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Villa San Michele

A Belmond Hotel, Florence

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Rated 9.5 in 116 reviews

Perched on the lush hillside of Fiesole, Italy, Villa San Michele offers a serene escape with breathtaking views of Florence and the surrounding Tuscan landscape. This stunning hotel is a former monastery that dates back to the 15th century, embodying a rich history enhanced by Renaissance architecture. Its facade, attributed to the legendary artist Michelangelo, is a reminder of the region's cultural heritage.

Villa San Michele is characterized by its elegant charm and intimate atmosphere, making it a boutique hotel in every sense. Each room and suite is individually designed, integrating period features with modern amenities to provide a comfortable yet authentic Italian experience. The interiors are adorned with original artworks and classic furnishings, creating a seamless blend of historical charm and contemporary luxury.

Guests can enjoy leisurely strolls through the lush terraced gardens, which offer secluded spots perfect for relaxation and contemplation. The hotel's panoramic pool provides a unique vantage point over the rolling Tuscan hills, allowing visitors to unwind surrounded by nature’s beauty. The on-site restaurant delights with a menu that highlights the flavors of Tuscan cuisine, paired with an impressive selection of regional wines.

Beyond its serene confines, Villa San Michele serves as an ideal base for exploring the cultural riches of Fiesole and Florence, allowing guests to delve into artistic treasures, gourmet experiences, and enchanting landscapes. With personalized service and a tranquil setting, this hotel offers a luxurious retreat that embraces the timeless allure of Tuscany.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 9°
 3°
 11°
 3
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
February
 10°
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 4
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
March
 13°
 6°
 13°
 5
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 16°
 9°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
May
 21°
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 18°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
June
 25°
 17°
 22°
 10
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
July
 29°
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 24°
 12
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
August
 28°
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 25°
 11
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
September
 25°
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Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
October
 19°
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Sun hours / day
 20
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November
 13°
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 18
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December
 9°
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 12°
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Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Fiesole and near Villa San Michele (A Belmond Hotel, Florence)

Villa Medici
Villa Medici
Historic house in Fiesole, Italy
0.7km / 0.44mi
Convent of San Domenico
Convent of San Domenico
Monastery in Fiesole, Italy
0.9km / 0.56mi
Convent of San Domenico
Convent of San Domenico
Monastery in Fiesole, Italy
0.8km / 0.52mi
Fiesole Cathedral
Fiesole Cathedral
Church building in Fiesole, Italy
0.6km / 0.37mi
Villa Salviati
Villa Salviati
Villa in Florence, Italy
1.8km / 1.2mi
Museum Bandini
Museum Bandini
Museum in Fiesole, Italy
0.6km / 0.38mi
Vincigliata
Vincigliata
Building in Fiesole, Italy
1.7km / 1.1mi
Villa Il Pino
Villa Il Pino
Villa in Italy
2km / 1.2mi
Villa Palmieri, Fiesole
Villa Palmieri, Fiesole
Historic building in Florence, Italy
1.7km / 1mi
Villa delle Lune
Villa delle Lune
Building in Florence, Italy
1.1km / 0.68mi
San Francesco Convent
San Francesco Convent
Franciscan convent in Fiesole, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Villa Sparta
Villa Sparta
Villa in San Domenico in Fiesole, Italy
0.6km / 0.4mi
Santa Croce al Pino
Santa Croce al Pino
Church building in Florence, Italy
2km / 1.2mi
Villa Schifanoia
Villa Schifanoia
Villa and gardens in Fiesole, Tuscany
1.3km / 0.83mi
Sant'Alessandro
Sant'Alessandro
Church building in Fiesole, Italy
0.8km / 0.47mi
Church of Santa Maria Primerana
Church of Santa Maria Primerana
Historic church in Fiesole, Italy
490m / 0.31mi
Santa Maria del Fiore a Lapo
Santa Maria del Fiore a Lapo
Church building in Florence, Italy
1.9km / 1.2mi
Monument to the Three Carabinieri
Monument to the Three Carabinieri
0.8km / 0.48mi
San Martino a Maiano
San Martino a Maiano
Church building in Fiesole, Italy
1.1km / 0.7mi
San Bernardino
San Bernardino
0.6km / 0.38mi
Etruscan tombs in Via del Bargellino
Etruscan tombs in Via del Bargellino
0.6km / 0.35mi
Fiesole archaeological site
Fiesole archaeological site
0.6km / 0.36mi
Roman Theatre, Fiesole
Roman Theatre, Fiesole
Ancient Roman theatre in Fiesole, Italy
0.6km / 0.37mi
Ancient Roman thermae
Ancient Roman thermae
Archaeological site in Italy
0.6km / 0.36mi
Villa di Maiano
Villa di Maiano
Villa Maiano is an exclusive location for weddings and events in the Maiano area at Fiesole near Florence, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Villa Le Balze - Gardens
Museal institution in Tuscany
0.8km / 0.52mi
Museo Missionario Francescano
Museum in Italy
0.8km / 0.5mi
Museo della Cappella di San Jacopo Nel Seminario
Museum in Italy
0.6km / 0.4mi
Museo Primo Conti
Museum in Italy
1.1km / 0.69mi
Archaeological Museum of Fiesole
Archaeological Museum of Fiesole
Museum in Italy
0.6km / 0.36mi
Ex convento di San Marco
Ex convento di San Marco
Art museum in the former convent of San Marco in Florence, Italy
4km / 2.5mi
Villa Medici at Careggi
Villa Medici at Careggi
Building in Careggi, Italy
3.9km / 2.4mi
Stibbert Museum
Stibbert Museum
Museum in Florence
3.6km / 2.2mi
San Gallo Gate
San Gallo Gate
Part of the city walls of Florence, Italy
3.5km / 2.2mi
Villa La Pietra
Villa La Pietra
Villa
2.6km / 1.6mi
San Salvi
San Salvi
Church in Florence
3.5km / 2.2mi
San Giovannino dei Cavalieri
San Giovannino dei Cavalieri
Church building in Florence, Italy
4km / 2.5mi
Museo del Calcio
Museo del Calcio
Sports museum in Florence, Italy
2.8km / 1.7mi
Villa Gamberaia
Villa Gamberaia
Villa
3.5km / 2.2mi
Russian Church
Russian Church
Church building in Florence, Italy
4km / 2.5mi
Piazza d'Azeglio
Piazza d'Azeglio
Urban square in Florence, Italy
3.9km / 2.4mi
Cloister of the Scalzo
Cloister of the Scalzo
Cloister in Florence, Italy, known for its cycle of frescos
4km / 2.5mi
Galleria Rinaldo Carnielo, Florence
Galleria Rinaldo Carnielo, Florence
Art Museum
3.4km / 2.1mi
Museum of the Last Supper of Andrea del Sarto
Museum of the Last Supper of Andrea del Sarto
Museum in the refectory of the Convent of San Michele in San Salvi, Florence
3.6km / 2.2mi
Sant'Agata (Florence)
Sant'Agata (Florence)
Church building in Florence, Italy
3.7km / 2.3mi

What to do in Fiesole and near Villa San Michele (A Belmond Hotel, Florence)

Villa Medici
Villa Medici
Historic house in Fiesole, Italy
0.7km / 0.44mi
Convent of San Domenico
Convent of San Domenico
Monastery in Fiesole, Italy
0.9km / 0.56mi
Convent of San Domenico
Convent of San Domenico
Monastery in Fiesole, Italy
0.8km / 0.52mi
Fiesole Cathedral
Fiesole Cathedral
Church building in Fiesole, Italy
0.6km / 0.37mi
Villa Salviati
Villa Salviati
Villa in Florence, Italy
1.8km / 1.2mi
Museum Bandini
Museum Bandini
Museum in Fiesole, Italy
0.6km / 0.38mi
Vincigliata
Vincigliata
Building in Fiesole, Italy
1.7km / 1.1mi
Villa Il Pino
Villa Il Pino
Villa in Italy
2km / 1.2mi
Villa Palmieri, Fiesole
Villa Palmieri, Fiesole
Historic building in Florence, Italy
1.7km / 1mi
Villa delle Lune
Villa delle Lune
Building in Florence, Italy
1.1km / 0.68mi
San Francesco Convent
San Francesco Convent
Franciscan convent in Fiesole, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Villa Sparta
Villa Sparta
Villa in San Domenico in Fiesole, Italy
0.6km / 0.4mi
Santa Croce al Pino
Santa Croce al Pino
Church building in Florence, Italy
2km / 1.2mi
Villa Schifanoia
Villa Schifanoia
Villa and gardens in Fiesole, Tuscany
1.3km / 0.83mi
Sant'Alessandro
Sant'Alessandro
Church building in Fiesole, Italy
0.8km / 0.47mi
Church of Santa Maria Primerana
Church of Santa Maria Primerana
Historic church in Fiesole, Italy
490m / 0.31mi
Santa Maria del Fiore a Lapo
Santa Maria del Fiore a Lapo
Church building in Florence, Italy
1.9km / 1.2mi
Monument to the Three Carabinieri
Monument to the Three Carabinieri
0.8km / 0.48mi
San Martino a Maiano
San Martino a Maiano
Church building in Fiesole, Italy
1.1km / 0.7mi
San Bernardino
San Bernardino
0.6km / 0.38mi
Etruscan tombs in Via del Bargellino
Etruscan tombs in Via del Bargellino
0.6km / 0.35mi
Fiesole archaeological site
Fiesole archaeological site
0.6km / 0.36mi
Roman Theatre, Fiesole
Roman Theatre, Fiesole
Ancient Roman theatre in Fiesole, Italy
0.6km / 0.37mi
Ancient Roman thermae
Ancient Roman thermae
Archaeological site in Italy
0.6km / 0.36mi
Villa di Maiano
Villa di Maiano
Villa Maiano is an exclusive location for weddings and events in the Maiano area at Fiesole near Florence, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Villa Le Balze - Gardens
Museal institution in Tuscany
0.8km / 0.52mi
Museo Missionario Francescano
Museum in Italy
0.8km / 0.5mi
Museo della Cappella di San Jacopo Nel Seminario
Museum in Italy
0.6km / 0.4mi
Museo Primo Conti
Museum in Italy
1.1km / 0.69mi
Archaeological Museum of Fiesole
Archaeological Museum of Fiesole
Museum in Italy
0.6km / 0.36mi

About Fiesole

Fiesole, a charming town located just a few kilometers from Florence, offers a variety of experiences that highlight its rich history and stunning landscapes. One of the most notable attractions is the Roman Theatre, which dates back to the 1st century BC. Visitors can explore the ancient ruins and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Another significant site is the Basilica of San Francesco, a serene Franciscan church that provides insight into the region's religious heritage. The adjacent Monastery of San Francesco features beautiful gardens and offers a peaceful atmosphere for reflection.

For those interested in history, the Archaeological Museum is worth a visit. It houses an impressive collection of Etruscan and Roman artifacts, providing a deeper understanding of the area’s past.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the beautiful panoramic views from Fiesole's hills. The surrounding landscape is ideal for hiking and walking, with trails that lead to scenic overlooks.

Dining in Fiesole can be a delightful experience, with several local trattorias offering traditional Tuscan cuisine. Enjoying a meal while taking in the views can enhance the overall visit.

Lastly, the Fiesole market provides a chance to experience local culture. Visitors can browse through various stalls selling handmade goods, fresh produce, and regional specialties. This vibrant atmosphere adds to the charm of the town and allows for an authentic taste of local life.




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