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Pensione Bencistà

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Children's play area - outdoor
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
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

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 33.1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, City View | View from room

Suite, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 9 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Double Room (with air conditioning)

Double Room (with air conditioning)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, City View

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Fiesole

A family-friendly stay in Fiesole awaits you at Pensione Bencistà. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Path of the Gods and Villa Medici. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to a playground and a ropes course. 129 square feet (12 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Fiesole hotel include Historic Centre of Florence and Fortezza da Basso.

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
  • Peretola Airport (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 coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 129 square feet (12 square metres) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Pensione Bencistà. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Fiesole hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 129 sq ft of conference space
  • 12 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1400
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pensione Bencistà offers 40 accommodations with a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

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

  • 129 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 3.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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 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
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
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, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site 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.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Pensione Bencistà?

Pensione Bencistà offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Pensione Bencistà?

Yep, Pensione Bencistà has a free self car park and free extended parking.

What makes Pensione Bencistà a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Pensione Bencistà.

Is Pensione Bencistà family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a playground, as well as childcare services and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Pensione Bencistà is a hit with families.

Does Pensione Bencistà serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pensione Bencistà?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pensione Bencistà?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pensione Bencistà?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pensione Bencistà?

Furry friends are welcome at Pensione Bencistà, with food and water bowls on offer.

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