Castello di Montalbano

Property class: 3.5

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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 center.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 487
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Luxury Suite, Jetted Tub, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Exclusive Double Room, Jetted Tub, City View

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Florence is home to Castello di Montalbano. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. 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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Map
via di Montalbano 8, Florence, FI, 50135

What's nearby

  • A stone bridge over a river with colorful buildings on either side.
    Arno River
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A historic building with a large central dome and arched windows, surrounded by a well-maintained square with a grassy area and flower beds.
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    17 min drive - 10.7 km
  • A detailed view of a cathedral's facade with intricate carvings and statues.
    Piazza del Duomo
    18 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Lumen
    5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lumen Firenze
    5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Vivandaio
    17 min walk
  • La Porta Verde - Pizzeria Spaghetteria
    6 min drive
  • Firenze Sud Sporting Club
    5 min drive
  • Deliburger
    4 min drive
  • Casamatta
    12 min walk

About this property

Castello di Montalbano

  • Bed & breakfast near Piazza del Duomo
  • 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 center, 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 luggage storage
    • Tour/ticket assistance, meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castello di Montalbano pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Castello di Montalbano?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castello di Montalbano on 25 October 2026 start from AED 487, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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–11:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Castello di Montalbano?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km) of Arno River and Villa Gamberaia. Tuscany Hall and Nelson Mandela Forum are also within 3 mi (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. 34 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
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2/10 Terrible

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Have to upgrade a bit, a bit hard if you have big suitcases to carry….. no open restaurant in the evening…..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great setting in historic castle overlooking Florence.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
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2/10 Terrible

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.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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