Opened in 2014, the 22-room Garibaldi Blu Hotel Florence is a modern, mid-range hotel with whimsical contemporary decor in a convenient location within walking distance to several of the city’s main attractions. Part of the WTB hotel chain, this property is adjoined to Hotel Rosso 23 facing the Piazzi di Santa Maria Novella. Serene guest rooms have deep blue walls, low lighting, and stylish bathrooms. The hotel serves a breakfast buffet including the standard fare of pastries, cold cuts, and cheeses. There’s no full restaurant, but there is a small bar on-site. Overall, this stylish hotel offers excellent value and polish for a mid-range property. Guests looking for a more traditional hotel may want to check out Santa Maria Novella Hotel, a luxury boutique with a roof terrace providing views of the namesake church, though rates tend to be higher.
Opened in 2014, the 22-room Garibaldi Blu Hotel Florence is a modern, mid-range hotel with whimsical contemporary decor in a convenient location within walking distance to several of the city’s main attractions. Part of the WTB hotel chain, this property is adjoined to Hotel Rosso 23 facing the Piazzi di Santa Maria Novella. Serene guest rooms have deep blue walls, low lighting, and stylish bathrooms. The hotel serves a breakfast buffet including the standard fare of pastries, cold cuts, and cheeses. There’s no full restaurant, but there is a small bar on-site. Overall, this stylish hotel offers excellent value and polish for a mid-range property. Guests looking for a more traditional hotel may want to check out Santa Maria Novella Hotel, a luxury boutique with a roof terrace providing views of the namesake church, though rates tend to be higher.
An excellent location and creative charm are highlights at Rodo Hotel Fashion Delight -- a trendy mid-range boutique hotel just a one-minute walk from the Duomo. The 15 rooms are uniquely themed and include minibars, free slippers, free bottled water, and free Wi-Fi -- some have Duomo views. A pleasant rooftop terrace with Duomo views is a favorite spot for breakfast, which is a continental buffet with lactose- and gluten-free options. The cozy bar serves fresh espresso and seasonal smoothies, while a public self-serve coffee corner is provided for lower category rooms that lack in-room coffee-making facilities. A free welcome drink is available for any arrivals, and the discounted garage parking includes valet service. For self-service apartments with even better Duomo views, try Palazzo Gamba just across the square.
An excellent location and creative charm are highlights at Rodo Hotel Fashion Delight -- a trendy mid-range boutique hotel just a one-minute walk from the Duomo. The 15 rooms are uniquely themed and include minibars, free slippers, free bottled water, and free Wi-Fi -- some have Duomo views. A pleasant rooftop terrace with Duomo views is a favorite spot for breakfast, which is a continental buffet with lactose- and gluten-free options. The cozy bar serves fresh espresso and seasonal smoothies, while a public self-serve coffee corner is provided for lower category rooms that lack in-room coffee-making facilities. A free welcome drink is available for any arrivals, and the discounted garage parking includes valet service. For self-service apartments with even better Duomo views, try Palazzo Gamba just across the square.
Hotel City is a clean and well-maintained value option that's only a five-minute walk from both Santa Maria Novella train station and the Duomo. The 20 rooms are traditional and simple, with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, though decor is a dated riff on "Tuscan." The free breakfast buffet includes a generous spread of meats, pastries, and cheeses as well as proper espresso drinks. There's also a small Art Nouveau-style cocktail bar and lounge. The nearby Universo Hotel has more modern flair, although it charges for Wi-Fi and isn't quite as spiffy and well-kept as Hotel City.
Hotel City is a clean and well-maintained value option that's only a five-minute walk from both Santa Maria Novella train station and the Duomo. The 20 rooms are traditional and simple, with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, though decor is a dated riff on "Tuscan." The free breakfast buffet includes a generous spread of meats, pastries, and cheeses as well as proper espresso drinks. There's also a small Art Nouveau-style cocktail bar and lounge. The nearby Universo Hotel has more modern flair, although it charges for Wi-Fi and isn't quite as spiffy and well-kept as Hotel City.
This upscale boutique hotel with just 14 rooms is housed in a 17th-century building that’s centrally located near all of Florence’s top attractions. Despite its small size, the property offers a considerable amount of amenities, including a petite spa, which can only accommodate two guests at a time. Other amenities include free breakfast, access to a gym at a sister hotel, and free Wi-Fi. The rooms blend elegant decor with self-catering features like kitchenettes or minibars, and some have flat-screen TVs in the bathroom. Those looking for a similar hotel outside the bustle of the center should check prices at Palazzo Castri 1874, which has a hydromassage pool and a lovely garden with an outdoor bar.
This upscale boutique hotel with just 14 rooms is housed in a 17th-century building that’s centrally located near all of Florence’s top attractions. Despite its small size, the property offers a considerable amount of amenities, including a petite spa, which can only accommodate two guests at a time. Other amenities include free breakfast, access to a gym at a sister hotel, and free Wi-Fi. The rooms blend elegant decor with self-catering features like kitchenettes or minibars, and some have flat-screen TVs in the bathroom. Those looking for a similar hotel outside the bustle of the center should check prices at Palazzo Castri 1874, which has a hydromassage pool and a lovely garden with an outdoor bar.
Funky design, good value, and a great location two blocks from the Duomo define Florence Dome Hotel – a modern, well-maintained budget option in the city center. The 10 rooms are simple, but come with small welcome gifts and basic necessities like en-suite bathrooms, effective soundproofing, and free Wi-Fi. Half have views to the Duomo. Kid-friendly facilities attract families, and the free breakfast buffet is a well-presented spread that includes gluten-free options and hot items. Other freebies include welcome refreshments, along with a daily afternoon tea and snacks. A cozy lounge and paid valet parking round out features. For quirky design and a location that's even closer to the Piazza del Duomo, try Rodo Hotel Fashion Delight instead -- but be prepared to pay a premium for the location.
Funky design, good value, and a great location two blocks from the Duomo define Florence Dome Hotel – a modern, well-maintained budget option in the city center. The 10 rooms are simple, but come with small welcome gifts and basic necessities like en-suite bathrooms, effective soundproofing, and free Wi-Fi. Half have views to the Duomo. Kid-friendly facilities attract families, and the free breakfast buffet is a well-presented spread that includes gluten-free options and hot items. Other freebies include welcome refreshments, along with a daily afternoon tea and snacks. A cozy lounge and paid valet parking round out features. For quirky design and a location that's even closer to the Piazza del Duomo, try Rodo Hotel Fashion Delight instead -- but be prepared to pay a premium for the location.
The three-pearl Rinascimento Palace is a superb small apartment hotel in a quiet section of the Oltrarno quarter, within a five-minute walk of Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, and Uffizi Gallery. The hotel's a good choice for those who want to save money by staying on the less touristy south side of the Arno. The hotel has no facilities and no on-site food service, so it’s all about the apartments, which are spacious, quiet, and clean, with a refined but unfussy look in their decor. All 10 units come with full kitchens, living rooms, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. As the Rinascimento is an aparthotel, the reception desk is closed in the evenings and on weekends, and there’s a fee for after-hours check-in. Rates are generally affordable, since the hotel is in Oltrarno, a bit off the beaten path for major sights. Travelers who want a more conventional property in the area might consider Hotel Restaurant La Scaletta, which has regular hotel rooms and a seasonal rooftop restaurant with city views.
The three-pearl Rinascimento Palace is a superb small apartment hotel in a quiet section of the Oltrarno quarter, within a five-minute walk of Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, and Uffizi Gallery. The hotel's a good choice for those who want to save money by staying on the less touristy south side of the Arno. The hotel has no facilities and no on-site food service, so it’s all about the apartments, which are spacious, quiet, and clean, with a refined but unfussy look in their decor. All 10 units come with full kitchens, living rooms, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. As the Rinascimento is an aparthotel, the reception desk is closed in the evenings and on weekends, and there’s a fee for after-hours check-in. Rates are generally affordable, since the hotel is in Oltrarno, a bit off the beaten path for major sights. Travelers who want a more conventional property in the area might consider Hotel Restaurant La Scaletta, which has regular hotel rooms and a seasonal rooftop restaurant with city views.
The four-room Il Giglio d'Oro is a small budget property in a charming residential section of Florence that's also inhabited by the hospitable owners. The location is outside the historic city center, though guests can get there in a 20-minute walk or 10-minute bus ride. Rooms are homey and individually decorated with country French decor and include air-conditioning, small flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and en-suite bathrooms. While called a bed-and-breakfast, the property itself does not offer breakfast, though it has a deal with the bar next door, which serves an Italian-style breakfast for an extra fee. Aside from that, there are few extra features, but the guesthouse does have a charming outdoor garden. Travelers might want to compare rates with Hotel Alessandra, a budget hotel in the city that also offers free breakfast.
The four-room Il Giglio d'Oro is a small budget property in a charming residential section of Florence that's also inhabited by the hospitable owners. The location is outside the historic city center, though guests can get there in a 20-minute walk or 10-minute bus ride. Rooms are homey and individually decorated with country French decor and include air-conditioning, small flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and en-suite bathrooms. While called a bed-and-breakfast, the property itself does not offer breakfast, though it has a deal with the bar next door, which serves an Italian-style breakfast for an extra fee. Aside from that, there are few extra features, but the guesthouse does have a charming outdoor garden. Travelers might want to compare rates with Hotel Alessandra, a budget hotel in the city that also offers free breakfast.
The petite Grand Amore Hotel and Spa is an upper-middle-range boutique property in a great location within walking distance to many major attractions. Though it's small in size -- at just 11 rooms -- it's bold in style, merging period architecture with modern decor. And it offers solid amenities such as a spa with a hot tub and sauna, a bar lounge serving lunch and drinks, and breakfast service (usually included in room rates). Guest rooms aren’t overly spacious, but they’re chic and provide mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and luxe marble bathrooms. The nearby San Firenze Suites & Spa is a good alternative for travelers looking for larger rooms or suites with kitchenettes.
The petite Grand Amore Hotel and Spa is an upper-middle-range boutique property in a great location within walking distance to many major attractions. Though it's small in size -- at just 11 rooms -- it's bold in style, merging period architecture with modern decor. And it offers solid amenities such as a spa with a hot tub and sauna, a bar lounge serving lunch and drinks, and breakfast service (usually included in room rates). Guest rooms aren’t overly spacious, but they’re chic and provide mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and luxe marble bathrooms. The nearby San Firenze Suites & Spa is a good alternative for travelers looking for larger rooms or suites with kitchenettes.
The Golden Tower Hotel is a luxury boutique renowned for its decadent touches and prime location. A blend of contemporary Italian furnishings, sumptuous fabrics, and rustic architectural details create a vibe that is opulent without being too stuffy. Swanky guest rooms offer flat-screen TVs, cozy beds, and sparkling marble bathrooms. The posh vibe extends to the Golden Spa with its specially lighted whirlpools. The hotel's location is another big draw, as it is close to everything from high-end shopping to popular tourist sights.
The Golden Tower Hotel is a luxury boutique renowned for its decadent touches and prime location. A blend of contemporary Italian furnishings, sumptuous fabrics, and rustic architectural details create a vibe that is opulent without being too stuffy. Swanky guest rooms offer flat-screen TVs, cozy beds, and sparkling marble bathrooms. The posh vibe extends to the Golden Spa with its specially lighted whirlpools. The hotel's location is another big draw, as it is close to everything from high-end shopping to popular tourist sights.
This former convent turned boutique hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the city's main attractions, but is situated in what looks like the back alley of a building complex. Inside, winding concrete stairways and dimly lit hallways make for a somewhat unsettling vibe. Most guest rooms have a disappointingly stark appearance, with bare walls, plain white bedding, and simple wood furnishings -- the modern, pretty bathrooms are the only highlight. The public spaces feel much more welcoming, such as the charming lobby with arched ceilings and adjacent courtyard with potted plants. Free breakfast is a great perk, but the free Wi-Fi can only be accessed from the lobby.
This former convent turned boutique hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the city's main attractions, but is situated in what looks like the back alley of a building complex. Inside, winding concrete stairways and dimly lit hallways make for a somewhat unsettling vibe. Most guest rooms have a disappointingly stark appearance, with bare walls, plain white bedding, and simple wood furnishings -- the modern, pretty bathrooms are the only highlight. The public spaces feel much more welcoming, such as the charming lobby with arched ceilings and adjacent courtyard with potted plants. Free breakfast is a great perk, but the free Wi-Fi can only be accessed from the lobby.