Here are top recommended hotels in Cortona based on guest ratings on Venere for Cortona, a medieval hill town in Tuscany made famous by Francis Mayes in her book, Under the Tuscan Sun. These places to stay are in or very near Cortona's historic center. Click on a hotel link to see guest ratings and reviews and hotel photos or to book the hotel, scroll down to see more hotels.
Hotel Villa Marsili
Inside Cortona's walls, Hotel Villa Marsili is a 4-star hotel with frescoed bedrooms and great views, named third most luxurious hotel in the world in the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2009. The hotel has good views and a restaurant.
Borgo Il Melone Locanda
Borgo Il Melone is a 4-star hotel with swimming pool in the valley below Cortona. The hotel has free parking so may be a good choice for those arriving by car and wanting to take day trips. The hotel has a restaurant and gardens.
Hotel San Michele
San Michele is a 4-star hotel inside the walls in the historic center of Cortona. The hotel is housed in the restored 15th century Baldelli Palace, a builiding that has been declared a National Monument. Guest facilities include a terrace and nicely decorated lounge.
San Luca Hotel
San Luca Hotel is a 4-star hotel within the walls of Cortona. From the hotel there are views of the valley below. The hotel features a terrace, spa, jacuzzi, and gym.
Bed and Breakfast le Gelosie
Le Gelosie offers bed and breakfast (served in a nearby cafe) in the historic center of Cortona, overlooking Piazza Signorelli, one of Cortona's top squares.
Hotel Italia
Hotel Italia is a 3-star hotel housed in a restored historic mansion in the center of Cortona. From the rooftop terrace there are great views of the surrounding countryside.
Oasi Neumann Hotel
Oasi Neumann is a 3-star hotel. 700 meters outside the city walls. It's housed in a 16th century building and features views of the surrounding countryside. There's parking available so it may be a good choice if you're arriving by car.
Rugapiana Vacanze Bed and Breakfast
Rugapiana Vacanze offers bed and breakfast (served in a nearby bar) on one of the main streets in the center of Cortona. Bedrooms and apartments are housed in a restored ancient palace.
