Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel

Carved into the Florence hilltop, Villa San Michele is a work of art, inside and out. From our façade designed by the School of Michelangelo to the surrounding woodlands where Leonardo Da Vinci first attempted to fly, our cultural haven invites exploration and exchange. As the sun casts heavenly golden light, sip on an aperitif in our convivial gardens and savour true serenity in perfect privacy. This is a moment where the past meets the future — in a villa that floats above the rest of the world. Surrounded by lush trees and terraced gardens with views down to Florence, our location is hard to beat. Step inside and experience the beauty of a Renaissance monastery that is as much a part of Italy's culture as the country’s greatest cathedrals and galleries. Today, Villa San Michele is recognised as one of the country’s finest small boutique hotels with a selection of 42 breathtaking rooms and suites. Stroll in the Italian gardens, bursting with lemon trees and fragrant roses, and savour superb Tuscan cuisine on the alfresco loggia as if in a private home.