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La Cisterna

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta

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Experience the vibrant atmosphere of LA CITTÀ DELLE RIFORZE, surrounded by historic buildings and a lively central square with a fountain.
Step into a warm and inviting lobby with a curved staircase, reception desk, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy al fresco dining in our historic café, surrounded by traditional architecture and comfortable outdoor seating.
Enjoy a formal dining experience with a view of the surrounding mountains and historic town below.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Della Cisterna 23, San Gimignano, SI, 53037
  • Piazza della Cisterna
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • San Gimignano Communal Palace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Piazza Duomo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for double room valley view

1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

double room valley view

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

double room square view

  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Double Room (senza vista)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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single room valley view and balcony | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

single room valley view and balcony

  • 161 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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double room valley view with shared terrace | Terrace/patio

double room valley view with shared terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room

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

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

single room no view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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double room square view with balcony | Balcony

double room square view with balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

San Gimignano

San Gimignano City Centre stay.With a stay at this San Gimignano City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Torre Grossa. Casa e Torre Campatelli and San Gimignano Communal Palace are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Piazza della Cisterna - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • San Gimignano Communal Palace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza Duomo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casa e Torre Campatelli - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Granaiolo Station - 29 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar La Cisterna - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪RiccaPizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Boboli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Perucà - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Riccapizza - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Cisterna

3-star hotel near Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at La Cisterna.

This 3-star San Gimignano hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
La Cisterna offers 48 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. 19-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 train station (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 - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 12 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cisterna Hotel
Cisterna Hotel San Gimignano
Cisterna San Gimignano
Hotel La Cisterna
La Cisterna Hotel San Gimignano, Italy - Tuscany
La Cisterna San Gimignano
La Cisterna Hotel San Gimignano
La Cisterna San Gimignano
La Cisterna Hotel
La Cisterna San Gimignano
La Cisterna Hotel San Gimignano

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Cisterna to the airport?

La Cisterna is 42.6 mi (72-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Cisterna?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Cisterna on Jul 28, 2025 start from $116.77, 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.

Does La Cisterna have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Cisterna.

Does La Cisterna offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at La Cisterna, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 14 for adults and EUR 14 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at La Cisterna?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Cisterna?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at La Cisterna?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does La Cisterna have a pool?

La Cisterna does not have a pool.

Does La Cisterna have a restaurant?

La Cisterna is home to Le Terrazze, which features Regional cuisine, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does La Cisterna have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Cisterna to downtown San Gimignano?

La Cisterna is 0.1 mi away from San Gimignano.

La Cisterna Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 600 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique experience! Enjoyed my stay!

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Very helpful English-speaking staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is just amazing inside the walls I had a balcony looking at the Tuscan landscape it was incredible and the staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location. Comfortable and clean.

A comfortable, clean room in a great location. The shower was the only thing not so comfortable. Very small and a rain shower straight down or a powerful wand shower which was difficult to manoeuvre in the small space. But, lots of hot water was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to truly enjoy the nightlife and old world charm. Wonderful place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuanye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I’ve ever stayed! The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to help us when our rental car battery died. We truly appreciate all the help! Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located on the central Piazza the hotel was very convenient to the church and many fine restaurants. The hotel restaurant for breakfast offered a breathtaking view of the town and surrounding Tuscan countryside. The food was fresh, and included a large assortment of breakfast cakes and pies, cheeses, meats, and fantastic espresso and capuchino. Our room had large windows opening up to an amazing view of San Gimignano.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really, right in the middle of the historic center. It is a bit of trouble to get to the front of the hotel but, if you follow the instructions that the hotel very kindly provides, then you will be ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel. Great room views, good breakfast included and location unbeatable. Staff is really friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel located right on the square! It had beautiful views and was located very conveniently to all the historical sites and delicious restaurants. The drive to the hotel to drop off our luggage was very difficult but we made it and the parking was convenient. We loved it here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful building in a fantastic location. The window at the end of the third floor corridor has one of the best views in the town. You can’t get a better spot than this. I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hotel for a stay in San Gimanigno. The location is perfect and the hotel staff was very helpful. The facility was extremely comfortable. We parked in parking lot too and easily walked to the parking lot from the hotel entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel in an old mountain top town. Given the limitations of this environment the Cisterna is a great little hotel that met all of our needs .The Cisterna is located in Cisterna Square in town close to sights, dining and a valley view walkway. The views to the valley from the rooms is amazing. The rooms are a good size and are modernized and comfortable. The staff is great (friendly and helpful). Many choices for dining close by (in the square) but others will require some minor hills and steps to get to. The morning breakfast is adequate (continental) with cappuccino/expresso included). The hotel is within the city walls so you have to park in a lot outside the walls and walk in (hills) or the hotel can shuttle you to and from parking lot for a fee. San Gimignano is very busy during the day with tour buses etc. highly suggest an overnight stay to get the full experience and Cisterna is the perfect choice of hotel to soak in the history/ambiance of San Gimignano. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amazing room with a terrace with city views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Center of town. Old fashioned hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic !!! Beautiful, perfectly located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t recommend this hotel enough. I will definitely come back again in future. The location, views, well fitted-out bedrooms and bathrooms and powerful air conditioning units meant a comfortable and pleasant experience. I lay in bed just looking at the hand painted ceiling in the morning. It was a great experience and I had to have one of those moments where you say goodbye to the room before checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful town. The hotel’s location was perfect, right on the square. Lots of places to eat nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony was lovely and the view was spectacular. It was enjoyed by myself and two other members of my travelling party in the evening. Breakfast was a delight and the recommendations for dinners were excellent. The staff was very friendly and helpful arranging a taxi to and from a wine tasting experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024