Renaissance villa perched on the Fiesole hillsides, plunging view over Florence, infinity pool facing the Duomo.
Il Salviatino Firenze
From
885 €
“360° panoramic terrace over Florence and Tuscan cypresses, accessible 24/7 to residents.”
Il Salviatino Firenze occupies a 15th-century villa on a hillside, three kilometres above the historic centre. We bed down in suites with coffered ceilings, restored period frescoes, Carrara marble bathtubs facing the windows. The outdoor pool frames the Duomo below, open May to September, teak sunbeds and white parasols. The Affresco spa offers hammam, Finnish sauna, treatment cabins under Renaissance vaults. The private shuttle drops to Piazza della Signoria in fifteen minutes, return on request until midnight. From 885 € a night, we pay for the view and absolute calm, not the modernity of the facilities (erratic Wi-Fi in some rooms). An address for those who want Florence without the noise of Florence ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Il Salviatino to fortysomething couples and older seeking refuge from the Florentine tourist throng, with rental car or shuttle budget. It's the address for late honeymoons, wedding anniversaries, retreats of a few days between museums and Chianti vineyards. Families with children find the space (family rooms available, supervised pool), but the clientele remains mostly adult and discreet.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The villa dates from 1460, commissioned by the Salviatino family, Florentine bankers. Ocre three-storey façade, arcaded loggia, Italian gardens redesigned in the 18th century. Interiors restored in 2010: mythological frescoes on ceilings, period terracotta floors, 17th-century Tuscan furniture mixed with signed contemporary pieces. The suites occupy the former master bedrooms, 4.5-metre ceilings, mullioned windows overlooking cypresses or the Arno valley.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The La Cucina del Salviatino restaurant serves seasonal Tuscan cuisine under stone vaults, six-course tasting menu at 95 €, wine list focused on Chianti and Brunello. Continental buffet breakfast served on the panoramic terrace or in room at no extra charge. The Limonaia bar offers aperitifs and classic cocktails in the former lemon house, open until midnight. Room service available 24/7, simplified menu after 10pm.
Highlights
- 1460 Renaissance villa restored, original frescoes and stuccos preserved
- Heated infinity pool facing the Duomo, open May-September
- Affresco spa 400 m²: hammam, sauna, 5 cabins under historic vaults
- Free private shuttle to Florence centre, departures every hour 9am-8pm
- 166 Booking reviews score 9.5/10, recurring mention of personalised service
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Florence
The hotel stands on Via del Salviatino, Fiesole hillside, three kilometres north-east of the Duomo. Fiesole village (Roman theatre, main square) is ten minutes' walk uphill. Florence centre reachable in fifteen minutes by car, free hotel shuttle or taxi (20 € per ride). Peretola airport twenty-five minutes, Santa Maria Novella station twenty. The area is residential, private villas and olive groves, absolute silence after 8pm, no shops nearby.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted without supplement, basket and bowls provided on request.
- Parking
- Free private parking, 30 spaces, valet available.
- Pool
- Outdoor heated, open May to September, 10am-7pm.
- Spa
- Open 10am-8pm, booking advised, treatments 90-180 €.
- Shuttle
- Free to Florence centre, departures every hour 9am-8pm.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout, variable speed by room (historic building).
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available throughout
Private parking
Free parking
Spa and wellness centre
Free Wi-Fi
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Location
Where Il Salviatino Firenze is located
Exact address
Il Salviatino Firenze
Address
Via Del Salviatino 21
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