Hotel La Collegiata is a hotel destination wedding venue in San Gimignano, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Peretola Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze) (FLR), 1 hour. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Hotel La Collegiata
Hotel La Collegiata stands apart in San Gimignano by occupying a restored 16th-century building within the walled medieval town itself, most competing venues sit outside the historic center.
About Hotel La Collegiata
Hotel La Collegiata stands apart in San Gimignano by occupying a restored 16th-century building within the walled medieval town itself, most competing venues sit outside the historic center.
This 40-room property offers direct access to UNESCO-listed towers and cobblestone piazzas, eliminating the need for guest shuttles between ceremony and reception venues.
Stone archways, terra-cotta tiles, and original frescoes provide authentic Tuscan backdrop without requiring external decoration.
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This hotel in Tuscany is truly one of a kind — a hidden gem that feels like stepping into a fairytale.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located inside San Gimignano's medieval walls, the only 4-star hotel within the UNESCO World Heritage site
- 40 guest rooms on-site accommodate 80+ overnight visitors, reducing logistics for international parties
- 16th-century structure with original Renaissance frescoes and vaulted ceilings preserved throughout
- 4.5/5 Google rating based on 400+ verified guest reviews
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 14:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome cocktail in courtyard
- 19:00Rehearsal dinner at hotel restaurant
- 11:00Ceremony in courtyard or on-site chapel
- 12:30Aperitivo and cocktail hour in garden
- 14:00Reception dinner (three courses, toasts, dancing)
- 10:00Farewell brunch; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Peretola Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze).
- Typical total
- €12,000-25,000Aisle estimate
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€12,000-25,000 for 60 guests (2-night stay, ceremony, three-course dinner)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,500-2,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €85-150 a headAisle estimate
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€85-150 (depends on menu and wine selection)
- Room rate
- €200-400 a nightAisle estimate
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€200-400 (standard rooms); €400-700 (suites)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0577 943201
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Weekday and shoulder-season bookings offer 10-15% discounts. Minimum food/beverage spend typically €4,000-6,000 for day-use venue rental.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the hotel?+
Yes. The hotel offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. Ceremonies typically take place in the courtyard or adjacent church; receptions in the dining hall or garden area with views of the Tuscan countryside.
What is the maximum guest count?+
The venue comfortably accommodates up to 150 guests for receptions. Intimate ceremonies with 20-60 guests work best given the historic building's architectural constraints.
Are outside caterers allowed?+
The hotel has an in-house catering team and kitchen. Outside caterers are generally not permitted, though custom menus can be arranged with the hotel's culinary director.
What is included in room rates for wedding guests?+
Rates include breakfast, WiFi, and air conditioning. Suite upgrades and late checkout can be negotiated as part of wedding packages.
How far is the venue from Florence?+
San Gimignano is 50 km (31 miles) northwest of Florence, approximately 45 minutes by car or 50 minutes by train.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.