Pensione Bencistà

3.0 star property
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Children's play area - outdoor
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View
Interior detail
Interior detail
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Via Benedetto da Maiano, 4, Fiesole, FI, 50014
  • Stadio Artemio Franchi
    7 min drive
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    8 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Forum
    8 min drive
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    34 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • 33.1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Single Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Double Room (with air conditioning)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, City View

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Fiesole

Located in Fiesole, Pensione Bencistà is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Convent of San Domenico and Teatro Romano. .This family-friendly hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Historic Centre of Florence and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante 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 offers 40 accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature bidets and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Fiesole? This hotel has 129 square feet (12 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.
Pensione Bencistà has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 15 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 35

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Ropes course

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (129 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Pensione Bencistà Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 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

10/10 Excellent

Luigi G

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Roena

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 day stay.
Our room at the pensione was fairly large, a bit tired, with a wardrobe, nice bathroom, and a killer view of Florence. After we had checked into our room we realized the air conditioning was not working ( it was hot ). We advised reception and were told that half the air system was not working and that the next day we would be able to change rooms. It would have been nice if they had told us up front that the air wasn't working. The next day we changed rooms to a much smaller, dingy, tiny bathroom, nowhere to hang clothes, air conditioned, killer view, for the same price. The room was nowhere near the same quality as the first room. Supper that night at their restaurant was not good. It was a 4 course meal. The a la carte menu is not available on Mondays and Tuesday. One of the courses was soup, which we did not receive. The second was pasta which was ok. The main described as pork slices was in fact 4 paper thin slices of luncheon meat with slices of lettuce(no dressing) and beets. It was terrible. dessert was creme caramel which was OK. At 20 euros each we were very disappointed. We tried breakfast the next day to give it a chance but again we were disappointed. We did not go back again during our 3 day stay. We did notice on Wednesday the restaurant had plenty of customers. Does the real chef come and do the a la carte menu? In our opinion the hotel is very tired and needs a facelift. It does have a great view but that's it, we have nothing good to say.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

John, iowa city

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The noise from below our room was not good. We prepaid all. And left a day early. They wrote and said we still owed. We had to leave as not to ruin our vacation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A proper old family hotel with space and room. I very much enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022