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Palazzo Essenza

Tuscan B&B perfect for exploring San Miniato

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Junior Suite | View from room
Rooftop terrace
Restaurant
Junior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Junior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Vicolo dell'Inferno 1, San Miniato, PI, 56028
  • San Miniato Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di San Miniato
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Rocca di Federico II Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Junior Suite

  • Park view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

San Miniato

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find San Miniato Cathedral and Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di San Miniato. Also, Rocca di Federico II Tower is within half a mile (1 km) and Cerester Wine is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • San Miniato Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di San Miniato - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rocca di Federico II Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cosimo Maria Masini - 11 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Stadio Carlo Castellani - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Miniato-Fucecchio Station - 7 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Vecchio Cinema - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essenza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ethan's American Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Accademia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Birra e Acciughe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Essenza

Tuscan B&B perfect for exploring San Miniato
Palazzo Essenza offers its guests a golf course and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Palazzo Essenza was completed in June 2022.

This Tuscan-style San Miniato bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Palazzo Essenza offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This San Miniato bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Bicycle tours
  • Designer stores
  • Indoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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: EUR 1.00 per person, per night

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 6 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (16 ft away)

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 fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting 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.

Property is also known as

Palazzo Essenza San Miniato
Palazzo Essenza Bed & breakfast
Palazzo Essenza Bed & breakfast San Miniato

Frequently asked questions

How close is Palazzo Essenza to the airport?

Palazzo Essenza is 26.3 mi (38-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 Palazzo Essenza?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palazzo Essenza on Jun 10, 2025 start from $222.11, 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 Palazzo Essenza have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palazzo Essenza.

Does Palazzo Essenza offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Palazzo Essenza, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 6 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Palazzo Essenza?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Palazzo Essenza?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Palazzo Essenza?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Palazzo Essenza have a pool?

Palazzo Essenza features an indoor pool.

Does Palazzo Essenza have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Palazzo Essenza have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Palazzo Essenza to downtown San Miniato?

Palazzo Essenza is 0.1 mi away from San Miniato.

Palazzo Essenza Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Thousand Oaks

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming little room right in the heart of the hilltop town of San Miniato. The checkin was super easy and the room was very spacious and easy to get to right at ground level with a separate side entrance right by the front-desk checkin. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Antonio did an amazing job of helping us with our luggage transport service. He has a great attitude and really makes you feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott, St. George

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique stay in a real 16th century castle. Awesome staff and beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

giulia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
elegante e accogliente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Bo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Centralt beliggende lejlighed

Fint lille værelse centralt i byen, hvor man kan høre byens liv. Tæt på resturanter. Vi fik desværre ikke alle detaljer at vide ved inchecking. Overnatningen var dyr i forhold til hvad vi fik.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikke Bülow Holm

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

God beliggenhed

Lille perle midt i San Miniato. Hyggeligt og med en fantastisk service. Lækker tilhørende restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robera

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean-paul

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

Adresse à retenir et à partagé

Sejour pour 1 nuit étape avec mo épouse, le village est superbe l'hôtel et superbe, très classe, la literie très confortable, la salles de bains spacieuse et la cerise sur le gâteau, il y a un spa très spacieux dans un cadre idyllique. Le restaurant se trouve à 30m de l'hôtel, les prix sont correcte et la cuisine très bonnes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

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

Ottimo

Ottima posizione. Confortevole e pulito. Camere non grandi ma accoglienti. Finalmente un hotel dove si riesce a controllare veramente la temperatura della camer e del bagno!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

ANA MARCIA V

Disliked: Room comfort

Desapontamento

O hall de entrada estava ocupado por um bazar de quinquilharias. Quando chegamos, não havia ninguém para nos receber, tive que procurar pelo responsável na cafetaria da praça. A água do chuveiro não estava suficientemente quente. O café da manhã na cafeteria era fraquíssimo, composto apenas de 01 suco, 01 bebida quente e 01 pão. Não tinha nenhuma fruta disponível e caso eu desejasse tomar mais de 01 bebida quente, deveria pagar por isso. Fiquei bastante desapontada com o estabelecimento.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023