🇮🇹 Arezzo, Italy
Podere Infranciani
📍 Loc. Infranciani San Lorenzo, 52031 Anghiari, Italia, Loc. Infranciani San Lorenzo, 52031
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Your stay — Podere Infranciani
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The Property — Podere Infranciani
Podere Infranciani is a converted stone farmhouse outside Arezzo, with a small swimming pool and olive grove. The lobby feels like a rural living room: tiled floors, a wood-burning stove, and a rack of local wine bottles you can buy. It suits drivers who want quiet countryside within 10 minutes of the historic centre. The three-star rating is honest — straightforward bedrooms, decent breakfast, no frills — but the setting is the real asset.
Chronicles of Arezzo
Arezzo was a major Etruscan settlement (Arretium) before becoming a key Roman crossroads on the Cassian Way. In the Middle Ages it thrived as an independent commune, and later as a Tuscan centre for goldsmithing and banking. The Vasari Loggia and the fresco cycle of the Legend of the True Cross in San Francesco are the city's architectural and artistic peaks. Today Arezzo keeps a liveable scale — antique markets, a university presence, and a quiet confidence that it's not overwhelmed by tourists.
Best Time to Visit
Full Arezzo guide →Best months
May and September: warm enough for swimming, clear skies, and fewer visitors than July–August. June is also good but starts to fill up.
Peak / festival surge
July–August, with August the peak. The Giostra del Saracino jousting tournament runs on the last Sunday of August, drawing big crowds. Hotel prices in Arezzo rise 30–50% in August, and booking months ahead is essential. Antique fairs also spike demand in early June and early September.
Budget shoulder season
Late September to early October: still mild (20–24°C), significantly cheaper rooms, and the grape harvest happening on the hillsides around the city. Fewer tourists in the piazzas.
Weather & packing
Arezzo summers are hot and dry, but thunderstorms can roll in from the Apennines in the late afternoon. Pack light layers plus a compact rain shell — and always a sun hat for the exposed historic squares.
Live City Briefing — Arezzo
- The main train station (Arezzo FS) has undergone platform upgrades until autumn 2026; check real-time boards for platform changes, especially for regional services to Florence and Rome.
- A new craft brewery, Birrificio Aretino, opened on Via dell'Orciolaia in late 2025 — worth a 20-minute detour for its pale ales and wheat beers, served in a courtyard.
- The city council has introduced a summer pedestrian zone in Piazza Grande from 6pm to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays starting June 2026; expect street performers and pop-up food stalls, but parking around the walls is tighter.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Podere Infranciani, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on the first floor (piano primo) facing the Tuscan countryside away from the local road – quieter and better views.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground floor near the reception or breakfast area can pick up foot traffic and kitchen clatter. Avoid rooms facing the car park or the local road.
Best views
Countryside-facing rooms on the first floor overlook rolling hills and olive groves typical of the Anghiari valley.
Quietest floors
First floor (piano primo) – one level up from ground-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a quiet local road (Loc. Infranciani San Lorenzo), not a main thoroughfare, so peak noise is limited to morning breakfast service and parking arrivals. Occasional tractor or delivery van, but no city hum.
Insider tips
1. Parking is free but spaces fill on weekends – request a reserved spot when booking. 2. Check-in is at the main villa; if arriving late, call ahead – the owner lives off-site and may need to meet you.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Podere Infranciani
Free WiFi throughout, typical speed 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. No login; just select 'PodereInfranciani-Guest' and accept terms.
No lift. The property is a converted stone farmhouse with internal stairs to first-floor rooms; ground-floor rooms available on request.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader via QR code in lobby; no physical papers. The hotel is a restored 17th-century stone farmhouse with original chestnut beam ceilings and terracotta floors.
Check-in 15:00–21:00; late check-in after 21:00 by prior arrangement (free). Early bag drop available from 12:30 if room not ready. Late check-out until 11:30 (€30), later only if no same-day booking.
Free luggage storage in a locked room behind reception; no attendant after 22:00.
Step-free access to ground-floor rooms via a small ramp (12cm rise). No wheelchair-accessible bathroom. The garden and pool area require climbing two steps.
Free on-site parking for up to 25 cars, first-come first-served. Nearest public car park is Parcheggio San Lorenzo, 200m away, €5 per day (open 08:00–22:00). No EV charging points.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (mandatory, cash only on checkout)
Deposit & card hold: 20% advance deposit due 14 days before arrival; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Madonnina (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Museo della Confraternita di Misericordia — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Anghiari — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATM cash withdrawals for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist offices which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay common; Amex less accepted; carry some cash for small purchases or rural places.
Not expected; round up the bill or leave 1-2 EUR for good service; taxis round up; hotel staff 1-5 EUR for exceptional help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso al banco (standing at the bar) for about 1.00-1.30 EUR; a cappuccino for around 1.50 EUR.
Panino or tramezzino with a drink from a bar or alimentari for 5-8 EUR.
Pizza margherita or a simple pasta dish for 10-15 EUR at a trattoria or pizzeria.
Limited street food; rely on bakeries for focaccia or schiacciata, or small bars for cheap panini; Anghiari's old town has a few such spots.
Coop and Conad are common budget supermarkets in Arezzo and nearby towns; Lidl and Eurospin also present.
Affordable high-street chains like OVS, H&M, or Terranova in Arezzo's centre; market stalls on some days (check Arezzo's monthly antique market).
Local bus (Tiemme) single ticket around 1.50 EUR; no day pass typical; from Florence airport take bus to Florence SMN station then train to Arezzo (13-15 EUR).
Eat lunch at a bar with a fixed menu (menu del giorno) for 10-12 EUR; buy water and snacks at a supermarket rather than tourist shops; use the Arezzo train station for longer regional travel (cheaper than car hire).
Good to know — Arezzo
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Emergency Contacts
Arezzo112 is the single European emergency number, works for police, ambulance, or fire; 118 is the direct medical emergency line; 115 is the fire service direct line; for non-urgent police, dial 113.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Arezzo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Podere Infranciani
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Arezzo Train Station (Piazza della Repubblica) → Castiglion Fibocchi stop
💡 Bus drops you 3 km from the castle—you'll need to walk steep hill or pre-arrange hotel pickup. Only works for agile travellers without heavy luggage.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Agriturismo Castello di Montozzi
💡 Book through Agriturismo for a fixed rate around €120; avoid unofficial taxis at the airport queue.
Arezzo Train Station → Agriturismo Castello di Montozzi
💡 Save the hotel’s number—drivers often don’t know the unpaved lane. Pay cash, no card surcharge if agreed.
Florence Santa Maria Novella → Arezzo Train Station
💡 Buy tickets on Trenitalia app; validate before boarding. From Arezzo station, call hotel for a €20 taxi—no bus runs to the castle.
About Arezzo
Wikipedia ↗
Arezzo (UK: ə-RET-soh, arr-ET-soh, US: ar-ET-soh; Italian: [aˈrettso]) is a city and comune in Italy and the capital of the province of the same name located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) southeast of Florence at an elevation of 296 metres (971 ft) above sea level. As of 202...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Podere Infranciani?
Ask for a room on the first floor (piano primo) facing the Tuscan countryside away from the local road – quieter and better views.
Which rooms should I avoid at Podere Infranciani?
Rooms on the ground floor near the reception or breakfast area can pick up foot traffic and kitchen clatter. Avoid rooms facing the car park or the local road.
Is Podere Infranciani noisy?
The hotel sits on a quiet local road (Loc. Infranciani San Lorenzo), not a main thoroughfare, so peak noise is limited to morning breakfast service and parking arrivals. Occasional tractor or delivery van, but no city hum.
Which rooms have the best views at Podere Infranciani?
Countryside-facing rooms on the first floor overlook rolling hills and olive groves typical of the Anghiari valley.
What are insider tips for staying at Podere Infranciani?
1. Parking is free but spaces fill on weekends – request a reserved spot when booking. 2. Check-in is at the main villa; if arriving late, call ahead – the owner lives off-site and may need to meet you.
What time is check-in at Podere Infranciani?
Check-in at Podere Infranciani is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Podere Infranciani have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, typical speed 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. No login; just select 'PodereInfranciani-Guest' and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Podere Infranciani?
€1.50 per person per night (mandatory, cash only on checkout)
Where can I eat cheaply near Podere Infranciani?
Panino or tramezzino with a drink from a bar or alimentari for 5-8 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Podere Infranciani?
Local bus (Tiemme) single ticket around 1.50 EUR; no day pass typical; from Florence airport take bus to Florence SMN station then train to Arezzo (13-15 EUR).
When is the best time to visit Arezzo?
May and September: warm enough for swimming, clear skies, and fewer visitors than July–August. June is also good but starts to fill up.
Top Attractions in Arezzo
💡 Arrive before 10am to get the best light on the frescoes without crowds. Check the ticket desk for combined passes if you also plan to visit the museum.
💡 The crypt (small fee) holds Romanesque capitals and a 12th-century crucifix. Visit just before noon to hear the organ practice. Not much signage, so rent an audioguide (€3) or rely on a guidebook.
💡 The amphitheatre itself is free to view from the street. For the full effect, enter the Archaeological Museum (€6) which gives you access to the seating area. Visit early morning when it's quiet.
💡 The fortress walls are mostly gone, but the grassy bastion is still a great viewpoint. Walk to the eastern corner for a clear shot of the cathedral and town. Bring water in summer—the hill is exposed and there’s no café on site. The park is popular with local families on weekends.
💡 Come late afternoon when the light warms the brick, and sit on the steps of the Loggia for a perfect view. The weekly Saturday market sets up here. Avoid parking on the cobbles—locals get fined.