Cortona Old Town Travel Guide
Cortona
Visit Cortona Old Town
Popular places to visit
Piazza della Repubblica
Find out about the history of Cortona when you take a trip to Piazza della Repubblica. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Cortona Cathedral
Cortona Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Cortona, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's museums and musical theatre.
Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial
You can learn about the history of Cortona when you stop by Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial. Experience the area's museums and musical theatre.
Signorelli Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Signorelli Theatre on your trip to Cortona. Discover the area's countryside and monuments.
Casali Palace
You can study the exhibits at Casali Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cortona. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Santa Margherita Basilica
You can learn about the history of Cortona when you stop by Santa Margherita Basilica. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Things to do
Wine Tasting: a SYRAH that makes you fall in love
Tuscany: Sanctuary of La Verna Day Tour Private Tour
Top hotels in Cortona Old Town
Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa
Perfect.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel San Michele
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice rooms
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Villa Santa Margherita
The room was large and very clean. Breakfast was very good. Will stay there if I return to Cortona
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Italia
The hotel amenities, comfort, hospitality are top notch. Should easily be a 4-star hotel!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Villa Marsili
The hotel is conveniently located just a short distance downhill from Piazza Garibaldi (the entry to the main pedestrian zone of Cortona). However, parking is on-street nearby and arriving on a fine Saturday afternoon, it was challenging to find a space. I had to park in a paid space located a distance ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
B&B San Francesco
Clean, quiet, somewhat basic. Excellent location a short hike uphill from the busy central piazzas. A challenge to drive to through exceedingly narrow, steep streets, but we parked directly in front of the B&B (lucky!). Beatrice very helpful. Wi-Fi can be unreliable. Continental breakfast was unremarkable. ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
