Castello Di Montalbano

Italy , Florence
FIRENZE, Via di Montalbano, 8
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50 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Michelle

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

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Gregory

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

alberto

El trato y la atención del personal fue excelente. El hotel es de sueño. No se salten la experiencia de cenar y desayunar aquí. El hotel está ubicado en las afueras de Florencia y el transporte público no es buena opción. Taxis o plataformas como Uber. Muy caras. Las vistas desde el hotel son espectaculares y en general el hotel es muy agradable y cómodo para disfrutar en pareja. Un plus es que también son Pet friendly.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

02 Oct 2025

norma

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.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2025

Hope

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!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

05 May 2024

Paul

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2024

Karen

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2024

Yolanda

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.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

It was ok but in renowation

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

09 Oct 2023

Raquel

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.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2023

Terri

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).

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2023

Alyssa

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

Douglas G

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.

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8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2023

Adam

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2023

Luis

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

Diana

Awesome experience

Leisure

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2023

Stephan

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.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2023

Evan

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2023

Tom

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.

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2023

Charron

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

Marlena

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2023

David

Great setting in historic castle overlooking Florence.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Basic amenities, wifi was not working. Place needs upkeep.

Partner

2/10

Poor

31 May 2023

Grant

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

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

We were very excited about this place but after a long day in the museums of Florence it was difficult to find someone after letting ourselves in the front gate and trying numerous doors. They didn’t have our reservation. Because our reservation couldn’t be located, we didn’t get our requested room. Windows couldn’t be opened and we were hot. After a bath, our feet were black upon getting in bed because the floor was so dirty. The rooftop terraces have a wonderful view of Florence at sunset. Our reservation was eventually located but it was an uncomfortable and disappointing experience overall. I can’t recommend staying here.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2018

Baruch

Midieval castle!!

Totally unusual hotel - inside a small castle. Very romantic but not for spoiled tourist. Do not expect a lift or ice vending machine. Still it is a great experience!

6/10

Pleasant

10 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Florentine Castle

It was lovely staying in an actual castle. Located on the outskirts of Firenze it would have been better with a car. The rooms were decorated with a theme associated with people who have stayed there. Eg Mussolini . There is a meal supplied but only if you book 24 hours in advance. A pizza shop is apparently walking distance from the B&B. When it is fully renovated it will be a lovely venue but only for a stopover. Staff were friendly but not always available.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2015

AHMED

poor breakfast

if you like to stay in place with nobody you will like this hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Awesome experience, Great View!

Very Fun experience to have while visiting Florence! room was small, but view was great of Florence lit up at night! Easy to get to if you have a car, I suppose a bit of a pain if you are relying on Public transportation. I would recommend this place to anyone headed to Florence!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2015

Caroline

Amazingly beautiful...

Amazingly beautiful castle lovingly converted into a small number of hotel rooms. Quiet & hidden away in the hills over looking Florence, we had a car which made the trip into the city easy. We travelled with our dog who was made very welcome too! Stay here if you can, I will dream of returning one day!!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2015

Melanie

A little bit of history

This is the most fantastic place to stay, overlooking the most beautiful city in the world. Even if you get a room 'without a view', you can still enjoy the view from the terrace. We had a car, but the bus stop is at the bottom of the hill, directly into Florence. The history of the castle is as old as Florence itself. The rooms are comfortable and clean. We only had breakfast, which was very good, so can't comment on other meals. The staff are lovely. The outside of the castle might seem a little tired, but I think this adds to the charm. The rooms are relatively newly done, and the 'tiredness' did not follow inside, only with the guests! Really comfortable bed.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2015

Lincoln

Castle stay in Venice

If you want to stay in a Castle you will be happy with this one. The bed was just ok a little hard but fine. The owner was very helpful and spoke good English. Little hard to find without technology. Great view of the city from the upper balcony and our room window. Bring a bottle of your favorite drink. Yes I would recommend cool place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Romantic stay in a genuine castle

A real gem - close to Florence (10 minute drive from the centre of Florence) but with a feeling you are a world away from crowds of tourists. As soon as you pull up and grand, wrought iron gates open for you, you will know you have found someplace special. The manager is very friendly and professional, and will make you feel very welcome. We felt like we had the entire castle to ourselves! We went up to the very top of the castle many times to take photos and read, or stargaze at night, and had it all to ourselves. We didn't have dinner there, but it smelled so good that I think we should have. The breakfast we had was definitely fit for royalty - especially with the views. You can see all of Florence, and it is spectacular. It was actually quite a blessing to have the chance to stay in an actual castle and we will be back!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2015

Margaret

Castel in the Country

The hotel is located quite a distance from the center of Florence where everything is. It is extremely difficult to find and get to if you do not have a car. They were helpful giving us information on how to get to the hotel up front but it is hard to describe how to get off the bus, go across the highway, down some stairs under the bridge and up a large hill to the hotel. Someone was there to greet us but other than that we never saw any employees at the hotel (we did not order breakfast). When we checked out we had to just leave our keys in the room and send them an e-mail because no one was around. The room was very clean and had a beautiful view. We got a great deal on it through Hotels.com but in the future we would stay closer to town because of the distance without a car.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2015

Maureen

Treated royally

The welcoming staff, quiet atmosphere, connection with nature is the perfect place to spend after a day in the hustle and bustle of the crowds and walking tours in Florence. It is not too far away from the sites, a short cab ride, or a walk down the hill to catch the bus. The staff are so welcoming, helpful and are willing to make your stay as comfortable as needed. They even set up a little office space for me, on the roof top terrace, where I could spend a few hours 'working' with a beautiful view of the city. I will definitely come back to this place again. Thank you for a great holiday

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2026

Aytac

Wir hatten kein Internet im Zimmer. Die Antwort der Rezeption war, dass unser Zimmer leider zuweit vom HauptRouter ist und daher kein Internet empfang hat.. also ein bekannter Mängel. Der Whirlpool im zimmer ist nur dür 1. Person nicht wie ausgeschriebenen.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2025

Milkia

Tivemos um problema no nosso quarto, pedimos para trocar e a equipe nós deu um upgride para um quarto melhor e mais limpo. A internet é muito instável e a tv não é smart. O ponto de maior atenção é a localização, só recomendo se estiver de carro, o ônibus para a uma certa distância, 500m do trecho é uma subida íngreme, que feita à pé é bem sofrida! Se voltar a noite, um trecho é feito totalmente às escuras! Bem complicado! Não voltaria!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Antonio

Ho portato la mia principessa in un castello

Abbiamo dormito in un castello di 1500 anni....
Camera pulita, persone gentili e soprattutto un'aria magica.
Torneremo di sicuro

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Angelo

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

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2024

MOYSES

Linda cidade. Acho que dois dias já é o suficiente para se conhecer caso se programe. Ruas estreitas e, como Roma , trânsito intenso. Cuidado para andar nas ruas.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Mar 2024

Pal

Es un castillo del terror esta lejisimos yienes que llegar caminando cuesta arriba y del doumo 1 hora en camion horrible

4/10

Poor

02 Nov 2023

Gianluca

Nella prima stanza non funzionava la vasca, nella seconda stanza non era presente il frigo bar come da descrizione, l'acqua della vasca e della doccia non arrivava ad un temperatura accettabile era troppo fredda, e anche il letto non era comodo, il servizio in camera incomprensibile ed incompleto. Inoltre la pulizia delle camere e delle vasche non era adeguata.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Oct 2023

Anna

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!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Sep 2023

Giovanni

Male odorante poca cura della struttura non vale la spesa sconsiglio

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2023

Mattia

Bel posto ottima la vista della camera

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2023

marie-france

Les abords de ce château sont magnifiques : une belle allee, une cour d'honneur et un porche médiéval avec un jasmin extraordinaire. Mais à l'intérieur déception : Tout semble un peu bricolé et pas très propre. Odeur d'humidité dans la chambre, le lit confortable mais qui grince et beaucoup, salle de bain dont la propreté est limite. Et les trains qui ne cessent de passer ( la ligne de chemin de fer passe juste sous l'hôtel) et ne permettent pas de laisser la fenêtre ouverte.( heureusement bon double vitrage) On entend le voisin de chambre qui tousse, les bruits de couloir . Petit déjeuner très copieux et bon si vous choisissez la formule salée et une vague assiette de petits gâteaux pour la formule sucrée et malheureusement servi à l'intérieur alors que le jardin serait merveilleux pour un petit déjeuner. Pour rattraper, une magnifique vue sur Florence depuis la salle à manger ! Accueil bon, mais difficile d'obtenir un sourire de la personne servant les petits déjeuners. Bref, dommage, car le lieu est magnifique mais trop de choses qui n'arrivent pas à faire oublier les trains incessants et le reste.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Atmosfera e tranquillità

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2019

Belotti

Magica

Buongiorno, non potevo indovinare posto migliore, sbalorditivo, suggestivo personale ottimo e accogliente, tutto magico non ho davvero parole, io ed il mio ragazzo abbiamo passato una notte e una giornata incantevole, quasi principesca, non sto esagerando ma di sicuro ci ritornerò.
Grazie di tutto

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Immersi nel verde

Quando si entra nel cortile di questo hotel sembra di essere in un’altra dimensione, si è completamente immersi nella natura, dalle finestre si può vedere un panorama di Firenze mozzafiato. L’hotel inizia a mostrare segni di usura, la vasca idromassaggio che avevamo in camera si vedeva che era un po’ datata e le bocchette erano un po’ intrise di calcare, la porta della doccia non si chiudeva molto bene ma sono piccolezze in confronto alla meraviglia complessiva di questo posto.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Un hotel insolito solo per coppie

Il castello consente una vista straordinaria su Firenze.

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