Located near the charming medieval town of Certaldo, this renovated 4-star hotel is set in a 16th-century flour mill. It offers a 5000-m² garden with outdoor pool, a fitness corner and sun terrace.
Centrally located in Certaldo, Hotel Il Castello features air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Roy
United States of America
The hotel has a fantastic location as part of a walled village at the top of a hill. The views from our room and from the patio where we had dinner and breakfast had exceptional views. Dinner at the hotel was delicious and reasonably priced. Our room was large, quiet and thoroughly modern. Staff was friendly and the manager was helpful and informative.
In the heart of the Chianti hills, 22 miles from Florence and 4 miles from Certaldo, you will find Fattoria Bacìo with its 340 acres of olive groves, and vineyards.
Pavel
Germany
The house is located in a country side, surrounded by wineyards and olive trees, on a hill, with a very picturesque view. There is a large free parking lot close to the house. The apartments were clean and spacious, very authentic. The host was great in communications, they also produce and cell the local wine and olive oil. We found a bottle of wine as a welcome on the desk.
Located 0.9 mi from Certaldo Train Station, Osteria Del Vicario offers a garden, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant service. The private bathroom features free toiletries and hairdryer.
Carolyn
United States of America
We had a lovely stay here!
The rooms were clean and comfortable, the place has character (in a good way!), it felt unique, comfortable and cozy. It added to our overall experience in Certaldo Alto and the area in general. The breakfasts were delicious, and were lucky to dine in their restaurant one evening for a delicious vegan meal. Enjoying the views and perhaps a spritz from the terrace was also enjoyable. Erik was a wonderful, kind host always available to help with anything or offer recommendations. Thank you!
Cosetta Guest House in Certaldo provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. The air-conditioned accommodations are 25 miles from Pitti Palace.
Proal
United States of America
Gracious and friendly hosts made for a perfect stay. Breakfast was not expected and so it was a pleasant surprise. The house oozes with old world charm.
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a garden with tabels and seats, Tenuta Di Sticciano offers rooms a 15-minute drive from Certaldo. The property produces wines and olive oil.
Jordana
United States of America
Everything was perfect. Amazing sommelier and wine tasting, great help coordinating electric bike rentals and massages, astounding grounds and views, and the panoramic room exceeded all expectations. Also — I’ve never stayed at a better smelling property. What a hidden gem!
17 miles from Piazza Matteotti in Certaldo, Villa Humbourg provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This villa offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.
Appartamento nella Campagna di Certaldo Il Ciliegio offers accommodations in Certaldo, 24 miles from Piazza Matteotti and 24 miles from Strozzi Palace.
Decameron House is located in Certaldo, just 25 miles from Pitti Palace and 25 miles from Piazza Matteotti.
OLGA
United States of America
beautiful space ,hosts put so many snacks and drinks on arrival -it was so nice to have it since shops are not really near to buy groceries
amazing friendly hosts
great location -right in the middle of the old town
everything was absolutely lovely Just internet connection need improvements
Il Pucchio in Certaldo provides adults-only accommodations with pool with a view, a garden, and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodations are 24 miles from Pitti Palace.
The old city is wonderful. Worth to visit. Good restaurants in the neighbourhood. I recommend to have a dinner in Marchese Val d’Elsa. View is stunning and food delicious. And the trip to go there is beautiful with absolutely great views. You need a car. It’s a 20 min trip.
Ellen
Belgium
10
Scored 10
Certaldo was the perfect place to stay in Chianti region of...
Certaldo was the perfect place to stay in Chianti region of Tuscany. It had a train station so we could make our own way around to explore and sightsee. When visiting towns without a train, we took a taxi (NCC). Several people we met had rented cars and they found the area to be very drivable. Certaldo Basso (lower town) and Certaldo Alto (up the hill) are connected by scenic, natural walking paths and for those who prefer something easier, the very quaint Funiculare (1.5 Euro return). We stayed in Certaldo Alto, the historic centre of town. In addition to the fascinating museums - do not miss the Nail Museum - there are B & B's , apartments, and a lovely hotel. There are wonderful dining spaces inside and outside, bars and the wonderful Gelateria! In terms of crowds, there were occasional groups of tourists in Certaldo Alto but many times we were the only people walking down the cobbled roads in the middle of the day. The peace and quiet was most welcome after the throngs of people in Florence and Siena. Certaldo is a very special place. nestled in the heart of Tuscany.
Trudy
10
Scored 10
This Medieval Borgo ranks among the most important in Italy...
This Medieval Borgo ranks among the most important in Italy for its history and access to both Florence and Siena. Additionally, this town is the birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio and his featured in his major literature piece, The Decameron.
The new part of town is accessible with simple 10 minutes walks or via a mini railway (for a charge of €1,50); but you can also drive, thanks to the host who will manage getting the required permits.
Certaldo is very small but it sits at the crossroad of major communication roads, therefore it's easy to access Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra, Florence, and even Pisa.
Emanuele
Germany
8.0
Scored 8.0
It's very pretty hilltop settlement but you can see...
It's very pretty hilltop settlement but you can see everything in half an hour. The funicular is fun but a little restrictive if you need to leave early. There are some great restaurants. It's the ideal stop-off for lunch if you are traveling back to Pisa from further south in Tuscany but not a great base for wider exploration.
Katherine
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Certaldo is very beautiful! Go to see the old town.
Certaldo is very beautiful! Go to see the old town. There is enough space for parking near the funicolare, the transport up hill.
Certaldo is central for visiting Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra and Florence. And you'll be driving through the most romantic landscape.
Paul
Netherlands
8.0
Scored 8.0
We visited the old city of Certaldo in 2 hours.
We visited the old city of Certaldo in 2 hours. New part not much shopping or restaurants. Supermarket we visited as we had a kitchen and stayed 5km out. Close to other old towns worth visiting like Volterra.
We bought olive oil and wine from our accomodation which we loved.
The hotel is at the top of the steepest hill (honestly it’s horrendous) but if offered the most amazing views and is so quaint and picturesque. This felt so authentic and satisfied the most romanticised version of Italy you could ever imagine. Just be sure to use the funicular (tram) which takes you to the top - it’s very cheap).
The room was a nice size with a wonderful modern clean bathroom and powerful shower.
The owner was nice and gave us free water and the continental breakfast was very nice.
This place was absolutely beautiful!! The scenery was everything you could imagine Tuscany to be! The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff were amazing!! So accommodating and just really nice and personable. We dealt a lot with Martin at the reception desk. But everyone is really wonderful!! Also take one of the wine tours. The sommelier was amazing!! Very easy to talk with but extremely knowledgeable. Obviously can not say enough about this place. You just have to experience it!!!
If I compare the price with other hotels we stayed in, the price is too high but the personnel is extremely good. Especially Francesca, Serena, Jessica and Mauro made our days really comfortable. So sweet, kind and always trying to make it better for you. We felt very welcomed by them. To management; these people deserve to stay and please, treasure those people. They are gold for this hotel. Pool was great. There was no cook so Mauro took over and tried to make the best of it.
Our room - Rosemary - had just an amazing view, wonderful seating area , comfy bed , and a terrific shower. The location , in the heart of Certaldo , cant be beat . The host Sasha , sent us all the info we needed to drive in to the LTZ , unload , and park . Excellent communication , and a nice breakfast. Probably the prettiest view we had in our days in Tuscany - it was a shame we only stayed one night. Certaldo is charming , well worth a visit off the beaten path.
The location was fabulous, right on top of the 4/5 restaurants in certaldo alto. One of them being the in house restaurant which was the highlight of our trip. We has a 5 course tasting menu which was an experience I will never forget! Erik and his wife have created the most beautiful stay with every attention to detail thought of and they couldn’t do more for you. The charm of this place is unbeatable, truly a hidden gem.
We had a two-bedroom house facing the swimming pool. The view on Tuscany hills was amazing! It was very quiet and relaxing. The house itself is clean, the garden and the swimming pool are well cared of. the beds were very comfortable. You will need a car to access this property. Florence is 1 hour away, Pisa 30 minutes, San Gimigano 20 minutes, Certaldo 5 minutes by car.
The location is pure Tuscany, so that alone should be enough! Surrounded by picturesque Tuscan countryside (San Gimignano can be seen in the distance from the property). Excellent pool. The apartment we stayed in had 2br and one bathroom, and a kitchen with everything you need. Fairly simple lodgings in a fantastic location. Wonderfully cool A/C. Shared laundry area.
The home was absolutely lovely. Very well decorated and spacious. The location was great, just a couple blocks away from the main square and a 10 min walk to the historical center of Certaldo. The host was extremely nice and tentative. I really loved visiting this town and could not have picked a better place to stay! 10/10!
The location and venue was like ‘living in an Instagram reel’ as one of my kids said. It is stunningly beautiful and the property is very well set up to give each group privacy. It is easy to get to many places like Firenze, Siena, Volterre. Certaldo Alto is worth a visit too. Loved loved loved our stay.
We loved everything about the property! This is a large, beautiful bed and breakfast home in Certaldo! It looks like stepping into the pages of a fairy tale! High ceilings, beautifully decorated rooms, very comfortable beds, and overall just perfect! Thankful for their great hospitality, as well!
Location is great: you are a few mtrs from Certaldo station and the cablecar that brings you up in the medieval town. Room is pretty bog, very clean and spacious. Details of decor might seem a bit outdated but this doesn't influence your stay
The host was very welcoming, she went above and beyond to help us and provide information about Certaldo and the wider area. The apartment was very clean and was well equipped. .
I will recommend La Torretta to friends and family.
Loved staying in an old medieval tower but with a modern, well designed interior. Perfect location in the old, upper part of Certaldo. Comfortable bed and fabulous views from the bedroom balcony! Friendly staff and great value.
The Views are great, very nice restaurants in close proximity. Location in between Sienna, Florence and the coast. Everything easy to reach. The roads are tiny but that is a given.
The wine is really good!
Certaldo is a charming town and this hotel is perched on top of the town and has a spectacular view. The terrace is lovely and the breakfast is delicious.
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