Went there for one night and ended up staying two nights. Alfredo runs a great place. We were guests at a jazz concert that was held in hotel and at a rehearsal that was held in an enoteca up the street. Nice place, great view. Very friendly Only complaint was no screens in bedroom windows (as in 99 % of... More

The good * The location of this hotel is unparalleled. The historic town of Certaldo is beautiful. * The room was big * The hotel has character because of its history * Free wifi The bad * The rooms are a bit dated. I think this hotel could really be made into a luxurious hotel, but it falls far short... More

Lovely hotel which is part of the ancient walls and in an old palace. Renovated and updated. Modern bathrooms. Very comfortable environment with an incredible terrace for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A beautiful view across the Tuscan countryside with San Gimignano in the distance. There is a lovely garden to sit and relax or have your meals. The town is... More

Il Castello is a charming hotel in a Tuscan medieval hill town. Alfred pays attention to all the details that go into making this a truly pleasuable experience. There are three settings for dining: the garden, the terrace overlooking Certaldo and surrounding hills, and a beautifully appointed dining room. Breakfast is delightful with warm, just baked bread and other selections... More

We were married in Certaldo five years ago and held the reception in the beautiful courtyard of Il Castello, dancing round the fountain with our forty guests. We've just returned from a few days to celebrate our anniversary, staying in the hotel for the second year in a row. Alfred has been gradually renovating what were very tired and old-fashioned... More

We were in Certaldo for a wedding and stayed at the hotel for two nights.We were warmly welcomed by Alfred and looked after during our stay by Francesca, who couldn't do enough to help everyone with their needs. Alfred put me in contact with a reliable local florist and Francesca served champagne to all the wedding guests after the ceremony.... More

Hotel was wonderful and Alfred was so helpful and made the best breakfast in Tuscany! Hope to be back soon! fantastic, can't recommend enough! X

it's actually build inside the medieval walls of the upper town and the main door opens on the street where every year hundreds of people attend a medieval dinner. Book well in advance if you want to sleep there during the medieval dinner weekends as it's very small and family-owned.

This place has so many natural charms. It's a heritage building on the edge of a hilltop town with sweeping views over the valley. This makes for a memorable experience. The decor inside is cluttered, eclectic and, a little, folksy. The bathrooms on the rooms are modern and recently renovated, but the beds are narrow, hard and a bit spartan.... More