Florence is one of the most visited cities in Italy. It is not surprising that there are more than 2500 hotels in Florence and choosing the best one is not an easy task. Blogoitaliano examined the available offers, and based on independent guest reviews, compiled its rating of the most comfortable Florence hotels in the city center.
All hotels in the presented 4-star category review, they will undoubtedly please with a price-quality ratio. Another nice bonus is that every hotel has at least 1 employee who speaks Russian. So even if you have difficulty communicating in a foreign language, don’t be afraid to go to Florence, they will understand you and help you if necessary.
5. Palazzo Castri 1874. Guest rating 9.4 / 10
On the fifth line of our independent rating of the best hotels in Florence in the historical center of the city is the modern design hotel Palazzo Castri.
The hotel is located in a 19th-century building, 400 meters from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. For those who often plan to get out of Florence to neighboring towns, this option is the best fit.
Hotel Palazzo Castri is one of the few in Florence with its own garden.
A leisurely walk to the Academy Gallery takes 8 minutes, and the Cathedral is 10 minutes. In walking distance is the Museum of San Marco, as well as the famous shopping street Faenza, where you can buy souvenirs and taste delicious ice cream.
The hotel itself has recently been refurbished. Modern, practical rooms for 2-3 guests are equipped with air conditioning, an electric kettle, a TV, and a private bathroom. You can also choose apartments where, among other amenities, guests can use their own kitchen.
The hotel has a SPA center with an outdoor pool and a beautiful landscaped garden, which is quite rare for Florence, especially its historical center. A sweet Italian breakfast with traditional croissants and fresh fruits is served every morning in the summer garden or in the dining room during the cold season.
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4. Hotel Brunelleschi. Guest rating 9.4 / 10
Hotel Bruneleschi in the center of Florence is a great example of how a dilapidated medieval church with a Byzantine tower can be used. Most rooms have stunning views of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is just 100 meters away.
Hotel Bruneleschi is housed in a medieval church
The hotel is located on a pedestrian street, a 5-minute walk from the Palazzo Vecchio and the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. Art lovers will appreciate the hotel’s private museum.
The hotel has nearly a hundred comfortable rooms for 1-3 guests. Each room has a 42-inch LCD TV, air conditioning, a minibar, and a private bathroom.
Those who are accustomed to working on vacation will undoubtedly be pleased with the availability of a safe with a laptop socket, an iPod docking station, and fast free Wi-Fi.
Hotel Bruneleschi has its own restaurant, which serves a delicious breakfast every morning, as well as a small fitness center.
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3. Hotel Milù. Guest rating 9.5 / 10
Hotel Milu is located in the heart of Florence near the Strozzi Palace, within walking distance of the main attractions (400 meters from the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery, 450 meters from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore).
The hotel managed to combine the incongruous - an ancient elegant building of the XIV century. and modern creative design and practicality of the rooms. From the open roof terrace you can endlessly admire the city.
Milu is the best hotel in the center of Florence for lovers of contemporary art
It can comfortably accommodate both individual travelers and families with a child. Each room of one of the best hotels in Florence in the city center is equipped with a Smart-TV, a minibar with free drinks and snacks, a safe, air conditioning and a coffee machine.
Hotel Milu appreciates hearty breakfasts, comfortable beds and fast wi-fi. Responsive staff is ready to help with any difficulties.
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2. Grand Amore Hotel and Spa. Guest rating 9.5 / 10
Another of the best hotels in Florence in the city center, according to guests, is the Grand Amore Hotel. It is a three-minute walk from the Academy Gallery and eight minutes from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
The Ponte Vecchio bridge is about 15 minutes of leisurely walk. Famous sights of Florence, such as:
- Hospital "Shelter of the Innocent";
- Pergola Theater;
- Medici Riccardi Palace;
- Museum of San Marco.
The hotel is located in a quiet area, where all conditions for a comfortable stay are created.
Cozy room Grand Amore Hotel and Spa
The classic rooms are equipped with everything you need. As with any 4-star hotel, air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Guests have access to a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer. Suites are equipped with a balcony and a private entrance. Some rooms have incredible views of the cathedral.
Hearty breakfasts and small compliments from the hotel staff in the form of free soft drinks or sweets will not leave anyone indifferent. Pleasantly pleased and free calls directly from your room to anywhere in the world.
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1. Hotel Spadai. Guest rating 9.6 / 10
The first line of our TOP rating of the best hotels in Florence in the city center is deservedly occupied by Hotel Spadai, which scored a rating of 9.6 out of 10 according to independent guests from booking.com.
The hotel is very well located, just 100 meters from the Cathedral. Less than 10 minutes will be required to walk from the hotel to Cathedral Square and the Baptistery, the churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Maria Maggiore, the houses of Dante and the Academy Gallery.
The convenient location and comfortable rooms of the Spadai Hotel make it one of the best accommodation options in the center of Florence
It offers classic rooms in warm pastel colors, equipped with a TV, free minibar, air conditioning and a private bathroom. Each room can comfortably accommodate from two to four people.
Guests appreciate the speed of wi-fi, hearty breakfasts, good soundproofing and cleanliness of the rooms. Hotel Spadai is a great choice for those who want to relax comfortably in the heart of Florence.
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In the end
Of course, with five hotels it is difficult to describe the whole variety of options available in the center of Florence. If for some reason none of the hotels presented in the review impressed you, you can look at our selection of the most romantic hotels in the center of Florence or find your best hotel using the form below and at the top of the page.
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