Best for
Choose Il Salviatino for a villa stay in the Fiesole hills, with Florence nearby and parkland around you rather than city streets.
Best for
Choose Il Salviatino for a villa stay in the Fiesole hills, with Florence nearby and parkland around you rather than city streets.
What makes it special
Ask the hotel to arrange a traditional Arno boat cruise, passing historic bridges and the Uffizi to see Florence from the river.
Room to consider
Consider the Ojetti Penthouse Suite if you are comfortable with split levels and a glass-floored living area beneath a large roof window.
Insider tip
Use the complimentary shuttle for trips into Florence, and check the return schedule before heading out so you can plan your city visit.
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Il Salviatino occupies a 15th-century villa on the hillside toward Fiesole, close enough to Florence for a full day among its museums and churches, yet far enough away for the city to fall quiet at night. Its 39 rooms and suites share the house with gardens, Da Giacomo al Salviatino and the Aquae Vitali Spa. Some look toward the Duomo; others face parkland or the Tuscan hills. The point of staying here is the change of pace between a demanding cultural itinerary and a residential retreat above it, not the convenience of stepping straight onto a central piazza.
Soft green walls and a high ceiling set the tone for this room's older furnishings. A gilt frame outlines the headboard, while small bedside lights keep the sleeping space warmly lit. Near the bed, a dark leather armchair sits beside a shaded floor lamp.
Original paintings from the 19th century and work by Florentine craftspeople give these rooms their local character. Warm colours and chosen furniture bring the villa's traditional style into a compact space. The bathroom has its own doorway, set among the bedroom's panelled doors.
A rain shower serves the private bathroom. Pale door frames stand out against the green walls and add a lighter note to the room's rich colours.
Soft green walls and a high ceiling set the tone for this room's older furnishings. A gilt frame outlines the headboard, while small bedside lights...
Vintage furniture meets modern accents in rooms with warm colours and historic details. Muted tones give the interiors a soft, layered feel, within the villa's older room shapes. Tall windows bring daylight to the space, with soft seating beside the bed.
One bedroom pairs narrow red-and-gold wall stripes with a curved headboard and red curtains. Patterned chairs and small shaded lamps give it the feel of a private country-house room. Colours and furnishings vary within the category, so this striped design is one of the room's individual interiors.
A desk sits within the bedroom. In the striped layout, the same wall pattern continues into the bathroom around a white washbasin. A framed mirror and a patterned chair sit beside the window.
Vintage furniture meets modern accents in rooms with warm colours and historic details. Muted tones give the interiors a soft, layered feel, within the villa's...
Warm accents and tall timber-framed windows give this room a traditional Florentine feel. A soft headboard stands against a gently coloured wall, with a broad curtain beside the glass. A small sitting corner and a writing table leave useful space around the bed.
Original artwork and decorative pieces made by local craftspeople bring detail to the villa's historic interior. Leather accents give the furniture a deeper tone. In one room, a gilded frame outlines the headboard, while a yellow stool adds a brighter note near the window. These touches sit alongside the room's modern comforts.
The bathroom includes a bathtub with a shower and a bidet.
Warm accents and tall timber-framed windows give this room a traditional Florentine feel. A soft headboard stands against a gently coloured wall, with a broad...
Tall windows bring daylight into this main-villa bedroom, where classic furniture meets mid-century and modern pieces. The room keeps its older shape around the furnishings. Pale wall details and full-height curtains create a soft backdrop to the sleeping space.
One interior has a carved surround around the doorway to the bathroom. A woven chair and a small round table make a sitting corner beside the bed. Timber frames outline the windows, adding warmth to the light room. Touches of stronger colour appear among the otherwise pale finishes and furnishings.
The private bathroom has a tub or a shower, depending on the particular room.
Tall windows bring daylight into this main-villa bedroom, where classic furniture meets mid-century and modern pieces. The room keeps its older shape around the furnishings....
Layouts vary: some have a mezzanine, a Roman tub or a large walk-in shower.
Original room features give each of these suites its own shape. Selected layouts include a hidden library or an antique walk-in wardrobe. Classic furniture sits beside mid-century and modern pieces, with daylight entering through the villa's tall windows.
In one interior, painted trees spread across pale walls and bring a garden theme into the bedroom. A small table sits beside the window, and a sofa occupies the upper level. Patterned rugs and timber floors add warmth beneath framed mirrors. The tree painting reaches the high part of the room, following its older shape.
The bathroom in that layout has two washbasins beneath broad mirrors. Dark-and-light floor tiles give the space a different finish. Other suites have their own colours and arrangement.
Original room features give each of these suites its own shape. Selected layouts include a hidden library or an antique walk-in wardrobe. Classic furniture sits...
An extra bed can be requested in selected rooms within this category.
Old and new styles meet in these rooms, with mid-century pieces beside more traditional furniture. Colors vary from one room to the next, ranging from bright shades to soft tones. Tall windows bring daylight inside, and original details reflect the villa's character.
In one pale room, two soft chairs sit beside a pink table and a lamp with a patterned shade. A framed portrait and a mirror with a gilt edge add older touches to the setting. Another bedroom has an arched window framed in brick next to the sitting area.
The private bathroom has a bath or a rain shower, depending on the room.
Old and new styles meet in these rooms, with mid-century pieces beside more traditional furniture. Colors vary from one room to the next, ranging from...
An extra bed is available on request in some suites, depending on their layout.
A generous sitting area adds space around the bed, with classic furniture beside mid-century and modern pieces. Large windows bring in daylight. Finishes differ from room to room, giving each interior its own colours and arrangement.
In one layout, a striped sofa and a small round table sit beneath a pale painted wall scene. A tall window stands beside the seating, with a curtain that draws across the glass. Art and furniture give this light room the feel of a private home.
The en-suite bathroom has either a bathtub or a shower. Some layouts place a freestanding tub beside a timber-framed window. A broad mirror sits above the washbasin, with greenery visible outside.
A generous sitting area adds space around the bed, with classic furniture beside mid-century and modern pieces. Large windows bring in daylight. Finishes differ from...
An arched brick ceiling spans a softly coloured bedroom in the smaller greenhouse accommodation. Glazed doors bring daylight into the room, with curtains that draw across the glass. Modern furnishings sit beside the older structure, leaving its original features in view.
A writing table and leather chair stand along one wall. Framed photographs rest above the soft headboard, and a tall wardrobe provides storage near the doorway. Some rooms have a pale sofa at the foot of the bed. A pink stool adds a brighter accent among the softer tones.
Below the Italian gardens, this accommodation has its own setting away from the main villa. A bathtub with a shower and a bidet complete the private bathroom.
An arched brick ceiling spans a softly coloured bedroom in the smaller greenhouse accommodation. Glazed doors bring daylight into the room, with curtains that draw...
The suite has more than one level, with internal stairs linking its living spaces.
Original paintings and locally crafted accents give this tower suite a strong connection with the villa. It brings together a bedroom, bathroom and lounge, with hand-stitched furnishings adding detail to the older setting.
In the sitting room, a sofa rests beneath a high window. Soft chairs gather around a circular timber table, and framed artwork hangs along one wall. Warm neutral colours let the older furniture and the room's design stand out.
A leather armchair has a rust-coloured cushion that echoes the sofa's accents. Shaded lamps cast light across the paintings and furniture. An ornate candlestick stands on a smaller round side table, with a dark timber console against the wall.
There are two bathrooms, with a shower and bathtub among the fittings.
Original paintings and locally crafted accents give this tower suite a strong connection with the villa. It brings together a bedroom, bathroom and lounge, with...
The bathtub is part of the open room. An automated layered curtain can be drawn around it for privacy.
A pale bedroom opens around tall windows, with classic, mid-century and modern furniture bringing individual detail to the interior. In one room, a woven chair rests beside a small table and a broad mirror stands opposite the bed. Warm timber around the glazing gives the light palette a firmer outline.
A freestanding bathtub stands beside a tall window, with polished fittings at its side. A large walk-in shower offers a separate option. The mezzanine creates a smaller nook for reading or resting above the main room.
Outside, furnished seating provides room to spend time in the park setting.
A pale bedroom opens around tall windows, with classic, mid-century and modern furniture bringing individual detail to the interior. In one room, a woven chair...
The bathroom forms part of the suite’s open layout. The freestanding tub sits within the room.
A painted ceiling, timber panelling and bold colours give this suite its theatrical character. Inspired by Salvador Dalí, the interior mixes historic details with playful modern pieces. A carved hearth and framed paintings sit among the furniture, with bright fabrics against the older finishes.
A gilt-edged headboard frames the bed, with small lamps on either side. A deep pink sofa brings seating to the room, close to the decorative details. Tall windows draw light across the painted walls and the warmer tones of the furniture. The art and older woodwork form part of the living space around the bed.
A historic marble font now serves as the washbasin. A freestanding bathtub and a large walk-in shower complete the bathroom's fittings.
A painted ceiling, timber panelling and bold colours give this suite its theatrical character. Inspired by Salvador Dalí, the interior mixes historic details with playful...
High ceilings and original oil canvases give this piano nobile suite the scale of a Florentine salon. The paintings are by Gabriel van der Leeuw, known as Il Fiammingo. Rich timber accents and a varied mix of furniture keep the older setting warm and inviting.
In one interior, a substantial table sits near tall windows. Bookshelves and soft seating stand beyond it, with a carved surround framing the hearth. The sleeping space opens into this wider arrangement. Daylight reaches across the different areas and the room's older features.
The bathroom has a freestanding bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. Pale finishes continue around a broad washbasin and a timber-framed mirror, carrying the room's lighter tones into the bathing space.
High ceilings and original oil canvases give this piano nobile suite the scale of a Florentine salon. The paintings are by Gabriel van der Leeuw,...
These suites sit below the Italian gardens, beside the spa, in the villa’s original greenhouse.
Broad panes of glass bring light into the sitting area and keep the park close to the room. Modern furniture sits within the older structure, with the garden forming a green backdrop to the living space.
One interior has a vaulted brick ceiling above a pale bedroom. A glazed partition stands between the sleeping and sitting spaces, with a sofa beyond the glass. Simple furnishings leave the brickwork and the curves of the arches clearly visible around the bed.
In one bathroom layout, the curved ceiling continues above a freestanding tub and framed painting. Bathing arrangements vary across the category. Selected suites also have space for an extra bed, available on request.
Broad panes of glass bring light into the sitting area and keep the park close to the room. Modern furniture sits within the older structure,...
The suite occupies two floors in the villa’s historic tower.
Warm timber and exposed beams shape the bedroom. A broad, soft headboard sits beneath the beams, with framed art adding colour to the pale walls. The bedroom leads to a bright lounge above the villa.
A glass floor and a large roof window make the sitting area quite distinct. Light falls through the glazed roof onto sofas and woven chairs. Plants and paintings soften the structure, where old design details sit alongside modern furniture.
The large walk-in shower has chromotherapy lighting. Outdoor seating above the villa looks across Florence's rooftops and the hills beyond.
Warm timber and exposed beams shape the bedroom. A broad, soft headboard sits beneath the beams, with framed art adding colour to the pale walls....
The suite’s bedroom and living space are set on two levels within the historic villa.
Hand-painted arabesque motifs give the living area its artistic character. Classic furniture sits beside mid-century and modern pieces, within the villa's historic room shapes.
In the bedroom, green door frames stand against a pale pink wall. A gilt mirror hangs above the bed, with decorative lights at either side. Two soft chairs sit around a small glass table near the tall windows. Long drapes frame the windows, with a tall gilt mirror between them. Timber flooring brings a warmer tone beneath the furniture, balancing the pale walls and green accents.
The bathroom has a large walk-in shower with chromotherapy lighting.
Hand-painted arabesque motifs give the living area its artistic character. Classic furniture sits beside mid-century and modern pieces, within the villa's historic room shapes. In...
A custom glass wardrobe and a personal cabinet bar bring modern detail to this historic suite. Classic furniture sits beside mid-century pieces in the living space. Broad windows draw light across the room's individual mix of shapes, colours and artwork.
One bedroom pairs a curved, soft headboard with a small round table against pale walls. An open wardrobe leaves its gilt frame in view. Coloured lamps and decorative chairs bring warmer accents into the space, while timber flooring runs beneath the furniture. The floor continues between the sleeping area and the rest of the suite.
The marble bathroom has a freestanding tub and a walk-in shower. In these layouts, the tub sits close to a window with greenery outside. Polished fittings stand beside a generous wash area.
A custom glass wardrobe and a personal cabinet bar bring modern detail to this historic suite. Classic furniture sits beside mid-century pieces in the living...
Bruschi's fresco from 1886 brings historic art to the suite's ceiling. Two oil canvases by Gabriel van der Leeuw continue this character in the living space. The rooms combine these older works with modern comforts and a generous open arrangement.
A dark leather sofa and soft chairs gather around a low circular table in the sitting area. Tall windows stand beside a recessed bookcase, framed by long curtains. Pale walls give the paintings room to stand out. Below the high ceiling, timber furniture brings warmer tones to the space around the art.
An ancient stone bath is a distinctive part of this Renaissance interior, with modern fittings alongside the older material.
Bruschi's fresco from 1886 brings historic art to the suite's ceiling. Two oil canvases by Gabriel van der Leeuw continue this character in the living...
Original features give this main-house suite its Tuscan character. A large carved surround frames the hearth, with an oil painting above and a tall bookcase alongside. One interior has green walls and timber furniture, which give the rooms a rich, lived-in feel.
A substantial table and woven chairs occupy the sitting area. A soft armchair rests near the tall window, framed by long pale curtains. Beside the bookshelves, a decorative screen adds another layer of colour and texture. A lamp with a pleated shade stands beside the window, and the bookcase rises almost to the pale ceiling.
The private bathroom includes a bathtub with a shower.
Original features give this main-house suite its Tuscan character. A large carved surround frames the hearth, with an oil painting above and a tall bookcase...
The sitting and sleeping areas form one open room, with no separate enclosed bedroom.
Painted ceilings and wood panelling give this room the feel of a private Florentine salon. A coat of arms hangs above the carved hearth, with framed paintings against the pale walls. Soft chairs and sofas gather around low tables beneath the art.
A tall decorative partition stands beside the bed, close to the lounge seating. The headboard has a soft finish, and shaded bedside lamps bring a warmer light to this corner. Around it, timber details link the sleeping space with the villa's older design.
An original oversized marble sink gives the bathroom its own character. A bathtub and shower complete the bathing space.
Painted ceilings and wood panelling give this room the feel of a private Florentine salon. A coat of arms hangs above the carved hearth, with...
The two extra beds sit on a mezzanine reached by a spiral staircase within the suite.
Silver pieces made by local craftspeople sit among antique furniture and original paintings in this family accommodation. They link the interior with the villa's Florentine craft tradition. The main bedroom leaves space around the bed for a writing table and soft seating.
One room has a blue headboard edged in gold, which matches the fabric around the bed. Botanical pictures hang beside a tall timber-framed window. A leather chair sits at the desk, with small lamps keeping the light close to the bedside. Pale walls let the deeper blue and gold details stand out around the sleeping space.
The private bathroom has a bathtub with a shower and a bidet.
Silver pieces made by local craftspeople sit among antique furniture and original paintings in this family accommodation. They link the interior with the villa's Florentine...
The address is Via del Salviatino 21, in the green residential area on Florence's Fiesole side. The villa's staircases, old surfaces and garden approaches give it a distinct presence before any view of the skyline comes into focus. A morning in town can be spent at the Uffizi or Accademia, in the streets around Santa Maria del Fiore, or across the Arno in the Oltrarno. The return uphill gives the day a natural pause. You exchange the movement of the historic center for terraces, trees and a quieter evening.
That trade-off is worth making deliberately. The hotel is not a walk-out-the-door base for late dinners in central Florence; arrange transport when your plans take you into town. Equally, a stay need not become an endless series of museum appointments. Fiesole offers a different view over the city and a reason to spend time on the hill itself. Il Salviatino works particularly well when you want both Florence's cultural density and space to absorb it afterward.
No two rooms are meant to feel identical in this villa. The current accommodation collection totals 39 rooms and suites, with views and architectural details varying by category. Superior Rooms keep the scale intimate; Deluxe Rooms generally provide more space, while the Deluxe Room Dome View is the clearer choice for a guest whose main priority is the Florentine skyline. Not every window frames the Duomo, and a park-facing room can be just as satisfying for someone who wants greenery rather than a monument in the distance.
Italian linens, individual furnishings and the dialogue between older surfaces and contemporary design are part of the appeal. The interiors were curated by owner and creative director Alessandra Rovati Vitali, rather than flattened into one repeating room plan. Check the particular room's outlook and layout before booking: the house and its garden buildings create real variety, but category names alone cannot convey every position or architectural quirk. A couple spending most of the day in Florence may be content with a simpler room; one planning afternoons at the villa has more reason to consider a suite.
The suite collection deserves a closer look than a simple ladder from junior to large. Dome View and Junior Suite Dome View categories make Florence's skyline a more deliberate part of the stay. Greenhouse Suites connect more closely to the gardens, with glass-enclosed living areas that alter the experience of an afternoon indoors. The Dalí Suite and Ojetti Penthouse have their own identities, while the Presidential Suite occupies the villa's piano nobile. Features such as a mezzanine, freestanding bath or terrace belong to specific suites, not to the entire category list.
For families or friends, Il Salviatino also offers connected Grand Suites. The Grand Family Suite combines a Junior Suite and a Deluxe Room into a two-bedroom arrangement with two bathrooms and separate living areas. Other combinations pair Greenhouse or Duomo-view suites. These are more useful distinctions than a generic promise of extra space: the right configuration lets people share a stay without sharing every moment of it. Confirm the exact connected layout and occupancy for your group, especially when the view or location within the property matters.
Da Giacomo al Salviatino brings the established Giacomo Milano restaurant name to the Florence hillside. It serves Italian cooking indoors and on a panoramic terrace; the latter gives dinner a strong connection to the city below without requiring another journey into its center. The dining room has a social quality rather than the hush of a formal private salon. That suits a leisurely evening after a day of galleries, particularly when the light over Florence is as memorable as the meal.
The Rosa Bar provides a different setting for cocktails and aperitivi, with a place indoors as well as terrace space. Breakfast has its own role in the daily rhythm, and the Pool Bar offers lighter food and drinks beside the outdoor pool when in service. That last qualification matters: it is not a venue to assume will operate in every season. Guests with a particular terrace dinner or poolside lunch in mind should check the current arrangements and reserve accordingly. The house is also a useful place to stay in for the evening, not merely a scenic base from which to leave for every meal.
Aquae Vitali Spa occupies the villa's original greenhouse in the gardens. Its treatment rooms offer massages and facials, while the wellness facilities include a Vichy shower, sauna, hammam, steam room, heated plunge pool and cold-water options. The private wet area is a separately reserved experience rather than an amenity to assume is available on a walk-in basis. For travelers covering Florence on foot, a planned treatment or unhurried hour of heat and water can be a practical counterpoint to the pace of the city.
The outdoor pool gives the park a second center of gravity. It is easy to imagine a stay in which an early visit to the Duomo leads to a quieter afternoon here, followed by dinner on the terrace. The Pool Bar and outdoor arrangements depend on the season and conditions, so treat a swim or poolside meal as something to confirm for the dates of travel. The strength of the setting is not that it turns a Florentine city trip into a beach-style holiday, but that it offers an open-air interval between more concentrated days.
Il Salviatino rewards a little planning. Schedule the museums and neighborhood visits you most care about, then leave room for a walk in the gardens or a meal at the villa. The concierge can help organize visits and transport, but the hotel's distance from the historic core means that spontaneous returns to your room between every stop are less convenient than at a central address. Families might favor a connected suite and time outdoors; a couple returning to Florence may find the hillside perspective more valuable than another central location.
The villa's appeal is clearest in the contrast it provides. Florence remains close and vivid, with the Duomo visible from selected rooms, yet the grounds allow a quieter way to finish the day. Choose the category for the view and layout you will actually use, and consider how often you want to dine or relax on the hill. When those choices match the itinerary, Il Salviatino becomes more than a place to sleep outside town: it gives a Florence visit room to breathe without losing its connection to the city.
The guided botanical tour introduces the estate's herbs and their culinary uses, helping you connect the plants in the garden with cooking.
Da Giacomo puts the daily catch at the center of its menu, offering seafood lovers an Italian restaurant within the villa.
Breakfast can be served in the garden, on the terrace or in indoor rooms, letting you choose a setting that suits the weather.
Via del Salviatino, 21, 50137 Firenze, Italy
Il Salviatino is best for luxury travellers who want Florence with space around it: a historic villa, Fiesole hill setting, Duomo views, gardens, heated infinity pools, Aquae Vitali Spa, and Da Giacomo al Salviatino. It is less ideal for guests who want to be fully immersed in the old centre from morning to night. For travellers who want culture by day and a private villa atmosphere by evening, Il Salviatino is one of Florence's most compelling luxury choices.
Il Salviatino is better if you want a quietly stylish villa stay with Duomo views, gardens, Da Giacomo al Salviatino, spa time, and a less formal feeling above Florence. Villa San Michele is better if you want a more classical Fiesole icon with a very established resort reputation. The decision is about atmosphere. Il Salviatino feels intimate, design-conscious, and romantic. Villa San Michele feels more traditional and grand. For many couples, Il Salviatino will feel more personal.
Il Salviatino is better if you want a hillside villa above Florence, stronger distance from the crowds, panoramic views, and a more private country-house mood. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is better if you want a grand in-city resort feeling, direct access to Florence on foot, and a larger urban hotel experience. Both are excellent, but they serve different trips. Choose Il Salviatino for romance, views, and retreat. Choose Four Seasons if you want Florence around you the moment you step outside.
Il Salviatino is not the right choice if you want to walk out of the lobby straight into Florence's main shopping streets and monuments. It sits above the city, so most guests use a car, taxi, or hotel-arranged transfer to reach the historic centre. That trade-off is exactly the point. City-centre hotels offer doorstep sightseeing; Il Salviatino offers gardens, views, pool time, and calm. It is best for guests who are happy to plan transfers in exchange for a more spacious Florentine stay.
Il Salviatino can work well for families who want a quiet luxury base outside the busiest streets of Florence. The gardens, pool area, and calmer hilltop setting can be easier than staying in a compact city-centre hotel, especially during warmer months. It is best for families who value space, comfort, and culture rather than a resort packed with children's programming. Families who plan museum visits, private guides, relaxed lunches, and time at the pool will usually understand the hotel's appeal.
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