What a great location

What a great location

San Gimignano is beautiful and we are so glad we stayed here as the room is right in the historic city. We were lucky as our room was only up about 8 stairs (other rooms were another flight up). We didn’t read the check in procedures which require you to notify the owner 24 hours in advance. We just showed up and called the contact. Lucky for us he was on site to check in other guests. He was able to meet us at the public parking lot and we followed him with our car into the historic center in order to drop our bags. We then had to return the car to the parking lot and paid about 15 euros to leave our car over night. The room was authentic and beautiful but we didn’t have any glasses or a full roll of toilet paper (and ran out!). It may have been because they didn’t really expect us as we just showed up. Our host was incredibly kind.

San Gimignano is beautiful and we are so glad we stayed here as the room is right in the historic city. We were lucky as our room was only up about 8 stairs (other rooms were another flight up). We didn’t read the check in procedures which require you to notify the owner 24 hours in advance. We just showed up and called the contact. Lucky for us he was on site to check in other guests. He was able to meet us at the public parking lot and we followed him with our car into the historic center in order to drop our bags. We then had to return the car to the parking lot and paid about 15 euros to leave our car over night. The room was authentic and beautiful but we didn’t have any glasses or a full roll of toilet paper (and ran out!). It may have been because they didn’t really expect us as we just showed up. Our host was incredibly kind.

Loved the staff/owners, the property and San Gimignano

Loved the staff/owners, the property and San Gimignano

Hospitality is the key with this property: We walked down the hillside from San Gimignano to check in at the B&B's farmhouse, a 15-minute walk down a lovely country road, providing the most amazing views of San Gimignano from outside the walls. There, we arrived just as the proprietors were bottling their vin santo -- to our luck! We enjoyed a glass (or two!) with biscotti, alongside Andrea, Francesco, Carla and another couple staying at the farm. What a welcome! We welcomed a ride to our B&B, right on the Piazza delle Cisterna. We walked up a few flights, and when our host flung open the shutters, we had the most idyllic view of the Tuscan valley. We woke each morning in that room to a beautiful sunrise, then enjoyed baked goods, fruit and cappucinos each morning in the common breakfast area (thanks, Antonella!). We loved our first day so much, we added two more nights, on our third night moving to a room that overlooked the piazza. Both rooms were spectacular, with antique furniture and furnishings that hinted at its palazzo past. Take note of the placard in the foyer - notable citizens lived in this palazzo for a century! On Mondays and Thursdays, dinner is offered at the farm, which was a lovely change from dinners we'd enjoyed within the walls. We loved feeling so welcomed by Francesco, Andrea and Carla, and recommend staying with them! We hope to return.

Hospitality is the key with this property: We walked down the hillside from San Gimignano to check in at the B&B's farmhouse, a 15-minute walk down a lovely country road, providing the most amazing views of San Gimignano from outside the walls. There, we arrived just as the proprietors were bottling their vin santo -- to our luck! We enjoyed a glass (or two!) with biscotti, alongside Andrea, Francesco, Carla and another couple staying at the farm. What a welcome! We welcomed a ride to our B&B, right on the Piazza delle Cisterna. We walked up a few flights, and when our host flung open the shutters, we had the most idyllic view of the Tuscan valley. We woke each morning in that room to a beautiful sunrise, then enjoyed baked goods, fruit and cappucinos each morning in the common breakfast area (thanks, Antonella!). We loved our first day so much, we added two more nights, on our third night moving to a room that overlooked the piazza. Both rooms were spectacular, with antique furniture and furnishings that hinted at its palazzo past. Take note of the placard in the foyer - notable citizens lived in this palazzo for a century! On Mondays and Thursdays, dinner is offered at the farm, which was a lovely change from dinners we'd enjoyed within the walls. We loved feeling so welcomed by Francesco, Andrea and Carla, and recommend staying with them! We hope to return.

Everything was beyond incredible. A little piece of heaven on earth. That good.

Everything was beyond incredible. A little piece of heaven on earth. That good.

Pros are the location, room size, and view of valley. As for the location, there are two other hotels on the main square that both have onsite staff, I would advise to choose one of them instead of this B&B. Cons are everything else. The checkin was difficult. There is no onsite staff and the door is unmarked and hard to locate. We had to walk bags up the hill and call and wait for someone to check us in. There was no coffee pot in the room, no AC, 4 floor walk up, and the few staff we spoke with didn’t understand English very well and were hard to talk with. There is only public parking at 10-15 euros per day (no in out privileges) which is very limited from 10-6 each day.

Pros are the location, room size, and view of valley. As for the location, there are two other hotels on the main square that both have onsite staff, I would advise to choose one of them instead of this B&B. Cons are everything else. The checkin was difficult. There is no onsite staff and the door is unmarked and hard to locate. We had to walk bags up the hill and call and wait for someone to check us in. There was no coffee pot in the room, no AC, 4 floor walk up, and the few staff we spoke with didn’t understand English very well and were hard to talk with. There is only public parking at 10-15 euros per day (no in out privileges) which is very limited from 10-6 each day.

The location makes this room fantastic and also led to the negatives. We had a city side room overlooking the city square. The view was amazing, people watching great, and every evening, we listened to live musicians playing in the square. As with many of these old buildings, there is no air conditioning, so sleeping with the windows open is a must in the summer. Just be aware that the street sweeping truck comes through at 7 AM. On Thursday morning at 5 or 6 AM, a group of about 12 trailers come in and set up a market in the square which is VERY noisy. In the spring and fall, these would not be an issue. Overall, we would stay here again due to the location and beauty of the building.

The location makes this room fantastic and also led to the negatives. We had a city side room overlooking the city square. The view was amazing, people watching great, and every evening, we listened to live musicians playing in the square. As with many of these old buildings, there is no air conditioning, so sleeping with the windows open is a must in the summer. Just be aware that the street sweeping truck comes through at 7 AM. On Thursday morning at 5 or 6 AM, a group of about 12 trailers come in and set up a market in the square which is VERY noisy. In the spring and fall, these would not be an issue. Overall, we would stay here again due to the location and beauty of the building.

Requested Twin beds if possible and got a double. Location was excellent BUT read the instructions for checking in, not the location of the accommodation. Included breakfast. No air conditioning. Parking is not close.

Requested Twin beds if possible and got a double. Location was excellent BUT read the instructions for checking in, not the location of the accommodation. Included breakfast. No air conditioning. Parking is not close.

Great location. Room very clean. Great to have a fridge in the room. Plenty to choose from at breakfast and staff very helpful.

Great location. Room very clean. Great to have a fridge in the room. Plenty to choose from at breakfast and staff very helpful.

Utterly amazing! It was spacious and had the most unbelievable views. The check in was a bit of a hike but the owner/manager drove us back to get our luggage and took us straight to the door. Highly recommended spot- it was our favorite place of all 5 hotels we used throughout Italy!! It was everything we had imagined it could be

Utterly amazing! It was spacious and had the most unbelievable views. The check in was a bit of a hike but the owner/manager drove us back to get our luggage and took us straight to the door. Highly recommended spot- it was our favorite place of all 5 hotels we used throughout Italy!! It was everything we had imagined it could be

nice option for a couple of days. Very well located.

nice option for a couple of days. Very well located.

Fantastic situation Helpful owner and staff Good breakfast Felt part of the centre and its vibe Quite noisey overnight No tea/coffee making facities Shower a little dismal

Great

Great

When we first walked in, we thought it was lovely. 2 story old, historic tower apartment. It had no A/C, so heads up for anyone who would definitely want that. There was a kitchen, but no oven, just a stove top. And no dishes. Parking was quite a walk away, up a lot of pretty steep hills with luggage, and ranged anywhere from 10-20 euros a day, depending upon which lot you were in. The family was friendly and came within 30 minutes when we locked our keys in the room, but it isn't really a bed and breakfast in the sense that the owners are around or engaged. It was basically an apartment you rented. Breakfast was included, in another building a few doors away, but seemed "light" compared to the other places we stayed. The location was great, right in the square of San Gimingiano, but the nature of the building and the tourism of the square did mean it wasn't always so quiet. Maid service was every other day, and the toiletries were minimal. We consider it a learning experience and will pay closer attention to some detail in the future.

When we first walked in, we thought it was lovely. 2 story old, historic tower apartment. It had no A/C, so heads up for anyone who would definitely want that. There was a kitchen, but no oven, just a stove top. And no dishes. Parking was quite a walk away, up a lot of pretty steep hills with luggage, and ranged anywhere from 10-20 euros a day, depending upon which lot you were in. The family was friendly and came within 30 minutes when we locked our keys in the room, but it isn't really a bed and breakfast in the sense that the owners are around or engaged. It was basically an apartment you rented. Breakfast was included, in another building a few doors away, but seemed "light" compared to the other places we stayed. The location was great, right in the square of San Gimingiano, but the nature of the building and the tourism of the square did mean it wasn't always so quiet. Maid service was every other day, and the toiletries were minimal. We consider it a learning experience and will pay closer attention to some detail in the future.