Best Castle Stays Near Florence in 2026

Wine & estate – 7,100-acre Brunello-producing castle estate near Montalcino. History – 12th-century castle and 17th-century hamlet with vineyard views. Rooms – 14 boutique rooms and suites, 40–110 m², modern amenities included. Dining – Three restaurants, from casual to fine dining, plus enoteca tastings. Facilities – Pool, gardens, gym, massage pavilion, cookery school. Wine experiences – Vineyard tours, tastings, picnics, local wine visits. Location – Near Montalcino, under 1 hour to Siena and Montepulciano; beaches ~45 mins.   Aficionados of Italian wine, particularly Brunello, will be well aware of Castello Banfi near Montalcino, and Siena, Tuscany. The 7,100-acre estate has been producing quality wines since 1978 and offers a full complement… > See All the Details & Book

Hilltop castle hotel – 11th-century property near Montalcino with panoramic Brunello vineyard views. Exclusive retreat – intensely luxurious but with a notable price tag. Standout amenities – extensive spa and wellness, including natural thermal spring baths. Fine dining – two on-site restaurants that hold Michelin stars. Accommodation range – rooms to opulent suites (one with private pool) and spacious self-catering apartments.   Castello di Velona is a stunning 5-star, 11th-century era, castle hotel set high on a hilltop outside Montalcino, Tuscany, and comes with panoramic views over the iconic Brunello vineyards of the Val d’Orcia. It is very much an exclusive, luxury retreat, and one which also comes with a… > See All the Details & Book