This is one of those neat hotels I love staying at because of their charm. Family run, it is one of those walk-up doorway hotels on a hilly side street that have a comfortable feel to it because it is maintained like a home. Clean, relaxed atmosphere! The staff are Grandma on down, and you get to meet them all. Genuinely friendly and helpful, all you have to do is ask! They give you keys to all the doors, so you can come and go as you please. Breakfast is pretty continental with fruit, but I prefer that to a heavy farmers breakfast that begs for a nap after. Rooms are very clean and neat. Beds comfy (so tired after sightseeing, could have slept on a bread board). No real extras (small TV, no radio), kinda rustic, but anything else would only distract from the Tuscany feel I want. Watch the short step backwards from the sink, that's the lip of the shower. We were on the first floor (no elevator, but that was a non-factor for us) and all was quiet. Our friends on the second floor had the tipsy couple coming in at 2 a.m. Bad Ju-Ju. Parking is a short walk at the bottom of the street, through the gate, outside the city wall. Good places to eat, shop, drink coffee at all around Cortona. Some excellent restaurants, a couple just around the corner from the hotel. Ristorante Dulce Maria is very good. Strong Hint: If you plan on eating at Ristorante La Bucaccia, make reservations days in advance. I agree with the other person, everything is uphill in Cortona, so bring comfortable walking shoes. Overall, you'll have an enjoyable stay at Sabrina. I would definately stay there again. If there was a con to this place, it would only apply to persons with walking disabilities because of the hilly location and no elevator.https://tonic.tripadvisor.com/SavedPhotos-g586481-i21621489,21621490,21621492,21621493,21621494,21621495-w1-Cortona_Tuscany.html#21621489

My sisters and I stayed one night at the Hotel Sabrina then moved "around the corner" to our reserved rooms at Dolce Maria B&B. Both establishments are owned by the Barboni family and everyone is included in the hospitable reception and service. (Except grandson, Gulio the 15 month old charmer.)

At the 7 room, newly renovated B&B you feel like you're at home with comfortable beds, large, well appointed bathrooms, and breakfast personally served each day by Nonna (grandmother) Deana. Language doesn't seem to be a barrier when cherrfulness, attention and efficiency are apparent.

At night, just walk downstairs for a wonderful meal on the patio at Dolce Maria Ristorante. Manager Luigi Paletta will create a relaxed evening of wine, delicious food and attentive service.

At Dolce Maria B&B and ristorante you feel like one of la famgilia.

We found this hotel at the last minute and were very happy with our choice. Cortona has little parking and you have to park outside the ancient walls for most of the smaller character hotels. The Sabrina was very close to the gates and a short walk to the parking. (EVERYTHING is up-hill in Cortona!) A five minute walk to the main piaza and the great Etruscan Museum. The room was spotlessly clean with crisp sheets and nicely decorated, maintaining the character of the ancient building. The bathroom was clean and modern. Yes, there were lots of stairs, but we were in Tuscany and Umbria for 17 days and this is almost universally true - if you want an elevator go to the Holiday Inn. The breakfast was very good and the staff spoke very good English. An Excellent choice for someone who wants to experience the real Italy on a buget.

I was booked into this hotel for a week as part of an artist's retreat. I knew I wasn't going to be happy from the minute I walked into the lobby (about 10 square feet) and discovered that my room was on the third floor and no elevator. I struggled with my suitcase up three flights of stairs only to find one of the worst rooms I have ever seen. It had one bulb in the ceiling to light the entire room and no reading lights near the bed. The bathroom was tiny and not very clean...and the odor was just overwhelming. I was forced to stay one night but got out of there the very next morning and found another hotel. Other reviewers have tried to pass this hotel off as a charming bed and breakfast type establishment, but there is charming and then there is dump - Hotel Sabrina falls into the latter category.