Cortona Old Town Travel Guide

Cortona

A historic town with medieval architecture, including a prominent tower and a church with a bell tower.
A historic square with cobblestone pavement, traditional buildings, and outdoor seating areas.
A panoramic view of a rural landscape with rolling hills, a clear blue sky, and a mix of agricultural fields and scattered buildings.
A church surrounded by a forest and clouds.
A bee on a sunflower.

Stay near popular Cortona Old Town attractions

Piazza della Repubblica

9.4/10 (95 reviews)
Find out about the history of Cortona when you take a trip to Piazza della Repubblica. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Pasta or Pizza cooking class in Cortona, vegetarian and vegan

Pasta or Pizza cooking class in Cortona, vegetarian and vegan

£103
per adult
Pasta or Pizza cooking class in Cortona, vegetarian and vegan
Cortona: Tagliatelle, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Cooking Class

Cortona: Tagliatelle, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Cooking Class

£124
per adult
Cortona: Tagliatelle, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Cooking Class
Lake Trasimeno: Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson

Lake Trasimeno: Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson

£26
per adult
Lake Trasimeno: Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson
PIZZA

Tuscan Cooking Classes in Cortona Pizza Focaccia and Calzoni

£104
per adult
Tuscan Cooking Classes in Cortona Pizza Focaccia and Calzoni
NOODLES

Authentic Tuscan Cooking Classes in Cortona-Pasta and Tiramisu'

£94
per adult
Authentic Tuscan Cooking Classes in Cortona-Pasta and Tiramisu'
Cortona - Sunset eBike Ride Around the Village + Pizza Tasting

Cortona - Sunset eBike Ride Around the Village + Pizza Tasting

£158
per adult
Cortona - Sunset eBike Ride Around the Village + Pizza Tasting
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Top hotels in Cortona Old Town

Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa

Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Via del Salvatore Cortona AR
The price is £298 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£298
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cortona. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
"The staff was so friendly from the moment we arrived. They guided us into the parking lot, assisted in booking dinner reservations and spa reservations. They were also extremely friendly throughout our stay, whether the bar, breakfast, dinner, and the cleaning staff. They also brought our luggage ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa
Hotel San Michele

Hotel San Michele

4 out of 5
Via Guelfa 15 Cortona AR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £134 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£134
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cortona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel San Michele
Hotel San Luca

Hotel San Luca

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 1 Cortona AR
The price is £77 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£77
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cortona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial and Piazza della Repubblica ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (441 reviews)
"We stayed in room 62 with a private terrace. The view was something out of a fairy tale. Highly recommend!!!"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hotel San Luca
Hotel Italia

Hotel Italia

3 out of 5
Via Ghibellina 5/7 Cortona AR
The price is £108 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
£108
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cortona. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Casali Palace and Piazza della Repubblica are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (294 reviews)
"The hotel was well located. Beautiful views. Excellent breakfast. Very personable staff."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Hotel Italia
Hotel Villa Marsili

Hotel Villa Marsili

4 out of 5
Viale Cesare Battisti 13 Cortona AR
The price is £156 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£156
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cortona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Hotel Villa Marsili
Villa di Piazzano - Small Luxury Hotel of the World

Villa di Piazzano - Small Luxury Hotel of the World

5 out of 5
Localita Piazzano, C.P. 6 Cortona AR
The price is £579 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
£579
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cortona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (248 reviews)
"Feels overpriced. Not much things to do but just chill. View is less"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Villa di Piazzano - Small Luxury Hotel of the World
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