My mother and I stayed at the Hotel La Locanda for 7 nights. We were really pleased with the whole experience. If you are looking for a modern hotel with with insipid customer service, chrome and smoked glass, don't come here. If you are looking for a warm welcome, clean rooms, great breakfast and a fab location then this is the place to come!
Volterra is a walled medieval city, but the history of the town stretches back to the 3rd century BC. There is a lot to see and do; amazing chapels, churches and views from the bell tower- if you can manage the stairs! We bought a ticket that allowed us into 6 of the main attractions for about 14 euros. There is a huge choice of restaurants, and the all important gelaterias. Volterra is very famous for it's alabaster, so be prepared to have a suitcase quite literally weighed down with rocks on the way home. It's worth shopping around, and exploring the little side roads- you can find some wonderful places.