Set within a beautifully restored Renaissance convent in the heart of Pienza, La Bandita Townhouse offers a very different way to experience Tuscany. Rather than retreating to the countryside, it invites you to become part of one of Italy’s most beautiful hill towns, where cafés spill into elegant piazzas, artisan workshops sit behind ancient doorways and everyday life unfolds at an unhurried pace. Contemporary interiors, thoughtful hospitality and a love of food, music and design give the house a distinctly modern spirit, while outside, the streets of Pienza become an extension of your stay.
La Bandita Townhouse
La Bandita Townhouse
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Renaissance convent
Restaurant & wine bar
Library & vinyl collection
Contemporary design
Piazza Pio ΙΙ location
UNESCO World Heritage setting
A Handpicked Hotel
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La Bandita Townhouse
It’s remarkable how quickly Pienza begins to feel familiar. Morning coffee becomes part of life in the piazza, afternoons drift between bookshops, wine bars and artisan workshops, and evenings often begin with an aperitivo before wandering home through quiet cobbled streets. Inside the house, records play softly, books invite browsing and conversation comes easily. It feels less like checking into a hotel and more like borrowing a beautifully designed home in one of Tuscany’s most remarkable towns.
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PLACE
Living in Pienza
Living in Pienza Pienza wasn’t built by chance. Conceived during the Renaissance as the ideal city, its harmonious streets and elegant squares still shape everyday life today. Staying here allows you to experience the town beyond the day-trippers, when mornings are quiet, evenings belong to the locals and the beauty of the place reveals itself at a gentler pace.
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Around the table
Food is naturally woven into daily life here. Seasonal Tuscan ingredients, carefully chosen wines and relaxed hospitality encourage long lunches and unhurried dinners, where conversation is just as important as what’s on the plate. Every meal feels generous without ever feeling formal.
DESIGN
Beautifully collected
Original architectural features sit comfortably alongside twentieth-century Italian furniture, contemporary art and carefully chosen objects collected over time. The house has the warmth and personality of somewhere that has been thoughtfully lived in, where every room reveals another detail worth noticing.
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Rooms & Suites
Each of the twelve rooms has its own individual character, combining original architectural details with contemporary design and bespoke furnishings. Calm, spacious and full of personality, they feel more like beautifully designed apartments than hotel rooms, making it wonderfully easy to settle into life in Pienza.
Additional Information & Cancellation
Additional Information
Getting there
La Bandita Townhouse sits in the heart of Pienza, around 90 minutes by car from Florence Airport and two hours from Rome. A car is recommended for exploring the wider Val d’Orcia, although once in Pienza, everything is easily explored on foot.
Child policy
The intimate atmosphere and twelve-room layout make La Bandita Townhouse particularly well suited to couples and adult travellers. Families should contact the hotel directly regarding room configurations and suitability for younger children.
Things to do
Spend time wandering Pienza’s Renaissance streets, browse independent artisan workshops, sample the region’s celebrated pecorino cheese or explore the wider Val d’Orcia. Wine tastings, cooking experiences, cycling and visits to nearby hill towns such as Montepulciano, Montalcino and Bagno Vignoni can all be arranged. Our concierge is happy to curate personalised local experiences.
Points of interest
Piazza Pio II, the Val d’Orcia UNESCO World Heritage landscape, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Bagno Vignoni and the Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta are all within easy reach.
Sustainability
La Bandita Townhouse demonstrates a thoughtful approach to heritage through the sensitive restoration of a historic convent, giving new life to one of Pienza’s most characterful buildings. Its commitment to local producers, Tuscan craftsmanship and independent makers reflects a genuine respect for the culture and traditions of the region.
Cancellation
Your stay is booked with Wellness Traveller. Cancellation and amendment terms vary depending on the room, rate and dates you choose. The terms that apply will be provided before you confirm your booking and detailed on your booking confirmation.
For refundable bookings, Wellness Traveller requires an additional 24 hours' notice before the hotel’s cancellation deadlines, allowing us time to process the cancellation on your behalf.
If your plans change, please email hello@wellnesstraveller.co, quoting your booking reference. Your cancellation will take effect from the date we receive your written request.
A £25 administration fee per booking applies where you ask us to make a change or cancellation, in addition to any cancellation charges that apply to your booking. This fee does not apply where you have a statutory right to cancel without charge.
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