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About Florence
Florence, the capital of Tuscany and birthplace of the Renaissance, is a world-renowned city of art and culture, featuring unmatched, UNESCO-listed, 14th-century, historic charm. Located on the Arno River, it is famous for the iconic Duomo, Michelangelo’s "David", the Uffizi Gallery, and Medici history, all set against the scenic, hilly backdrop of the Tuscan countryside.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Florence is during the spring (April to June) and early fall (September to October). During these months, the weather is mild and pleasant, ideal for exploring the city's rich art and architecture. Additionally, you can enjoy fewer
Where to Stay in Florence, Italy
Hotels & Accommodations in Florence
The listings are curated based on a number of parameters, including ratings by users on different platforms, hotel category, location, and overall guest satisfaction scores.
Hotel Spadai
Hotel Spadai in Florence offers an exceptional service with its friendly staff, convenient location, and modern amenities. Visitors appreciated the thoughtful details, clean and comfortable rooms, and scrumptious breakfast.
Hotel Spadai in Florence offers an exceptional service with its friendly staff, convenient location, and modern amenities. Visitors appreciated the thoughtful details, clean and comfortable rooms, and scrumptious breakfast.
- +Convenient location
- +Friendly staff
- +Comfortable rooms
Hotel Calimala Florence
Hotel Calimala in Florence offers a memorable and delightful experience with excellent customer service, comfortable rooms, and a wide array of amenities.
Hotel Calimala in Florence offers a memorable and delightful experience with excellent customer service, comfortable rooms, and a wide array of amenities.
- +Central location
- +Attentive staff
- +Comfortable beds
- -Noisy nightlife
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Guests consistently laud the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze for its exceptional service, beautiful property and luxurious amenities. The hotel's attention to detail and elevated hospitality create unforgettable experiences for visitors.
Guests consistently laud the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze for its exceptional service, beautiful property and luxurious amenities. The hotel's attention to detail and elevated hospitality create unforgettable experiences for visitors.
- +Exceptional Service
- +Luxurious Amenities
- +Beautiful Property
- -Slightly Remote
B&B HOTEL Firenze Laurus al Duomo
B&B Hotel Firenze Laurus al Duomo in Florence offers an exceptional stay, marked by its fantastic location, spacious rooms, and outstanding service. The hotel's generous extras and attention to detail leave guests with lasting positive memories.
B&B Hotel Firenze Laurus al Duomo in Florence offers an exceptional stay, marked by its fantastic location, spacious rooms, and outstanding service. The hotel's generous extras and attention to detail leave guests with lasting positive memories.
- +Perfect location
- +Spacious rooms
- +Excellent breakfast
Hotel NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa
Hotel NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa in Florence receives rave reviews for its excellent location, outstanding service, and high-quality amenities. Guests particularly praised the spacious, well-designed rooms, the variety and quality of the breakfast, and the friendly, helpful staff.
Hotel NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa in Florence receives rave reviews for its excellent location, outstanding service, and high-quality amenities. Guests particularly praised the spacious, well-designed rooms, the variety and quality of the breakfast, and the friendly, helpful staff.
- +Prime location
- +Spacious rooms
- +Excellent food
The St. Regis Florence
The St. Regis Florence provides an exceptional luxury hotel experience with its outstanding service, elegant atmosphere, and premium amenities. Its thoughtful staff and stunning location make it an unforgettable stay.
The St. Regis Florence provides an exceptional luxury hotel experience with its outstanding service, elegant atmosphere, and premium amenities. Its thoughtful staff and stunning location make it an unforgettable stay.
- +Exceptional service
- +Luxurious atmosphere
- +High-quality amenities
- -High pricing
Hotel Savoy
Hotel Savoy in Florence provides an exceptional stay with impeccable service, beautiful rooms, and a prime location. The staff is universally praised for their warmth, professionalism, and attentiveness.
Hotel Savoy in Florence provides an exceptional stay with impeccable service, beautiful rooms, and a prime location. The staff is universally praised for their warmth, professionalism, and attentiveness.
- +Prime location
- +Impeccable service
- +Comfortable rooms
Ville Sull'Arno
Ville Sull'Arno in Florence is a charming, luxury hotel offering a delightful array of amenities including a thermal spa, exceptional dining, and unique experiences like cooking classes. The hotel's attentive staff is praised for their professionalism and willingness to provide an unforgettable stay.
Ville Sull'Arno in Florence is a charming, luxury hotel offering a delightful array of amenities including a thermal spa, exceptional dining, and unique experiences like cooking classes. The hotel's attentive staff is praised for their professionalism and willingness to provide an unforgettable stay.
- +Excellent service
- +High-quality amenities
- +Unique experiences
- -Small rooms
- -Limited shuttle times
Brunelleschi Hotel
Guests repeatedly praise the Brunelleschi Hotel for its exceptional service, beautiful rooms, and outstanding dining options. The hotel's staff are lauded for their professionalism, attention to detail, and their warm, welcoming nature.
Guests repeatedly praise the Brunelleschi Hotel for its exceptional service, beautiful rooms, and outstanding dining options. The hotel's staff are lauded for their professionalism, attention to detail, and their warm, welcoming nature.
- +Exceptional service
- +Luxurious rooms
- +Outstanding dining
Hotel Bernini Palace
Guests at Hotel Bernini Palace in Florence have an exceptional experience, praising its central location, beautiful views, and extraordinary service.
Guests at Hotel Bernini Palace in Florence have an exceptional experience, praising its central location, beautiful views, and extraordinary service.
- +Central location
- +Stunning views
- +Exceptional service
- -Disappointing room service
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence offers a luxurious retreat with stunning views of Florence, exceptional service, and an unforgettable atmosphere. Guests appreciate the excellent food, beautiful grounds and the hotel's complimentary shuttle service.
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence offers a luxurious retreat with stunning views of Florence, exceptional service, and an unforgettable atmosphere. Guests appreciate the excellent food, beautiful grounds and the hotel's complimentary shuttle service.
- +Breathtaking views
- +Exceptional service
- +Delicious food
- -Not solo-traveler friendly
- -Presentation of specials
Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio offers an exceptional stay with its perfect location, professional staff, and well-maintained rooms. The hotel's facilities and services far exceed guest's expectations.
Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio offers an exceptional stay with its perfect location, professional staff, and well-maintained rooms. The hotel's facilities and services far exceed guest's expectations.
- +Outstanding location
- +Exceptional staff
- +Clean rooms
- -Dated decor
- -No rooftop bar
Hotel Lungarno
Hotel Lungarno in Florence is a luxurious gem offering exceptional service, beautifully designed spaces, and a convenient location with stunning river views. Guests consistently praise the hotel for exceeding their high expectations.
Hotel Lungarno in Florence is a luxurious gem offering exceptional service, beautifully designed spaces, and a convenient location with stunning river views. Guests consistently praise the hotel for exceeding their high expectations.
- +Exceptional staff
- +Elegant ambiance
- +Immaculate cleanliness
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi in Florence offers an incredibly hospitable and luxurious stay, with its fantastic location, stunning views, and exceptional service.
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi in Florence offers an incredibly hospitable and luxurious stay, with its fantastic location, stunning views, and exceptional service.
- +Excellent location
- +Hospitable staff
- +Luxurious rooms
- -Overpriced food
Hotel La Scaletta Florence
Hotel La Scaletta offers a memorable stay with its friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, and a central location that is perfect for exploring Florence. Guests particularly love the rooftop restaurant overlooking the Boboli gardens.
Hotel La Scaletta offers a memorable stay with its friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, and a central location that is perfect for exploring Florence. Guests particularly love the rooftop restaurant overlooking the Boboli gardens.
- +Central location
- +Friendly staff
- +Clean rooms
- -Occasional noise
Villa Neroli
Villa Neroli in Florence is a charming hotel offering comfortable accommodation and delicious food in a tranquil setting. Its pleasant grounds, combined with attentive service, create a relaxing and enjoyable stay for most visitors.
Villa Neroli in Florence is a charming hotel offering comfortable accommodation and delicious food in a tranquil setting. Its pleasant grounds, combined with attentive service, create a relaxing and enjoyable stay for most visitors.
- +Comfortable rooms
- +Excellent food
- +Helpful staff
- -Location inconvenience
- -Limited heating
Hotel Berchielli
Hotel Berchielli in Florence provides a warm, welcoming stay with beautiful views, excellent service, and delicious food in a prime location. The hotel's history and elegance add to the overall charm and experience.
Hotel Berchielli in Florence provides a warm, welcoming stay with beautiful views, excellent service, and delicious food in a prime location. The hotel's history and elegance add to the overall charm and experience.
- +Prime location
- +Delicious breakfast
- +Exceptional service
- -Uncomfortable bedding
- -Loud AC
Glance Hotel In Florence
Glance Hotel in Florence offers a memorable stay with excellent service, modern accommodations, and a prime location in the heart of the city. The rooftop bar and pool are standout features, offering stunning views of Florence.
Glance Hotel in Florence offers a memorable stay with excellent service, modern accommodations, and a prime location in the heart of the city. The rooftop bar and pool are standout features, offering stunning views of Florence.
- +Prime location
- +Excellent service
- +Modern design
- -Inconsistent housekeeping
- -Potential noise
Hotel Croce di Malta
Hotel Croce di Malta offers a delightful stay in Florence with its excellent location, accommodating staff, and charming amenities like a rooftop bar and pool.
Hotel Croce di Malta offers a delightful stay in Florence with its excellent location, accommodating staff, and charming amenities like a rooftop bar and pool.
- +Prime location
- +Helpful staff
- +Rooftop terrace
- -No air conditioning
- -Mosquito problems.
Hotel Ginori al Duomo
Guests highly praise Hotel Ginori al Duomo for its hospitable staff, comfortable accommodations, and excellent location. The hotel's pet-friendliness and the quality of the complimentary breakfast are also frequently mentioned.
Guests highly praise Hotel Ginori al Duomo for its hospitable staff, comfortable accommodations, and excellent location. The hotel's pet-friendliness and the quality of the complimentary breakfast are also frequently mentioned.
- +Excellent staff
- +Comfortable rooms
- +Great location
3110 Art Hotel Firenze
3110 Art Hotel Firenze in Florence offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere with well-appointed rooms and attentive service. Guests highly praise the cleanliness, central location, and delicious breakfast.
3110 Art Hotel Firenze in Florence offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere with well-appointed rooms and attentive service. Guests highly praise the cleanliness, central location, and delicious breakfast.
- +Friendly staff
- +Clean rooms
- +Great location
- -Elevator issues
Hotel la Fortezza
Hotel La Fortezza in Florence offers a delightful blend of elegance and comfort. The hotel, located slightly off the beaten path, exceeds guests' expectations with its well-kept rooms, friendly staff, and rich breakfast buffet.
Hotel La Fortezza in Florence offers a delightful blend of elegance and comfort. The hotel, located slightly off the beaten path, exceeds guests' expectations with its well-kept rooms, friendly staff, and rich breakfast buffet.
- +Historic charm
- +Helpful staff
- +Spacious rooms
- -Hidden charges
- -Limited amenities
Grand Hotel Cavour Florence
The majority of reviews highlight the Grand Hotel Cavour in Florence as a top-notch establishment, with its exceptional location, spacious rooms, and commendable customer service. The hotel's breakfast spread is frequently lauded, offering a delightful variety of food options.
The majority of reviews highlight the Grand Hotel Cavour in Florence as a top-notch establishment, with its exceptional location, spacious rooms, and commendable customer service. The hotel's breakfast spread is frequently lauded, offering a delightful variety of food options.
- +Central location
- +Spacious rooms
- +Excellent service
- -Cleanliness issues
- -Noisy rooms
Hotel Torre Guelfa
Hotel Torre Guelfa in Florence offers a comfortable and intimate stay with exceptional service, a prime location, and a breathtaking rooftop view. The staff is accommodating, and the breakfast is a highlight for many guests.
Hotel Torre Guelfa in Florence offers a comfortable and intimate stay with exceptional service, a prime location, and a breathtaking rooftop view. The staff is accommodating, and the breakfast is a highlight for many guests.
- +Prime location
- +Exceptional service
- +Clean rooms
- -Overpowering bleach scent
- -Subpar coffee
MH Florence Hotel & Spa
MH Florence Hotel & Spa offers a comfortable and convenient stay with its modern amenities and close proximity to key transport links. The hotel features excellent spa facilities, a variety of room options and a delicious breakfast, although some guests noted room for improvement in customer service.
MH Florence Hotel & Spa offers a comfortable and convenient stay with its modern amenities and close proximity to key transport links. The hotel features excellent spa facilities, a variety of room options and a delicious breakfast, although some guests noted room for improvement in customer service.
- +Convenient location
- +Modern amenities
- +Quality breakfast
- -Inconsistent service
- -Expensive extras
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Find the perfect place to stay in Florence with our guide to the best hotels and accommodations. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels, boutique stays, or budget-friendly options, Florence has accommodations for every traveler and budget.
Top-rated stays include Hotel Spadai, Hotel Calimala Florence, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, known for their excellent service and locations.
The best areas to stay in Florence depend on your interests. Central locations offer convenience, while neighborhood stays provide authentic Florence experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions about Florence
The best area depends on your priorities. City center locations offer convenience but may be pricier. Neighborhoods slightly outside the center can offer better value while still being well-connected.
For the best rates and availability, book 2-3 months in advance, especially during peak season. Last-minute deals can be found, but selection may be limited.
Florence offers hotels, apartments, hostels, and boutique stays. Hotels work well for shorter trips, while apartments suit longer stays or families. Check our recommendations above for top-rated options.
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About Florence, Italy
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