Pensione Bencistà is a 14th-century villa set in the hills above Florence and surrounded by characteristic Tuscan olive groves. The terrace offers panoramic views over the city.
Allison
United States of America
The staff were incredibly helpful and patient!!!! I cannot say enough good things about them. The hotel was gorgeous and the view was amazing! The rooms were clean and comfortable! Food was delicious and we are looking forward to going back again sooner than later!
Surrounded by Tuscan countryside, yet only 5 miles from central Florence, Hotel Villa Dei Bosconi features large gardens, a swimming pool with hydro-massage corner, and terrace.
Li
United States of America
Beautiful hotel with good breakfast which helps us prepare for the day. 20 mins scenic walk to bus 7 at town to Florence.
Set 1150 ft from the cathedral of Fiesole, the family-run Villa Sorriso offers functional rooms with satellite TV. It as a 2150 ft² terrace with views of the Arno Valley.
Orvar
Iceland
Cozy villa close to town center, nice facilities and great service from the staff.
Located in the old Etruscan village of Fiesole, Hotel Villa Bonelli is surrounded by a magnificent landscape of green hills, overlooking Florence. There is a terrace and bar on site.
Offering panoramic views of Florence, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence is a former monastery nestled on a hilltop amid lush trees and terraced gardens.
Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a seasonal outdoor pool, Agriturismo Fattoria Di Maiano offers pet-friendly accommodations in Fiesole. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Offering a hilltop location with views of Florence, this campground includes a restaurant and a summer outdoor swimming pool. Fiesole's historic center is 0.6 mi away. Parking is free.
Antonella
Netherlands
Super nice views, overall comfortable, we had a nice stay for one night.
B&B Le Cannelle FIESOLE provides free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Fiesole.
Susan
United States of America
I loved the historic feeling of this beautifully updated and maintained building. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was varied and delicious. Stephanie was very kind, friendly and helpful. She even helped carry my bag up the stairs!
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and garden with children's playground, Agriturismo IL VIAIO is located 5 mi from Florence's center. The property produces olive oil, honey and vegetables.
patry
Canada
Grace was a wonderful host. Il Viaio is a cute, charming, calm and peaceful spot. There is a wineyard nearby (5 min walk) which is nice as well.
Breakfast were soooooo good as well !
Offering panoramic views of Florence, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence is a former monastery nestled on a hilltop amid lush trees and terraced gardens.
Hotel excepcional!
Excelente atendimento da Sra. Luana
Located in Fiesole, 8.9 miles from San Marco Church in Florence, Poggio al Sole provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Pulito accogliente rilassante. Staff professionale e gentile
Located in the old Etruscan village of Fiesole, Hotel Villa Bonelli is surrounded by a magnificent landscape of green hills, overlooking Florence. There is a terrace and bar on site.
view from our room was like a post card it was so perfect
Surrounded by Tuscan countryside, yet only 5 miles from central Florence, Hotel Villa Dei Bosconi features large gardens, a swimming pool with hydro-massage corner, and terrace.
Hotel service, pool, view from the window on Florence
The purpose our visit to Fiesole was to celebrate our...
The purpose our visit to Fiesole was to celebrate our friend's birthday whom we had not seen for years. We had never heard of Fiesole, but they were staying there for a 3 week holiday (from Canada) and so we joined them with zero expectations. Fiesole was absolutely lovely, and frankly two days was not enough. We ate very well at local restaurants and visited the lovely Franciscan monastery on top of the hill, which is well worth a look. An incredible museum with Chinese coins dating back to the 100AC (!) and an Egyptian mummified kitten amongst other extremely old antiquities! Was not expecting that LOL!
View of Florence is spectacular from Fiesole, and to think you are in a small little quiet 'village' just 20 mins drive away.
Melinda
Switzerland
8.0
Scored 8.0
Nestled in the hills just a stone's throw away from Florence...
Nestled in the hills just a stone's throw away from Florence, Fiesole is a quaint Italian town that may not boast an extensive list of attractions, but it captivates visitors with its serene ambiance and unparalleled vistas of the Tuscan capital. If you're in search of a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Florence, Fiesole is the perfect destination.
Martina
Czech Republic
10
Scored 10
We did not see much of Fiesole because our stay was short...
We did not see much of Fiesole because our stay was short and we were focused on Florence but we would really like to have visited the Roman ruins of Fiesole. The part of town that we stayed in has a nice piazza with a restaurant, an ice-cream parlor and a really yummy food truck. It is really well connected to Florence (a cheap bus takes you to the city in 20 min. and it comes every 15 so it is really convenient). The restaurant has a gorgeous view of the whole valley with Florence in the middle. We also saw the post office and a grocery store around there. It is really a pleasant town with a lot to offer.
Laurence
10
Scored 10
Quaint little town on the hill above Florence, easily...
Quaint little town on the hill above Florence, easily accesable by bus from the centre of Florence. There are few restaurants and cafe's in the centre and also a historic centre with Roman ruins and a museum. We had 3 nights tehre, but could have easily stayd more, as the vibe of the small time is great and if you get bored you can easily go to Florence and back.
Corina
Australia
10
Scored 10
Fiesole is a beautiful vibrant village in the hills above...
Fiesole is a beautiful vibrant village in the hills above Florence. Wonderful views back towards the city. Fascinating history to explore. The perfect place to stay out of the hustle of the city and only a 20 odd minute bus trip away. Lots of great bars and restaurants. A well stocked small supermarket. We love Fiesole.
Peter
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
Deliberately booked fiesole as didn't want the chaos of...
Deliberately booked fiesole as didn't want the chaos of florence centre.However, there is a number 7 bus that goes back and forth 1.50 euro takes about 22 mins and very frequent.I believe would get a better class hotel in centre and yes same price or less .The walks are tiring around fiesole but views worth it. we were lucky sun was shining each day. some amazing sunsets about 7pm.Little cake shop towards bottom hill ALCEDO cheapest coffee to go and amazing cakes.Coop sells all need to make picnics as food is very costly
Pensione Bencista is a wonderful place to stay with absolutely magnificent views of Florence from many windows, and from the terrace restaurant. The gourmet food at the restaurant was superb and the staff attentive. Letitzia the manager who welcomed us was a delight, and very helpful with arranging a medical referral as well ( much appreciated!), and bus tickets too! It is a very special place and we highly recommend it and won’t hesitate to stay again!! Laura also is a wonderful host and you feel like a personal guest in her home!
Nice flat, clean, functional, charming.
A little dark, but this did not bother us at all. On the contrary, the flat keeps a certain coolness that is much appreciated in summer... By the way, the air conditioning works well.
Free parking nearby.
No view, but very pleasant, quiet, although in the city centre.
Close to a COOP, for shopping for food and other items during your stay.
Easy bus connection to Florence, from Fiesole square less than 5 minutes walk from the flat. Take the bus 7, price 1.50 €, and about 30 minutes of travel.
The location of Fiesole is beautiful. ( we actually got very lucky as booking.com let us down on the day we were arriving!! So we sorted our own out on the train from Milan to Florence ) I was initially disappointed not to be nearer Florence ( as originally planned), however, it was very easy to get the bus into Florence.
We ate both nights at a restaurant in the town - which was lovely.
Self service breakfast at the hotel on the terrace was also lovely.
Staff also sorted us out with extra pillows as soon as we requested them.
What a gem this place is! It is so quiet and has a real Tuscany vibe yet so close to Florence( bus 7 was very handy). The place is sparkling clean and the host went above and beyond to take care of our needs.
She checked us in the after hours when we were delayed because of a missing luggage. She gave us her personal phone number and was only a text away responding to every need we had. Room was cleaned and towels were changed every day. AC was running great.
I will miss the abundant breakfast and the cappuccinos.
The hotel overall was very good. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The hotel was extremely clean and an overall great standard. The position of the hotel had great views over looking Florence. The road leading up to the hotel has public transport if you do not opt to drive or get there by taxi. The breakfast selection was very good, and the evening meal was exceptional. The bar was open to use, we did not use it during our stay as we made alternative plans.
Always Stay Here. Clean, efficient, much more peaceful than staying in Florence! Well-managed and friendly. Good value for money. Fiesole has plenty of nice little promenades, bakeries, and a grocery store convenient to the apartment. It's easy to get supplies for breakfast and eat on your balcony in the morning overlooking a panoramic view of the hills! Washing machine and microwave are nice to have.
Fiesole is a great place to base a visit to Florence and the Roman Amphitheatre is a must visit. We were expecting to be able to walk to the centre and bus stop, but further than we anticipated and no pavement so need to drive to village and park in free car park 400m from the bus stop. Busses are regular and only €1.50 to city.
Room was large and clean and breakfast adequate.
Amazing place to stay at when visiting Florence - especially for families with kids, but also for everyone searching for some peace and quiet in a close vicinity to the city center - the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio are all just a short drive away down the hill. The entire complex is beautiful, spacious and with a lot of interesting areas to spend your time.
It is a unique place to stay. Very charming and beautiful.
The staff are wonderful, warm and friendly.
The breakfast is great and the half board-(Evening set menu) is superb.
It is peaceful, relaxing way to enjoy Florence which a short bus ride away.
It is so lovely, I could stay there and never even go into Florence.
I am looking forward to returning.
We loved the hilltop mansion and grounds as well as its proximity to everything. AnaLisa and Ezio are gracious and caring. Their food is truly wonderful and they are very good at directing you to areas of interest.
They’re native to Florence and know everything! We took a day trip to Venice on the FrecciaRossa… it was great!!
We received a very warm, welcoming and homey stay! Amazing! Got so many good suggestions and help. Could also lend family bicycles, which made the journey to Florence very nice and easy. Breakfast according to your wishes and preferences, delicious!
Very quiet neighborhood. Nice to walk by the river.
The property is in the city center of Fiesole, for a 5 minute walk from bus station, from where you can get to Florence. There were free coffee, tea, water, orange juice, croissants and biscuits in the kitchen. The coffee especially was great 😊.
very close to the bus station! can easily get to Florence in about 20 minutes. we found a very nice grocery store nearby and we’re able to use the fridge and kitchen for all our items. The lady who owns the building is incredibly kind.
Apartment with everything you need. Nice restaurants in fiesole. Location and view stunning. Bus into Florence cheap and easy - no need to use car. Tomasso was absolutely great and kept in touch with all details needed.
Fantastic place, good location not far from Florence. Great swimming pool, restaurant. Sea food restaurant further up the hill if site restaurant closed.
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