Villas in Pistoia
Pistoia suits visitors who want a Romanesque city centre in the foothills of the Apennines, with ski resorts in the mountains above. Homes are scattered around Pistoia over a wide area, so expect to drive and check each location.
- Villas
- 11
- From, per week
- £504
About Pistoia
Pistoia is a city of Roman origin in the foothills of the Apennines, with its historic centre laid out in a ring around its first circle of walls. Piazza del Duomo holds the cathedral of San Zeno, the baptistery of San Giovanni in Corte and the bell tower. San Giovanni Fuorcivitas has a side facade in white and black marble, and the Ospedale del Ceppo has a glazed terracotta frieze. The homes are not in the city but spread around it, and most have a private pool and a garden; some have a sauna or fireplace. Pistoia Blues fills Piazza del Duomo each July.
Is Pistoia right for you?
- Best for
- Art-minded couples and groups with a car
- Not for you if
- You want to walk from your door to the shops, as homes here are spread around the area.
Near Pistoia
Abetone and Doganaccia
Ski resorts in the Pistoia Apennines that draw skiers and snowboarders each winter.
Serravalle Pistoiese
Fortresses with the Torre del Barbarossa and the Rocca Nuova, in the direction of Lucca.
Marliana
A village in the Pistoia hills where chestnut groves cover most of the land.
Getting to Pistoia
Florence Airport has flights from London, and Pisa has the busiest airport in Tuscany. Pistoia lies in the foothills of the Apennines. Homes are spread around the area rather than in the centre, so a hire car is the practical choice.
When to go to Pistoia
Pistoia Blues fills Piazza del Duomo each July, so expect the centre to be busy then. In winter the Apennines behind the city offer skiing at Abetone and Doganaccia, and the same mountains have trekking routes on Monte Cimone and Monte Gomito.
Villas in Pistoia
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1-Bedroom Home, Pistoia
Pistoia, Florence Countryside, Italy
4
1
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Air ConWashing MachineInternet+5 more
from£72
per night
4-star property
Villa Campo del Mulino
Pistoia, Florence Countryside, Italy
10
6
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
3-star property
Pistoia villa holidays: questions answered
Is Pistoia worth visiting?
Yes, for its Romanesque churches and Piazza del Duomo, where the cathedral of San Zeno, the baptistery and the bell tower stand together. The Ospedale del Ceppo has a 16th-century glazed terracotta frieze.
Can you ski near Pistoia?
Yes. The Pistoia Apennines have the ski resorts of Abetone and Doganaccia. The same mountains have trekking routes, including paths to the Nero and Scaffaiolo lakes.
What food is Pistoia known for?
Local dishes include zuppa del carcerato, a soup of stale bread and meat broth once served to the city's prisoners, and confetti, the local sugared almonds. Wild berries from the Apennine woods are another local product.
Where are the villas around Pistoia?
Spread over a wide area around the city rather than in the centre, so the drive to town varies by house. Check the map for the specific home before booking.
Nearby towns to Pistoia
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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