Casa Gori

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Casa Gori? It’s actually this beautifully restored palazzo right on Viale Matteotti, and I mean right in the heart of Certaldo – not some generic business hotel you’d expect from the name. The moment you walk in, there’s this gorgeous marble staircase that honestly made me stop and take photos before I even checked in. The staff behind the reception desk were chatting in rapid Italian with what seemed like half the neighborhood dropping by, which I loved – it felt like staying at a place that’s genuinely woven into the fabric of the town rather than just plunked down for tourists.

The rooms are what you’d call elegant without being stuffy, if that makes sense. Mine had these high ceilings with original moldings and windows that opened onto the street below (there’s a bit of morning bustle around 7 AM when the shops open, but nothing too crazy). The bathroom was surprisingly spacious – I mean, Italian hotels can be hit or miss with bathroom size, but this one had a proper shower you could actually move around in. What really sold me was the attention to details: thick towels that didn’t feel like sandpaper, decent water pressure, and air conditioning that actually worked during those sweltering July afternoons. The Wi-Fi was solid throughout the building too, which honestly isn’t always a given in these older properties.

But here’s the thing about staying at Casa Gori – you’re literally a two-minute walk from the funicular that takes you up to Certaldo Alto, the medieval hilltop town that’s basically the whole reason anyone comes here. I watched so many tourists trudging up the hill with their day packs while I just strolled over after my morning espresso and rode up in comfort. The hotel’s location also puts you right near some genuinely good restaurants that aren’t tourist traps – there’s this little osteria about three doors down where I had the best wild boar ragu of my entire trip. Parking was surprisingly painless too; they’ve got a small lot behind the building, and the staff helped me navigate the whole ZTL situation (those restricted driving zones that can be a nightmare if you’re not prepared). The 8.2 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a solid, well-run place that gets the fundamentals right and gives you a genuine taste of staying in a proper Italian town rather than some sanitized resort bubble.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $83. Classic Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $83. Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $83. Comfort Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $83. Budget Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $110. Triple Room with 3 single beds, 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $59. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Nice roman style clean app, safe parking, small but nice breakfast in near bakery – Aleksandar from Serbia – 10 May 2025 (8/10)

  Nice & clean old roman style app, kind owner despite only italian speaking, small breakfast in near caffe bakery, free and safe parking.

• Great transit stop during trip across Italy, Certaldo is historic and has some lovely restaurants. – Timothy from United Kingdom – 18 October 2024 (8/10)

  Great location near train station, ground floor room so no stairs, friendly staff, good bed (slept well), shower hot and strong pressure, simple breakfast via voucher at local cafe (good), all at very fair price.
  
  What could be improved: A few mosquitoes in room, fine once dealt with, some noise intrusion from entrance hall and road, but slept very well so not a huge problem.

• Great stay on my bicycle journey through Toscana. – Dénes from Austria – 11 October 2024 (8/10)

  Very good location, beautiful old Villa, very nice staff. I particularly enjoyed the back terrace where you can sit outside.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was a bit old but clean and funtional, no problem just to know what you get.

• A very nice quiet hotel in a great town location. – Tpclerk from United Kingdom – 14 August 2024 (8/10)

  The welcome was good and checkin quick. The room was on the ground floor so no stairs. A very good sized room with aircon, particularly welcome as the weather was very hot.
  The bed was on the hard side but OK for me. The bathroom had a bidet as well as toilet, basin and shower. Water pressure and temperature were very good.
  I noted central heating in the room as well as aircon so a winter visit would probably be comfortable.
  The location was great for me as I travelled by train and Casa Gori is almost opposite the station. It has a few parking spaces and I was able to hire a car and use one of them for free.
  
  What could be improved: Not really a dislike but breakfast was provided at any of several nearby cafes and consisted of a coffee and a pastry. This was fine for me, I used Cafe Jam next to the station, excellent. But if you expect breakfast at Casa Gori you will be disappointed.

• We had had to extend our stay due to a cancelled flight and the owner arranged everything, brilliant – Ian from United Kingdom – 24 October 2023 (9/10)

  Location was absolutly brilliant, breakfast provided by use of a voucher at the brilliant cafe across the road. Perfect.
  
  What could be improved: Maybe if the owner spoke just a little English, but not really a problem

• Convenient – Penny from United States – 22 October 2023 (7/10)

  The room was large. The shower was hot. Bed was comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: My room smelled like hairspray. If they used more natural cleaning products it would help.

• Superb – Denisa from Romania – 27 September 2023 (9/10)

  50m from train station, 10-15 min walk from the old town…Certaldo Alto.
  Very clean, renewed, big room.

• Perfect no frills hotel with close proximity to everything in Certaldo. – Tim from United States – 19 September 2023 (8/10)

  The hotel is a no frills hotel and was the perfect location for a the city. Only a block from the train station, it is easy to locate and jump on to train to explore the rest of the region or the beautiful city of Certaldo. The rooms are clean and provide the everything you would need from a closet, to a refrigerator, and full bathroom. My room was small, but perfect for my needs. The staff is extremely welcoming and despite their lack of English were able to communicate effectively. There is no restaurant connected, but they provide an Italian breakfast (Coffee and a pastry) to your choice of 4 cafés around the block.
  
  What could be improved: I wish I knew how to turn the AC on and that there was a screen on my window. I received a lot of mosquito bites.

• Comfortable accommodation near the delightful hilltop village of Certaldo Alto. – Katherine from United Kingdom – 4 September 2023 (9/10)

  Beautifully equipped and maintained, obviously by real craftsmen /women.
  There is a comfortable seating area outside in the shade.
  Very conveniently situated very near the station with a great cafe in the same vicinity where we had breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: There was no window which could be opened in our room. Other rooms do have windows which open.

• Excellent value, nice room and facilities in a town with history – Laurence from United Kingdom – 20 July 2023 (8/10)

  Ideally located for anyone travelling by train. Clean and comfortable. Nice, older , characterful property. Helpful host. Breakfast minimal at nearby cafe, but excellent pastry and coffee. More available if you wanted to pay more. Town refreshingly populated by natives. The walk up the hill to the old town very worthwhile: views, restaurants, character.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

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