Val d'Orcia accommodation from NZ$169

If you are heading to Val d'Orcia, you can't miss the Torre del Mangia. Hotels nearby are the Hotel San Marco and Le Meridiane.

Also, there are a selection of places to stay near the Palazzo Piccolomini and the Cathedral of Pienza. The Affittacamere Gozzante and the B&B Camere La Vite are close to the Palazzo Piccolomini, while the Casale Orcia and L'Olmo are close to the Cathedral of Pienza.

The Palazzo Monaci is 25 kilometres from the middle of Val d'Orcia. Alternatively, the Agriturismo Paradiso is located 25 kilometres away. The Villa Renieri, as well as the Olivetto 2, are two other recommended accommodation options worth checking out in Val d'Orcia.

Once you've gotten to know Val d'Orcia, why not broaden your horizons and discover the other great things to see and do around Tuscany? Explore the ruins, castles and traditional villages in Tuscany, or head off and enjoy the region's lovely rural landscapes, beaches and coastal plains. Or join the locals in the snowboarding and skiing while you're here.

10 kilometres to the northeast of Val d'Orcia you will find Pienza, where you can spend a few hours exploring the Palazzo Piccolomini, Palazzo Comunale and Palazzo Borgia. If you'd like to spend a night or two in Pienza, check out the Pienza and In Toscana Affittacamere. Montalcino, which is home to the B&B da Idolina and Palazzina Cesira, is 12 kilometres to the west of Val d'Orcia. If you're staying in Montalcino, be sure to explore the Castello Banfi and Tenuta Greppo Franco Biondi Santi.

If you are flying into or out of Peretola Airport and would prefer to stay nearby, try the Hilton Florence Metropole Hotel or the Hotel Astor.