Villa Porta all'Arco, in the historical district, offers a peaceful garden and welcoming terrace. Enjoy in-room WiFi and breakfast with local specialties. Guests appreciate the convenient location.
Located in Volterra, Villa Porta all'Arco is in the historical district. Teatro del Silenzio and Pinacoteca e Museo Civico are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rossi Alabastri Volterra and Fattoria Il Palagio Winery. Visit our Volterra travel guide
Via Mazzini 2, Volterra, PI, 56048
What's nearby
Porta all'Arco
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cathedral of Volterra
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Medici Fortress
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Roman Theatre
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Palazzo dei Priori
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Volterra Saline-Pomarance Station
14 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
60 min drive
Restaurants
La Vecchia Lira
5 min walk
Enjoy! Cafè
5 min walk
Osteria Dei Poeti
7 min walk
Caffe dei Fornelli
5 min walk
Hamburgheria
7 min walk
About this property
Villa Porta all'Arco
Hotel in the historical district
Villa Porta all'Arco provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Villa Porta all'Arco boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and espresso makers.
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
Conveniences
Virtual front desk
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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3 floors
Built in 1900
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Room service
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Air conditioning
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 October and 15 May.
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 8 for children
Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Property Registration Number IT050039A1WE3EVVF4
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Villa Porta all'Arco Hotel Volterra
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Frequently asked questions
Is Villa Porta all'Arco pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Villa Porta all'Arco?
Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Villa Porta all'Arco?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Villa Porta all'Arco?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Does Villa Porta all'Arco provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Villa Porta all'Arco located?
Situated in the historical district, this hotel is steps away from Porta all'Arco and Cathedral of Volterra. Palazzo dei Priori and Torre del Porcellino are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Villa Porta all'Arco Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Charming villa just outside the Etruscan gate to Volterra with lovely views to the west. Rooms are large and comfortable. Garden area where breakfast is served needs a bit of work but was pleasant enough.
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
nigel
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was difficult to find because the Main Street leading to it was temporarily closed The staff were very helpful
A beautiful, rustic Villa a few steps ( walk up the steps ) away from the town center. The have some excellent vegan, organic food and wine in their restaurant located at the town center. Above all, Enrique, I assume, the owner of the property, is a genuine personality with a warm smile and with lots of informed about Etruscan culture!
Overall, a best stay! Keep up the good work Enrique!
Raja
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Adriano
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Basic comfort in a traditional Tuscany villa
Location is very nice: it's an old villa with period furnishings. Basic comfort overall: no a/c in the room, only fan. Parking is limited, but there's a free parking in 100 mt.
Location was good, the room on the street side can be quite noisy until late at night, the only thing missing were tea coffee facilities in the room and tissue. Apart those few things the room was good, spacious and clean.
Stefano
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Carl
31 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed for one night. The room was fine but very basic. The fridge did not work, the lights flickered all of the time. They went out of their way to help us with parking. The breakfast was served in a little garden which was pleasant and the food was good. The hotel is vegan so only soy or almond milk for the coffee which we did not care for.
The owner is special and is very fond of Volterra's history
Giovanni
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Milena
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a family reunion in Italy. We learned upon arrival that our reservation had been lost, and there were no rooms available at the original location. The manager Maria Luisa clearly worked hard to ensure we were well taken care of. This 5 star review reflects her efforts.
Villa davvero fantastica!!! Per non parlare di tutto il dintorno, situata appena al di sotto del centro storico, dove si può raggiungere 5 min a piede. La colazione buonissima, tutti prodotti tipici e fatti da loro. Poi c’è Maria Rosaria, la ragazza che ci ha accolti, davvero disponibilissima e cordiale… da tornare assolutamente! Ve la consiglio!!! 😍😍😍
No se puede acceder hasta las 15,30. Primero hay que ir a un retaurante del centro para que te den las normas para entrar en la villa que esta en las afueras. Teniendo en cuenta las dificultades de Volterra para llegar con coche, es incomodísimo y pesado acceder a pie al centro.
Perfecte locatie, net buiten de toegangspoort van de binnenstad. Alles op loopafstand. Gratis prive parkeren mogelijk. Let wel op dat het ontbijt geheel vegan is (dus geen melk, geen boter, geen kaas, alleen plantaardige yoghurt etc.)
Jättefint hotell med fantastisk utsikt! Kort, men brant, promenad till stadskärnan. Vi kommer definitivt tillbaka.
Therese
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
6/10 Okay
JOSEMAR
27 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ao chegarmos não havia ninguém na recepção, havia um aviso para telefonar que alguém viria. Estávamos sem telefone ou internet. Nossa sorte é que havia uma pessoa trabalhando em uma obra lá dentro que nos fez a gentileza de ligar. Fomos informados que o café da manhã seria em um bar no centro da cidade, próximo mas a muitos metros de escadas e rampas. Esse foi o ponto por, não havia uma clara explicação, comemos um sanduíche e café e fomos embora. Não indico, alterar do quarto ser grande e equipado. Também o chão é de posso frio
Hotel ai piedi delle mura di Volterra, villa decò, stanze ampie, silenziosa, colazione con tanto dolce manca però un tostapane per farsi un toast. Esperienza comunque positiva positiva.
romano
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
15 Oct 2019
Disliked: Staff & service
My partner and I stayed for 3 nights, Thur-Sun, last week. This is definitely more of a B&B than a hotel and from our experience, 3 stars is rather generous. On arrival at 3:30pm the hotel was closed and we had to call staff to check in. We waited nearly 30mins. The room we were given was on the ground floor right by the entrance (no.24). It was clean, but rather dark and dingy. There were only 4 clothes hangers provided. The road was also quite noisy. The hotel is just a 5 min walk to the old town, which was excellent and there are plenty of places to eat. Although, you have to walk along the edge of a busy road and I would be wary if you have children. We also returned to the hotel at 10pm in complete darkness, which felt rather strange. In the mornings we were woken by people talking outside our room by the entrance and smoking by our window. Breakfast was fine, but rather basic. As the hotel began to fill for the weekend, parking became problematic, by Saturday we had to park a 10/15min walk down the steep hillside at a local supermarket. On Sunday, we were told to check out by 9am, however at 8:30 reception was still closed. We had to call staff back to the hotel again and had to wait over 20 minutes. It was rather stressful, as we had a flight to catch. So overall not a particularly relaxing stay at this hotel, but it was cheaper than other accommodation in the area. Volterra is an exceptionally beautiful town though and we enjoyed the area very much.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
15 Oct 2019
Disliked: Staff & service
My partner and I stayed for 3 nights. On arrival the hotel was closed and we had to call staff to check in. They said 10 minutes it was 25. Not too much of an issue, as it was a nice sunny day while we waited, but we had a long journey and were tired and hungry, so not ideal. The room we were given was on the ground floor right by the entrance. It was clean, but very dark and dingy. The road was also quite noisy. We were hoping for a room more similar to those photographed. The hotel is just a 5 min walk to the old town
Gratis Parkplatz, sehr saubere Zimmer und ein gutes Frühstück. Ideal um Volterra und die Umgebung zu erkunden. Volterra ist noch nicht so überlaufen wie San Gimignano. Die Nacht war erholsam und ruhig. Das Hotel ist eine alte italienische Villa mit kleinem Garten. Zur Altstadt ist es ein kleiner Spaziergang