Locanda agli Amici

Hotel Description

You know those moments when you stumble onto a place that feels like a well-kept secret? That’s exactly what happened when I first pulled up to Locanda agli Amici. It’s tucked away in this quiet spot called Località Torreone – honestly, I drove past it twice before realizing the unassuming entrance was actually it. But here’s the thing about Cortona: the best places are always hiding in plain sight, just outside the tourist chaos of the main piazzas.

The moment you walk in, there’s this immediate sense of… well, being welcomed into someone’s home rather than checking into a hotel. The staff actually remembers your name (not just because they’re reading your key card), and they’ll casually mention things like which osteria down the hill has the best wild boar ragu that evening. I mean, that’s the kind of local intel you can’t get from those big chain places up in the centro storico. The rooms have this perfect balance – they’re polished enough that you feel properly taken care of, but there’s nothing sterile about them. The morning light filtering through those windows… it’s the kind of thing that makes you want to linger over breakfast way longer than you planned. And speaking of breakfast, they actually source their honey from somewhere ridiculously local – like, the beekeeper is probably someone’s cousin’s neighbor.

What really gets me about this place is how it sits in relation to Cortona itself. You’re far enough from the main tourist drag that you won’t hear crowds shuffling past your window at 7 AM, but close enough that a ten-minute walk puts you right in the heart of things. The parking situation is refreshingly straightforward too – none of that white-knuckle driving through medieval streets wondering if your rental car will fit. It’s one of those details that sounds boring until you’re actually dealing with it, you know? The 9.4 rating makes complete sense once you’ve stayed there, because it’s not trying to be flashy or impress you with marble everything. Instead, it just quietly excels at the stuff that actually matters when you’re exploring a place like this. You’ll find yourself looking forward to coming back here each evening, maybe with a bottle of wine from one of the vineyards they’ll inevitably point you toward, ready to plan tomorrow’s adventures from their terrace while watching the sun set over the Valdichiana.

Rooms

• Standard Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Deluxe Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Classic Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults

Reviews

• Alyson from Australia (10/10)

  Quiet, perfectly located wonderful ambiance and Sylvia the manager was so obliging. Provided excellent service and responded to everyone’s requests without hesitation.

• Henry from United States (10/10)

  the breakfast was amazing!!! It had everything you could think of and more if you wanted a egg dish they also made that on top of everything else!!

• Edward from United States (9/10)

  Excellent place to stay in Montepulciano. Quiet and convenient.

• Patricia from United States (10/10)

  Let Cate’s just above the medieval town of Cortona. Easy to get to the old town. Convenient to get to other nearby towns as well

• Omri from Israel (10/10)

  Great crew. Silvia, the owner, was amazing and explained us everything we needed to know about the area and even suggested to pick us from old city at night in case we wouldn’t find taxi. 10/10, very recommended!

• Geneviève from Belgium (10/10)

  Very clean & Outstanding service.

• Karen from United States (9/10)

  Calm beautiful and boutique nature of the hotel.

• Tom from Belgium (10/10)

  The host and staff were very kind, polite. Silvia and Claudio are doing a great job to make you feel welcome. The accomodation has a breathtaking view with nice and clean rooms.

• Giacomo from Germany (10/10)

  The manager of the hotel is a very kind and welcoming lady. The entire staff is also very nice
  The breakfast is delicious and very reach (as well as the dinner). The rooms are very clean and comfortable.
  The location is perfect (walking distance from Cortona center).
  The swimming pool is very relaxing. The view is simply great!

• Mauro from South Africa (10/10)

  Excellent position, superb breakfast spread, very helpful staff, owner is super knowledgeable of the area , extremely friendly, very clean and quiet

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