Relais Santa Chiara Hotel
Guests arrive in San Gimignano's medieval hilltop town and find themselves steps from the hotel's Renaissance courtyard, where Tuscan stone walls and cypress-lined gardens set the scene.
Relais Santa Chiara Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in San Gimignano, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), 50 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
About Relais Santa Chiara Hotel
Guests arrive in San Gimignano's medieval hilltop town and find themselves steps from the hotel's Renaissance courtyard, where Tuscan stone walls and cypress-lined gardens set the scene.
The 4-star Relais Santa Chiara offers intimate ceremonies in its historic spaces followed by receptions overlooking rolling vineyards, leaving visitors with memories of authentic Italian countryside elegance.
Accommodations keep your wedding party within the venue itself, creating celebrations from rehearsal through departure.
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Outstanding location and hotel. Breakfast was fantastic, we checked in and our room was upgraded upon availability they had. Really nice added bonus. The local town is a quick 7 min walk and really quite nice
Brandon Wieser · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 50 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located on Via Giacomo Matteotti in San Gimignano's UNESCO World Heritage town center
- 14 on-site hotel rooms allow wedding guests to stay within the venue property
- Renaissance courtyard and garden spaces available for ceremonies and cocktails
- Restaurant serves Tuscan cuisine with wine selections from regional producers
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 18:00–21:00Guest arrival and welcome dinner in hotel courtyard
- 10:00–11:00Ceremony in Renaissance courtyard
- 11:30–13:00Cocktail hour in garden with Tuscan wines and aperitivos
- 13:30–17:30Reception dinner with regional cuisine
- 08:00–11:00Leisurely breakfast for remaining guests before departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 50 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Peretola Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–18,000Aisle estimate
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€8,000–18,000 for 50-guest wedding with 2 nights accommodation
- Ceremony fee
- €500–1,200Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €60–95 a headAisle estimate
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€60–95 (Tuscan menu with wine)
- Room rate
- €120–220 a nightAisle estimate
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€120–220 (double room)
- 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 940701
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Multi-day packages and group discounts available. Contact venue directly for detailed quote.
Questions about the venue
What sizes of weddings does Relais Santa Chiara accommodate?+
The hotel hosts weddings from 20 to 150 guests across its courtyard, garden, and indoor dining spaces.
Can we reserve all hotel rooms for our wedding guests?+
Yes. With 14 rooms on-site, the hotel can host your entire wedding party, ideal for multi-day celebrations.
What outdoor spaces are available for ceremonies?+
The Renaissance courtyard and manicured gardens provide atmospheric settings for ceremonies and pre-reception gatherings.
Does the venue provide catering and wine?+
Yes. The on-site restaurant handles all dining with Tuscan menus and local wine pairings customizable to your preferences.
What is the nearest airport?+
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) is approximately 40km away, roughly 50 minutes by car or shuttle service.
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.