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Florence, Italy

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

5-Star Hotel
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. The elegant rooms come with terracotta floors and Carrara-marble bathrooms. A kids' activities are provided here. Wi-Fi and parking are free. Couples particularly like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
5-Star Hotel
Florence, Italy
4.9 km to the centre of Florence
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Outdoor swimming pool
Free on-site parking
3 restaurants
Pet friendly

Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews

Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 2 September 2026 · How we review hotels

Ideal for travellers wanting a view and pools in one place, this fifteenth-century monastery features terraced gardens and a hillside pool. It has achieved a 9.8 Booking.com score across 56 reviews. The property offers panoramic terrace views and a free shuttle service, though its hilltop location means it is situated outside the city itself.

Villa San Michele is Florence from above — a 15th-century monastery turned Belmond hotel with a Michelangelo-attributed facade and terrace views of the Duomo.

Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 — the average across the 15 hotels we list in Florence is 9.4.

  • The monastery facade is attributed to Michelangelo, and the loggia restaurant looks straight down onto the Duomo — reopened in April 2026 after a full Belmond renovation.
  • The gardens climb the Fiesole hillside in terraces, with the pool set among cypresses above the city.
  • Terraced gardens with a hillside pool
  • Free shuttle into central Florence

Should you book it?

Book it if you want

  • Guests who want the view from the room
  • Guests who plan the day around the pool
  • Travellers wanting a view and pools in one place

Frequently asked questions

How far is Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence from the centre of Florence?

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence is 4.9 km from the centre of Florence.

How do guests rate Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence?

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 549 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.8/10 from 56 guest reviews.

How many stars does Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence have?

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence is a 5-star hotel.

What amenities does Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence offer?

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence offers Free Wifi, Breakfast, Outdoor swimming pool, Free on-site parking, 3 restaurants, Pet friendly.

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