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Castello di Montalbano

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Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Castello di Montalbano. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 9 hot tubs. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Cibus, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bath
Bidet
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Jetted Tub, Garden Area

Luxury Suite, Jetted Tub, Garden Area

Luxury Suite, Jetted Tub, Garden Area

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, Jetted Tub, City View

Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Exclusive Double Room, Jetted Tub, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Florence is home to Castello di Montalbano. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Piazza della Signoria and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Florence travel guide
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via di Montalbano 8, Florence, FI, 50135

What's nearby

  • Pisa featuring a river or creek and heritage architecture
    Arno River
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uffizi Gallery in Florence in Italy
    Uffizi Gallery
    14 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore showing a city, religious elements and heritage architecture
    Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    17 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    21 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Villa Gamberaia
    3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Florence Rovezzano Station
    3 min drive
  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop
    10 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vivandaio
    17 min walk
  • Pasticceria Caffé Ripa
    4 min drive
  • Circolo ARCI La Loggetta
    4 min drive
  • Ristorante Tullio Montebeni
    7 min drive
  • Fabbrica Di Padavena
    19 min walk

About this property

Castello di Montalbano

Bed & breakfast near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Consider a stay at Castello di Montalbano and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Cibus, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare and garden views. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cibus

Things to do

  • 9 hot tubs

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night
  • Facilities fee: EUR 25 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; hot tub; spa; swimming pool; fitness facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Castello di Montalbano B&B Florence
Castello di Montalbano B&B
Castello di Montalbano Florence
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Castello di Montalbano Florence
Castello di Montalbano Bed & breakfast
Castello di Montalbano Bed & breakfast Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Castello di Montalbano pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castello di Montalbano?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castello di Montalbano?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Castello di Montalbano?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Castello di Montalbano located?

Situated in Florence, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mile (2 km) of Arno River and Villa Gamberaia. Nelson Mandela Forum and Coverciano are also within 3 miles (5 km). Florence Rovezzano Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Castello di Montalbano Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply beautiful the only thing is make sure you have a car. Taxi are expensive and they didn’t want to drive there they would literally refuse because it’s secluded. Everything was beautiful the breakfast could have been much better but the view it’s amazing lovely lady at the office just make sure you have a car otherwise gorgeous
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What's not to like about staying in a medieval Italian Castle? Great views of Florence from the two rooms we stayed in. There is plenty of parking for your car and its a five minute drive to Florence. The complimentary breakfast is delicious and filling for a day out on the town. The best part about the Castle is the awesome staff. These are the nicest and friendliest people! They do speak English making communication easy. They are very accommodating making a stay at the Castle feel more intimate and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady of the hotel she is so kindly and nice really beatuful how she is and her threatmrnt to the guess plus you can see all florence view from the room and restaurant i really highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an old castle, there wasn’t an elevator for all our luggage’s and the shower was hot or cold. The food was really good and the staff was super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property was pretty, the views were great, our room was huge, and, the bed was comfortable with a jetted tub. For those who travel here, it is great if you have a car or taxi as it is a 1/2 mile up a steep long driveway. I also suggest that guests bring snacks and beverages as there are none on the property and it is hard to find staff if you have questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Not as expected, very misleading re bar and restaurant. You have to track down someone and ask if there is food and the bar is a wine list. Lots of stairs, if they ever finish the renovations it could be a nice place. Best thing is the view. But sorry to say I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property/views and the host was so kind! The room was overall comfortable. I would say the only downside of the place was that the bathroom was not private. The shower was all glass and open to the entire room. The hot tub also did not work properly, when you turn the bubble jets on, pieces of dirt came out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very hospitable hosts

This family run manor is a charming small hotel. There is a lovely view of Florence from the roof top patio and the breakfast room. The service and welcome was warm. The rooms are set up for romantic stays. Our story though, after we had checked out we discovered our rental car key fob was dead. Enie, the owner of Montalbano spent hours helping us by calling the car rental company, being on hold, waiting for a callback, waiting finally for the tow truck. He brought us to the dining room to wait and served us cappucinos and biscuits, while he waited outside for the call from the tow truck. We were no longer guests of the hotel, yet Enie was so kind to us. This hospitality is the sign of true service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, it’s what to expect from a castle. We didnt have a shower in our room just the jacuzzi bath but the staff informed us when we got there about it. The staff was very nice and tried to give as much info as possible about the room and everything. There are no elevators so we had to carry our luggage up the stairs. It was expected though because of the age of the establishment. I does say they offer 24hr room service but when I asked about getting food or drinks they told me to walk to the town and there would be places open. Also if you plan to take a taxi out of there make sure you book it a day in advance as they said they were all booked when we tried to leave and we ended up having to walk to a nearby bus station. Overall it was a nice stay and as long as you know what you’re getting it’s a nice place to stay

6/10 Okay

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness
Based on the pictures and description of the property, we were expecting a well appointed property and room…..bit of luxury. As someone mentioned, this place is not as advertised! There is no restaurant, no bar., no pool and no spa services that we could see. The property needs some TLC, the ‘bar’ is non existent, the tables etc in the breakfast area are old and there are no comfortable chairs to sit in the garden. The rooms on the ad were taken at night with lots of candles on purpose….to make the rooms look way nicer than they are! There are some nice touches but the rooms come off as ‘kitschy’. There was no shower curtain on our tub that had a shower…no privacy. One last thing is that the description needs to have specific info on what to do when you arrive. The plate at the driveway does not have the name of the actual hotel and you need to ring a bell to get in. Two positives are that the bed was comfortable and staff were friendly (although hard to reach when you needed them).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don't be fooled by the picture of beautiful facade at night. This is not what you get. There is a long staircase leading to second floor (no luggage help - but we realized why later). Small rooms with a Jacuzzi as the focal point right in the room. Rooms smell like toilet deodorant, cheap furniture. The attendant was surprised when she saw us, carrying luggage, having booked the place for 2 nights. Why? Because this is a dating hotel for a night without luggage. Our room was full of pictures of a "famous prostitute". In the hallway was a couple having wine. The woman was cheating on her husband with this man - we overheard her phone conversation. Crazy stuff! We did not stay, even though the attendant refused to help get a refund - she said it was not possible. However, if you bring a prostitute or you are cheating, this place is great, very secluded, private gait, no signs - full privacy. But if you are a vacationer, stay away.

6/10 Okay

Hope

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
If you didn’t rent a car, be prepared to walk up a hill! Castle is quiet and beautiful. No amenities around and you need to prebook if you want food while there. There’s no fridge/glasses so factor that in if you’re enjoying wine or food there!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is gorgeous place if you want to experience a medieval stay this is a great place and the front desk attendants are so kind

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great setting in historic castle overlooking Florence.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

norma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The images don't reflect reality. The property looks abandoned. It's sad to see it practically in ruins. I don't understand how Expedia has this in their options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a most charming experience! Dinner with a view of the city & Basilica was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful with ordering our taxi too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most beautiful castle I’ve ever stayed in

This was exactly what we were looking for. The property was exceptional and incredible. We also learned from an article in the room that Michelangelo had stayed there while Florence was being erected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok but in renowation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Basic amenities, wifi was not working. Place needs upkeep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Very difficult to find. No signage at all. Not really staff on site, so you have to schedule your arrival so someone can let you in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Grant

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I suggest this hotel be delisted on Expedia.This place was not as advertised on Expedia. It had no expected services such as restaurant, or any any food services, the room was were assigned was third class at best and the hotel was much les from city centre. We did not check in or stay at the hotel after arriving and had to find other accommodations for our stay in Florence
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room doesn’t look like the pictures they advertise. There is no restaurant/bar or Pool and the staff is non existent. We heard the noise of dripping water from the toilet all night. It was almost impossible to get a taxi from this hotel. Will not stay here again and definitely don’t recommend.

2/10 Terrible

Charron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible property, would not recommend to anyone. Staff rude. And left us as we were the only ones booked in. No glass or cups in room and could not get assistance because nobody was at the property. Would not recommend actually I would like a refund
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very old, which was basically to be expected...BUT also simply not maintained! That was really a shame. The smell was musty and damp and within half an hour we were completely bitten by mosquitoes. There were also a lot of little things that bothered us, such as the plug for the Yakusi not fitting, the hairdryer not working and the glass wall (the bracket was still there) of the bathtub was missing. The 190€ for one night was simply not worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023