L'Antico Pozzo Boutique Historic Hotel In San Gimignano

3-star boutique historic hotel inside San Gimignano's medieval walls

Historical Setting & Building

Hotel L'Antico Pozzo occupies a 15th-century building renovated under the supervision of Italy's Fine Arts, recognized as a historical residence. Guests can explore an ancient well inside the hotel and a basement museum displaying archaeological finds and old winemaking equipment. The property sits on central Via San Matteo, within walking distance of Piazza Cisterna and the Civic Museum.

Thematic Rooms

Each room at l'Antico Pozzo is inspired by a famous Italian poet, with the Dante Room offering a spacious layout, high ceilings, and vintage furniture. Accommodations include air conditioning, satellite flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with powerful showers. Some rooms provide views of San Gimignano's towers, and the hotel uses dark shutters for restful sleep.

Courtyard & Breakfast

The hotel's courtyard offers a quiet space with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants, away from the tourist crowds. Breakfast is served in the former ballroom, the Sala Rosa, with options including gluten-free and vegan choices, fresh pastries, homemade cakes, and eggs cooked to order. Guests can take breakfast indoors or on the adjacent terrace.

Services & Local Experiences

The family-run team provides personalized assistance with local excursions, recommended restaurants, and wine tasting experiences near Tuscan vineyards. Antico Pozzo arranges airport transfers, taxi services, and luggage storage, and offers multi-day parking discounts at the nearby public parking lot. The concierge can coordinate guided visits to local wine cellars and provide detailed arrival instructions via video.

Location & Accessibility

Hotel l'Antico Pozzo is located inside San Gimignano's medieval walls, a few minutes' walk from the main bus stop and the Porta San Matteo city gate. The hotel has an elevator and offers accessible parking with an electric vehicle charging station. Guests can drive into the city center for 20 minutes to unload luggage, then park at Public Parking Lot 3, 1000 ft away.

• Location: Inside San Gimignano's medieval walls
• Rooms: Thematic rooms inspired by Italian poets
• Dining: Breakfast with gluten-free and vegan options
• Services: Personalized excursion and wine tasting assistance
• Unique feature: Ancient well and basement museum
• Accessibility: Elevator and accessible parking

License number: 052028ALB0012,IT052028A1FQAZSHTX