In the heart of Orvieto
for centuries
A 16th-century noble residence.
Just 200 meters from the Cathedral
THE PALAZZO
Some places are not built.
They are inherited.
Palazzo Guidoni is one of those places that tells its story without the need for words. Built in the 16th century by one of Orvieto’s noble families, it has been welcoming travelers for over a century.
The marble staircase, the wrought-iron gate, the barrel-vaulted ceilings of the entrance hall: these are details that no renovation could ever recreate. They have stood here for centuries, waiting to be experienced.
The rooms have been renovated without altering their original character. Their proportions remain those of a 16th-century palazzo — lofty, spacious, and filled with a natural light that shifts throughout the day in ways no designer could ever plan.
The materials are simple and carefully chosen: wood, stone, and natural fabrics. Nothing decorative for decoration’s sake. Only what is necessary, thoughtfully placed.
Some rooms overlook the inner garden, offering the kind of quiet that noble residences have preserved for centuries, even in the heart of a city. Others face the rooftops and bell towers of Orvieto — a view that gently reminds you, at every hour of the day, exactly where you are.
Perfectly located in the heart of Orvieto’s historic center.
Step outside the door and, within a two-minute walk, you are already in Piazza del Duomo. The nearest public parking area is just twenty meters from the entrance — a rare convenience for a hotel in the heart of a historic center.
Comfort here is essential in the truest sense of the word: everything you need to feel at ease is provided. The rest is taken care of by the palazzo itself.
The Rooms
Simple, bright, and set within a 16th-century palazzo.
Twenty accommodations created within the original spaces of Palazzo Guidoni. High, generous proportions, antique furnishings, and marble or parquet floors. Most overlook the inner garden or the rooftops of Orvieto — a view that changes with the daylight and one that no modern hotel could replicate.
The rooms have been renovated with great respect for the building’s original character. Nothing unnecessary: only what is needed for a comfortable stay, within a palazzo that does the rest.
Four room categories, designed to suit different needs — from the most intimate to the most spacious. All share the same quiet quality: the feeling of being part of something authentic.
THE EXPERIENCE
The little moments
that stay with you
1. Breakfast in the Garden
During the summer months, our continental buffet breakfast is served in the patio overlooking the inner garden, surrounded by centuries-old plants and with the Torre del Moro rising in the background.
2. The Panoramic Terrace
A place to pause, with the silhouette of the Cathedral before your eyes. Nothing more is needed.
3. The Noble Staircase
Climbing the palace staircase each evening is already part of the experience. Wrought iron, marble, and a coat of arms that has watched over these halls for centuries.
4. The Garden
A courtyard left untouched by time. Centuries-old plants, quiet surroundings, and that soft filtered light that only historic residences seem able to preserve. A place to linger, even if only for a moment.
LOCATION
In the heart of Orvieto
Via Luca Signorelli, 18. A quiet street just off the main thoroughfare, right in the center of the historic town.
Step outside the hotel and, within two minutes, you are standing before the Cathedral — one of the most remarkable in Italy, and that’s not just our opinion as locals. The Torre del Moro is only one hundred meters away. Orvieto Underground, with its network of Etruscan tunnels and caves, is just around the corner. Piazza del Popolo can be reached in a five-minute walk.
There is no need to plan every step. There is no need to take the car. Orvieto is best experienced on foot, and from here everything is within easy reach.
One more detail: the nearest public parking area is just twenty meters from the entrance. And because the hotel is located outside the restricted traffic zone (ZTL), you can drive directly to the door.
