Name: Hotel Torre Di Bellosguardo
Address: Via Roti Michelozzi 2, Florence, IT

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Sophia

This was by far the best hotel I have ever stayed at, as someone who travels solo often sometimes you are just looking for some peace and not having to do everything on your own. I am in awe of the property. If you are looking for privacy, story book views, and gardens this is the place to be. The staff is also incredibly kind and always looking to help in any way they can. A must stay, I will be back with family/friends next time.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Amy

We absolutely adored this hotel in every way. The views were not to be believed. It was only a 10 to 15 taxi to anywhere in Florence. Heavenly. My only suggestion is please add a shower curtain to the bath/ shower area so the water doesn’t spray all over the bathroom. Otherwise, this place will exceed anyone’s expectations and dreams! GRATZI!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

iling

The grounds are very pretty, very Tuscany, beautiful view but the rooms are very bad. The staffs are very nice, very helpful but the hotel itself is very dated. Everything is not well maintained. The futon are so worn out that you can feel the metal bars. We left the hotel with very bad back pain. The hotel is very cheap with their towels and toilet paper and never replenish their toiletry supplies. We are a family of four but are only given 3 bath towels. The breakfast doesn’t get replenish when item runs out so make sure you’re the early risers. Overall definitely not worth the high price tags for the rooms.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

jerry

You got to do it!

Wonderful experience. More than I ever paid for a place to stay but worth the once in a lifetime experience!

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

theresa

This property was the most unique and historic that I have ever experienced. It is set atop the hills over looking Florence, with other castles seen in the distance. It was beautiful and picturesque from every angle. The house has a significant ~600yr old history amongst well known families in Florence, with the current owner living in a house on the property. An optional cooking class was offered at their home, and we unfortunately did not have the time to take part in this. The grounds are beautifully manicured with many things to see including chickens, vegetable gardens, and fragrant rose gardens. The room was clean, bed comfortable, bathroom beautifully decorated with classic tiles. The staff was welcoming and friendly. I felt like a guest in a castle. I only wish we had more time there, but will definitely visit again on another trip.

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Brad

Beautiful property and wonderful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Josh

Far from the Maddening Crowds

Truly magical place. Beautiful 12th century palazzo with sweeping views of Florence and lovely gardens. A path through olive orchards and vineyards leads to Porta Romano, right above the Boboli Gardens. It's a great neighborhood, full of restaurants and cafes, far removed from tourist crowds in the center of the city.

Service is gracious, understated.

About half dozen of the most friendly cats in the world live there - and will likely greet you soon after arrival.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Thomas

One of our most memorable hotel stays ever. Further away from major sights in Florence but still walkable, and best views of Florence anywhere, including from our windows, almost feels as if you could reach out with your hand and touch the Duomo. Most under-rated hotel in Florence, only a few guests there during our trip during low season in January, but this made it feel like our own private villa. 700 year old building, creaky furniture and floors adds to its charm. Make sure to take the cooking class!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

William J

UNIQUE hotel

A stunning location with fantastic views of Florence. Incredibly historic building with unique character.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
This isn't a chain hotel and has some quirks that are completely befitting the character of the property.
Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Vincent

Great historic hotel, with a beautiful view. We appreciated that they had gluten free options for breakfast. We would recommend!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Braidy

This was the nicest hotel we have ever stayed at and we only wished we stayed longer. The staff were amazing and overall it was stunning.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

Satbir

Amazing hotel and Staff! Definitely coming here again during our next trip to Italy!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Oct 2023

Cameron

Definitely not a 4 star hotel anymore

This is definitely not a 4 star hotel.

The good: located in quiet neighborhood with amazing views of Florence. Beautiful gardens.

The bad: our first room didn’t hit have hot water or a real shower, just a bath tub and wand. We were moved to a new room (which also didn’t have hot water until we complained again) but the toilet barely functioned in this room. Rooms and hotel generally need to be remodeled. The couch in our room was old and stained. The pool isn’t heated, so despite being 80F outside the water was too cold to really enjoy (late September).

What made our stay even worse is that when we called Hotels.com they told us that since hot water and a functioning toilet aren’t listed amenities, they would not help us find a new hotel.

Disappointing hotel experience l, TERRIBLE Hotels.com experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Unique experience

There is nowhere like Torre di Bellosguardo. It is an incredible experience - of faded grandeur and a lost time. It is very quiet and there is a sense of being disconnected from the contemporary world. The villa and its extraordinary grounds are a work of art, each stairwell opens up to another view, another surprise. Many of the rooms are frescoed. Each gorgeous bedroom is uniquely styled with antique furnishings. The rooms are massive with incredible views over Florence. The bathrooms are beautiful but you have to commit to the fact that nothing quite works to modern standards & part of the sense of relaxation is being taken away from the modern world. The swimming pool set in a beautiful garden has the best views over the city. Its probably my favourite place to stay in the world but I should say that it won't be for everyone - but if you are looking for visual pleasure, a slow pace & the luxury of peace this is for you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2023

Sandra

This accommodation is an experience! It is a lovely setting overlooking Florence; and offers a pool that was well maintained. The rooms are spacious and appointed with mostly antiques. My family of z Ohio 8
Immensely enjoyed this hotel!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

31 May 2023

Desmond

The view at this hotel is spectacular. However, the service left a lot to be desired and a number of things in the room did not work. It is a pity because this hotel has a lot of potential

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2023

Justina

A truly wonderful stay! Location is peaceful with incredible views overlooking Firenze, lush gardens to stroll through, and awe-inspiring historical ambience throughout the property - this place feels untouched by time in the best of ways. The pool wasn’t open yet as the season had just begun, but I did catch a glimpse of it and it looked very inviting. Breakfast was quite nice, plenty to choose from and all items very fresh and flavorful. My only suggestion would be that it would have been nice to have some comfortable outdoor seating in the garden areas; it would have been lovely to have been able to sit/lounge outside with a book (and the friendly resident cats). Hoping to return next spring, thanks for a delightful visit!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2022

Olivia

The view and building is amazing and stunning but in quite bad condition, and the staff are friendly but the level of service isn’t great

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Property was in a beautiful setting and rooms very spacious. We opened our windows to enjoy the view and get fresh air. The bathrooms were quite small though.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2020

Howard

Above It All

The Torre di Bellosguardo is one of the most deliciously aesthetic sites and spaces anywhere in the Western world. The view over Florence is transporting, the grounds are pleasing for walks and trysts, the rooms with frescoes, some from the fifteenth century, are impressive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2019

James

Very nice and Atmospheric

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Stunning view
Incredibile and unique building and rooms and yet a great, relaxed and friendly service
A unique stay in all the right ways 😊

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2019

Chogoleff

It’s castle with 7 acres of land, amazing experience. Highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

great location and view over the city very peaceful wouldlove to return

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2019

Verified traveler

Charming villa

Beautiful villa--breathtaking view of Florence.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful property and he staff was beyond wonderful. Perfect spot for honeymooners!

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2018

Susan

Marvellous, magical place

It was marvellous. A truly magical place, steeped in history and with unparalleled views of Florence.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2016

thomas

Great and very kind staff. Only minus is:
Very poor internet
No fitness
Tiny TV in the room

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2015

Scott

This is a fabulous place to stay. A step back in time. Huge rooms, high ceilings, fresco paintings on the walls...just amazing. The grounds and views are over the top. Looking out at Florence from above is something we will never forget. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Oasis in the hills above Florence

Wonderful hotel. An oasis five minutes away from the centre by taxi. 13th century villa with beautiful frescos and furnishings. You can walk through the surrounding grounds (which includes an orchard, vineyard, vegetables and animals including three donkeys) down the hill to Florence. The staff were very courteous and made us feel very welcome.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Florence

We stayed two night in this hotel. The hotel is an old castle converted to hotel sitting on a hill over the city center. The view is mesmerizing and the hotel is basically a semi museum with the friendliest staff I have ever seen. Our room was on the second floor with the view of the city on one side, and pool on the other. Breakfast was served on the balcony with another breathtaking view of Florence. Don't believe them when they say it is a 10 min walk to the city, it is more like 30 min but who cares the walk is in the old streets are part of the fun anyway.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2015

Thorne

Very Disappointing

First of all the staff were fantastic. They waited for us on our Extremly late flight!!! They served us a cold plater on arrival as we had to cancle dinner due to the late flight!! However!!.
The first room was rooom 7. This was on 2 floors. Had a fab view and?
Curtains dated did not fit. Let in so much light we could not sleep. No fridge working, no tea or coffe making. Memory foam beds are a norm in Italy but myself and other half have a reaction to the foam. It was over rated as a room shabby sheek & so green!!
So we moved to room 8! Better room almost (neighbours tried to get through the ajoining door which we were told to keep locked. ). The bath/room was ok for a very small person or a child. ( Oh by the way No showere or wet rooms in either except over the bath taps). The bed was much better but! memorry foam, plugs were over my head under my pilllow so I had to remove them for the lamp .
It had a piano the room (different)? Great views but! No tea/coffee etc. No fridge working. A lovely bowle of fresh fruite was waiting & botttle of warm water.
It was all clean and I say it again the staff are all 5 Star! Its a wounderful historic building, fab views best ever of Florance. All be it up the top of a very winding hill which could pass as the M25 traffic wise on a bad day (take care driving) . The pool was fab, gardens amazing. No resturanunt food id brough from below to order at another resturaunt. Nothing much to do up there but rest and relax with nature. wifi fab!!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2015

KERR

A room and pool with a view.

Magnificent historic building with the most spectacular location overlooking Florence. Beautiful gardens and swimming pool. Delightful covered area for breakfast. We had a fantastic room (9) overlooking Florence and to the south. It was with great difficulty that we dragged ourselves away after 2 nights.
Hotel doesn't have a chef and dinner is brought in. Would be wonderful if it had a good resident chef.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2015

Bruce

Our 25th Wedding Aniv

This place is number one. We will be comparing other places we stay with Torre di for the rest of our lives. We are world travelers for many, many years. We plan a return trip to Florence next year (for a month) and not only plan to stay with these folks, but also to entertain friends who will be staying in the area. It is an understatement to say that it is a “step-back-in-time”. It is so unique an experience that your dreams are even different while staying here. I don’t require much sleep and was often awake in the early hours of the morning. One of my most enjoyable memories was to stroll the grounds, with a glass of house wine, at 3:00 in the morning. To see the city below and the rolling hills is better than anything that can be man created. You must put this on your list to enjoy before you use all your time up with lesser adventures. Kind personal regards to all, Bruce, exq

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2014

Katrina

Step back in time

Only spent one night there as we had picked up a car and wanted to be out of Florence for ease of parking. I loved the hotel it was so old and the gardens were lovely and the views over Florence spectacular. Our rooms were clean and grand in size. Being so old it did not have the advantages of modern hotel the bathroom was small but the water pressure was good which surprised me. My husband didn't like it as much he prefers the comforts of a modern hotel, although he liked the garden and view. Overall we both enjoyed our short stay our only criticism was the breakfast was very basic and ordinary . It was a wonderful experience but one my husband was pleased to have enjoyed for only one night while I could have happily stayed longer

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Beautiful place

With amazing views, superb gardens and an extraordinarily stunning property, this is where your money is being spent. The breakfasts are not good value, the bacon is far too salty and the scrambled eggs are like rubber. Just add some milk! There should be a chef on site to cook in the evening as the meal we had ordered in for us in was rather luke warm and ridiculously expensive. The hotel should provide a map of Florence upon arrival for all guests, especially the ones who decide they are going to walk everywhere and not take the taxi up and down the steep hill. And in this knowledge that we were walking it was rather disappointing to find from the front desk (a different receptionist) as were leaving with our suitcases that there was a short cut to Florence through the gardens. Maybe this calibre of hotel should offer a car shuttle service as well as the previously mentioned kitchen. The garden should be lit at night time in order to make the most of them.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Truly exceptional

Amazing view, beautiful gardens, comfortable accommodation, friendly and helpful staff. Outstanding.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2014

Tax

A wonderful and charming villa-hotel

I loved this centuries old villa. The grounds are splendid and offer respite from the craziness of the city. Breakfast outside on the terrace with a delicious cappuccino is serene. The views of the city from the hotel grounds are the best. The dinner provided by a local trattoria delicious.
I hope to return.
Not the place for the traveller who wants all things modern.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2014

D

Ancient torre with best view of Florence

A historic building with magnificent ceilings and tasteful antique furnishings. Splendid views over the beautiful garden and Florence itself. Peace apart from the noise of the swifts flying overhead, after the tourist mayhem of the city. it felt as if one was in the country but it was a very doable walk down a steep track into town through the fields and vineyard. Our stay was perfect.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2014

Verified traveler

Classy and pricey Fawlty Towers

Nightmare mis-routing by my GPS meant it took 30 mins to find after a 4 hr drive from Antibes. Not the hotel's fault as such but wholly inadequate info on their website to guide people to the 'easy' route up (via Piana - one of three) which we learnt on the way down in the taxi to town in the morning.
Stunning views and absolutely amazing building and gardens. Huge rooms and frescoes and a live parrot in the 20ft high lobby but......
Room was freezing and air heating is centrally controlled from the lobby but very helpful night porter brought a little fan heater which made it ok-ish. Cold water was full of rust for the first 10 mins. Shower only had one temperature (v.hot) as the thermostat was knackered.
No internet outside ground floor lobby. TV had about 300 channels - 150 'local' Toscana ones one French none in English (unless you count MTV!). No BBC, CNN, BLOOMBERG, CNBC or any sports channels but porn available if you are into that!
Elderly owner clearly cares more for the building than to run a high class modern hotel....revels in the inadequacy of the telecoms. If he did it could be one of the great hotels. At 300€/night it's not.

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

Had a very pleasant time. Did not spend enough time at the hotel as we should have but the focus was on Florence and its art

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2013

Jessica

Gorgeous View, amazing antique villa

The hotel was amazing to look at and to walk the grounds. It overlooks Florence, and you can clearly see the Dome of the Duomo. The gardens are beautiful. Instead of driving or taking a cab into the heart of Firenze, my husband and I walked a path down the hill into the heart of the city and it only took us between 20 and 30 min (depending on how much you stop and explore). Then we took a cab back that night after dark and it was about 14 Euro- cheap! The inside of the building maintains the original beauty of the original villa. Large vaulted painted ceilings, columns, arches, even the windows maintain the era of the original building. The rooms have antique, hand carved furniture. Ours had a full set including canopy bed, armoire, desk and dresser. Tha bathrooms are beautifully updated in whites with chrome finishes. The only downside to the whole experience was that EVERYTHING was a la carte. Aside from the room, nothing else was included in the stay. But it truly was like stepping back in time and where better to do that than in Florence?!?!

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

Great location/building but totally rundown

A nice villa in a great location on the hills facing Florence with a 5-10 minute taxi ride to mid town. There are a few issues though:
* underinvestment - the place is visibly run down and needs a complete overhaul
* no restaurants to have dinner or proper lounge or bar to sit down and relax or accept guests
* the AC is not enough for the summer heat, no

Overall this building has the potential to be a very special hotel but it needs a lot of work and before then I can't recommend it to you - definitely not at the ca. €300 a night rate

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2013

mark

an authentic italian villa

perched on a hillside looking out over florence, surrounded by beautiful gardens, torre bellosguardo has retained its casual elegance and is a great escape, away from the madding crowd....

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2012

Dominique&Idalina

TorreDiBellosguardoBeautifulViewQuiet&lovelyhotel

BeautifulView of Florence Quiet&lovely past residence of Medicis, lovely gardens, too far to walk to the center of Florence, but taxis close and quick. A great way to balance romantic stay with the hectic city center

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

What an amazing view

I chose the hotel because its one of the few to have a single room option and as I was staying in Florence to learn some Italian I didn't need something palatial.
However there was an issue with my little room in the turret on the first evening so I was swiftly moved to a very spacious, double postered ground floor room and the owner sought me out to personally apologise. All of the staff couldn't have been nicer and even let me try and speak a few sentences of my newly acquired Italian with them. And I had the lovely room for the full length of my stay.
The real uniqueness of Bellusguardo is the amazing view - probably the best of all in Florence. The hotel is a good 30 - 40 minute walk from the centre but what a fabulous walk it is - I walked there and back it was such a delight. For those less fit or less keen on walking then its a taxi or you'll need a car to explore Tuscany.
Quiet, unpretentious with more of a home from home feel - except obviously its a beautiful turreted palazzo style property. So if you like quiet, with understated service, then this is for you. If you want buzz, entertainment, want to meet other fellow travellers or are looking for spa treatments and the works - go to an hotel in central Florence or somewhere which offers all of the bells and whistles. However I thought it was perfect for me.

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2012

Verified traveler

Outstanding Views of Florence in an Italian Villa

Excellent historic house which feels more like a home as you wander around, best views of Florence from the pool terrace which was made special for my wife's birthday as we were able to watch the sun set over the city followed by the illumination as night drew in! ( thanks for the bouquet on the table it made the meal extra special)

Family

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2012

Paul

All show no go

Although the staff are very friendly unfortunately what lets the hotel down is having what seems like a shoe string budget. They have very little in the way of facilities only one outdoor swimming pool which was rather dirty, no gym, no spa, no restaurant(you can order a take out for your evening meal). We had damp patches in our room and the TV was tiny(see pics). They operate on a skeleton crew I only ever saw two people in the hotel at once. When we came to check out I asked if someone could come up to bring our luggage down, the same women who was a middle aged tiny lady I talked to at reception knocked on my door and proceeded to grab my huge suit cases naturally I stopped her and carried my own luggage down. The outside of the hotel is stunning and the views are to die for but the actual running of the hotel is pitiful.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2012

SallyB

Torre Di Bellosguardo is a magical place. We felt so lucky to have found it.

A beautiful, unique setting, gorgeous views and gardens, thoughtful staff. This historic villa stirred our imagination and gave us an escape from the heat and congestion of Florence. A short taxi ride down a winding old road that cuts through the hills around Florence allowed us to zip into town for museum trips, shopping and dinner. We loved it.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2012

jonathan

An experience to remember

My wife an I stayed here for only one night and wished we would have stayed longer...we didn't even want to leave our room it was so lovely. The hotel is perched on top of a hill overlooking Florence. Our shutters on the windows opened up to give us a breathtaking view of Florence below. Room was extremely spacious and the hotel help was very friendly. It was a truly romantic experience indeed. We enjoyed simply walking around the gardens and inside the castle-esque estate. Our favorite was the trip on foot to Florence - leave through the gardens in back, down a semi steep descending trail, past a donkey pasture, through a gate, and down into the city (or you can drive) we preferred the walk, took about 10-15 min to get to Florence on foot. There is free wifi in lobby and free parking. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.