Val d'Elsa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Val d'Elsa
Where to stay in Val d'Elsa
San Gimignano City Centre
San Gimignano City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Duomo.
Certaldo Alto
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Certaldo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at Casa del Boccaccio or Palazzo Pretorio.
Hotel Ristorante Alcide
I highly recommended
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Hotel Pescille - Tuscany Charme
The hotel is beautiful great view of San Gimignano on one side, and the tuscan countryside all around.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
RELAIS SANTA CHIARA - TUSCANY CHARME
The breakfast had lovely pastries, fruit and cheese. Staff were friendly. The view - stunning.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Camping Boschetto Di Piemma
The mobile homes were a great alternative when Via Francigena hostels were full. Friendly people, swimming pool was wonderful , and an easy walk back and forth to San Gimignano.
Reviewed on 24 June 2025
San Gimignano villa with pool, 5 rooms en suite, A/C, wi-fi, panoramic view
Five girlfriends 60 and the house was absolutely perfect! We each had our own bedroom and bathroom, spacious accommodations, very clean and the views were spectacular. Alessandro, our host, lives on the property and was available to us whenever we had questions about anything but was never intrusive ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
"Casa di Leo" Bright And Romantic House Surrounded by Medieval Walls and Pool
What an awesome place. Lovely house and backyard with pool. Leo is friendly , helpful and welcoming . Belforte is a small , quiet hilltop village but it is very accessible (by car) to other awesome spots- Siena, San Gimignano , Volterra and others. Highly recommended
Reviewed on 19 July 2025
Popular places to visit
Piazza Duomo
Browse the collections of ancient art, which grace the walls of the medieval landmarks that surround this resplendent public square.
Monteriggioni Castle
After visiting Monteriggioni Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Monteriggioni. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.
San Gimignano Communal Palace
You can browse the exhibits at San Gimignano Communal Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to San Gimignano. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.
Piazza della Cisterna
Admire the palaces and towers that frame this beautiful square, which was once a medieval marketplace. Today, it’s a venue for cultural events.
Piazza delle Erbe
Watch the world go by and admire San Gimignano’s medieval architecture from the comfort of a café terrace at this central square.
Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta
You can browse the exhibits at Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in San Gimignano. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.
Activities
Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence
