Relais Santa Chiara captures the essence of Tuscany with its poolside bar serving regional wines and a breakfast buffet featuring local specialties. Guests explore the hotel garden between winery tours arranged by the multilingual staff, creating an authentic Italian experience.
Located in San Gimignano, Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality is in the historical district. Sovestro in Poggio Winery and Fattoria San Donato are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ra-Ma snc and The SottoVico Garden. Chianti Observatory and Terre di Vini are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and ecotours in the area. Visit our San Gimignano travel guide
Via Giacomo Matteotti, 15, San Gimignano, SI, 53037
What's nearby
Piazza Duomo
11 min walk - 1.0 km
San Gimignano Communal Palace
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Piazza della Cisterna
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Torre Grossa
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Barberino Val d'Elsa Station
14 min drive
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)
53 min drive
Restaurants
Pasticceria Armando & Marcella
9 min walk
Riccapizza
9 min walk
Bar Boboli
10 min walk
Caffè Giardino
7 min walk
La Cittadella Cafe
10 min walk
About this property
Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality
Upscale hotel in the historical district
At Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. Sip and savor at this hotel, which boasts winery tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
A porter/bellhop, an elevator, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Hiking/biking trails
Private wine tours
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Wine tours
Family friendly
Children's pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Travel crib
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 1991
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Tuscan architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
16-inch TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 20 and March 21.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 3.50 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 3.50 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
Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT052028A1UQA2FCVK
We should mention
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
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Hotel Relais Santa Chiara
Relais Chiara
Relais Chiara Hotel
Relais Santa Chiara
Relais Santa Chiara Hotel
Relais Santa Chiara Hotel San Gimignano, Italy - Tuscany
Relais Santa Chiara San Gimignano
Relais Santa Chiara Hotel San Gimignano
Relais Santa Chiara Hotel
RELAIS SANTA CHIARA TUSCANY CHARME
RELAIS SANTA CHIARA - TUSCANY CHARME Hotel
RELAIS SANTA CHIARA - TUSCANY CHARME San Gimignano
RELAIS SANTA CHIARA - TUSCANY CHARME Hotel San Gimignano
Frequently asked questions
Does Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.
What time is check-in at Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Does Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality located?
Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Historical Torture Museum, Museum San Gimignano 1300, and Casa e Torre Campatelli. San Gimignano Pro Loco Association and Torre Grossa are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Relais Santa Chiara Hotel by Double Hospitality Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Everything about our stay was perfect. The breakfast, location- view from our room we couldn’t ask for more. The staff were awesome they did everything I even questioned if they ever went home - they work very hard and do many different duties. I would stay here again in a minute.
Perfect stay in San Gimiano - thank you! The reception staff are fantastic - polite and very helpful. We loved our balcony
Will be back hopefully for longer
The views from the property were beautiful. There is a restaurant on site but we only had breakfast there and ate out the other evenings. We were there for 3 nights. It is about a 8 minute walk to the town center. The wifi was steong.
This is a highly recommended hotel!
The atmosphere, the pool, the food, the staff, room, surrounding, 2 minutes from the nearest Pizza place, 10 minutes from the center of town.
Everything was just excellent.
Quaint little hotel a short walk away from the city. Staff were friendly and helpful especially Elton. Rooms were clean and comfy, but parking was limited.
Very nearby town centre but very shabby hotel and the rooms are sparse. Parking is offsite and the elevator was mostly broken. Wouldn’t stay here again. But the staff were very nice.
daniel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
David
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room for two people is very small and you need to be strategic on how to walk around the room while also accessing two middle size pieces of luggage because there is not room to keep the luggage on the floor without tripping. The shower is very small too especially for large people.
The bed is comfortable, the breakfast is good, the convenience of being located within a short walking distance of the restaurants and shops is a positive, plus they have parking which we appreciated.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
melanie
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views… a walk to the town… extraordinary staff. Marco thank you for great food! Front desk wow!!! We highly recommend it!! It’s our honeymoon! 💗
melanie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
silvio
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is well located near the city, has a gorgeous view and it is very quiet place during night. The pool
Needs better care and to be heated, it is too cold in April, the garden needs a better maintenance and the service staff restaurant needs a more polite supervisor Asap.
We loved our stay here! The breakfast was incredible! The room is big and the staff are wonderful! Loved the pool and grassy lounge area! Walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
Just a one night couple stay on a road trip round Italy.
Firstly what a view from the balcony!
Room and bathroom small but adequate as I was expecting. But the balcony made the room twice as big, if only the weather was better.
Breakfast was very good lots of variety on the day there.
One slight negative, we were happy to pay the parking to have the car close by but I don’t think having paid however much for a room the parking should be 15 euro but like I said we were happy to pay just to have the car closeby.
VERY nice and helpful staff! They consistently went out of their way to be helpful. My girlfriend wasn't feeling well, and they let us check in early so she could lay down....the room service lady who brought her some food went out of her way to be sympathetic and kind... The people who work there are top notch! The room and the facility are very nice and clean as well. The only reason I withheld that 5th star is that the hotel isn't inside the old castle walls of San Gimignano. It's down the hill a bit. The walk up the hill isn't bad at all, but there is that walk up the hill (which isn't clear in the listing). But that's a small ding for an otherwise wonderful hotel!
Like all of the reviews available this property overall was great. The rooms and bathrooms are on the small side and could do with a paint: however the rooms are still comfortable.
I had a room with a balcony and it was amazing to watch the sunrise and sunset from there.
The staff were all kind and helpful and the communal areas and breakfast area were great. Plenty of breakfast options to choose from.
My recommendation is to have a car (where possible) as taxi from Poggibonsi train station was $60 euros and when it came to leaving: the local bus simply never arrived 😳😩😡.
2 others and I were lucky enough to hail a local man who drove us to the station in time to meet the train. Grazie 😘