We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Florence, Italy. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated March 2024.
Opened November 2022. Situated conveniently in Florence, Hotel La Gemma offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from Santa Maria Novella. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units feature a safety deposit box. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the reception. Popular points of interest near Hotel La Gemma include Strozzi Palace, Pitti Palace and Accademia Gallery. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Popular among business travellers. Hotel Savoy is located in the heart of Florence, halfway between the Uffizi Gallery and Florence Cathedral. The rooms boast an elegant contemporary style, which combines Italian design with artworks inspired by local fashion houses. This luxury 5-star hotel has an elegantly decorated and equipped fitness centre with Technogym® equipment. All air-conditioned, the rooms and suites include a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Many rooms offer views of the square, of Brunelleschi's dome, or of Giotto's Bell Tower. The new Irene bistro serves Tuscan specialities with a modern twist, created by chef Pierangelini with local seasonal produce.Show full description
Elegant. 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
Very stylish. Very clean. Well set in the centre of Florence, Donati Luxury Tower Suites provides 5-star accommodation close to Piazza della Signoria and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and San Marco Church in Florence. Donati Luxury Tower Suites offers certain units that include a terrace, and rooms come with a coffee machine. Popular points of interest near Donati Luxury Tower Suites include Piazza del Duomo di Firenze, Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Florence, 11 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Elegant. Stylish. Great views. Featuring panoramic views of Florence and the Arno River, Portrait Firenze offers luxurious rooms with handcrafted furniture. This hotel is 30 metres from the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. The spacious suites come with full entertainment systems including an iPad, iPod docking station, and a flat-screen TV. The studio also includes a dishwasher and coffee machine. Bathrobes, slippers, and Ferragamo toiletries are provided in the Carrara marble bathroom. The Caffè dell'Oro bistrot restaurant is open from 7:00 until 22:00 and offers a wide range of dining options designed by the Michelin-starred chef. An exclusive Lifestyle Assistant will be at your disposal throughout the stay to cater to your needs. Guests can enjoy access to the nearby White Iris Beauty Spa of the sister hotel Continentale, set 20 metres from the property, where beauty treatments by Comfort Zone are available at extra costs. Piazza della Signoria is a 5-minute walk from the property, while Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is 600 metres away.Show full description
Golden Tower is a completely non-smoking luxury boutique hotel next to Palazzo Strozzi, in Florence's most exclusive area. This property features a spa for extra charge, ultra-modern rooms and a bar. Staff at this 5-star hotel provide a personalised service and lots of useful local knowledge. Rooms here are stylish, with white walls and bed linen and dark-wood furniture. All come with a minibar, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with Sky channels. The spa includes a hot tub, Turkish bath and sauna, as well as sensory showers and a cervical waterfall. A range of massages and beauty treatments are available on request, at extra charge. Golden Tower Hotel provides a buffet breakfast each morning that includes Italian cappuccino, fresh fruit and pastries. The 15th-century lobby features original frescoes and there is a library and fireplace. Florence Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery are both 5 minutes away on foot.Show full description
Super central. Hip. Great restaurant. Popular among business travellers. Featuring a fitness centre, a terrace as well as a bar, Hotel Calimala is located in the centre of Florence, 800 metres from Santa Maria Novella. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Calimala every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Middle Eastern and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Hotel Calimala include Strozzi Palace, Pitti Palace and Accademia Gallery. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 9 km from the hotel.Show full description
This is likely one of the most CENTRAL boutique hotels in Florence. It also has a central location, a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Central. Located 350 metres from Ponte Vecchio, NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa is an elegant 5-star hotel in Florence. It offers uniquely decorated rooms with modern décor, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. All rooms at the Firenze Porta Rossa hotel include air conditioning, a minibar and private bathroom. Some also feature original frescoes. Ironing facilities are available on request. An extensive buffet breakfast is served daily in the elegant dining room. Located in a pedestrian area, NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa is 500 metres from Florence Cathedral and 300 metres from the Uffizi. The 12th-century Monalda Tower is also part of the hotel.Show full description
Creative. Trendy. Comfortable beds. Offering a rooftop terrace with a Champagne bar and panoramic views of Florence, the 5-star IL Tornabuoni The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Hotel is set in the heart of the fashion district in the city centre. It features refined rooms decorated with artisanal furniture and free Wi-Fi throughout. Rooms here include a minibar with soft drinks, a TV with satellite channels and a kettle with tea, herbal tea and coffee ingredients. Some rooms boast original frescoes. Every morning, a varied breakfast buffet including freshly baked croissants, home-made cakes, fresh fruit and Italian coffee is available. Guests can enjoy gourmet Tuscan cuisine at the restaurant and bistrot, while at The Cellar, a rich selection of famous Italian and French wines is available for tasting. This Renaissance building is located just 500 metres from the Uffizi Gallery and Florence Cathedral. You can also reach Santa Maria Novella Station on foot in around 5 minutes.Show full description
The most CREATIVE central luxury hotel in Florence. It also has super comfortable beds, very cosy rooms and a great location.
Cool. Great value. Comfortable beds. Developed over the years by the Moretti family, the eclectic and elegant Florentine house you find today is a few steps from the Medici Chapels and the famous Duomo of Florence. Set 500 meters from Santa Maria Novella Train Station, the property is also a 10-minute walk from the picturesque Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio. In the 40 individually designed rooms and suites, you will find personal touches such designed ceramics and patterned upholstery, as well as Simmons beds, Dedar fabrics and Diptyque delicacies, sumptuous marble bathrooms and a whole host of modern luxury amenities. The hotel also offers a world-class medical SPA and beauty center with a Pilates Reformer Studio and fitness small group classes with certified instructors, all topped off with the chic Nine Bistro as well as options for tailored guided tours of Florence.Show full description
Great views. Rooftop bar. Palazzo Gaddi is housed in the Renaissance Palazzo Gaddi, dating back to 1596 and boasting traditional Florentine Baroque halls. It is 400 metres from Florence Cathedral and its rooftop terrace offers spectacular city views. This elegantly renovated hotel features free WiFi throughout and rooms with frescoed walls and antique furniture. All rooms are air conditioned and offer a satellite TV, minibar and safe. Drinks and snacks are served on the terrace. Palazzo Gaddi restaurant offers Tuscan and Mediterranean specialities, as well as themed menus. There is also a spacious bar next to the hall. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. The staff at reception can help you choose and organise tours to the surrounding areas. You can explore the many Medici Villas and their large gardens, tour in the Chianti region or discover small medieval cities such as San Gimignano and Volterra.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
Very central. Creative. Friendly staff. 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
Great restaurant. 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
Set in a 15th-century building, Hotel Bernini Palace is a 5-minute walk from Florence Cathedral and Ponte Vecchio. It features antique furniture and Murano-glass chandeliers. Some rooms are decorated in a classic style. Others boast Renaissance Florence décor with period tapestry and canopy beds. They all come with a satellite flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Guests can enjoy the panoramic views from the terrace, furnished with tables and chairs. The stylish La Chiostrina Restaurant serves national and international dishes. The lounge bar makes excellent cocktails and a buffet breakfast is provided daily. The lobby at Bernini Palace Hotel is decorated with a mix of Italian and Moroccan styles.Show full description
Friendly staff. 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
Great breakfast. Very clean. Offering free WiFi and friendly service and a central location, FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli is 2 minutes' walk from Florence Cathedral on Via Calzaiuoli, which runs through some of Florence's best sights. Located in Florence's most exclusive shopping area, the Calzaiuoli is just steps away from some of the city's most famous monuments and historic buildings. The Uffizi and Accademia art galleries are less than 10 minutes' walk away. Rooms at the FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli include a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Some offer views across the city's rooftops. Start the day with a generous buffet breakfast of traditional Florentine pastries and Tuscan savouries in the characteristic breakfast room. Breakfast can also be served in the comfort of your own room. FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli also has a reading room, where you will find Italian and international newspapers and magazines, as well as free drinks.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Very clean. Set in the heart of Florence, 2 minutes' walk from Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Hotel Spadai is housed in a historic building next to the Palazzo Medici Riccardi. Each room features soundproofing, a smart TV and free drinks from the minibar. The private bathroom comes with a rainfall shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. When booked for your stay, you will enjoy an extensive American buffet breakfast. The Spadai is 200 metres from the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Piazza della Signoria square is 5 minutes' walk away.Show full description
This hotel has a highly rated breakfast and exceptional cleanliness.
Highly elegant. Creative. 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
I would describe this as the most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in Florence.
Central. Friendly staff. Great restaurant. A 5-star hotel set in an 18th-century building, Relais Santa Croce is one of the most luxurious, stylish and elegant properties in the historic centre of Florence. It is located between the Santa Croce Basilica and the Cathedral. The hotel blends modern details and a classic décor. On arrival you can admire frescoed ceilings, and a comfortable and elegant lounge. There is also a music room where aperitifs and entertainment activities take place. High-quality comforts play an essential role in all rooms, which come with antique furniture and fine fabrics. Some rooms offer a plasma-screen TV, walk-in closet, and a bathroom with rain shower, and sauna or Turkish bath. WiFi is free throughout. The restaurant serves simple, tasty dishes, made from seasonal ingredients and you can enjoy the award-winning Pinchiorri winery on site. Fresh produce is bought daily from the historic Sant'Ambrogio Market, just 400 metres away. Relais Santa Croce, By Baglioni Hotels' staff can assist you with tour bookings, restaurant and museum reservations, and theatre or concert tickets.Show full description
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