La Monastica Resort & Spa
Contemporary Classic & Quiet. Monastic-chic: exposed stone walls, wooden beams, bespoke artisan furnishings, and a prevailing sense of calm. Every room has a named identity tied to the monastery's past.
Book the Stanza della Badessa for the most privacy — it has its own garden and hydromassage pool
Why It Matters
Holder of 1 Michelin Key (awarded 2025). The only hotel in the medieval hilltop village of Buggiano Castello. Restoration took decades and involved historians, architects, and art conservators. The spa's 'Paradiso dell'Anima' pathway is carved into natural rock connecting a medieval tower to a 17th-century well — there is genuinely nothing else like it. Two outdoor pools with micronized water are scented by surrounding citrus trees.
A 16th-century monastery painstakingly restored over two decades and reopened in 2024 as a 19-room luxury boutique hotel. The original chapel is now a showstopper restaurant under a pale blue domed roof, the stone terraces host tiered gardens and two pools, and the nuns' former quarters have become individually named suites with beamed ceilings and valley views. Small, private, and genuinely historic — this is one of the most compelling new openings in Tuscany.
Where You'll Stay
16 room types available
Casa della Medichessa
45 sqm junior suite named after the monastery's medical nun. Located in one of the adjacent village residences completing the monastery's accommodation offer.
45 sqmDimora della Nobile
A suite named after the noble women who inhabited the monastery, 76 sqm with valley views and custom artisan furnishings.
76 sqmLa Casa del Forno
An independent historic village residence restored in keeping with the original architecture, located just steps from the monastery. Fully self-contained with access to all resort services. Ideal for guests who want to fully experience the rhythm of the medieval village.
Rifugio del Monaco
52 sqm junior suite — the 'Monk's Refuge'. One of the more spacious junior suites with a more secluded character.
52 sqmStanza del Confessore
The smallest room at 25 sqm, named after the monastery confessor. Cloister-like in feel with wooden writing desk and shuttered windows opening to the gardens. Honest and restrained — these rooms prove you don't need size to have character.
25 sqmStanza dell'Illuminata
43 sqm junior suite named after an 'Illuminated' figure — likely referencing manuscript illuminators. Bright and light-filled given the elevated position.
43 sqmStanza della Badessa
The most exclusive suite in the house, named after the Abbess — the most powerful figure in the monastery. Large open-plan living area, double bedroom, generous wardrobe, and two bathrooms. One bathroom opens directly to the private garden. Exposed wooden beams, custom fabrics, and furniture decorated tone-on-tone with a Cupid and Psyche motif. The real draw is the private garden with its own hydromassage pool.
King · 93 sqmStanza della Ciamberlana
55 sqm suite named after the monastery's chamberlain. Features the characteristic exposed beams and stonework, with garden or valley views.
55 sqmStanza della Corista
32 sqm deluxe room named after the choir nun. The largest of the deluxe rooms. King-size bed, exposed beams, and shuttered windows.
32 sqmStanza della Monacanda
48 sqm junior suite named after novice nuns entering the monastery. Warm and intimate atmosphere with characteristic stone and beam features.
48 sqmStanza della Novizia
22-25 sqm deluxe room named after the novice nuns. Compact and cloister-inspired, with garden-facing windows and carefully restored original elements.
23 sqmStanza della Papessa
A junior suite named after the legendary female Pope figure, with characteristic monastic design elements and valley views.
Stanza della Priora
A 61 sqm suite named after the Prioress — the second-ranking nun. Generous seating area, exposed stone and beamed elements, and a spacious bathroom with freestanding tub.
61 sqmStanza della Speziale
A 53 sqm suite named after the monastery's apothecary nun, who managed herbs and medicines — fitting for a wellness-focused property. Kitchenette available, with seating area.
53 sqmStanza della Tesoriera
42 sqm junior suite named after the monastery treasurer. Compact but thoughtfully furnished, with shuttered windows opening to garden views.
42 sqmTorre della Castellana
The largest suite at 128 sqm and arguably the most architecturally dramatic. Private terrace plus access to a medieval tower with 360-degree wrap-around views over the valley and village. Features a bespoke sunburst headboard inspired by the crown once worn by noblewomen of the founding da Buggiano family.
King · 128 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hands-on cooking classes focused on Tuscan cuisine and local ingredients from the resort's organic garden (Il Podere). Programs are updated seasonally and bookable through the concierge.
Curated tasting experiences in the historic Cantina, exploring local Tuscan wines and regional food pairings led by the hotel team.
Guided sessions at Il Podere, the resort's organic garden plot, exploring sustainable growing techniques and the monastery's centuries-old relationship with the land.
Horseback riding through the Valdinievole countryside, arranged through the hotel's experiences programme.
The monastery spaces can be booked for private events including weddings, corporate retreats, and celebrations across the multiple dining and garden spaces.
Explore the nine terraced garden levels supported by ancient stone walls and bordered by medieval towers. Citrus groves, rose gardens, and panoramic seating areas on each level.
Wander the car-free medieval streets of Buggiano Castello directly from the hotel. The village preserves its original stone buildings and narrow lanes, essentially unchanged from the medieval period.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Available noon–10pm with a full menu. Limited snack menu overnight.
Available on request. Note: property is primarily geared toward adults.
Set within an ancient cistern, featuring innovative wooden equipment that uses natural water resistance. Automatically adapts to the user's strength, with minimal joint impact.
Dogs welcome in all rooms at €30 per night. Hotel can provide bed, water bowl, and pet-safe couch cover.
An upper and a lower pool set into the terraced gardens in prime panoramic positions. Filled with micronized water gentle on the skin, scented by surrounding citrus trees. For relaxation rather than lap swimming — seasonal operation.
Purchasable directly through the official website for stays and spa treatments.
A helipad is available on the grounds for dramatic arrivals.
Electric vehicle charging available on-site for an additional fee.
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