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.
Mr Ciubic
Romania
A delight. I arrived quite late, but I booked a dinner in advance. Prosecco......mmmmm
We were delighted with the service, breakfast (if you want vegetables or an omelette, just say it) if they have products, they will definitely serve you.
We were very pleased with the employee Ecaterina from Slovakia Piestany who offered great recommendations to visit around, thank you very much.
San Gimignano, Volterra, Oriveto.
Centrally located in Certaldo, Hotel Il Castello features air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Nick
Ireland
Got to see this beautiful hilltop town in the evening and early morning before the other Tourists showed up. Staff were wonderful. Room was spotless.... And a great breakfast to start the day. Can't recommend this place highly enough
Located 1.5 km 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.
Nicholas
United Kingdom
Everything was superb. The breakfast was a continental range, but the selling point was their own vegan restaurant where we ate one evening - a special treat type of meal which was excellent. The location is amazing - views spectacular, and convenient for San Gimignano and Sienna. The medieval hilltown itself has plenty of places to eat. The only issue was missing the Funiculor on arrival, so quite a climb! But the best bit was the hosts - super friendly, wanting to help, giving advice etc. Highly recommended.
In the heart of the Chianti hills, 35 km from Florence and 6 km from Certaldo, you will find on the summit of a hill, Fattoria Bacìo with its 340 acres of olive groves, and vineyards.
Featuring a vast garden with swimming pool and a traditional restaurant, Agriturismo Cameli is a typical Tuscan farmhouse. Guest rooms overlook the surrounding vineyards and olive groves.
Cosetta Guest House, a property with a garden and a terrace, is situated in Certaldo, 41 km from Piazza Matteotti, 42 km from Strozzi Palace, as well as 42 km from Santa Maria Novella.
Arthur
Netherlands
Clean room with high ceiling, perfect location, beautiful mansion, very nice and helpful hosts. Enjoyed staying here.
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.
Siegfried
France
The location is exceptional. This place is producing its own wine, and of course in order to taste the wine, the best thing you can do is eat in their restaurant. Now, that restaurant is also amazing. I had the pasta with the wine and it was really very very good. The breakfast is amazing. The view from the hill is fantastic. The swimming pool is very nice. And the staff is extremely kind and welcoming.
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Villa Humbourg is set in Certaldo. A hot tub is available for guests.
Zoe
Canada
Amazing property, spacious living space, beautiful view. So relaxing and peaceful. The host was so welcoming and accommodating. This was the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day out in Tuscany. Close to Certaldo where you can find many restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
Offering garden views, Appartamento nella Campagna di Certaldo Il Ciliegio is an accommodation set in Certaldo, 38 km from Piazza Matteotti and 38 km from Strozzi Palace.
JamesThur
United States
It was tremendously clean! Beautifully designed. The hosts were so helpful and thoughtful.
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.
Great hotel. Initially we found it hard to find parking at the free parking area near the funicular railway station, as there was a weekend market in the parking area. We contacted the hotel, and we were then able to drive into the ZTL to unload our cases at the hotel. Alfred, the host then showed us the location for free parking nearby. The hotel was excellent and well maintained. The room was fine and very clean. There is a good restaurant at the hotel. Certaldo is a fascinating small historic town. We enjoyed our stay, here.
The location is amazing, with stunning views. The pool is fantastic, with an amazing view towards Certaldo and San Giminiano. Simona and all the other staff are very friendly and helpful. We travelled with children and it was great that they had so much space to explore and run about. We had a ground floor apartment and it was way more spacious than we expected. We really liked the breakfast. Also the wine was delicious! Many thanks for everything, hopefully we can come back one day. :)
Elisabetta is the warmest, most gracious host you could hope for. Everything went incredibly smoothly, the property is generous, modern, fully equipped and perfectly located centrally. Every detail of the experience was prepared with great care and attention. The host even helped us carry the luggage, find an EV charging station, and much more. I highly recommend La Bellavista Decameron View as a perfect base to anyone visiting Tuscany, San Gimignano, and the Chianti area.
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.
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
Authentic Italian hotel.
very clean.
Good selection at breakfast.
Good quality food in the evening.
Friendly staff.
There is a lovely woman who works as a waitress/kitchen staff, long dark hair, extremely helpful and friendly. We couldn’t remember her name but she is a credit to the hotel.
The hotel is located perfectly in the old town. The room was large, clean and ideal for our needs. The hosts were fantastic and gave us excellent instructions on how to find the hotel. The breakfast was amazing. One of the highlights of our stay. Would definitely recommend!
I had eaten at this Osteria before and it was delicious. The stay was comparable! It is well situated and incredibly beautiful. The host, Eric, was kind and very helpful. Certaldo Alto is a little gem and the Osteria del Vicario the best place to stay!
Great location. We traveled to Certaldo Alto for my brother in law’s wedding. The location was great. The accommodation had everything we needed and more with a baby crib. I would recommend to anyone and would stay here again. Lovely place!
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.
We drove by car to this place and stayed for 4 days. In the mornings the host made us breakfast herself. The hospitality is great. The place is really authentic and in the middle of the old town Certaldo.
Comfortable and clean room. Shared bathroom was close by. Pretty and quiet area. Friendly owner. Free parking space right next to the house. 10 min drive from Certaldo
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