Hotel Villa Porta All'Arco – 3-Star Hotel in Volterra

Name: Hotel Villa Porta All’Arco
Address: Via Mazzini 2, 56048 Volterra, Italy, Volterra, Tuscany, IT
Price range: €€€
Rating: 7.9

Hotel Villa Porta All’Arco

Hotel Villa Porta All’Arco is a 3-star hotel located in an early 20th-century residence in Volterra, just 250 metres from the ancient Etruscan walls and a 5-minute walk from Piazza dei Priori. The property offers a peaceful setting surrounded by a well-kept garden, ideal for relaxing after a day spent exploring the medieval village.

The classic-style accommodations are equipped with air conditioning, free WiFi, minibar, safe, and a private bathroom complete with a hairdryer and free toiletries. In the morning, a rich Italian buffet breakfast is served, which during the warm season can be enjoyed outdoors in the villa’s garden.

Key highlights include free private parking with seven parking spaces, as well as immediate proximity to the historic Porta all’Arco. The location is convenient both for exploring the historic centre on foot and for arranging day trips to San Gimignano, Siena, and Pisa.

★ 7.9 · Good · 216 reviews

Room types

Hotel Villa Porta All’Arco offers three different types of accommodation designed to ensure maximum rest during your stay in Volterra. All accommodations are furnished with elegant classic style and feature essential amenities such as independent climate control, free WiFi, minibar, safe, and a coffee machine for a relaxing break at any time of day.

Each room features an en-suite private bathroom equipped with a shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. The options range from the comfortable Double Room to the Superior and Deluxe variations, which offer larger floor space up to 18 square metres and beautiful views of the villa’s garden or internal courtyard, including pleasant private terraces.

Double Room

14 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Garden view, Air conditioning, Coffee machine

14 sqm accommodation in classic style, equipped with air conditioning, free WiFi, and minibar. The accommodation features an en-suite private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, and coffee machine.

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Superior Double Room

17 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Terrace, Garden view, Minibar

Spacious 17 sqm room offering a private terrace overlooking the garden and internal courtyard. It features air conditioning, minibar, coffee machine, and private bathroom with shower.

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Deluxe Double Room

18 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Terrace, Mountain view, Garden view

Refined 18 sqm option, the largest at the property, enhanced by a private terrace with views of the garden greenery and hills. It includes air conditioning, coffee machine, minibar, and private bathroom.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

You wish to stay within short walking distance of Volterra's centre.
You are travelling by car and looking for a hotel with free private parking.
You enjoy outdoor breakfast surrounded by the greenery of a private garden.
You are looking for a historic atmosphere in an early 20th-century villa.
You are travelling with a small pet under 5 kg.

Maybe not, if...

You need a property with an elevator, as upper floors are accessible by stairs only.
You require cribs or extra beds for children, which are not available at this property.
You drive a large vehicle and are concerned about the limited availability of just 7 parking spots.
You plan to arrive after 6:30 PM, when standard check-in hours end.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Villa Porta All’Arco provides a range of services designed to ensure a pleasant and practical stay. In the outdoor area, guests can enjoy a spacious garden with a sun terrace, outdoor dining area, and picnic area, ideal for relaxing in a quiet setting.

Among the property’s key features is free private parking located within the premises, along with free WiFi available throughout. The front desk offers express check-in and check-out services, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping, while the entire property is non-smoking and equipped for guests with disabilities.

Great for your stay

Free parking
Private bathroom
Parking
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Free WiFi connection
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Picnic area
Terrace

General facilities

Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
Sun terrace
Terrace
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Private check-in/check-out
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Air conditioning
Entire property non-smoking
Heating
Facilities for disabled guests

Parking

Parking

Food & drink

On-site coffee house
Minibar
Tea/Coffee maker

Media & technology

Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Bath or shower
Slippers
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Inner courtyard view
Garden view
Coffee machine
Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Villa Porta All’Arco boasts an exceptional location in Volterra, set on Via Mazzini right next to the Etruscan city walls. The property takes its name from the imposing Porta all’Arco, a monumental entrance to the city located just a few hundred metres away. The surrounding area allows guests to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere typical of historic Tuscan residences, while remaining central to the main cultural sights and walking routes of the town, situated approximately 530 metres above sea level.

Just a 5-minute walk away—about 400 metres along flat streets—you reach the scenic Piazza dei Priori, the heart of the town and home to the famous Palazzo dei Priori. Volterra Saline Pomarance railway station is less than 6 km away and easily reachable by car or bus, while surrounding art cities make great day-trip destinations: San Gimignano is 25 km away, Siena is around 60 km, Pisa is 65 km, and Florence is 75 km away. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport and Florence Peretola Airport are located 48 km and 52 km away respectively.

Staying in this area allows you to explore Volterra’s archaeological wonders on foot, including the Roman Theatre with its archaeological park located just 500 metres away, and the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum. During the warmer months, the hills of the Val di Cecina offer fine hiking trails and food-and-wine itineraries exploring local wineries, while in autumn exhibitions dedicated to alabaster craftsmanship attract visitors from all over Europe.

Porta all'Arco — Ancient Etruscan city gate at the entry to the historic centre. 100 m

Life Bistrot — Restaurant featuring plant-based cuisine and local products. 150 m

Piazza dei Priori — Main medieval square dominated by the famous town hall. 400 m

Teatro Romano di Volterra — Well-preserved Augustan-era archaeological site. 500 m

Volterra Saline Railway Station — Main reference railway station for regional connections. 5.9 km

Pisa Airport — Main Tuscan airport hub for international flights. 48 km

What guests say about Hotel Villa Porta All’Arco

7.9

Good · 216 reviews

Staff

9

Comfort

8.3

Location

8.9

Cleanliness

8.3

Facilities

7.8

Value for money

7.9

Free Wi-Fi

7.5

Guests particularly appreciate the excellent location near the walls and the friendly service from the staff. The added value of free private parking and the quality of the breakfast served in the villa’s pleasant garden are also highly praised.