Montepulciano is a big hitter as far as Tuscan wine goes, but it’s also a big hitter on traditional Tuscan hilltop charm. And our Gurus’ list of the best places to stay in Montepulciano is a big hitter on perfect bases for soaking up the local charms and culture, and indulging in Montepulciano’s delicious food and wine. Accommodation options in Montepulciano include elegant restaurants with rooms, luxuriously converted villas, small B&Bs, and romantically secluded farmhouse escapes.
Montepulciano is Southern Tuscany's highest hilltop town, so you can expect wonderful views across the surrounding vineyards and beautiful rolling countryside. In the town itself it's worth strolling the length of the steep main street simply to take in the fabulous Renaissance architecture and when you reach the Piazza Grande find a pew and admire some more!
As with so many of Tuscany’s charming hilltop towns, there’s a limit to how much accommodation can fit within the fortified walls, so you’ll find some of the best places to stay in Montepulciano outside the walls, in idyllically converted villas and farmhouses, with rustic details and phenomenal views. Although we have some wonderful picks within the ancient city walls, plenty of the best places to stay in Montepulciano are just outside, under ten minutes' drive from town, or under an hour's stroll.