Situated in Tavernelle, ostello del chianti was a nice find. I made some great friends and there are wine tasting vineyards only minutes walk away. The town of Tavernelle is small but is peaceful for a nice walk around. The hostel itself is located about an hour from Florence, and you need to take a bus. I would recommend this... More

In a perfect location, easy to reach and get around on local buses this hostel in ideally placed to visit the many wonderful towns and villages of Tuscany. The town of Tavarnelle is lovely with coffee shops, restaurants, local market on Thursday and a very handy and well stocked Coop. Rooms are basic but clean some with ensuit. Breafast is... More

The staff here are very friendly and helpful. The hostel is situated in an amazing town, Tavernelle, right in the heart of the Tuscano countryside. Tavernelle is situated right in between Florence and Siena that are both very easy to get to by bus. The hostel is cheap but very clean and welcoming with guests from all over the world,... More

We come back every year: we never get bored of Tuscany! This hostel is extremely clean, homely and colorful, with places for couples, groups or quiet spots for reading and relax. The staff is very kind and helpful. Tavarnelle is a little lovely town in the beautiful Tuscany hills. Far enough from big cities to be incredibly peaceful, yet Siena,... More

My husband and I are in our 30's and have stayed in a good mix of hostels, pensions and hotels since we started backpacking around Europe in college. While we tend these days to stay at more hotels than hostels, we just couldn't justify spending more than 100 euros a night for a basic room in Tuscany. That's why we... More

Well, yes, this is a hostel. But if you accept that you sleep in a room with (in our case) four beds and no bathroom, this is a great place to stay. 20 minutes drive to Florence, you will stay in a small city surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and all the romantic atmosphere in Tuscany. The nicest receptionist will... More