Search Historic Hotels in San Gimignano

You're likely already making plans to see the places with historical relevance while on holiday in San Gimignano. While you're here, why not check out the countryside and wineries?

Based on our travel expertise, Casa de' Potenti is a top town house for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. Torre Grossa is a short walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Casa dei Potenti and Hotel Leon Bianco.

San Gimignano has 508 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 33 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

San Gimignano is notable for landmarks like Torre Grossa, San Gimignano Communal Palace and Casa e Torre Campatelli. Cultural venues include Archaeological Museum - Spezieria Santa Fina - Raffaele De Grada Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery, Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Museum. Additionally, you'll find Piazza del Campo in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can enjoy a holiday someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in San Gimignano, giving a sense of history.

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 the historic aspects and traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors can expect the amenities you'd find in a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, and free and fast Internet. When you book a historic hotel in San Gimignano, it doesn't mean you're choosing a place that's uncomfortable for guests or rundown.