Duel · Accommodation · Sorano · 3 addresses
Albergo Scilla, Castelvecchio B&B ou Glamping La Ghianda ?
Three accommodations at Sorano compared criterion by criterion with the editorial rating, the recorded price and the amenities. Verdict written by the code, based on the editorial team's justifications.
Albergo Scilla
Sorano · €€ · €100–200/night
reliability medium
from 113 € / night
8,4/10 travellers · 173 reviews
Castelvecchio B&B
Sorano · €€€ · €200–400/night
reliability medium
from 200 € / night
9,1/10 travellers · 231 reviews
Glamping La Ghianda
Sorano · €€€ · €200–400/night
reliability medium
from 280 € / night
9,6/10 travellers · 23 reviews
The verdict
Albergo Scilla and Castelvecchio B&B neck and neck
7,4 versus 7,3: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Albergo Scilla if…
- you prioritise intégration dans l'environnement (8,4 vs 6,8) : Two medieval buildings facing each other, in the historic center of Sovana, for a small 15-room property: well-integrated old architecture.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,1 vs 6,4) : At €113 per night, breakfast included, free parking and an on-site restaurant: the offer seems reasonable for a 3-star hotel in the historic center.
- you care about restaurant: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
- your budget matters: from €113 / night, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Castelvecchio B&B if…
- you prioritise confort & équipements (7,2 vs 6,9) : Breakfast included, free parking, WiFi, air conditioning and pets allowed: the essentials are mentioned, but the rooms are not described.
- you care about climatisation: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: intégration dans l'environnement (6,2). Small three-room establishment in the hamlet of Montorio, with views over the hills; the character of the building is not specified.
Choose Glamping La Ghianda if…
- you care about piscine et activites: amenities that only this listing mentions
- you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 23 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: intégration dans l'environnement (6,8). Simple, environmentally respectful architecture, estate integrated into the rural landscape of Elmo: local character hinted at, no confirmed historic building.
Reliability medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 23 to 231 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Albergo ScillaBreakfast included, free parking, wifi and an on-site restaurant are mentioned, but the rooms are not described and air conditioning is not specified.
Castelvecchio B&BBreakfast included, free parking, WiFi, air conditioning and pets allowed: the essentials are mentioned, but the rooms are not described.
Glamping La GhiandaPool, hill views and activities are mentioned, but neither breakfast, wifi, parking nor a description of the accommodation: the essentials are missing.
Why these ratings?
Albergo ScillaIn the heart of the historic village of Sovana, 15 min from the Saturnia thermal baths and 22 km from Pitigliano: a practical base for the tuff villages.
Castelvecchio B&BPeaceful hamlet of Montorio, about a ten-minute drive from the historic center of Sorano; the Saturnia hot springs are nearby according to sources.
Glamping La GhiandaHamlet of Elmo at 1.3 miles, Pitigliano at 22 km, Saturnia thermal baths at 15 min: calm tufa countryside, a good starting point, but nothing within walking distance.
Why these ratings?
Albergo ScillaAt €113 per night, breakfast included, free parking and an on-site restaurant: the offer seems reasonable for a 3-star hotel in the historic center.
Castelvecchio B&BAt €200 per night, a three-room B&B with breakfast and parking: the offer remains fair, but the price is high for simple amenities.
Glamping La GhiandaAt 280 € per night, only pool, hill views and activities are mentioned: few confirmed amenities for this price.
Why these ratings?
Albergo ScillaTwo medieval buildings facing each other, in the historic center of Sovana, for a small 15-room property: well-integrated old architecture.
Castelvecchio B&BSmall three-room establishment in the hamlet of Montorio, with views over the hills; the character of the building is not specified.
Glamping La GhiandaSimple, environmentally respectful architecture, estate integrated into the rural landscape of Elmo: local character hinted at, no confirmed historic building.
Why these ratings?
Albergo ScillaTraveler rating 8.4/10 based on 173 reviews: in the top 47 % of the catalog.
Castelvecchio B&BGuest rating 9.1/10 from 231 reviews: among the top 11 % in the catalog.
Glamping La GhiandaTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 23 reviews: within the top 30% of the catalog.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Albergo Scilla | Castelvecchio B&B | Glamping La Ghianda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | from 113 € / night | from 200 € / night | from 280 € / night |
| Village | Sorano | Sorano | Sorano |
| Traveller rating | 8,4/10 · 173 reviews | 9,1/10 · 231 reviews | 9,6/10 · 23 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium | medium |
| Type | Hotel | Hotel | Glamping |
| Budget | €€ · €100–200/night | €€€ · €200–400/night | €€€ · €200–400/night |
| Breakfast | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Parking | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Pets allowed | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Restaurant | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Air conditioning | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| View over the hills | not specified | Yes | Yes |
| Swimming pool | not specified | not specified | Yes |
| Activities | not specified | not specified | Yes |
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