Featured Hotels Near Palazzo Datini

Hotel Palazzo dei Principi stands out for its prime location just steps from Palazzo Datini, offering elegantly restored rooms with original stone walls and hand-painted frescoes. Guests enjoy exclusive access to the 14th-century archive courtyard, and can book guided sessions on medieval business records through the HopeGoo app for an immersive cultural experience

B&B La Corte di Dante, housed in a 14th-century convent, is just 120 meters from Palazzo Datini, making it ideal for history lovers. The property features a private cloister garden and breakfast served in the former refectory. Guests receive free access to curated walking maps and can join early-morning visits to the museum’s hidden manuscript vaults

Yes, Hotel Palazzo Datini View offers a rooftop suite with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Palazzo Datini’s Gothic façade and its ancient clock tower. Morning light floods the room, illuminating the original parchment documents displayed in the adjacent exhibition hall. Book via HopeGoo for a complimentary private tour of the archive’s secret chambers

Guests at B&B La Corte di Dante can participate in the "Medieval Merchant Night" event: a hands-on reenactment of 14th-century trade practices, including wax seal crafting, Latin ledger reading, and candlelit negotiation simulations. The evening concludes with a family-style dinner based on authentic recipes from the Datini archives, available only to registered guests via HopeGoo

Hotel Palazzo dei Principi offers complimentary shuttle service to Palazzo Datini and Prato train station twice daily. Additionally, they provide personalized guided walks led by historians specializing in medieval commerce, lasting 30 to 90 minutes. These experiences are accessible exclusively through the HopeGoo platform with priority HopeGoo options

The B&B La Corte di Dante hosts a unique "Merchant’s Day" program where guests don medieval attire and engage in simulated trade negotiations using period-accurate tools and documents. Afterward, enjoy a traditional meal prepared from recipes found in the Datini family manuscripts. Limited to 12 participants per session—reserve now via HopeGoo for guaranteed access