Historic Hotels & Resorts in Montalcino from NZ$169

People visiting Montalcino should consider a tour to learn more about the local history. While you're here, you can visit the spas and countryside. You can also relish a trip to the wineries during your stay.

Based on our travel expertise, Castiglion del Bosco, A Rosewood Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Other choices to soak up the local history include Traditional Tuscan farmhouse with breathtaking views 19 Minutes from Montalcino and Traditional Tuscan farmhouse with 360° view near Montalcino and Siena.

In Montalcino, you'll find 245 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 3 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Landmarks like Fortress of Montalcino and Abbazia di Sant'Antimo in Montalcino might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Civic and Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Montalcino, Museum of Brunello and Museo del Tartufo. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Tenuta Greppo Franco Biondi Santi and Castiglion del Bosco Winery.

Historic hotels give guests the chance to stay in a place officially recognised with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can be castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any building that’s been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Montalcino often retain original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in their public spaces or guestrooms.

These terms are similar. "Historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S., whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the architecture and actual building. Mainly a heritage hotel draws meaning from the place's cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors can expect the usual amenities you'd get from a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, WiFi and more. When you book a historic hotel in Montalcino, it doesn't mean you're picking a place that's rundown.