Palazzo Essenza

Tuscan-style bed & breakfast with golf course and rooftop terrace

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Junior Suite | View from room
Rooftop terrace
Junior Suite | Living area
Jetted bathtub
Junior Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$277
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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Vicolo dell'Inferno 1, San Miniato, PI, 56028
  • San Miniato Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di San Miniato
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Rocca di Federico II Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

San Miniato

Palazzo Essenza places you in the centre of San Miniato, within a short 5-minute stroll of San Miniato Cathedral and Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di San Miniato. Highlights at this Tuscan B&B include a golf course, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and litter trays. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this San Miniato B&B, you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Rocca di Federico II Tower and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Cerester Wine.

What's nearby

  • San Miniato Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di San Miniato - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rocca di Federico II Tower - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cosimo Maria Masini - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Stadio Carlo Castellani - 13 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • San Miniato-Fucecchio Station - 7 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ristorante castelvecchio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Bisteccheria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Benvenuti - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Bonaparte - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Il Convio - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Palazzo Essenza

Tuscan-style bed & breakfast with golf course and rooftop terrace
Palazzo Essenza offers its guests a golf course and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Palazzo Essenza was completed in June 2022.

This Tuscan-style San Miniato bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Palazzo Essenza offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. This San Miniato bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Essenza in San miniato

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Bicycle tours
  • Designer stores
  • Indoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 1.00 per person, per night

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 local cuisine breakfast: from approximately EUR 6 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (16 ft away)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
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, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.

Property is also known as

Palazzo Essenza San Miniato
Palazzo Essenza Bed & breakfast
Palazzo Essenza Bed & breakfast San Miniato

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Palazzo Essenza?

Palazzo Essenza offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Palazzo Essenza?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palazzo Essenza on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$273.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Palazzo Essenza?

Yep, Palazzo Essenza has a free self car park.

Does Palazzo Essenza have a pool?

Palazzo Essenza has an indoor pool.

What makes Palazzo Essenza a romantic place to stay?

Winery tours and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Palazzo Essenza.

Is Palazzo Essenza family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Palazzo Essenza is a hit with families.

Does Palazzo Essenza serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Palazzo Essenza?

No, Palazzo Essenza does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Palazzo Essenza?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Palazzo Essenza?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Palazzo Essenza?

Furry friends are welcome at Palazzo Essenza, with food and water bowls and litter trays on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Palazzo Essenza?

Yep, Palazzo Essenza has a 9-hole golf course.