Vicolo Dell'Oste

Very cosy and centrally located hotel and the host couple is extremely helpful and kind. Great rooms with everything you could wish for. The hotel offers a lot to see nearby in terms of scenery and also local handicrafts. There are also many culinary specialities to be enjoyed within easy reach.

I have been visiting Montepulciano for many years, and I have stayed in different types of accommodations (spas, hotels, rented apartments), but family owned B&B Vicolo dell Oste is my new favorite. It is perfectly located, just a few steps from the Corso and just across the street from Cafe Poliziano, which is the best place in town for that morning cappuccino or evening glass of wine. The owners, Luisa and Giuseppe, treat you as though you are a member of their family, and they are always ready with a great recommendation for a restaurant or anything else you might need. (Luisa introduced me to L'Altro Cantuccio, a small restaurant with innovative Italian cuisine, which is now one of my three favorite restaurants in a town known for great food as well as great wine.) The rooms and suites are simple, but comfortable and spotlessly clean. They are also a great value, especially given their location in the heart of this wonderful hill town. There are only a limited number of rooms, though, so plan early if you can. You will feel at home here.

A comfortable and convenient stay in Montepulciano. Late November/early December is a quiet time in Montepulciano, which is when we were there. The proprietors could not have been nicer or more accommodating. The bed was comfortable and the jetted tub was wonderful! The bathroom was modern and everything was spotlessly clean. The only negative is that the lighting, especially in the bathroom, was not adequate for my taste. The breakfast at Caffe Poliziano was great and the views divine. We would highly recommend this B&B for a short-term stay in lovely Montepulciano.

The Host and Hostess were warm, responsive and friendly. Our stay was comfortable from the moment we walked through the front door. The location is excellent with a variety of choices nearby for dining and services. Montepulciano is every bit a 'hill town'. Navigating can be tiring. A location like this near major sites is a good choice.

We spent a week in Montepulciano at Vicolo dell’Oste, and it was the best part of our month in Tuscany and Rome. First of all, Montepulciano is a fabulous hilltop town, well situated for day trips to villages and wineries in the region. The town is located on an incline, and I was concerned whether my knees and some problems with balance would make this too challenging for me. I had cortisone injections in my knees before leaving, and I used trekking poles for stability, and I really managed it quite well and was delighted to be there! If your physical limitations are more severe, this probably won’t be a good match. Second, the Vicolo dell’Oste was a wonderful home base! It is in a very charming old building, on the corner of a quiet side street and the main street (mostly pedestrian traffic), and it’s close to the flattest part of the hill climb. There are shops, restaurants, and cafes everywhere (even a laundromat). The apartment we had was on the second floor (third in U.S. parlance) and included a spacious sitting area with a kitchenette (no oven but stovetop, refrigerator, sink), large bedroom, and en-suite bathroom. It was much more than we expected! The one downside was that the lighting, especially in the sitting room, is very dim. If you’re watching TV, it’s probably fine, but we are readers, and there just wasn’t enough light for us to do that comfortably. Everything else was stellar! This was the most expensive accommodation of our trip at €105/night—but, when you consider the large breakfast for two that is included, it really came out comparable in price. Breakfast at the Café Poliziano across the street included juice, coffee/tea, pastries, hot egg choice, fruit, yogurt, toast, from which to choose each day, all served either on a terrace with an amazing view or in the historic interior. Best of all, Luisa and Giuseppe are amazingly attentive hosts. Each morning of our stay, Luisa was at the front desk and checked with us on any help we needed with plans or reservations for the day. She recommended several really wonderful restaurants, made reservations for us, and gave us tips for our excursions. She was helpful above and beyond! While we were offered, and tried out, one of the hotel parking spaces inside the walls, we opted to park in one of the free lots outside the walls (thereby entailing a bit of a hike into the center) because of the challenge of driving the narrow, mostly pedestrian, often one-way lanes inside! If I go back to Montepulciano or if a friend asks for a recommendation, I would, without hesitation, recommend Vicolo dell’Oste!

per il solito viaggio in toscana quest'anno abbiamo scelto Montepulciano 11 amici per 2 notti in questa spettacolare struttura , nuova e pulita, con proprietari favolosi e cordiali. che dire penso tutti se ritorneranno in zona si serviranno ancora dell' VICOLO DELL'OSTE. grazie alla signora Luisa e al signor Giuseppe per tutte le informazioni e i consigli ricevuti

Siamo stati a Montepulciano e abbiamo soggiornato al B&B Vicolo dell'Oste. Abbiamo trovato un ambiente accogliente,pulito,elegante.Il signor Giuseppe molto cordiale e disponibile. Sicuramente da consigliare e se torniamo in zona da ricontattare.

Come scritto nel titolo, si tratta di una struttura nel corso principale del centro storico di Montepulciano, quindi con tutti i pro e i contro: fascino e posizione centrale, comoda ai principali ristoranti e alla Piazza Grande. Noi abbiamo soggiornato una notte e ci siamo trovati bene, però vanno segnalati l'assenza di ascensore e aria condizionata; inoltre si sentono dei rumori che provengono dal corso dove affacciano le finestre. Specifico queste caratteristiche perché ci sono persone che hanno difficoltà motorie o sonno leggero, noi però siamo stati benissimo. La nostra camera era ampia, con accostamento di pezzi di vari stili; presenza di frigo, facilities e vasca da bagno di fronte al letto! (tranquilli, in bagno c è anche la doccia 😀). La colazione non viene fornita dal b&b, ma si può usufruire di una convenzione con un bar storico nei pressi, che comprende bevanda calda/brioches/succo di frutta. Vale la pena dedicare del tempo a questa esperienza della colazione presso il bar convenzionato, perché è davvero un locale di antica tradizione (allego una foto della terrazza). I proprietari della struttura sono cordiali e dispensano volentieri consigli su visite culturali ed esperienze culinarie. Parcheggio convenzionato a qualche centinaio di metri.

Siamo stati due notti in questo incanto in compagnia del nostro cane. I proprietari disponibili e amichevoli. La camera pulita e arredata alla perfezione, ci ha dato la sensazione di essere a casa nostra. In pieno centro, siamo arrivati ovunque a piedi. Il parcheggio, a 200 metri, era compreso nel costo della struttura. Che dire, torneremo !