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22 Italian Castles You Can Stay in for Less than $200 a Night
Feel like a medieval lord or lady for a night and stay in these beautiful historic Italian castles. Take in spectacular views from the old tower, surround yourself with olive groves and vineyards as far as the eye can see, partake in scrumptious locally sourced meals, and sleep in a comfortable four-poster bed. The icing on this fairy tale-like cake: a stay in these castles will cost you less than a night in a soulless chain hotel.
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Hotel Il Castello
Address: Via della Rena 6, 50052 Certaldo
Nearest train station: Certaldo
Room types: Standard Single Room / Superior Double Room / Large Double Room / Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Why stay at this hotel?
- A taste of “real” Tuscany in uncrowded Certaldo Alto
- Old wells, charming courtyard with sweeping views of the town
- Excellent breakfast
- Charming host Alfredo is also a jazz musician
- Accessible by train (then funicular) from Florence
- The building, the ancient Palace of Scoto by Semifonte, takes its name from the last magistrate of the city of Semifonte, which after a rapid rise was destroyed by the Florentines in 1202. The Scoto Family found a welcome in the fief of the the Alberti Counts of Certaldo. The building was bought by Benedetto Marcori in 1896 and his great grandson Alfred runs the albergo today.
- Booking.com review score: 8.7
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $55 – Book Hotel Il Castello
Castello di Vigoleno
Address: Piazza IV Novembre 2, 29010 Vigoleno
Nearest train station: Salsomaggiore Terme / Fiorenzuola
Room types: Classic Double Room / Suite / Superior Suite
Why stay at this hotel?
- Beautiful well-preserved castle
- Trattoria within the castle walls has a balcony terrace with wonderful views of the valley
- “This is the real thing, decorated with period pieces, impeccably clean, luxurious marble baths with heated floors, fairly large (for Italy) rooms, and a wonderful terrace where you can enjoy an exquisite dinner prepared by the castle chef.”
- A real rarity in Italian history: the Castle will in fact appear almost continuously to a single family from the end of the 1300s until the beginning of the 1900s, the Scotti Family.
- Booking.com review score: 8.8
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $76 – Book Castello di Vigoleno
Castello di Mugnana
Address: Via Di Mugnana 106, 50027 Mugnana
Nearest train station: Firenze SMN
Room types: Villa with Private Pool / Large Double Room / Deluxe Double Room with Castle View / Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom / One-Bedroom Apartment / Two-Bedroom Apartment
Why stay at this hotel?
- Accessible by bus from Florence
- Authentic, well preserved castle
- Spacious tower room with stone floors, wooden shutters, and old beam and plank ceiling
- Swimming pool
- Booking.com review score: 9.1
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $84 – Book Castello di Mugnana
Agriturismo Castello Saltemnano
Address: Via del Magistrato 302, Località Ponte d’Arbia, 53014 Buonconvento
Nearest train station: Buonconvento
Room types: One-Bedroom Apartment / Two-Bedroom Apartment / One-Bedroom Apartment – Annex / Two-Bedroom Apartment – Annex
Why stay at this hotel?
- Right between Siena and the Val d’Orcia
- Swimming pool with gazebo for relaxing
- Documented as far back as 1055
- The castle is built around a central courtyard, which is accessed from an arched brick door.
- Booking.com review score: 9.0
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $95 – Book Agriturismo Castello Saltemnano
Castello Izzalini Todi Resort
Address: Vocabolo Castello 16A, Frazione Izzalini, 05039 Todi
Nearest train station: Ferrovia Centrale Umbra Srl Gestione Governativa Stazione
Room types: One-Bedroom Apartment / One-Bedroom Apartment with Sofa Bed / Two-Bedroom Apartment / Superior Apartment / Executive One-Bedroom Apartment
Why stay at this hotel?
- Good base for Assisi, Orvieto, Amelia, and the local town of Todi
- Modern facilities
- Lovely cafe next door
- Booking.com review score: 8.9
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $98 – Book Castello Izzalini Todi Resort
Castello Malaspina di Fosdinovo
Address: Via Papiriana 2, 54035 Fosdinovo
Nearest train station: Sarzana
Room types: Double Room / Suite
Why stay at this hotel?
- The Castle is a museum, cultural center, and retreat for artists and writers.
- Intact medieval castle with turret roof terrace
- Amazing views from the top of the castle, where you could see as far as the Cinque Terre
- Booking.com review score: 9.0
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $99 – Book Castello Malaspina di Fosdinovo
Castello Di Strambinello
Address: Via Castello 1, 10010 Strambinello
Nearest train station: Ivrea
Room types: Classic Suite / Suite (4 Adults) / Junior Suite
Why stay at this hotel?
- Beautifully-remodeled 1600-year-old castle with a lovely yard
- Amazing breakfast of local cheese, fruit, homemade cakes, warm fresh bread, meats, homemade preserves, yoghurt, unlimited tea and coffee
- Good base for Turin, Piedmont, the Aosta valley; even Montt Blanc / Chamonix is doable as a day trip
- Booking.com review score: 9.9
- TripAdvisor rating: 5.0
Prices start at $100 – Book Castello Di Strambinello
Agriturismo Castello La Grancia di Spedaletto
Address: Località Spedaletto 151, 53026 Pienza
Nearest train station: Buonconvento
Room types: Double Room
Why stay at this hotel?
- Great base for exploring the surrounding Val d’Orcia
- Outdoor pool and children’s playground
- Helpful, welcoming hosts
- Booking.com review score: 9.5
- TripAdvisor rating: 5.0
Prices start at $103 – Book Agriturismo Castello La Grancia di Spedaletto
Castello di Bibbione
Address: Via Collina 66, 50026 San Casciano in Val di Pesa
Nearest train station: Firenze SMN
Room types: Villa with Private Pool / Standard Apartment / Superior One-Bedroom Apartment / Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment / Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment
Why stay at this hotel?
- Gorgeous views of the Tuscan hills
- Close to Florence and Greve in Chianti
- At night, you can spot foxes, deer, and wild boar
- Booking.com review score: 9.2
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $104 – Book Castello di Bibbione
Castello Del Trebbio
Address: Via di Santa Brigida, 9, 50065 LʼOpaco
Nearest train station: Compiobbi / Firenze SMN
Room types: Studio Apartment / Standard Apartment / Superior Apartment / Apartment with Garden View / Apartment – Split Level
Why stay at this hotel?
- Accessible by bus from Florence
- Vineyards and olive groves surround the property
- Great food; cooking class and wine tasting available
- For history buffs, the castle was once owned by the notorious Pazzis
- Booking.com review score: 9.3
- TripAdvisor rating: 5.0
Prices start at $105 – Book Castello Del Trebbio
Castello di Modanella
Address: Località Modanella, 53040 Rapolano Terme
Nearest train station: Rapolano Terme / Rigomagno
Room types: One-Bedroom Apartment / Two-Bedroom Apartment / Three-Bedroom Apartment
Why stay at this hotel?
- Rustic charm, with lovely courtyard and gardens
- Peaceful, beautiful surroundings
- Booking.com review score: 8.8
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $108 – Book Castello di Modanella
Hotel Castello (Modena)
Address: Via Armando Pica 321, 41126 Modena
Nearest train station: Modena
Room types: Single Room / Double or Twin Room / Triple Room / Quadruple Room
Why stay at this hotel?
- Spacious rooms, beautiful garden, free on-site parking
- Good location, 10-minute drive to Modena, but far enough that you’ll only hear birdsong upon waking up
- Excellent breakfast
- Booking.com review score: 9.2
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $109 – Book Hotel Castello (Modena)
Quel Castello di Diegaro
Address: Via Bertinoro di Monticino, 191, 47522 Cesena
Nearest train station: Cesena
Room types: Standard Double Room / Junior Suite / Superior Suite / Executive Suite
Why stay at this hotel?
- Castle on a hill, beautiful surrounding countryside
- Beautiful garden restaurant with excellent food
- Excellent, friendly, happy staff
- Booking.com review score: 9.1
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $110 – Book Quel Castello di Diegaro
Castello Di Proceno Albergo Diffuso In Dimora D’Epoca
Address: Corso Regina Margherita 155, 01020 Proceno
Nearest train station: Orvieto / Perugia Stazione FS
Room types: Double or Twin Room / Classic Suite / One-Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed / Apartment – Split Level / Apartment with Garden View / Apartment with Terrace / Two-Bedroom Apartment
Why stay at this hotel?
- Family castle surrounded by hills and vineyards
- The charming town of Proceno is in Lazio but situated right between Tuscany and Umbria
- Well located for walkers on the Via Francigena
- Booking.com review score: 8.9
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $118 – Book Castello Di Proceno Albergo Diffuso In Dimora D’Epoca
Castello Della Castelluccia
Address: Via Carlo Cavina 40, 00123 La Giustiniana
Nearest train station: La Giustiniana
Room types: Deluxe Double Room / Classic Double or Twin Room / Suite Classic / Double Room with Hot Tub / Junior Suite with Terrace / Superior Suite with Terrace – Split Level / Family Room / Suite with Garden – Annex / Double Room with Private Garden – Annex
Why stay at this hotel?
- Fairy tale-like castle near Rome with beautiful surroundings
- Free shuttle to/from La Giustiniana Train Station
- Some rooms include a spa bath and a fireplace
- Good breakfast buffet and excellent pasta
- Booking.com review score: 8.9
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $122 – Book Castello Della Castelluccia
Castello Di Monterone
Address: Strada Montevile, 3, 06126 Perugia, Italy
Nearest train station: Perugia
Room types: Standard Double or Twin Room / Superior Double Room / Classic Double Room / Family Room / Double or Twin Room with View (Panoramic) / Exclusive Double Room (Romantic)
Why stay at this hotel?
- Beautiful old castle surrounded by olive groves overlooking Perugia
- Great base for exploring nearby Assisi and Spello
- Pool, sauna, terraces; locally sourced food
- Booking.com review score: 9.3
- TripAdvisor rating: 5.0
Prices start at $128 – Book Castello Di Monterone
Castello Di Gargonza
Address: Località Gargonza, 52048 Monte San Savino
Nearest train station: Monte San Savino
Room types: Classic Double Room / Superior Double Room with Fireplace / Comfort Triple Room / Quadruple Room / Two-Bedroom Apartment
Why stay at this hotel?
- Old world charm, amazing stonework, great views of the Tuscan countryside
- Short hiking trails nearby
- Pool and porches for relaxing
- Great base for day trips to Siena, Arezzo, Cortona and Montelpuciano
- Booking.com review score: 9.2
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $159 – Book Castello Di Gargonza
Castello Di Pavone
Address: Via Dietro Castello, 10018 Pavone Canavese
Nearest train station: Ivrea
Room types: Double or Twin Room / Suite
Why stay at this hotel?
- Superb views of the Italian Alps
- The King’s Room is in the tower
- Booking.com review score: 9.1
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $161 – Book Castello Di Pavone
Castello Di Compiano Hotel Relais Museum
Address: Via Marco Rossi Sidoli 15, 43053 Compiano
Nearest train station: Borgo Val Di Taro
Room types: Double Room / Superior Double Room / Deluxe Double Room / Standard Family Room / Triple Room
Why stay at this hotel?
- Beautiful old castle with great views of the surrounding countryside
- Horseriding available
- The Raimondi room is great for families with children
- Guests have full access to the castle rooftop, towers
- Booking.com review score: 8.3
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5
Prices start at $172 – Book Castello Di Compiano Hotel Relais Museum
Castello Delle Quattro Torra
Address: Strada Di Pieve Al Bozzone 36, 53100 Siena
Nearest train station: Siena
Room types: Double Room / 2-Room Apartment
Why stay at this hotel?
- Family-owned castle with beautiful views and great atmosphere
- Tower rooms available
- Short drive to Siena
- Great host
- Booking.com review score: 9.4
- TripAdvisor rating: 5.0
Prices start at $172 – Book Castello Delle Quattro Torra
Castello Di Potentino
Address: Località Potentino, 58038 Seggiano, Italy
Nearest train station: Civitella Paganico
Room types: Deluxe Double Room / Double Room with Private External Bathroom / Twin Room with Private External Bathroom / Deluxe Triple Room / Deluxe Suite
Why stay at this hotel?
- Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves
- Great views from the hotel rooms and pool
- Good breakfast, locally sourced (make your own)
- Offers yoga and wine instruction programs
- Booking.com review score: 9.0
- TripAdvisor rating: 5.0
Prices start at $174 – Book Castello Di Potentino
Castello di San Fabiano
Address: Via di San Martino 1000/A, 53014 Monteroni dʼArbia
Nearest train station: Monteroni d’Arbia
Room types: Deluxe Double or Twin Room / Double or Twin Room with Private External Bathroom / Suite / Two-Bedroom Suite / Suite (4 Adults)
Why stay at this hotel?
- Historic castle in the heart of the Crete Senesi, halfway between the Chianti and Val d’Orcia
- Wonderful breakfast served in outdoor terrace
- Big pool; sunset views from the top of the tower are breathtaking
- Booking.com review score: 9.4
- TripAdvisor rating: 5.0
Prices start at $175 – Book Castello di San Fabiano