Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo
A medieval tower (built circa 1200) once linked to Dante's circle and the Medici, preserved as an atmospheric period residence with frescoes, statue-lined gardens and a pool overlooking Florence
A historic hilltop hotel set in a medieval tower above Florence, dating to around 1200 and once home to poet Guido Cavalcanti before passing through the Medici and Michelozzi families, with a frescoed entrance hall and gardens overlooking the city. The intimate property offers a handful of individually styled rooms, an outdoor pool, and a peaceful retreat just minutes from Boboli Gardens and Pitti Palace.
In Bellosguardo, Tuscany. Easy to fold into a morning or a longer afternoon; there's usually something else worth a stop within a few minutes' walk.
Owner is friendly to walk-ins; ask about the off-menu items. Reservations recommended Fri–Sat; walk-ins welcome earlier in the week.