San Gimignano City Centre Travel Guide
San Gimignano





Visit San Gimignano City Centre
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.

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.

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 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.
Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum
This intriguing museum highlights the callousness of humans via displays of authentic and gruesome torture devices from around the world.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in San Gimignano. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.
Things to do

Tuscany in 1 day from Florence: Pisa, San Gimignano & Siena with Lunch

Private Wine and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting

San Gimignano oil mill experience and oil tasting

Full-Day Chianti Bike Tour from Siena
Top hotels in San Gimignano City Centre

Hotel Leon Bianco
The staff were all very helpful and polite. We loved having access to bottled water in the lobby, which was much less expensive than other area places. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. Rooms were all very spacious and clean. The location is amazing in the city center.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

La Cisterna
Location was good
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Hotel Athena
D
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Palazzo Ravizza
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Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hotel Executive
excellent breakfast and very clean
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Starhotels Collezione
This hotel had everything and more. We made use of the terrace with a lovely, extensive breakfast served to us by room service. The whole hotel is like a museum. It really is a beautiful space. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026


