The 10 best hotels in Florence

25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino, hell or paradise

25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino -

Room “Gigantic Inferno” Dario Garofalo / Photo press

Climb to heaven or sell your soul to the devil?

The choice is not so obvious in the absence of Saint-Pierre.

The 166 rooms of the hotel open onto heaven or hell.

Blue sky, white clouds and cherubs on one side;

bright red and sultry black velvet curtains on the other.

It's as kitsch as it is fun.

Designer Paola Navone delivers here her interpretation of Dante's

.

Actor Roberto Benigni reads passages from it in the corridors – in Italian.

From the Santa Maria Novella district, this recent address of the 25hours chain projects us into the beyond.

The plus:

the restaurant under the huge glass roof covering the courtyard of the former monastery.

The price:

from €169 per double room.

25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino

, Piazza di San Paolino 1, 50123 Florence.

Such.

: +39 (0)55 29 66 911.

Hotel Savoy, A Rocco Forte Hotels, in the heart of Florence

Hotel Savoy, A Rocco Forte Hotels

- The 80-room hotel, with a bar and bistro, is in the heart of the city.

Rocco Forte Hotels / Photo press

Inaugurated in 1893, the Savoy has succeeded in remaining one of the most luxurious hotels until today.

Its major renovation in 2018 has a lot to do with it.

On this occasion, the establishment has collaborated with one of the most famous fashion labels born in Florence, Emilio Pucci.

The result is an atmosphere with touches of yesterday and today imbued with the Rocco Forte style.

The hotel with 80 rooms (including 30 suites), equipped with a bar and a bistro, is in the heart of the city.

The room to book:

for a rare occasion, the Duomo Presidential Suite, because you can almost touch the Duomo with your fingers.

The price:

from €450 per double room.

Hotel Savoy, A Rocco Forte Hotels

, Piazza della Repubblica 7, 50123 Florence.

Such.

: +39 (0)55 27 351.

IL Tornabuoni Hotel, invitation to flutter

IL Tornabuoni Hotel

- This 5-star hotel has moved into a 12th century Palazzo, a stone's throw from the major brands and the essentials of the Duomo and the Uffizi Museum.

IL Tornabuoni Hotel / Photo press

Opened in 2022, this 5-star hotel has moved into a 12th-century Palazzo, a stone's throw from the big names and the must-sees of the Duomo and the Uffizi Museum.

Its uniqueness?

Each floor has its color code.

The 62 rooms and suites, most of which have two double beds, are dressed in geometric wallpaper in solar yellow, deep blue, muted mauve… To this is added, on the walls, a bestiary ranging from butterflies to monkeys.

The hotel has joined Hyatt's Unbound Collection.

The room to book:

the Magnifico Suite for its frescoes running on the walls of the living room and the bedroom.

The price:

from €400 per double room.

IL Tornabuoni Hotel

, Via de'Tornabuoni 3, 50123 Florence.

Such.

: +39 (0)55 212 645.

Dimora Palanca, design and classic

Dimora Palanca

- This old mansion houses just 18 different rooms, a stone's throw from the Duomo.

Dimora Palanca / Photo prese

Moldings, stucco and a large 19th century fireplace blend elegantly with contemporary lines.

This old residence houses 18 different rooms - some with a terrace, others with a small view of the Duomo.

It floats a great softness in the continuity of the peaceful garden.

Works by local artist Paolo Dovichi adorn the walls and thus reconnect with the past of the place.

They once hosted artistic meetings.

Today, we chat at the restaurant table or in the chess and card room.

At the end of June 2023, a spa should be inaugurated.

The room to book:

the large "Master Suite" with its frescoes, its terrace on the garden and its small hammam.

The price:

from €400 per double room.

Dimora Palanca

, Via della Scala 72, 50123 Florence.

Such.

: +39 (0)55 031 78 16.

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel Florence, a balcony over eternity

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel Florence

- Surrounded by a garden (with a 25-metre swimming pool) on the heights of Fiesole, it looks down on Florence at its feet.

Belmond / Photo press

Lulled by the song of the cicadas, it lives each year for a long summer (from May to September).

Villa San Michele is a rare location 15 minutes by taxi from the Duomo.

Surrounded by a garden (with a 25-metre swimming pool) on the heights of Fiesole, it looks down on Florence at its feet.

The calm emanates from its walls erected in the 15th century as a monastery.

In the old church, the reception was revamped in 2022 like other common areas.

The rooms are fairly standard.

Please note: the bar and restaurants welcome non-residents by reservation.

The plus: the

work

by artist Leandro Erlich, a real window on the city.

The price:

from €850 per double room.

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel Florence

, Via Doccia 4, 50014 Fiesole.

Such.

: +39 (0)55 567 82 00.

AdAstra Florence, enchanted morning

AdAstra Florence

- Memories of this beautiful mansion are intertwined with the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s in an arty eclecticism.

AdAstra Florence / Photo press

A sudden desire: to advance the hands of time until the next morning for the sole joy of breakfast.

In fine weather, it is taken on the 270 square meter terrace overlooking a garden.

A pleasure for the eyes.

It's raining ?

The room with the painted ceiling and the creaking parquet is not bad either.

The memories of this beautiful mansion are mixed with the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s in an arty eclecticism.

The same goes for the 14 rooms, all different, with antique furniture and free-standing bathtubs.

This simple and bohemian B&B is located in the Oltrarno district.

The room to book:

the 2, with direct access to the terrace, for its cheerful pink walls.

The price:

from €250 per double room with breakfast.

AdAstra

, Via del Campuccio 53, 50125 Florence.

Such.

: +39 (0)55 075 06 02.

Hotel Lungarno, as close as possible to the Arno

Hôtel Lungarno

- A must in Florence, with its feet in the Arno, its windows overlook the waves and the Ponte Vecchio.

Lungarno Collection / Photo press

She dresses us from head to toe.

The Ferragamo family, from the eponymous fashion house, also watches over our nights.

Their portfolio of establishments (Lungarno Collection) includes the Hotel Lungarno, an old staple of the city.

Feet in the Arno, its windows overlook the waves and the Ponte Vecchio.

Magical view in the morning in the breakfast room!

Interior designer Michele Bönan invites you to dream in blue and beige in the 63 rooms and suites in the “new classic” style.

The Borgo San Jacopo restaurant has a Michelin star.

The room to book:

almost half of the rooms overlook the Arno but not the Studio Suite Torre in the medieval tower with stone walls.

Pure architectural experience.

The price:

from €480 per double room.

Hotel Lungarno

, Borgo San Jacopo14, 50125 Florence.

Such.

: +39 (0)55 272 61.

Hotel Calimala, new Florence

The

has preserved the original Florentine spirit of this 19th century building while giving it a contemporary air.

Hotel Calimala / Photo press

Sgraffito

on the outside, stone walls on the inside

The Hotel Calimala has preserved the original Florentine spirit of this 19th century building while giving it a contemporary air.

Mirrors, velvet, copper and terrazzo play in the 38 rooms adorned with works by Tuscan artists.

Which can all be bought – like furniture.

Designer Alex Meitlis (known for Ottolenghi restaurants) also designed the roof terrace bar-restaurant.

This four-star hotel is located in the historic heart.

The room to book:

302 (Deluxe), at the corner of the building, for its two windows with a view of the Duomo.

The price:

from €247 per double room.

Hotel Calimala

, Via Calimala 2, 50123 Firenze.

Such.

: +39 (0)55 093 63 60.

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, palazzo

life

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

- Its 116 rooms and suites have a timeless elegance.

This oasis of calm is a 10-minute walk from the Duomo.

Four Seasons / Press Photo

An undeniable grace emerges from this private park of 4.5 hectares.

Amid century-old trees and statues stands the 16th-century Renaissance palace.

Stayed in the same family for 500 years, it was transformed into a luxury hotel in 2008. Its 116 rooms and suites have a timeless elegance.

Nothing surprising.

Time here seems to have no hold.

This oasis of calm is a 10-minute walk from the Duomo.

The plus:

the picnic, on request, in the park with carpets, cushions and delicious treats.

The price:

from €700 per double room.

Four Seasons Hotel Florence

, Borgo Pinti 99, 50121 Florence.

Such.

: +39 (0)55 26 261.

The Place Firenze, local experiences

The Place Firenze - A contemporary hotel anchored in its surroundings, close to the nearby church, Santa Maria Novella.

The Place Firenze / Photo press

Two little letters and then go away… The JK Place has become The Place Firenze.

Since 2021, the "rebranding" of this hotel, which is as intimate (20 rooms) as it is exclusive, has been accompanied by a new decoration signed by Luigi Fragola Architects.

The result is a contemporary hotel rooted in its environment.

The inspiration indeed comes from the facade of the neighboring church, Santa Maria Novella, and its palette of soft colors with more intense accents.

The plus

 : The Place of Wonders, unique and free experiences in craftsmen's workshops.

Donations finance the training of craftsmen.

The price:

from €660 per double room with breakfast.

The Place Firenze

, Piazza Santa Maria Novella 7, 50123 Florence.

Such.

: +39 (0)55 264 51 81.