Tuscany Hotels Recommended for your Italian Getaway

April 19, 2010 by  
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Ah, Tuscany. When on any visit to this tourist hotbed of Italy, while you will almost certainly be looking for hotels in Florence, you will surely visit the surrounding areas in search of the most luxuriant, affordable and relaxing Tuscany hotels you can find.

First, we have to start with Florence, art capital of Italy, without a doubt. Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, its highlights include the Uffizi, the Palazzo della Signoria and the Duomo. While there are many expensive and luxurious hotels to choose from, for the average traveler I would have to suggest the 4-star Palazzo Alfani Al David Residence Florence ($150+/night), right in the heart of the city and within walking distance to all the major attractions.

Siena, whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year, itself. Perhaps you will be in town for the traditional horse race, the palio, or to sample the notable local cuisine. Whatever the reason, you will surely enjoy a frugal yet quaint and relaxing stay at the Fonte Dei Tufi Bed and Breakfast Siena.

And of course, if you happen to be in Tuscany, you could not miss Pisa, home to the unfortunate Leaning Tower of Pisa, which everyone of course has to take a picture of while pretending to hold it up with their hands. Surprisingly, you can find many quality yet frugal hotels in Pisa. You might try the reliable Holiday Inn Migliarino Pisa starting at just $57 a night, or the quite popular Bologna Hotel Pisa. Clean, marvelously decorated and with a prime location right in the city center, this hotel is a steal at $73 a night.

Finally, No trip to Tuscany would be complete without a trip to an island or the coast. In the province of Livorno, the island of Elba supplies relaxation and charm in abundance. Mountainous forests combined with picturesque rocky coastline dotted with sandy beaches next to crystal clear water, it really has it all. For an island getaway on Elba on a secluded beach, try the Hotel Rio Sul Mare Rio Marina, from $75 a night.

Whatever Tuscany Hotels you decide to stay in during your stay in this popular region of France, make sure you get the best deal possible. Why spend more money to stay in the same place?

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