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.
Philippe & Ilse
Switzerland
Hotel il Castello is welcoming and decorated with style.
Friendly personal, jazzy atmosphere, medieval Italian style.
Great views on the valley from the bedroom window, up to San Gimignano.
Breakfast is complete and cappuccino's perfect.
There is a very romantic terasse with great views, where diner is served. 👍
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.
Barbara
United States of America
We wanted a quiet villa in Tuscany…we got that in this 500 yr old…well maintained…working farm/villa. Our hostess was so welcoming and encouraged us to be “at home” there. Good breakfast a d on one night Simona cooked us a fabulous candlelight Tuscan meal to enjoy under the huge chestnut tree.
The wine they produce was some of the best I have had. It was so beautiful there
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.
Matthew
United States of America
Amazing view! The view from the roof is worth the price. The garden around the property is fantastic!
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.
We loved this property! It was comfortable, beautifully decorated, and in a great location. We were able to walk to coffee shops, great restaurants, and historical Certaldo Alto. We loved how friendly Elisabetta was to us. She met us there to give us the keys and walk us through the property. She also offered to be “family” to our daughter who is studying abroad there through East Carolina University. When we were leaving, she met is to collect the keys and tell us goodbye. It is evident that she cares that people enjoy their stay there.
if you want the total Tuscany feel this is it, perched high on a hill overlooking the Tuscan hills, this small medieval town with cobblestone streets has everything you need, several restaurants and shops in the village, breakfast is served on the patio with gorgeous views...Keep in mind this building is old, rooms are small, No AC ...I would definitely recommend staying in the cooler months... Eric was amazing always there for whatever was needed and served us a great breakfast every morning
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.
I loved everything the hostess the location the property is beautiful very clean easy access if you have children or older family great neighbourhood very close to the town and beautiful location the owner speaks English and that’s a massive bonus if you don’t speak Italian like myself 😆 and anything you need they are there.
I can’t praise anymore about this place
first time in Italy and I could not be happier
thank you so much ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Everything was fine. We never met the host, as there was a self check-in, but he was always in touch providing all necessary information, and we did not feel neglected in our trip. Huge apartment, nice kitchen fully equipped, good beds. Certaldo is worth seeing by itself, and we had great daily trips around (San Gimignano, Siena, Florence are within one hour of reach by train). It was a nice stay for a short vacation.
A true Tuscany experience….the grounds, the large rooms and oh so comfortable mattresses! That is the most important. Wine and water provided in your room. Great breakfast and there is a restaurant on site for dinner, starting at 8PM They have wine tasting also by appointment. Very relaxing place to 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!
The yard and nearest landscape were amazing, so much beautiful Toscana vibes! The hosts were also very pleasant, helped us with transfer and offered a welcome drink) In the our room were all needed facilities, comfortable beds and even work table.
The host was very friendly, he responded to all of our questions. The place is in the middle of the old town of Certaldo, a very nice place. We were in December and we had no problems with the heat. For the price, you cannot ask for more.
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.
The charm of staying in a medieval building. We loved the decorating of the rooms. Everything was super clean. We loved being in the heart of Certaldo and right around the corner from a great restaurant that Sasha recommended.
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!
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