The family-run Locanda dei Poeti is a small budget bed and breakfast situated in a prime spot in central Florence that's within a 10-minute walk of the train station and the Duomo. Charming verses adorn the walls and the occasional floor tile in this poetry-themed property. The handful of rooms, several of which are named after famous poets, are clean and tastefully appointed, each with a private bathroom. Breakfast is not served on-site, but at a choice of three nearby cafes, and there are kitchens on each floor that guests' are free to use. Travelers seeking budget properties might also want to compare rates with the nearby Hotel Rosso 23 or the Hotel Crocini.
The family-run Locanda dei Poeti is a small budget bed and breakfast situated in a prime spot in central Florence that's within a 10-minute walk of the train station and the Duomo. Charming verses adorn the walls and the occasional floor tile in this poetry-themed property. The handful of rooms, several of which are named after famous poets, are clean and tastefully appointed, each with a private bathroom. Breakfast is not served on-site, but at a choice of three nearby cafes, and there are kitchens on each floor that guests' are free to use. Travelers seeking budget properties might also want to compare rates with the nearby Hotel Rosso 23 or the Hotel Crocini.
The six-room Relais Villa Antea is a three-pearl bed and breakfast that fully embraces its historic 19th-century villa setting. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, the villa has been in the owner’s family for over a century, and the antique furnishings, classical art, and marble floors exude old-fashioned glamour. Breakfast is exceptional and bathrooms are bigger than in most European hotels. It's located in a laid-back, low-key neighborhood, but the walk to the historic center of Florence can be a bit long. Slightly less expensive, though equally grand, rooms can be found at B & B Emozioni Fiorentine right in the heart of the city.
The six-room Relais Villa Antea is a three-pearl bed and breakfast that fully embraces its historic 19th-century villa setting. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, the villa has been in the owner’s family for over a century, and the antique furnishings, classical art, and marble floors exude old-fashioned glamour. Breakfast is exceptional and bathrooms are bigger than in most European hotels. It's located in a laid-back, low-key neighborhood, but the walk to the historic center of Florence can be a bit long. Slightly less expensive, though equally grand, rooms can be found at B & B Emozioni Fiorentine right in the heart of the city.
The 24-room Hotel Duomo Firenze is a mid-range boutique hotel with a prime location right by one of Florence's star attractions -- the Duomo. Though rooms are small and simply furnished, they are clean and some feature fantastic views of the cathedral and its iconic dome. Public spaces are few and limited to a breakfast room with a small bar and a terrace, again offering gorgeous views. (Breakfast is an additional fee.) Overall, this is a plain and simple property with few amenities, though a central and scenic location that's reflected in its rates. Travelers seeking to stay in this area should also consider the nearby Hotel Albergo Firenze or Hotel Bigallo Florence.
The 24-room Hotel Duomo Firenze is a mid-range boutique hotel with a prime location right by one of Florence's star attractions -- the Duomo. Though rooms are small and simply furnished, they are clean and some feature fantastic views of the cathedral and its iconic dome. Public spaces are few and limited to a breakfast room with a small bar and a terrace, again offering gorgeous views. (Breakfast is an additional fee.) Overall, this is a plain and simple property with few amenities, though a central and scenic location that's reflected in its rates. Travelers seeking to stay in this area should also consider the nearby Hotel Albergo Firenze or Hotel Bigallo Florence.
The 36-room Silla Hotel is a family-owned mid-range hotel located in the San Niccolo area of Florence, on the left bank of the Arno River. Housed in a 16th-century palace with a lovely courtyard patio, the hotel’s rooms are tasteful and classically decorated, equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Buffet breakfast is free and served in an elegant dining room with glass chandeliers and gilt-framed paintings lining the walls, plus there's a small bar serving coffee and cocktails and a rooftop terrace offering stunning views over the river and city. It’s about a 15-minute walk to most city attractions, and while the neighborhood isn't touristy, it is lively and typically Florentine, which makes it a good choice for travelers seeking a local scene without the crush of tourist crowds. Travelers could compare the Silla to the mid-range Hotel Balestri, just across the river.
The 36-room Silla Hotel is a family-owned mid-range hotel located in the San Niccolo area of Florence, on the left bank of the Arno River. Housed in a 16th-century palace with a lovely courtyard patio, the hotel’s rooms are tasteful and classically decorated, equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Buffet breakfast is free and served in an elegant dining room with glass chandeliers and gilt-framed paintings lining the walls, plus there's a small bar serving coffee and cocktails and a rooftop terrace offering stunning views over the river and city. It’s about a 15-minute walk to most city attractions, and while the neighborhood isn't touristy, it is lively and typically Florentine, which makes it a good choice for travelers seeking a local scene without the crush of tourist crowds. Travelers could compare the Silla to the mid-range Hotel Balestri, just across the river.
The 13-room Hotel Rosary Garden is an affordable mid-range property in a residential area about 20 minutes outside of Florence's center. Interiors are compact and inspired by English country homes. The hotel serves a generous free breakfast that includes eggs and pastries, and there's also a free afternoon tea service. Rose-inspired rooms feature variable accents like exposed wooden beams, floral textiles, frescoes, and balconies. A bus downtown stops a few minutes' walk from the property, but guests wanting to be closer to the sights may prefer the Hotel California, a mid-range boutique property within five minutes' walk of the Duomo, though rooms are more plain.
The 13-room Hotel Rosary Garden is an affordable mid-range property in a residential area about 20 minutes outside of Florence's center. Interiors are compact and inspired by English country homes. The hotel serves a generous free breakfast that includes eggs and pastries, and there's also a free afternoon tea service. Rose-inspired rooms feature variable accents like exposed wooden beams, floral textiles, frescoes, and balconies. A bus downtown stops a few minutes' walk from the property, but guests wanting to be closer to the sights may prefer the Hotel California, a mid-range boutique property within five minutes' walk of the Duomo, though rooms are more plain.
The Hotel Cosimo de' Medici is a modern, mid-range property with charming original brick ceilings and stained glass, a well-maintained breakfast room, and a computer corner. The 27 rooms are simple and pleasant, with minibars and safes; some also have balconies. However, they do get some external noise from corridors. The hotel suits travelers seeking a convenient location near the train station, the Duomo, and other major sights, but the area can be noisy and congested at times.
The Hotel Cosimo de' Medici is a modern, mid-range property with charming original brick ceilings and stained glass, a well-maintained breakfast room, and a computer corner. The 27 rooms are simple and pleasant, with minibars and safes; some also have balconies. However, they do get some external noise from corridors. The hotel suits travelers seeking a convenient location near the train station, the Duomo, and other major sights, but the area can be noisy and congested at times.
Conveniently located in the center of historic Florence, Hotel Restaurant La Scaletta is within easy walking distance of many landmarks, such as the Ponte Vecchio, which is just a two-minute walk away. The three-pearl property has 36 guest rooms and suites that were renovated in 2014 and feature either classic or modern decor, outfitted with amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel also offers a seasonal rooftop restaurant with stunning panoramic views. But travelers should be aware that there are many steps throughout the property, which might pose a challenge for some (La Scaletta translates to "stairs"). Alternatively, there's a tiny ancient elevator, but it only fits two people. For a hotel that offers free breakfast, travelers might want to check out the Palazzo Ruspoli or Albergo Firenze.
Conveniently located in the center of historic Florence, Hotel Restaurant La Scaletta is within easy walking distance of many landmarks, such as the Ponte Vecchio, which is just a two-minute walk away. The three-pearl property has 36 guest rooms and suites that were renovated in 2014 and feature either classic or modern decor, outfitted with amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel also offers a seasonal rooftop restaurant with stunning panoramic views. But travelers should be aware that there are many steps throughout the property, which might pose a challenge for some (La Scaletta translates to "stairs"). Alternatively, there's a tiny ancient elevator, but it only fits two people. For a hotel that offers free breakfast, travelers might want to check out the Palazzo Ruspoli or Albergo Firenze.
The Paris Hotel occupies a magnificent 17th-century palace with stunning period details, like elaborate frescoed ceilings, stained glass windows, and stone fountains. Centrally located a few blocks from Florence's Duomo, it's within walking distance of many top sights. With its opulent decor and Old World charm, it’s surprising that this isn't a luxury property, but an affordable mid-range hotel. This grand palace is showing its age though, and some of the furniture and decor is dated. Its 67 rooms vary in size and ambiance, from the widely lavish Presidential Room, to the bare-bones Basic Room. Amenities are limited, though the hotel does provide a free buffet breakfast served in a gorgeous dining room as well as free Wi-Fi. Travelers might also want to consider the Relais Villa Antea, another historic property located in a quiet neighborhood that offers slightly lower rates.
The Paris Hotel occupies a magnificent 17th-century palace with stunning period details, like elaborate frescoed ceilings, stained glass windows, and stone fountains. Centrally located a few blocks from Florence's Duomo, it's within walking distance of many top sights. With its opulent decor and Old World charm, it’s surprising that this isn't a luxury property, but an affordable mid-range hotel. This grand palace is showing its age though, and some of the furniture and decor is dated. Its 67 rooms vary in size and ambiance, from the widely lavish Presidential Room, to the bare-bones Basic Room. Amenities are limited, though the hotel does provide a free buffet breakfast served in a gorgeous dining room as well as free Wi-Fi. Travelers might also want to consider the Relais Villa Antea, another historic property located in a quiet neighborhood that offers slightly lower rates.
The 25-room Hotel Porta Faenza is a mid-range property with a dash of Old World charm. Rooms are tasteful, with classic decor that includes variegated-wood floors, wood furniture, and beamed ceilings. Amenities are a step-up from those at many other three-pearl properties, and include well-stocked minibars, flat-screen TVs with PlayStations, and free Wi-Fi. The lobby lounge has free coffee and drinks on-hand, and a breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. The hotel is about a five-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station and a nine-minute walk from the Dumo, while the Ponte Vecchio is about 15 minutes away on foot. Travelers might want to compare rates with the similar Hotel Azzi.
The 25-room Hotel Porta Faenza is a mid-range property with a dash of Old World charm. Rooms are tasteful, with classic decor that includes variegated-wood floors, wood furniture, and beamed ceilings. Amenities are a step-up from those at many other three-pearl properties, and include well-stocked minibars, flat-screen TVs with PlayStations, and free Wi-Fi. The lobby lounge has free coffee and drinks on-hand, and a breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. The hotel is about a five-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station and a nine-minute walk from the Dumo, while the Ponte Vecchio is about 15 minutes away on foot. Travelers might want to compare rates with the similar Hotel Azzi.
Grand Hotel Villa Medici is a refined, deluxe property set in an elegant 18th-century villa on the edge of Florence, an eight-minute stroll from the main train station and walking distance to most sights. Spa facilities are good and a walled garden with pool is a rarity for a hotel this central. While the renovated, modern rooms are chic and stylish, traditionally styled rooms can feel a little old-fashioned, even dowdy -- though some feature superb rooftop vistas. Those who want a more central location might prefer the Golden Tower Hotel & Spa, which is also luxurious and has a spa.
Grand Hotel Villa Medici is a refined, deluxe property set in an elegant 18th-century villa on the edge of Florence, an eight-minute stroll from the main train station and walking distance to most sights. Spa facilities are good and a walled garden with pool is a rarity for a hotel this central. While the renovated, modern rooms are chic and stylish, traditionally styled rooms can feel a little old-fashioned, even dowdy -- though some feature superb rooftop vistas. Those who want a more central location might prefer the Golden Tower Hotel & Spa, which is also luxurious and has a spa.