San Gimignano Travel Forum

Can anyone recommend an apartment or small house for myself and my Girlfriend in San Gimgnano or within safe walking distance. We are going in mid June and it would be nice to have somewhere to sit outside when relaxing.

Any suggestions.

Best regards,
Smiley.

What is it that makes you want to rent a house in san gimignano in june? This place is probably one of the most overcrowded tourist spots in europe. And san gim is not that different than the other Tuscan villages. Volterra is quite nice, too, although touristy as well. So have no special recommendations on san gim, but for b&b and holiday apartments in Tuscany I would generally recommend venere.com .

What Tuscan towns would you prefer?

Baically, if you are going to the Tuscan countryside, i would recommend taking a cheper place off the beaten path (agriturismo, smaller or less charming Village) and renting a car.. You will see a lot more, even without having to drive too much.
Ciao
Francesco

You might want to take a look at this apartment inside the walls of San G

http://www.accommodation-sangimignano.it/santafina.htm#

My wife and I have spent 4 holidays in San G and have always enjoyed them.

Twice we stayed just outside the walls at http://www.bellavistaappartamenti.com/

Once we stayed in an apartment inside the walls which is no longer available and finally we stayed at the wonderful Hotel Belsoggiorno with private terrace

http://www.tuscany.net/belsoggiorno/

see my San G hotel tip at

http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Europe/Italy/Tuscany/San_Gimignano-144020/Hotels_and_Accommodations-San_Gimignano-Hotel_Bel_Soggiorno-BR-1.html

While the town is very touristy during the day, just like Venice it becomes very peaceful in the evenings.

Regards,

Billy

Cheers folks. Thanks for the links Billy, I'll check them up. We want to go as the town makes quite a good base for travelling through Tuscany. The last time we stayed there we were gone in the mornings before the tour buses arrived and when we came back in the evening the town was lovely and quiet. Prices are very reasonable for evening meals due to the number of restaurants open yet if you want to go for a drink afterwards its hard to beat a good bottle of chainti by the fountain in the square.

Cheers folks and happy travelling.