of course Siena, and other little towns (Anghiari), and the visit was exquisite. One hour to Florence. The room was huge, comfortable, air conditioned, and decorated with antiques. We also had use of the kitchen and living/dining area, which is shared with another room, which our friends had rented. So we basically had a full apartment. Annamaria left us treats outside the room every night and was very eager for us to have fun. There was a medival festival in town while we were there, which was very raucous and fun late into the night. It was our friends' first time in Italy, and they had a ball.
  
  What could be improved: Our room had a tub with a hand held shower nozzle, which, like every Italian tub/handheld shower, got water everywhere. The other room had a full shower, and since it was separated from our friends' room with its own foyer, we used that. Also, for those who care, you have to walk up a lot of stairs to the room. Public parking is a couple hundred yards downhill from the room. But for an old Italian townhome, all that is to be expected.

• Wspaniały pobyt możliwość korzystania z dużego tarasu – Michał from Poland – 6 July 2025 (10/10)

  Czystość i lokalizacja w domu z 1500 roku
  
  What could be improved: Nic

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