Must-see hotels in Florence

The smartly painted taupe door with shiny black doorknob reflects the contemporary twist on the historic at this stylish residence, at home in a…

This chic boutique hotel, perfect for the fashion-conscious traveller, is just minutes from Florence’s main train station and walking distance to the main…

Languishing splendidly on the Arno, this five-star hotel is a privileged riverside address with prime views of Ponte Vecchio. Celebrated Florentine…

Time travel to old-world Tuscany at this romantic villa on a hill on the city fringe. Built as a hunting lodge in 1200, the residence later became the hub…

Contemporary artworks jostle for the limelight with retro 1950s furnishings and centuries-old original features inside these luxurious serviced suites for…

At home in a Renaissance palazzo endowed with beautiful paintings and sculptures, Monna Lisa is one chic place. Its 45 rooms are old-world and four-star,…

This medieval convent-turned-hotel away from the madding crowd in San Marco is a stunner. Rooms are refined and traditional in look – think antique…

Le Tre Stanze or 'Three Rooms’ is precisely what’s on offer at this quirky B&B, tucked on the ground, second and top floor of a vintage palazzo, footsteps…

With its elegant courtyard entrance and peachy shabby-chic facade, this San Niccolò palazzo – home to the Russian Demidoff family in the 15th century – is…

Five elegant and refreshingly spacious rooms are named after Tuscan wines at this gourmet-themed B&B, a short walk away from Santa Croce. The best in the…

Old-school elegance in the heart of Florence, Baglioni has been hosting travellers for over 100 years within this grandiose 19th-century building with…

In a golden 15th-century villa framed by extensive grounds, not far from hilltop Fiesole, HI-affiliated Villa Camerata is among Italy's most beautiful…

With four stars and a spirited, fun, design interior, this is an appealing contemporary address between the central market and cathedral. Colourful…

If you want to kip in a real-McCoy Florentine palazzo without breaking the bank, this 31-room hotel with fortress-style facade is the address. Scale its…

Hostel in style at this chic crash pad, a two-minute walk from Piazza Tasso. Coloured bed linen and floor rugs give three- to six-bed dorms a boutique…

Artisan textiles from Florentine silk factory Antico Setificio Fiorentino and contemporary art from some of Pietrasanta's finest galleries bejewel the…

The five-minute walk from the train station only adds to the convenience of this unbeatable-value hotel. It's been around a while and furnishings range…

A walk from the city centre, this impeccable residence is a lovely retreat. There's an air of old-world elegance about the six guest rooms with their four…

Housed in a 12th-century palazzo a stiletto-strut from fashionable Via de' Tornabuoni, this intimate eight-room hotel is a gem. Rooms reveal an…

For those seeking peace and tranquility at the end of the day, this stylish boutique hotel – squirrelled away within the sturdy cream-painted walls of an…