Hotel Foresteria

Name: Hotel Foresteria
Address: Borgo San Lazzero - Località San Girolamo, 56048 Volterra, Italy, Volterra, Tuscany, IT
Price range: €€€
Rating: 8.3

Hotel Foresteria is a 3-star hotel located in Volterra, approximately 1.8 km from the historic entrance of Porta a Selci. Surrounded by the peaceful Tuscan hills, the property offers spacious accommodation designed with great attention to accessibility, providing convenience even for guests with reduced mobility.

Almost all rooms feature a private balcony or terrace with panoramic views of the garden and the surrounding landscape. Key amenities include free private parking with an electric vehicle charging station, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and an on-site restaurant with a bar and coffee house, serving typical dishes and special diet options on request.

Its location allows easy access to the Etruscan town centre of Volterra and facilitates excursions to the region’s famous art cities, such as San Gimignano, Siena, Pisa, and Florence. Spacious outdoor areas equipped with a garden and picnic area complete a relaxing stay in Tuscany.

★ 8.3 · Very Good · 880 reviews

Room types

Hotel Foresteria’s accommodation is designed to ensure space, brightness, and maximum convenience for every type of traveller. All rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, adjustable air conditioning, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, desk, and convenient access to a balcony or terrace overlooking the green garden or surrounding hills.

Options range from welcoming double and economy rooms, ideal for couples or solo travellers, to generous triple, quadruple, and family options able to accommodate up to six people. Special care has been dedicated to accessibility, with barrier-free units specifically equipped for disabled guests, featuring grab rails and raised toilets.

Triple Room

32 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed or 3 single beds
Max 3 guests
Balcony, Garden view, Air conditioning

Spacious 32 m² room featuring a balcony overlooking the garden, air conditioning, small refrigerator, and private bathroom with shower. It can accommodate up to three guests with flexible bed configurations.

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Quadruple Room

32 m² · Private bathroom

1 bunk bed and 1 large double bed or 2 single beds and 1 bunk bed
Max 4 guests
Balcony, Garden view, Air conditioning

A 32 m² room ideal for families, equipped with a panoramic balcony, air conditioning, desk, and refrigerator. It features a private bathroom complete with shower and complimentary toiletries.

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Economy Double or Twin Room

24 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Max 2 guests
Terrace, Garden view, Air conditioning

A 24 m² room equipped with a terrace overlooking the garden, large wardrobe, air conditioning, and private bathroom with shower. Represents a functional solution for two people.

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Double Room with Balcony

28 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Max 2 guests
Balcony, Terrace, Garden view

A 28 m² accommodation enhanced by a pleasant terrace with garden view and tea and coffee making facilities. Includes air conditioning and private bathroom with shower.

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Small Double Room

24 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 1 guest
Terrace, Garden view, Air conditioning

A 24 m² space designed for single use, equipped with a double bed, outdoor terrace with a glimpse of the garden, wardrobe, and private bathroom for exclusive use.

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Family Room - Disability Access

32 m² · Private bathroom

1 bunk bed and 1 large double bed
Max 4 guests
Terrace, Garden view, Wheelchair accessible

Spacious 32 m² room fully wheelchair accessible, featuring a walk-in shower, garden-view terrace, wardrobe, and air conditioning system.

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Standard Family Room

34 m² · Private bathroom

1 bunk bed and 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
Max 6 guests
Terrace, Garden view, Air conditioning

The hotel’s largest room at 34 m², capable of accommodating up to six people thanks to its combination of three beds. Offers a terrace overlooking the garden, wardrobe, and bathroom with shower.

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Economy Quadruple Room

40 m² · Private bathroom

1 bunk bed and 1 large double bed or 2 single beds and 1 bunk bed
Max 4 guests
Terrace, Garden view, Air conditioning

A record surface area of 40 m² for this essential and bright quadruple room, complete with panoramic terrace overlooking the greenery, air conditioning, and private bathroom with shower.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

You are looking for an accessible, barrier-free property for guests with reduced mobility.
You are travelling by car and want free private parking with an electric charging station.
You want to stay in a quiet area near the historic centre of Volterra.
You are looking for spacious rooms featuring a balcony or terrace with garden views.
You are staying as a family or group and need rooms accommodating up to 6 people.

Maybe not, if...

You wish to stay directly inside the pedestrian walls of the historic centre.
You are looking for a hotel with a swimming pool or wellness centre on site.
You plan to dine at the hotel on Sundays, when the restaurant is closed.
You prefer large resorts with organized evening entertainment.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Foresteria offers a wide range of services designed to ensure a comfortable and stress-free stay. Guests can make use of convenient free private parking directly on site, equipped with a charging station for electric vehicles, and high-speed Wi-Fi available free of charge throughout all areas.

For dining, the property offers an on-site restaurant with special diet menus available on request, alongside a bar and coffee house. Large outdoor spaces include a well-kept garden, a sun terrace, a picnic area with outdoor furniture, and bicycle rental to explore the surroundings. The entire property is wheelchair accessible and features a lift, luggage storage, and meeting rooms.

Great for your stay

Free parking
Private bathroom
Parking
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Balcony
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV

General facilities

Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
Balcony
Terrace
Garden
Bicycle rental
Luggage storage
Meeting/banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Lift
Family rooms available
Disabled guest rooms/facilities
Wheelchair access
Upper floors accessible by elevator

Parking

Free private parking
Electric vehicle charging station

Food & drink

On-site coffee house
Special diet menus (on request)
Bar
Restaurant

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Bed linen
Wardrobe or closet
Garden view
Refrigerator
Socket near the bed
Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Foresteria is located in San Girolamo, a quiet rural context in the municipality of Volterra at an altitude of approximately 530 metres above sea level. The property is just 1.8 km from Porta a Selci, one of the ancient monumental gates granting access to the historic centre enclosed by Etruscan and medieval walls. The surrounding environment is characterized by the classic landscape of the Pisan hills, dominated by olive groves and cultivated fields offering quietness and picturesque panoramic views.

Getting around is easy both by car and by public transport. Volterra Saline Pomarance railway station is 7.1 km away, while the international airports of Pisa Galileo Galilei and Florence Peretola are 49 km and 51 km from the hotel respectively. Nearby dining options include Trattoria da Badò just 500 metres away and several bars within a one-kilometre radius, making it easy to sample local food and wine without travelling far.

The location allows guests to combine visits to Volterra’s historical attractions, such as the Palazzo dei Priori, the Roman Theatre, and the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, with wider excursions throughout Tuscany. Less than an hour’s drive away are major medieval villages and art cities such as San Gimignano, located 30 km away, Siena, Pisa, and Val d’Elsa. During the warm season, the surroundings offer routes for hiking or cycling through the Volterra cliffs.

Porta a Selci — Ancient entry gate to the medieval walls of the Etruscan town. 1,8 km

Trattoria da Badò — Typical Tuscan tavern specializing in local traditional dishes. 500 m

Volterra Saline Pomarance Railway Station — Reference railway station for the Val di Cecina area. 7 km

Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport — Main airport hub of the region for domestic and international flights. 48 km

What guests say about Hotel Foresteria

8.3

Very Good · 880 reviews

Staff

9.2

Comfort

8.6

Location

8.1

Cleanliness

8.9

Facilities

8.1

Value for money

8.6

Free Wi-Fi

8.9

Guests particularly praise the extreme courtesy of the staff and the high standard of cleanliness at the property. The presence of free parking with electric charging, the convenience of accessible rooms, and the quiet location a short distance from the centre of Volterra are highly appreciated.