Pensione Bencistà

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Children's play area - outdoor
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Interior detail
Interior detail
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Via Benedetto da Maiano, 4, Fiesole, FI, 50014
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Single Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Double Room (with air conditioning)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, City View

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Fiesole

Pensione Bencistà places you within a short walk of Path of the Gods and within a mile (2 km) of Villa Medici. This 3-star hotel has 40 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 12 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 12 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pian del Mugnone Station - 6 min drive
  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Perseus Fiesolano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Bottega Bordò - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Piazza Fardella - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪India - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Buca delle Fate - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Pensione Bencistà

Family-friendly hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Pensione Bencistà features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a computer station, a library, and express check-in.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include ceiling fans, phones, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 35
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Ropes course

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1400
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 3 2024 to October 14 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between November 5 and March 29.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 35

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Pensione Bencistà
Pensione Bencistà Fiesole
Pensione Bencista Fiesole, Province Of Florence, Italy
Pensione Bencistà Hotel
Pensione Bencista Hotel Fiesole
Pensione Bencistà Hotel Fiesole
Pensione Bencistà Hotel
Pensione Bencistà Fiesole
Pensione Bencistà Hotel Fiesole

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Pensione Bencistà?

Pensione Bencistà offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Pensione Bencistà?

This hotel is located in Fiesole, a short 13-minute walk from Path of the Gods and also 16 minutes on foot from Villa Medici. You'll also find Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Pensione Bencistà?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Does Pensione Bencistà have a casino?

No, Pensione Bencistà doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Pensione Bencistà?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Pensione Bencistà?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Pensione Bencistà?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Pensione Bencistà have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Pensione Bencistà serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Pensione Bencistà allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Pensione Bencistà and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Does Pensione Bencistà have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Pensione Bencistà?

The closest major airport to Pensione Bencistà is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), which is 7.5 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Pensione Bencistà?

No, at Pensione Bencistà, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Pensione Bencistà Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sydnee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we enjoyed our time. We did find the ads for the hotel to be misleading in terms of expectations for the quality of the room and bathroom. The hotel liaising shows very nice, well decorated and updated rooms. We did feel that our room and bathroom were very dated and plain looking in comparison. Part of the ceiling in our bathroom if was flaking off. Wished it could have been closer to what we anticipated!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean, Beautiful, historic building, wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just had 2 nights in Florence. Beautiful place to stay. The view was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luigi G

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excelent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is truly an undiscovered spot. Very quiet and great view of the city. If you Must have AC don’t stay here. They do have a ceiling fan and a floor fan for both bedrooms so it wasn’t bad even at temps in the 90’s. It’s about a 15 minute taxi ride to the city so it’s not bad and will cost you between $25 and $30 Euro. Make sure you have cash. It was very safe and a real treat. The menu for dinner was surprisingly good and was very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous hotel with one of the very best view of Florence. An unforgettable experience - fine room, an excellent kitchen with full service and daily special menus. Close to the bus stop for travel to central Florence. A great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Tampa

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was a great experience we would recommend to anyone visiting Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The couple that run this business are absolutely lovely! If you want breakfast it will be delivered to your room at the time of your choosing. It was great. The rooms are super clean and comfortable. Any questions, or directions, the owners are there to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We wanted a car to take us to Arezzo and they took care of that for us. Plus, you can't beat the location! This was a real find and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice to get out of the noise and crowds of Florence. They arranged taxis into town every day. The view of Florence from the bar and restaurant terraces is spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard, New York

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A picturesque, quiet and opulent place to stay whenever visiting Florence. The view of Florence is excellent, the food is good and access to both Florence and nearby fine dining is convenient. Our "go to" place near Florence since 2012, and it will remain so.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Saeid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dasun

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav, East Brunswick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful property tranquil and near to Florence and Fiosole. Some staff could benefit from hospitality training. Disappointed with restaurant hours and quality. Unreliable bus so depended on expensive taxi service.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The setting was spectacular, the common rooms wonderful. The food was very very good. The bathroom was very much on the small side.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place with beautiful views of Florence

Beautiful property overlooking Florence with spectacular views. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. A lovely place to get away from the hustle and bustle after walking around the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Italian charm at its best!

Just the most wonderful and truly Italian hotel overlooking Florence. It is so tranquil, a magical place, and the perfect place to relax on the terrace, with a drink watching the glitter of the city lights after the hustle and bustle of the day.. The staff could not do enough to make sure our stay was perfect. I would highly recommend this hotel full of Italian charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location to explore Florence. The staff were extremely helpful. It is in a quiet location about 1km from the nearest town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022