Volterra Hostels

"The volterra youth hostel which is a renovation of an ancient franciscan convent of the XV, is situated at the entrance of the city of Volterra. Apart from the nature of its structure which is ideal for relax and study, the hostel is also situated in a good position from where one can easily connect to major historical and artistic centers of Toscana : one hour to Pisa, Florence, Siena, and only 30 minutes to the seaside and to San Gimignano. Breakfast is included in private rooms, not in shaered rooms ALL private rooms have the one...  more »

"… Cloister, based on the designs of Michelazzo (sculptor and architect of Donatello workshop). The history of the church and its convent Ostello Volterra Inside the Church of San Girolamo of the XV century and in its chapels on the side of the Portico, there are considerable works, among which the terracotta of Giovanni Della Robbia, on which one can read ‘Questa tavola a fatto fare Michelangelo di Niccolajo Ceregli. MCCCCC’. There exists also another beautiful plate of Robbia and the welcoming Annunciation of Benvenuto Di Giovanni...  more »

"… Michelozzo erbaut. Die Jugendherberge hat 23 Zimmer, alle gemütlich und modern eingerichtet. Einige davon haben ein privates, andere ein gemeinsames Badezimmer. Dank dieser Vielfältigkeit ist sie ideal für Paare, Familien und Gruppen. Sie können im großen, internen Saal, sowie auch draußen in der Loge gemütlich frühstücken. Nur 50 Metern weit entfernt befindet sich das Hotel La Foresteria, das von der gleichen Gesellschaft geleitet wird. Dort haben Sie Mittags und Abends die Möglichkeit, das Restaurant zu günstigen Preisen zu...  more »