Must-see hotels in Florence

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…