Arezzo sits at the southeastern corner of Tuscany, away from the main tourist circuit. That means genuinely good accommodation at prices well below Florence, with the Piazza Grande and Piero della Francesca’s frescoes on your doorstep.
Where to Stay in Arezzo
Historic Centre is the most convenient base - most sights are walkable and the atmosphere is good. The medieval upper town has the piazzas, the Duomo, and the frescoes in San Francesco.
Outside the walls options are mainly business hotels and agriturismi. If you have a car, the surrounding Casentino and Valtiberina valleys offer excellent agriturismo stays with better value than the town.
Budget: €60–100/night
Modest guesthouses and B&Bs in the historic centre or just outside the walls. Rooms are clean, breakfast is usually included. Good value given Arezzo’s central location.
Hotel La Toscana (Via M. Perennio 56) - budget hotel outside the historic centre, functional rooms, free parking. €65–95/night.
Il Palagetto (Via Mazzini area) - small B&B in the upper city, good breakfast, central position. €80–130/night.
Mid-range: €100–160/night
Boutique hotels in converted palazzi in the upper town. Look for places on or near the Piazza Grande - the position is excellent for the antique fair (first weekend of every month) and the Giostra del Saracino in June and September.
Hotel Continentale (Piazza Guido Monaco 7) - the most central hotel in Arezzo, large rooms, reliable. €100–160/night.
Hotel Graziella Patio (Via Cavour 23) - boutique hotel in a historic building, good position in the upper city, individually decorated rooms. €120–200/night.
High-end: €160–250/night
Refined hotels in restored historic buildings. Some offer parking (useful - the upper town is ZTL restricted). For luxury with countryside views, agriturismi in the Chianti hills east of Arezzo outperform the town hotels at similar prices.
Casa Volpi (Via Simone Martini 29, outside centre) - agriturismo with pool and garden in the hills above Arezzo, the best upscale option near the city. €150–250/night.
Practical Notes
- The historic upper town is a ZTL (restricted traffic zone) - most hotels provide access codes or have parking arrangements
- Arezzo station is on the Florence–Rome main line; 40 minutes from Florence, under 2 hours from Rome
- The antique market on the first Sunday (and preceding Saturday) of each month brings significant crowds - book ahead and expect higher rates
- If attending the Giostra del Saracino (June and September), book 2–3 months ahead
Named hotel recommendations
Hotel Patio (Via Cavour 23) - A three-star near the centro storico with individually decorated rooms. Doubles from approximately €80/night as of 2026. Good position for the Piazza Grande and the Basilica of San Francesco.
Graziella Patio Hotel (Via Cavour 23) - Part of the same building as Hotel Patio. Modern rooms with Tuscan design touches. Doubles from approximately €90/night. One of the most reliable options in Arezzo.
Badia di Pomaio (approximately 5km east of Arezzo) - An 11th-century abbey converted to a country hotel. Pool, garden, and panoramic views. Doubles from approximately €120/night. A car is essential. Excellent for those wanting a countryside base with city access.
Hotel Continentale (Piazza Guido Monaco 7) - A four-star near the station with modern rooms and a restaurant. Doubles from approximately €90/night. Practical for train arrivals.
Seasonal pricing and events
Arezzo hotel prices spike during the Giostra del Saracino jousting tournament (third Saturday in June and first Sunday in September) and on antique fair weekends (first Sunday of each month and the preceding Saturday). Book at least 3-4 weeks ahead for these dates. Outside events, Arezzo’s accommodation is excellent value compared to Florence or Siena - expect to pay approximately 30-40% less for comparable quality. The train from Florence takes approximately 1 hour (from approximately €9), making Arezzo a practical budget base for Tuscany. For guided visits to the Piero della Francesca frescoes and the Piazza Grande, Arezzo tours are available.
For the full range of options at each price tier, search hotels in Arezzo on Booking.com.
For the full Arezzo travel guide covering Piero della Francesca, the jousting tournament, and the antiques market. For what to see and do - the Basilica di San Francesco and the Piazza Grande - see things to do in Arezzo. For food and restaurants in the city, see the Arezzo food guide. For day trips to Cortona, Sansepolcro, and Siena, see day trips from Arezzo. For broader Tuscany accommodation context, our Tuscany hotels guide covers the region.