This artsy and stylish boutique hotel with 42 spacious and air-conditioned rooms is a short walk to many of Florence’s main attractions. It offers guests use of the adjoining fitness center and spa, with a sauna, Turkish bath and a whirlpool -- a rarity for Florence hotels. Similarly trendy hotels in the area may offer a slightly better value, but not the same access to amenities.
This artsy and stylish boutique hotel with 42 spacious and air-conditioned rooms is a short walk to many of Florence’s main attractions. It offers guests use of the adjoining fitness center and spa, with a sauna, Turkish bath and a whirlpool -- a rarity for Florence hotels. Similarly trendy hotels in the area may offer a slightly better value, but not the same access to amenities.
The 1865 Residenza D’epoca is a five-room bed-and-breakfast located in Florence's Santissima Annunziata area, within walking distance of attractions, public transportation, shops, and restaurants. The three-and-a-half pearl hotel is luxurious and grandiose, from the velvet and leather furnishings to the exquisite frescoes on the ceilings. Each air-conditioned room is named after a famous writer and has a blend of modern styling and antique decor. The free hot breakfast gets rave reviews from guests and the hotel features free Wi-Fi and pet-friendly rooms. The front desk hours are limited though, and the on-site and valet parking cost extra.
The 1865 Residenza D’epoca is a five-room bed-and-breakfast located in Florence's Santissima Annunziata area, within walking distance of attractions, public transportation, shops, and restaurants. The three-and-a-half pearl hotel is luxurious and grandiose, from the velvet and leather furnishings to the exquisite frescoes on the ceilings. Each air-conditioned room is named after a famous writer and has a blend of modern styling and antique decor. The free hot breakfast gets rave reviews from guests and the hotel features free Wi-Fi and pet-friendly rooms. The front desk hours are limited though, and the on-site and valet parking cost extra.
The main highlight of the 15-room Hotel dei Macchiaioli is clearly its location -- just two blocks from Florence's historic center, with all of the city's main attractions easily accessible on foot. The building itself is charmingly Florentine and adorned with Renaissance-style ceiling frescoes in the common spaces. Rooms have a simple classic style and bathrooms suitably modern. There's no elevator and some may struggle with the staircase, though there is always help available for carrying luggage. A breakfast buffet is served in a lovely dining room with paintings in the coffered ceiling squares. It may not be cheap for a mid-range hotel, but rates are good for the location.
The main highlight of the 15-room Hotel dei Macchiaioli is clearly its location -- just two blocks from Florence's historic center, with all of the city's main attractions easily accessible on foot. The building itself is charmingly Florentine and adorned with Renaissance-style ceiling frescoes in the common spaces. Rooms have a simple classic style and bathrooms suitably modern. There's no elevator and some may struggle with the staircase, though there is always help available for carrying luggage. A breakfast buffet is served in a lovely dining room with paintings in the coffered ceiling squares. It may not be cheap for a mid-range hotel, but rates are good for the location.
The 26-room Rapallo Hotel is a charming boutique on a busy street near the train station, a 15-minute walk from the Duomo and other historic sights. Renovated in 2012, the design is elegant, with sophisticated colors giving a chic update to this 19th century property. The atmosphere is soothing and minimalist -- think single orchids rather than riots of flowers. Rooms are soft and lovely, in blush, grey, and white, and bathrooms are modern and lit to flatter. Wi-Fi is free, but some guests may not be happy with the location on a congested street.
The 26-room Rapallo Hotel is a charming boutique on a busy street near the train station, a 15-minute walk from the Duomo and other historic sights. Renovated in 2012, the design is elegant, with sophisticated colors giving a chic update to this 19th century property. The atmosphere is soothing and minimalist -- think single orchids rather than riots of flowers. Rooms are soft and lovely, in blush, grey, and white, and bathrooms are modern and lit to flatter. Wi-Fi is free, but some guests may not be happy with the location on a congested street.
You'd be hard pressed to find a hotel with a better location than the 50-room Hotel Laurus al Duomo -- the famous Duomo roof practically overlooks many of the higher-level rooms. The breakfast terrace also shares this impressive vista, which can also be soaked up during the evening over drinks. Rooms are fresh and modern, many with terraces, though be aware those with "views" won't always be of the cathedral. Rates are pretty good value considering the location, though it might be worth spending a little more to ensure a special view.
You'd be hard pressed to find a hotel with a better location than the 50-room Hotel Laurus al Duomo -- the famous Duomo roof practically overlooks many of the higher-level rooms. The breakfast terrace also shares this impressive vista, which can also be soaked up during the evening over drinks. Rooms are fresh and modern, many with terraces, though be aware those with "views" won't always be of the cathedral. Rates are pretty good value considering the location, though it might be worth spending a little more to ensure a special view.
Rivoli Boutique Hotel is a three-and-a-half-pearl property offering 87 rooms that run the gamut from tired, tiny Single Rooms to family-style apartments to sleek Prestige Rooms with huge terraces. It's housed in what was originally a Franciscan monastery when it was built back in the 14th century, and the management has done a good job of maintaining original features such as wood-beamed ceilings -- while adding modern amenities including a huge whirlpool hot tub, free Wi-Fi, and a lovely industrial-chic restaurant with a strong wine list. Its location near the Duomo (10-minute walk) makes it an easy, affordable base for touring couples and families, but light sleepers may suffer from the presence of street noise, particularly in street-facing rooms. Popular area alternatives include the Hotel Loggiato Dei Serviti, situated right by the Galleria dell'Academia.
Rivoli Boutique Hotel is a three-and-a-half-pearl property offering 87 rooms that run the gamut from tired, tiny Single Rooms to family-style apartments to sleek Prestige Rooms with huge terraces. It's housed in what was originally a Franciscan monastery when it was built back in the 14th century, and the management has done a good job of maintaining original features such as wood-beamed ceilings -- while adding modern amenities including a huge whirlpool hot tub, free Wi-Fi, and a lovely industrial-chic restaurant with a strong wine list. Its location near the Duomo (10-minute walk) makes it an easy, affordable base for touring couples and families, but light sleepers may suffer from the presence of street noise, particularly in street-facing rooms. Popular area alternatives include the Hotel Loggiato Dei Serviti, situated right by the Galleria dell'Academia.
Hotel Crocini is a budget hotel housed in a grand 19th-century building on a quiet, elegant residential street outside the city center. This charming Italian-style “pensione” has 20 rooms spread over three floors, with views of the street or the pleasant courtyard and garden. Rooms are basic but bright -- with large windows -- and spotlessly clean if a bit old-fashioned. Be aware that Economy Rooms share bathrooms. Rates here are hard to beat, but travelers might want to also check out Hotel Costantini, another budget option that's closer to the historic center.
Hotel Crocini is a budget hotel housed in a grand 19th-century building on a quiet, elegant residential street outside the city center. This charming Italian-style “pensione” has 20 rooms spread over three floors, with views of the street or the pleasant courtyard and garden. Rooms are basic but bright -- with large windows -- and spotlessly clean if a bit old-fashioned. Be aware that Economy Rooms share bathrooms. Rates here are hard to beat, but travelers might want to also check out Hotel Costantini, another budget option that's closer to the historic center.
The small, 10-room Hotel Il Bargellino is run by a friendly couple and geared toward budget travelers. Situated about a five-minute walk from the main train station, this value hotel is within walking distance of most major attractions, yet slightly off the beaten path. Rooms are colorful and cozy, but dated and a little shabby, and equipped with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Amenities are limited to a lovely outdoor terrace with a resident parrot and free Wi-Fi. Travelers might also want to consider Locanda dei Poeti, which is just down the street and offers a bit more amenities, including a small public kitchen and free breakfast.
The small, 10-room Hotel Il Bargellino is run by a friendly couple and geared toward budget travelers. Situated about a five-minute walk from the main train station, this value hotel is within walking distance of most major attractions, yet slightly off the beaten path. Rooms are colorful and cozy, but dated and a little shabby, and equipped with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Amenities are limited to a lovely outdoor terrace with a resident parrot and free Wi-Fi. Travelers might also want to consider Locanda dei Poeti, which is just down the street and offers a bit more amenities, including a small public kitchen and free breakfast.
A historic hotel in the heart of Florence, within a five-minute walk of the Duomo and the Bargello Museum -- the Grand Hotel Cavour's chic rooftop terrace offers an incredible view of the Duomo. The decor at the four-pearl Cavour is stunning, with impeccably ornate details, classical paintings, and a modern kick that keeps it from feeling stuffy. The 113 guest rooms are comfortable and elegant, decorated with plant-inspired art. The hotel has two restaurants, a small spa, a fitness center, sauna, and two meeting rooms.
A historic hotel in the heart of Florence, within a five-minute walk of the Duomo and the Bargello Museum -- the Grand Hotel Cavour's chic rooftop terrace offers an incredible view of the Duomo. The decor at the four-pearl Cavour is stunning, with impeccably ornate details, classical paintings, and a modern kick that keeps it from feeling stuffy. The 113 guest rooms are comfortable and elegant, decorated with plant-inspired art. The hotel has two restaurants, a small spa, a fitness center, sauna, and two meeting rooms.
The 115-room NH Firenze Anglo American provides an historic Florence retreat for competitive prices, with lovely old world decor, fine dining and a sophisticated bar lounge, and a stylishly furnished terrace. This upper-middle-range property's log book includes the likes of Leo Tolstoy and Maria Callas, while offerings include free buffet breakfast, and classically chic guest rooms with antique furnishings and minibars. However, some furnishings are slightly worn; if this is an issue, travelers could also try comparing rates at the Villa Olmi Firenze -- MGallery Collection, which offers higher-rated rooms.
The 115-room NH Firenze Anglo American provides an historic Florence retreat for competitive prices, with lovely old world decor, fine dining and a sophisticated bar lounge, and a stylishly furnished terrace. This upper-middle-range property's log book includes the likes of Leo Tolstoy and Maria Callas, while offerings include free buffet breakfast, and classically chic guest rooms with antique furnishings and minibars. However, some furnishings are slightly worn; if this is an issue, travelers could also try comparing rates at the Villa Olmi Firenze -- MGallery Collection, which offers higher-rated rooms.