Locanda Palazzone
Medieval-exterior, Scandi-minimalist interior. Volcanic-stone vineyard barn meets contemporary loft living.
Book dinner on arrival day at least 24 hours in advance — the restaurant opens on request
Why It Matters
One of the oldest lodging sites in Italy — archaeological evidence places it as a hostel for pilgrims traveling to Rome for the First Jubilee in 1300. It sits inside the working Palazzone winery, one of Umbria's top wine producers, and offers guests direct access to vineyards, an Etruscan cave cellar, and estate wines at dinner.
A 13th-century stone pilgrim's inn turned seven-suite boutique hotel, sitting on the Palazzone wine estate 5km outside Orvieto. The medieval exterior — tufa arches, mullioned windows, carved columns — gives way to a jarring and entirely intentional contrast: loft-style interiors with hardwood floors, primary-colored designer furniture (think Saarinen Tulip chairs and Eames pieces), and a glass-and-iron lift. The Dubini family has owned the property for decades and produces some of Umbria's most celebrated white wines on-site.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Cardinale Suite
The flagship suite. A generous living area with three mullioned windows facing the vineyards and hills. Upstairs: bedroom, dressing room, and walk-in shower bathroom. This is the room where you'll understand what all the fuss is about — three arched windows framing the estate at golden hour. Extra bed possible (€50 surcharge).
61 sqm
Double Suite
The smallest option in the property. King-size bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, and mullioned windows overlooking chestnut woods, vineyards and the pool. Compact but well-designed, with minibar and tea/coffee facilities.
King · 28 sqmFamily Apartment
A ground-floor split-level apartment sleeping four. Downstairs: living area with single bed and large walk-in shower bathroom, accessible for disabled guests. Upstairs: two bedrooms (one double, one twin). Overlooks a private alley rather than the vineyard — the trade-off for the accessible layout and extra sleeping space.
51 sqmFamily Suite
The largest suite, sleeping up to four. Spacious living room with hill views, plus a master bedroom looking over the vineyards through mullioned windows. Upper level has a dressing room, bathroom with walk-in shower, and a second double bedroom facing Orvieto. Minibar and tea/coffee making facilities included.
68 sqmJunior Suite
A split-level suite with a living room featuring mullioned windows and vineyard views. Upper level has a bedroom, dressing room and walk-in shower bathroom. Includes minibar and tea/coffee facilities. A daybed in the living area makes it flexible for a solo traveler or guests who stay up late.
36 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Vineyard and cellar tour, then a 3-course light lunch at the Locanda paired with a tasting of 4 wines. The flagship food-and-wine experience on the estate.
Tour of the Musco cave — excavated in Etruscan times and still used today to produce wine by hand press and flywheel pump, without electricity. Followed by a tasting of 4 Orvieto Classico wines comparing past and present techniques, paired with local products.
A 3-course lunch at the Locanda paired with a vertical tasting of 4 vintages of Campo del Guardiano — the estate's flagship white. Umbrian dishes reinterpreted by the chef to showcase the wine's longevity. Minimum 4 people.
Introduction to the winery with tasting of 3 Palazzone wines. No food pairing — purely the wines.
Tour of the vineyards and cellar followed by a tasting of 4 Palazzone wines paired with a typical local products appetizer at the historic Locanda. Named for the medieval pilgrims who originally stopped here en route to Rome.
Stroll through the estate's working vineyards — an undulating patchwork of Orvieto Classico and Cabernet grapes — and watch the winemakers at work. Self-guided or as part of a tour.
Hiking trails through the chestnut forest behind the property. No guide needed — just put on good shoes.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A contemporary glass and metal lift running through the center of the medieval stone building — a deliberate architectural contrast.
Can be arranged with two days' notice at €10/hour.
Canopied rooftop terrace with views over the vineyards and toward Orvieto. Used for breakfast and candlelight dinners in fine weather.
A well-kept lawn bordered by the Sangiovese vineyard. Used for events and relaxation.
Unheated outdoor pool on a low-walled terrace overlooking the vineyards. Comes with a dressing room and honesty bar. Completely private — no crowds, just the Umbrian countryside.
Palazzone wines available for purchase at reception and in the on-site enoteca.
Space for helicopter landings on-site.
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