Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the highest-rated hotel among those we compared in Orvieto and a location a short walk from the cathedral. Skip it if you judge value by facilities, because some guests feel the price is high for what is on offer.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Orvieto. It suits couples and travellers who care most about location and service and are happy to pay well above the town median for them. Family rooms, a gym, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are listed, and the hotel is tagged as pet-friendly, though you should confirm the pet policy first.
It is a 4-star hotel, not a 5-star. Our method prefers five-star hotels for the Luxury slot and only accepts a four-star if it scores at least 8.5, which this one clears easily. Even so, if you expect a long list of facilities, the listed ones are short, and some guests say the cost feels high for the amenities provided.
Location and getting around
The address is Piazza Ranieri 36, and the location score is 9.8 out of 10, the strongest number on this page. Guests describe a central position in the historic center, within walking distance of the cathedral and shops.
San Giovenale is about 0.3 km away, around 4 minutes on foot. Orvieto Cathedral is about 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes, and San Domenico about 0.7 km, roughly 9 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, and real routes may be a little longer. Parking and arrival details are not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel how to reach it by car.
What guests say
The score is 9.2 out of 10 from 1,060 reviews. Praise focuses on two things: the central location and the staff, who are described as friendly and professional, giving helpful advice and attentive service.
The criticism is about value. Guests call the rates fair for the area, but some think the cost is high for the amenities. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price was €295.00 per night, about €590 for two nights. It is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote, and well above the sample median of €169.30 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Orvieto Residence, was €139.40 per night with a score of 8.7 and 3 stars. Our Best Value pick, Grand Hotel Italia, was €190 per night with a score of 8.6 and 4 stars. Palazzo Piccolomini costs about €105 a night more than Grand Hotel Italia and more than double the Budget pick. What the extra buys, on our data, is a higher guest score and a top location score, not a longer facilities list.
Breakfast options listed are Continental, Italian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible properties in Orvieto, and this hotel ranked joint 1st on review score. As a 4-star with 9.2, it met our rule for the Luxury slot. It is the best-reviewed option in our sample, and the most expensive of our three picks.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is in your rate, especially at this price. Ask how to arrive by car and where to park, since we have no confirmed parking details. If you bring a pet, confirm the policy and any fee. Ask about room size and noise if they matter to you, and compare today's price with the reference figures.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini from Orvieto Cathedral?
About 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. San Giovenale is about 4 minutes away.
Is Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini a 5-star hotel?
No, it is an official 4-star. It holds our Luxury slot because it scores 9.2, above our 8.5 minimum for four-star hotels.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price was €295.00 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast included?
Continental, Italian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet options are listed, but inclusion in your rate has not been confirmed. Check when booking.
Is it good value?
Guests call the rates fair for the area, though some find them high for the amenities. You pay mainly for location and service.