The Plaza Lucchesi is a renowned upscale hotel dating from 1860 that overlooks the Arno River in central Florence. While it's not walking distance from the train station, most of the city's attraction are a short stroll away. Rooms are more spacious than most for the area and a rooftop pool features superb panoramas over the city and beyond. Overall, it's one of Florence's classier hotels. For a more historic feel -- and loftier vistas -- consider the hillside Torre di Belloguardo instead.
The Plaza Lucchesi is a renowned upscale hotel dating from 1860 that overlooks the Arno River in central Florence. While it's not walking distance from the train station, most of the city's attraction are a short stroll away. Rooms are more spacious than most for the area and a rooftop pool features superb panoramas over the city and beyond. Overall, it's one of Florence's classier hotels. For a more historic feel -- and loftier vistas -- consider the hillside Torre di Belloguardo instead.
Once a palace, the 44-room Best Western Palazzo Ognissanti Hotel is a mid-range, modestly decorated 19th-century property with reasonable prices and a convenient location near museums and monuments. The hotel offers an American-style breakfast in a bright dining room along with a pretty terrace, small bar, 24-hour front desk service, and safety deposit boxes. Traditional rooms are clean and decorated in neutral colors, but they’re also basic and tight on space with small flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi (which is often spotty); some also have balconies overlooking the street. By comparison, The Rapallo Hotel offers more design-conscious rooms at similar rates.
Once a palace, the 44-room Best Western Palazzo Ognissanti Hotel is a mid-range, modestly decorated 19th-century property with reasonable prices and a convenient location near museums and monuments. The hotel offers an American-style breakfast in a bright dining room along with a pretty terrace, small bar, 24-hour front desk service, and safety deposit boxes. Traditional rooms are clean and decorated in neutral colors, but they’re also basic and tight on space with small flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi (which is often spotty); some also have balconies overlooking the street. By comparison, The Rapallo Hotel offers more design-conscious rooms at similar rates.
This intimate, family-run boutique is ideal for those seeking an authentic stay in Florence within easy reach of tourist sights. Built centuries ago as the home of a Florentine merchant family, this property was inherited through marriage by the Niccolinis in 1891. They have kept its historic charm intact, having preserved the wood-beamed ceilings and frescoed walls. Each guest room has a unique layout, but all are furnished with antiques, flat-screen TVs, and stocked mini-fridges. Many have large windows that feature stunning views of the iconic Duomo cathedral across the street. Free breakfast and Wi-Fi are great perks, but larger hotels nearby offer more amenities.
This intimate, family-run boutique is ideal for those seeking an authentic stay in Florence within easy reach of tourist sights. Built centuries ago as the home of a Florentine merchant family, this property was inherited through marriage by the Niccolinis in 1891. They have kept its historic charm intact, having preserved the wood-beamed ceilings and frescoed walls. Each guest room has a unique layout, but all are furnished with antiques, flat-screen TVs, and stocked mini-fridges. Many have large windows that feature stunning views of the iconic Duomo cathedral across the street. Free breakfast and Wi-Fi are great perks, but larger hotels nearby offer more amenities.
Overlooking the Ponte Vecchio, the 42-room Hotel Degli Orafi offers a prime location for travelers seeking easy access to Florence’s prime attractions. While the guestrooms are a little dated, the picture-perfect views from many of them are the star here. In fact, the hotel was the setting for the Oscar-winning film “A Room With a View,” which one fourth-floor guest room is named for. The building itself dates back to the 13th century and features charming historic details throughout, including frescoes and coffered ceilings.
Overlooking the Ponte Vecchio, the 42-room Hotel Degli Orafi offers a prime location for travelers seeking easy access to Florence’s prime attractions. While the guestrooms are a little dated, the picture-perfect views from many of them are the star here. In fact, the hotel was the setting for the Oscar-winning film “A Room With a View,” which one fourth-floor guest room is named for. The building itself dates back to the 13th century and features charming historic details throughout, including frescoes and coffered ceilings.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Globus is a small boutique hotel right in the center of Florence, a two-minute walk from San Lorenzo Market and five minutes from the main railway station. Renovated in 2016, the 25 rooms are stylish and modern, albeit compact, and have USB charging points, kettles, and minibars. Though there's no restaurant, evening drinks and finger food are served in the Lounge Bar (closed Sundays) and free, well-reviewed breakfasts with coffee can be taken inside or on a popular outdoor terrace. Globus' pedestrian-street location means cars and taxis cannot reach the hotel and the closest they can stop is around a block away. The family of owners receive consistent praise for their friendliness. It's worth considering Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco, a romantic, similar boutique with often cheaper rates.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Globus is a small boutique hotel right in the center of Florence, a two-minute walk from San Lorenzo Market and five minutes from the main railway station. Renovated in 2016, the 25 rooms are stylish and modern, albeit compact, and have USB charging points, kettles, and minibars. Though there's no restaurant, evening drinks and finger food are served in the Lounge Bar (closed Sundays) and free, well-reviewed breakfasts with coffee can be taken inside or on a popular outdoor terrace. Globus' pedestrian-street location means cars and taxis cannot reach the hotel and the closest they can stop is around a block away. The family of owners receive consistent praise for their friendliness. It's worth considering Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco, a romantic, similar boutique with often cheaper rates.
The Adler Cavalieri is a reasonable mid-range option just around the block from Florence's main train station. Although some may view the hotel as dated, rooms are clean, pleasant, and cozy, with standard amenities plus slippers and welcome gifts. The bar has a tranquil outdoor seating area and also serves snacks, while a free breakfast buffet includes hot items and handmade cakes. A wellness center -- rare for Florence hotels -- provides free use of the gym and paid use of the sauna and steam room. Wi-Fi is free and there's paid parking. This is a pretty typical Florence property overall, and the area is generally quite busy. For a similar option with a beautiful rooftop terrace and dining, try Hotel Kraft. Extra bonus? It also has a pool.
The Adler Cavalieri is a reasonable mid-range option just around the block from Florence's main train station. Although some may view the hotel as dated, rooms are clean, pleasant, and cozy, with standard amenities plus slippers and welcome gifts. The bar has a tranquil outdoor seating area and also serves snacks, while a free breakfast buffet includes hot items and handmade cakes. A wellness center -- rare for Florence hotels -- provides free use of the gym and paid use of the sauna and steam room. Wi-Fi is free and there's paid parking. This is a pretty typical Florence property overall, and the area is generally quite busy. For a similar option with a beautiful rooftop terrace and dining, try Hotel Kraft. Extra bonus? It also has a pool.
The family-run Hotel Balcony is a small value property primely located in Florence's historic center, a five-minute walk from the Duomo and main train station. The 14 no-frills rooms are clean and have traditional decor, air-conditioning, en-suite shower stalls, small flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. A simple buffet breakfast can be included in the room rate. A lovely furnished terrace has views of the Duomo, but that's about it in terms of amenities. Note that some guests have complained of thin walls, and there's no elevator, although staff will carry luggage. This is a good pick for budget travelers. Still in the center, the B&B La Dimora degli Angeli has more elegant rooms and a 24-hour tea room.
The family-run Hotel Balcony is a small value property primely located in Florence's historic center, a five-minute walk from the Duomo and main train station. The 14 no-frills rooms are clean and have traditional decor, air-conditioning, en-suite shower stalls, small flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. A simple buffet breakfast can be included in the room rate. A lovely furnished terrace has views of the Duomo, but that's about it in terms of amenities. Note that some guests have complained of thin walls, and there's no elevator, although staff will carry luggage. This is a good pick for budget travelers. Still in the center, the B&B La Dimora degli Angeli has more elegant rooms and a 24-hour tea room.
Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’Epoca is a stylish four-pearl option right on the banks of the Arno River. Beautiful rooms are set in multiple buildings and get plenty of natural light. They include upscale amenities like minibars, slippers, and enormous flat-screen TVs. Annex rooms are striking and modern, with a prime location around the corner on prestigious Tornabuoni Street. A cozy rooftop terrace provides beautiful panoramic views, while the trendy wine bar downstairs serves a decent breakfast buffet with hot options -- the meal can also be taken on the peaceful riverside terrace in summer. Free Wi-Fi throughout and paid private parking with valet service round out features. For a more authentic, historical palazzo brimming with Renaissance ambience, try Palazzo Tolomei Residenza d’Epoca instead.
Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’Epoca is a stylish four-pearl option right on the banks of the Arno River. Beautiful rooms are set in multiple buildings and get plenty of natural light. They include upscale amenities like minibars, slippers, and enormous flat-screen TVs. Annex rooms are striking and modern, with a prime location around the corner on prestigious Tornabuoni Street. A cozy rooftop terrace provides beautiful panoramic views, while the trendy wine bar downstairs serves a decent breakfast buffet with hot options -- the meal can also be taken on the peaceful riverside terrace in summer. Free Wi-Fi throughout and paid private parking with valet service round out features. For a more authentic, historical palazzo brimming with Renaissance ambience, try Palazzo Tolomei Residenza d’Epoca instead.
B&B La Dimora degli Angeli is a small lower-middle-range property centrally located by the Duomo and within walking distance of most top attractions. The inn has 12 rooms with modern, elegant decor and amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in most rates, though it’s not served on-site but at a nearby cafe. Free coffee, tea, and a few snacks are available during the day in charming tea rooms, but there's not much else in the form of amenities. Travelers who don't want to be in the middle of the hustle and bustle might want to check out Il Giglio d’Oro B&B, a good alternative in a quieter location outside the city center -- but it's far from the sights.
B&B La Dimora degli Angeli is a small lower-middle-range property centrally located by the Duomo and within walking distance of most top attractions. The inn has 12 rooms with modern, elegant decor and amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in most rates, though it’s not served on-site but at a nearby cafe. Free coffee, tea, and a few snacks are available during the day in charming tea rooms, but there's not much else in the form of amenities. Travelers who don't want to be in the middle of the hustle and bustle might want to check out Il Giglio d’Oro B&B, a good alternative in a quieter location outside the city center -- but it's far from the sights.
This 16th-century property features a distinguished facade -- and an impressive history to match. Together with the famed Ospedale degli Innocenti building, it forms one of Florence's most stunning Renaissance-era architectural complexes. Beautiful arches and columns make for an impressive exterior and the feeling of grandeur continues inside, with wood-beamed ceilings and parquet floors throughout. Rooms aren't quite luxurious, but do feature antique furnishings, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. The small, plain bathrooms are a bit of a letdown. The hotel's location on the Piazza della Santissima Annunziata puts it close to many tourist sights, but some guests may feel uneasy about the homeless people who linger in this popular square.
This 16th-century property features a distinguished facade -- and an impressive history to match. Together with the famed Ospedale degli Innocenti building, it forms one of Florence's most stunning Renaissance-era architectural complexes. Beautiful arches and columns make for an impressive exterior and the feeling of grandeur continues inside, with wood-beamed ceilings and parquet floors throughout. Rooms aren't quite luxurious, but do feature antique furnishings, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. The small, plain bathrooms are a bit of a letdown. The hotel's location on the Piazza della Santissima Annunziata puts it close to many tourist sights, but some guests may feel uneasy about the homeless people who linger in this popular square.