Some places offer a room with a view; La Locanda di San Francesco offers a view with a room. Set at the highest point of Montepulciano, this intimate inn — part elegant wine bar, part boutique hideaway — overlooks the Val d’Orcia and the Valdichiana in one sweeping, cinematic arc. It is one of the rare spots in town where you can enjoy a glass of Nobile di Montepulciano while watching the light move over two valleys at once.

Inside, the atmosphere is cultured, warm, and quietly luxurious. Just four individually designed rooms sit above the wine bar, each framed by original architecture, antique furniture, and generous windows cut into the medieval walls. Step outside and the historic centre unfolds around you: cafés, tasting rooms, craft shops, and trattorie all within an easy stroll.

For travellers who want Tuscany’s most evocative landscapes blended with genuine village life — and without the formality of a hotel — La Locanda di San Francesco is a rare find.

Travel planning

5  nights sharing a standard Queen double room

Daily breakfast

Fully comprehensive car hire arranged at the airport

We often pair La Locanda di San Francesco with a refined stay in Florence, creating a journey that blends Montepulciano’s calm, wine-led rhythm with the city’s art and Renaissance glow. Contact us to explore all the ways to combine this stay with other refined locations.

Self-Guided Local Experiences

• Vineyard walks and wine tastings across Montepulciano and Pienza

• Photography stops and scenic drives throughout the Val d’Orcia

• Food artisans: pecorino makers, olive mills, and local workshops

This warm, light-filled room is decorated in soft ochre tones, with a queen-size bed and a hand-painted Tuscan wardrobe. A large window set into the ancient city walls frames a wide view of the Valdichiana and its distant lakes.

The spacious bathroom includes a generous shower, twin windows, and a washbasin set in an original architectural niche uncovered during restoration.

A spacious, elegant room distinguished by its handsome 19th-century olive-wood headboard and warm yellow walls. Natural light pours through a wide window looking over the Valdichiana.

A spacious, elegant room distinguished by its handsome 19th-century olive-wood headboard and warm yellow walls. Natural light pours through a wide window looking over the Valdichiana.

A beautifully proportioned room with an impressive antique olive-wood bed and a carved wardrobe. Two windows offer exceptional light and scenery — one onto Piazza San Francesco and towards the Val d’Orcia, the other across Montepulciano’s rooftops to the Valdichiana.

The bathroom features a large walk-in shower and a rare window with a direct view of the piazza.

A distinctive suite combining medieval architecture with refined Tuscan decoration. The main bedroom sits beneath a beautifully preserved brick arch, with stone walls and a king-size bed facing the valley views. A spiral staircase leads to an upper alcove with a daybed — ideal for a third guest or a quiet reading retreat.

The large bathroom is a standout, with a dramatic vaulted brick ceiling above a double vanity and a spacious walk-in shower.

Breakfast

A beautifully prepared morning selection of pastries, local cheeses and cold cuts, seasonal fruit, and Tuscan specialities.

Lunch

Light plates available seasonally or at nearby trattorie within easy walking distance.

Dinner

No formal restaurant — instead, guests enjoy the freedom of Montepulciano’s wine bars and osterie, all minutes away.

Dining Outside the Estate

The Locanda’s own wine bar is a highlight: an atmospheric space with a carefully curated list and a panoramic terrace — perfect for aperitivi and sunset tastings.

✔ Panoramic wine bar and terrace

✔ Lift

✔ Concierge assistance

✔ Free Wi-Fi

✔ Parking included

✔ Air conditioning

✔ Wi-Fi

✔ Minibar

✔ Safe

✔ Quality linens and toiletries

✔ Ensuite bathroom with shower

Historic 14th-century structure with preserved arches and stonework

Antique furnishings and curated artworks

Exceptional dual-valley viewpoints

Adult-friendly atmosphere suited to slow, culture-led travel

Immediate access to the heart of the historic centre

📍 Piazza Grande: 3 min walk — Montepulciano’s Renaissance heart.

📍 Cantina Contucci: 3 min — Historic cellars offering classic tastings.

📍 Tempio di San Biagio: 15 min walk — A photogenic architectural masterpiece.

📍 Pienza: 15 min drive — UNESCO village of pecorino and harmonious views.

📍 Montalcino: 45 min — Brunello territory and ridge-top landscapes.

📍 Lake Trasimeno: 40 min — Ferries, walks and gentle lakeside days.