Chiostro Delle Monache Hostel Volterra

Originally a 15th-century Franciscan monastery, Chiostro Delle Monache sits just beyond Volterra's ancient Etruscan walls, right next to the Presidio Ospedaliero Santa Maria Maddalena hospital. The property offers private bathrooms in each room, two complimentary parking areas, and a beautifully preserved historic cloister.

The guestrooms are simply decorated, with tile flooring and wooden furnishings.

On-site amenities include a café, a reading room, and a TV lounge, all with free Wi-Fi. There's also a children's play area. Breakfast is served in a frescoed dining room, where dinner can be arranged upon request.

The monastery dates back to 1445 and was built alongside the Church of Saint Girolamo. The cloister was designed by Michelozzo, a sculptor and architect who worked in Donatello's workshop.

The property is located one kilometer from Volterra's Porta a Selci gate and roughly an hour's drive from Pisa, Florence, and Siena. Public buses stop right at the entrance.

Couples especially appreciate the location, giving it a rating of 8.7 for two-person trips.