The Hotel
Where Renaissance spirit meets modern indulgence
Surrounded by lush trees and terraced gardens with views down to Florence, our location is hard to beat. Step inside and experience the beauty of a Renaissance monastery that is as much a part of Italy's culture as the country’s greatest cathedrals and galleries.
Today, Villa San Michele is recognised as one of the country’s finest small boutique hotels with a selection of 42 breathtaking rooms and suites. Stroll in the Italian gardens, bursting with lemon trees and fragrant roses, and savour superb Tuscan cuisine on the alfresco loggia as if in a private home.
Discover The Legend
Villa San Michele
Our Hillside Sanctuary
Enjoy the best of both worlds at Villa San Michele, with sumptuous privacy within Florence’s countryside while remaining a stone’s throw of the vibrant city. Hop on our courtesy shuttle to arrive in the centre within fifteen minutes, or stroll through scenic Fiesole, with its olive groves and shaded woodland.
Explore
Every step brings a new discovery
Florence
Gardens
Gardens
As you arrive at our paradise, rows of evergreen cypress trees line your path. Once nurtured by Franciscan monks, the immaculate 15th-century gardens at Villa San Michele include a large wooded park and terraced lawns. Here you’ll find our 200-year-old wisteria, the only one in Florence to bloom twice a year.
Join us for great lawn picnics and al-fresco events. Or wander along the stunning topiary, where the simple beauty of hillside living to bloom into focus.
Swimming Pool
Enjoy magnificent views across the Arno Valley and Florence from the panoramic heated swimming pool. Situated on a grassy plateau above the gardens, reached by a winding path, it’s the perfect spot to daydream.