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La Cisterna

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta

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double room square view | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine, alfresco dining
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
La Cisterna offers a strategic base near the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Guests enjoy regional specialties at Le Terrazze restaurant, quiet moments with library books, and practical touches like in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, and area shuttle service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

double room valley view

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Champagne service
  • 17 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

double room square view

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Champagne service
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Double Room (senza vista)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Champagne service
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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single room valley view and balcony | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

single room valley view and balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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double room valley view with shared terrace | Terrace/patio

double room valley view with shared terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Champagne service
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

single room no view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Champagne service
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Champagne service
  • 25 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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double room square view with balcony | Balcony

double room square view with balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Della Cisterna 23, San Gimignano, SI, 53037

What's nearby

  • Piazza della Cisterna - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • San Gimignano Communal Palace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza Duomo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Torre Grossa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Granaiolo Station - 29 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Armando & Marcella - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Magnino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria dell'Olmo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Boboli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Biscondola - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Cisterna

Hotel near San Gimignano Communal Palace
Located close to Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Torre Grossa, La Cisterna provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Le Terrazze, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at La Cisterna include perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and tubs or showers
  • 19-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Le Terrazze

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Cisterna Hotel
Cisterna Hotel San Gimignano
Cisterna San Gimignano
Hotel La Cisterna
La Cisterna Hotel San Gimignano, Italy - Tuscany
La Cisterna San Gimignano
La Cisterna Hotel San Gimignano
La Cisterna San Gimignano
La Cisterna Hotel
La Cisterna San Gimignano
La Cisterna Hotel San Gimignano

Frequently asked questions

Is La Cisterna pet-friendly?

Yes, La Cisterna allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 12 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at La Cisterna?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at La Cisterna?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at La Cisterna?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Where is La Cisterna located?

Located in San Gimignano City Centre, this hotel is steps from Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Casa e Torre Campatelli, and Torre Grossa. San Gimignano Communal Palace and Piazza Duomo are just steps away.

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