Must-see hotels in Florence

  • Horto Convento

    Oltrarno

    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…

  • Relais Santa Croce

    Santa Croce

    For five-star luxury in an 18th-century palazzo in Santa Croce, you can't beat this stylish top-end retreat. Part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux…

  • Hotel La Scaletta

    Boboli & San Miniato al Monte

    High ceilings, original fireplaces and spacious rooms are trademarks of this vintage-chic hotel, in a 15th-century palazzo near Palazzo Pitti. The…

  • Hostel Santa Monaca

    Oltrarno

    A convent until the 1860s, this 114-bed hostel first opened in 1966 to give shelter to flood victims. It has a great little terrace from which to…

  • Ostello Archi Rossi

    San Lorenzo & San Marco

    Guests' paintings and artwork brighten this busy hostel near Stazione di Santa Maria Novella, with friendly brothers Marco and Leonardo behind reception…

  • Hotel Unicorno

    Santa Maria Novella

    At home in a 17th-century townhouse on a street known for its antique shops, this traditional three-star hotel is a solid midrange choice near Piazza di…

  • Hotel Benivieni

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Superbly located on a narrow lane in the heart of historic Florence, this hotel really is a hop and a skip to all the major sights and tempting after-dark…

  • Windows On Italy

    Oltrarno

    Luxurious apartment rental, for both short and long stays, in and around Florence.

  • Hotel Annalena

    Oltrarno

    This quaint pensione, on the 2nd floor of an old palazzo on a quiet street near Giardino di Boboli, was both convent and home to Napoleon's sister in…

  • La Terrazza su Boboli

    Oltrarno

    Across from the old city walls and traffic-busy Porta Romana is this elegant B&B, a mere hop and a skip from the Boboli Gardens, hence its name. Its six…

  • Hotel Santa Croce

    Santa Croce

    This two-star hotel in the heart of Santa Croce is a safe enough budget option for those seeking solidly comfortable rooms, friendly service, and a crash…

  • Relais del Duomo

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Location is the prime selling point of this B&B on a quiet traffic-free street around the corner from the duomo. Its four elegant, pastel-coloured rooms…

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