The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Florence

Cosy rooms. Good breakfast. Hotel Balestri faces the Arno River in Florence city centre. Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery are 400 metres away. It features a roof terrace with lovely city views. Rooms are elegantly furnished, air-conditioned and offer satellite TV. They include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some have a balcony, and some boast views of the Arno River. The hotel’s public spaces are decorated in a classic style with antique furniture. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar, where light snacks are available. The reception is open 24 hours a day and can provide information about tourist and cultural activities in and around Florence. The Balestri Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Florence Cathedral, and 1.5 km from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Show full description

Newly opened, March 2024. Well located in the centre of Florence, Glimpse Hotel is within 400 metres of Piazza del Duomo di Firenze and less than 1 km of Piazza della Signoria. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe. Glimpse Hotel offers certain rooms that include a terrace, and each room is fitted with a coffee machine. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Glimpse Hotel offers an à la carte or American breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Accademia Gallery and San Marco Church in Florence. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 11 km from Glimpse Hotel. Show full description

Popular among women. Just 100 metres from Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery you will find this elegant hotel, set in a delightful, 13th-century building. Enjoy the view from the terrace. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Set in the heart of historic Florence, Hotel Torre Guelfa Palazzo Acciaiuoli mixes old-world charm with modern facilities. You will find antique furniture. Its tower, the tallest in Florence, gives you a unique view over the city and the surrounding hills. Relax with a glass of wine on the terrace after a busy day in Florence. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Rooftop restaurant. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Ville Sull'Arno offers accommodation in Florence, right on the banks of the river Arno. It features a restaurant and a free wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and Turkish bath. Free WiFi access is available. Rooms here will provide you with a minibar, satellite channels and cable channels. All include an electric kettle and a private bathroom with slippers. Some have river views. The restaurant serves traditional Tuscan cuisine with a modern twist. It has rustic décor and some tables come with panoramic views. At Ville Sull'Arno you will find free bikes. Other facilities offered include a free shuttle service to/from Florence, ticket service and luggage storage. The hotel is 2.3 km from Piazza della Signoria, 2.9 km from Santa Maria Novella and 2.4 km from Palazzo Vecchio. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 85 km away. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. In a historic building, Palazzo Lorenzo Hotel Boutique & Spa offers rooms with satellite TV and free WiFi on the edge of Florence’s centre. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. Rooms at the Palazzo Lorenzo offer traditional Florentine furnishings and wooden floors. All have marble bathrooms equipped with shower. A continental breakfast buffet is served daily and guests can enjoy a drink from the American bar in the cosy lounge area. Light snacks are available until 23.00. A 20-minute stroll through the historic streets will take you to Florence’s main tourist sites including the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. The multilingual staff can suggest the best places to eat and drink in the area. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Boasting exquisite views over Ponte Vecchio, the Continentale is a unique design hotel. Enjoy chic, contemporary décor, a glamorous atmosphere and customized service. Owned by the Florentine fashion label Ferragamo, the Continentale is themed to recall Italy's 1950s, yet reinterpreted in a glittering, modern style throughout the common areas and the rooms. Rooms feature sheer-draped beds, light wood furniture, oak floors and flowing curtains. Bathrooms include Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries. The public areas include a bar, 1 relaxation room and 2 meeting rooms. Massages and beauty treatments by Comfort Zone can be booked on request at the White Iris Bauty Spa. Enjoy a cocktail in La Terrazza, the hotel's rooftop bar offering panoramic views of the Ponte Vecchio and River Arno. The Belltower by Giotto and the Cathedral are both within 10 minutes' walk of the property. Show full description

Charming. Highly elegant. Superb interior design. Opened July 2021. Situated conveniently in Florence, Dimora Palanca offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms include a safety deposit box, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have garden views. The units feature a wardrobe. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At Dimora Palanca you will find a restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Dimora Palanca. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Santa Maria Novella, Fortezza da Basso - Convention Center and Strozzi Palace. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 8 km from Dimora Palanca. Show full description

Historic property. Great location. Great value. Popular among women. The Brunelleschi Hotel is set in a restored Byzantine tower and Medieval Church overlooking Florence Cathedral. Its elegant rooms come with parquet floors and a 42-inch LCD TV. The bathrooms come with a make-up mirror, hairdryer and luxury toiletries. The Brunelleschi's contemporary style rooms have air conditioning and a laptop-sized safe with power socket. The rooms have a twice daily cleaning and turn-down service. The property has 2 restaurants, Osteria della Pagliazza serving local cuisine and the two-Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant Santa Elisabetta. You can enjoy a drink at the Tower bar. The Brunelleschi Hotel also has a fitness centre, private museum and 3 meeting rooms. Free Wi-Fi access is available and you will find a selection of local and international newspapers. The hotel is in a pedestrian area 1 km from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. It is surrounded by popular shops and cafés, just 5 minutes' walk from the famous Uffizi Gallery. Show full description

Very stylish. Charming. Great location. Hotel Milù boasts an unbeatable location in the heart of Florence's historical centre and offers beautiful views of the city and the hills from the rooftop terrace. It is only 400 metres from the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. Milù's guests can also book massages and a variety of beauty treatments at a partner luxury spa, located just a few steps from the hotel. Set in an elegant, 14th-century building, Hotel Milù has a mix of classic design and modern facilities. Your room is spacious and air conditioned, and includes a smart TV, free WiFi, and an Espresso Coffee Machine. Start your day with a buffet breakfast while catching up on the news with a selection of national and international newspapers available. Guests can enjoy a library and a terrace on site. Milù Hotel is next to Palazzo Strozzi, host to a number of international exhibitions. You can walk to Santa Maria Novella Station in 10 minutes, while Florence Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is just 450 metres away. Show full description

Historic. Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Set in a 19th-Century historical palazzo in the centre of Florence, Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is 5 minutes’ walk from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. It offers elegant rooms with antique furniture. With luxurious chandeliers and wooden furniture, rooms have a unique character. They come with a marble bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV. Breakfast buffet can be enjoyed with an exclusive collaboration with Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria.To complete the hotel's dining offer, there is the on-site Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar with its selection of traditional dishes. The Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is 100 metres from the famous Via de Tornabuoni high-fashion shopping street. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. The hotel also provides a wellness center. Show full description

Great interior design. Set just 7 minutes’ walk from Santa Maria Novella Basilica, The Place Firenze enjoys superb panoramic views from its rooftop terrace. It offers an à la carte restaurant, free WiFi and luxurious rooms with design features. Rooms at the 5-star hotel are stylish and elegant, and decorated with unique features. Each comes with a satellite flat-screen TV. Some rooms overlook the hotel's gallery or the terrace. The breakfast serving organic and Tuscan products is served either in the cozy interiors, in our lovely Terrace or in the room. The restaurant is open until 22:30 daily and is ideal for lunch, afternoon tea or an aperitif. A rich menu of Tuscan and Italian cuisine is served at dinner. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 5-minute walk from the property. A guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery is available, as well as chauffeurs for wine tours of the Chianti region. Show full description

Historic. Superb breakfast. Great location. This former Augustine convent of the 13th century is set beside the Uffizi Gallery, facing Florence's Ponte Vecchio. The roof garden with bar offers views of the Cathedral. Hotel degli Orafi features large, elegant rooms with exposed wooden beams on the ceilings and carpeted floors. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is an American buffet. It is served daily in a former ballroom, with 19th-century frescoes and views of River Arno and Via dei Georgofili. This historic hotel includes the ruins of an ancient medieval tower. The staff at front desk can provide useful information for visiting Florence. Show full description

Historic. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. San Firenze Suites & Spa is overlooking historic Piazza San Firenze, just 100 metres from Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery. The Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away and the Ponte Vecchio Bridge is reachable within a 5-minute walk. Free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV with satellite channels are available in all suites at the San Firenze. Some suites feature a four-poster bed or views of the city centre. Guests enjoy a handy smartphone with internet access as well as free calls to selected countries. Available at extra charge, the spa includes a hot tub, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and chromotherapy showers. You can also enjoy herbal infusions in the relaxation room. The sweet and savoury buffet breakfast includes croissants, freshly baked bread, home-made cakes, cheese, eggs, coffee and juices. Via de’ Tornabuoni street with its fashion boutiques, and the Bargello Museum are just a few steps away. You can walk to Santa Maria Novella Train Station in just 15-minutes. Show full description

Great views. Rooftop pool. Popular among women. The panoramic terrace on the top floor of Hotel Kraft is equipped with a roof garden, a restaurant, and a swimming pool which is heated during the winter. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. Rooms offer air conditioning, a TV, and a minibar. Buffet breakfast is served daily. Each room features carpeted or parquet floors, and a private bathroom with bath or shower. Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is a 15-minute walk from Kraft Hotel. The Kraft Hotel is set in a quiet, residential area of Florence, close to the River Arno and Ponte Vecchio. Parking is available at 20€ per night without valet service and 25€ per night with valet service. Show full description

Unique. Lovely property. Great views. Nestled in the rolling Tuscan hills, 3 km from the busy center, this luxury hotel offers panoramic views of Florence's historic centre. Featuring 40 rooms and suite, the spa proposes treatments with locally source products Santa Maria Novella. The outdoor pool offers full services including a bar and typical dishes from the region. Free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking and shuttle into Florence are included. Il Salviatino Firenze is rich of history and converted renaissance villa of the 15th century. Its extensive five-hectare private park includes an organic vegetable garden as well as a magnificent Italian-style and landscaped garden. Each elegant room and suite have an individual design, which includes original artwork and Tuscan linen. They are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and free mineral water. Some rooms offer a view of the garden or a view of the famous Duomo of Florence. The restaurant - da Giacomo al Salviatino - serves modern versions of traditional Tuscan recipes, using local ingredients. The dining room with terrace enjoys a unique panorama. A buffet breakfast is served daily. Show full description

The Ariele is located in Florence’s Porta al Prato area, a 15-minute walk from both Ponte Vecchio and Santa Maria Novella Train Station. It offers free Wi-Fi and staff are available 24 hours a day. Rooms at the Hotel Ariele are air-conditioned and come with satellite TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms offer views of a quiet garden. A buffet breakfast is served in the peaceful courtyard garden in fine weather. On request, it is served directly in the guest rooms. At reception you can book trips to the Uffizi Gallery or Florence Cathedral. Show full description

Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among women. Villa Olmi Firenze offers rural luxury in an 18th-century farmhouse in Florence. It features a gourmet restaurant, an ancient vaulted wine cellar, and elegant rooms with a spa bath. The rooms are decorated in a typical Florentine style and antique furniture. Some have terracotta floors, wood-beam ceilings, and frescoes. Wi-Fi and high-speed cabled connection are free. The property boasts a lovely park with centuries-old trees and colourful flowers. It includes an outdoor swimming pool, a gym and a 900 m² heliport. Guests can enjoy wine tasting in the characteristic wine cellar, and cooking lessons in the property’s stylish restaurant. The staff at Villa Olmi Firenze can organise tours in the Chianti region by helicopter or Ferrari. The property is 1.5 km from Ugolino Golf Club and 4 km from the A1 motorway. Show full description

Elegant. Set directly along the banks of the Arno river, Hotel Lungarno is less than 100 metres from Florence's Ponte Vecchio. It offers free WiFi throughout, exceptional views, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Owned by the Ferragamo family, the non-smoking property features original modern art and 20th-century artwork, including a Picasso and 4 Cocteau paintings. Rooms are decorated with blue tones, and come with unique décor. The private bathroom has Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, and most feature Italian white marble. The Lungarno’s Borgo San Jacopo restaurant has been featured in major restaurant guides and offers traditional, yet creative cuisine. The Picteau Lounge Bar, open from 12:00 to 23:00, offers lunch, snacks, aperitifs, and dinner. The Lungarno’s prized location puts you at easy walking distance from all of Florence’s most famous sights and sounds. Cross the bridge, located just 50 metres away and inspect the Ponte Vecchio’s little jewellery stalls, before going to visit important churches or museums. Show full description

Elegant. Charming. Great views. Set along the Arno River with stunning views of the Ponte Vecchio, The St. Regis Florence is set in a historical building designed by Brunelleschi. Boasting a restaurant, this 5-star hotel features a spa, gym, and luxury rooms with antique furnishings. Each room at the St. Regis features Florentine-style furniture and marble bathrooms. Amenities include a multimedia system with films, sports and entertainment, and a digital jukebox. WiFi is free throughout. A buffet breakfast is available daily. The hotel's restaurant Winter Garden serves modern dishes based on Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine. At the bar, guests can enjoy the famous evening ritual with contemporary finger food, care of chef Gentian Shehi. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is 500 metres away, while the Cathedral is 1 km from the property. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Featuring a wellness centre with an outdoor pool and a beautifully landscaped garden, design hotel Palazzo Castri 1874 Hotel & Spa has been recently refurbished and is just 400 metres from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Every day, you enjoy a sweet Italian breakfast, which includes fresh fruit and Italian croissants. The restaurant's dining room overlooks the garden and in warmer weather you can enjoy your breakfast outside. This property dates back to the 19th century. All air-conditioned rooms come with a satellite TV, a desk and private bathroom with free toiletries, most overlook the garden, a total of 1000 m² in size. The wellness centre includes a sauna, fitness centre and and indoor pool which is connected to the outdoor pool. Beauty treatments and massages can be booked. Galleria dell'Accademia Gallery is 650 metres from Palazzo Castri, while Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away. Show full description