The Best Luxury Hotels near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
This is our list with the best luxury hotels near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Delightful property. Very stylish. Lovely interior design. 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
This luxurious hotel is known for its stunning interior design and breathtaking views. The suites have private terraces and relaxing Jacuzzi tubs, providing a luxurious and indulgent experience.
Historic property. Unique. 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
Based on my research this is the most HISTORIC luxury hotel in the area.
Good breakfast. Comfortable beds. 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 boutique hotel in the center of Florence provides elegant rooms with comfortable beds and well-appointed bathrooms. The hotel blends historic charm with modern amenities, including a lounge/bar, spa facilities, and an observatory tower.
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. 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
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Arte' Boutique Hotel is situated in Florence, within 200 metres of Accademia Gallery. This hotel offers a shared lounge and a concierge service. The property is 400 metres from Mercato Centrale and 300 metres from Florence Cathedral. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Netflix and a smartphone. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, while certain rooms at Arte' Boutique Hotel also feature a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a desk , coffee machine and tea making facilities. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Palazzo Vecchio is 800 metres from the hotel, while Santa Maria Novella Train Station is 1 km away. Florence Airport is 7 km from the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most charming, romantic and unique boutique hotel in Florence! WOW!
Great location. 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
Relaxing atmosphere. Cool. Great value. 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
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Lovely property. 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
Helvetia&Bristol is a luxurious hotel in the heart of Florence. It has posh rooms with beautiful city views and a timeless charm. The hotel has multiple dining options, including Cibrèo Caffè and Bristol Winter Garden, for a memorable culinary experience.
Trendy. Nice style. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. 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
I think this is the most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotel in the area. It also has a cool rooftop restaurant.
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Beautiful. 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
Great location. Great views. Popular among couples and women. Grand Hotel Cavour has a rooftop terrace with views over Florence Cathedral. It offers a grand entrance hall with free WiFi, marble floors and statues, and elegant rooms with air conditioning. The Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio are both less than 600 metres from the Grand Hotel Cavour. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is just a few steps away.Show full description
This hotel has a great location in Florence, outstanding views and a popular rooftop bar!
Luxury Hotel.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
Great breakfast. Great value. Experience a beautiful Florentine holiday, enjoying comfortable accommodation in a renovated property right in the heart of the city, close to the major landmarks. It's easy at Relais Hotel Centrale Residenza D'Epoca! The hotel is a short distance from the central train station S. Maria Novella, the Fortezza Da Basso, home of the most important trade shows in the area, and the Palazzo Dei Congressi. Enjoy a quiet, comfortable retreat in the hotels rooms, complemented by reproduced frescoes and paintings by famous artists, and many also offering views of the nearby monuments.Show full description
Offering views of the Cappelle Medicee, Hotel Cerretani Firenze is set in a restored 17th-century building, 300 metres from Florence Cathedral. This luxurious hotel offers spacious, elegantly furnished rooms and a lounge bar. The private bathrooms include luxurious slippers. The contemporary rooms are air conditioned and come with Wi-Fi access, a minibar and satellite TV with pay-per-view channels. Breakfast is buffet style at Hotel Cerretani Firenze - MGallery Collection. The Café Bar Il Michelangelo serves drinks and snacks all day, and 24-hour room service is available. Staff can help arrange trips, such as to the Uffizi Gallery, a 10-minute walk away. Santa Maria Novella Station is 450 metres from the Cerretani.Show full description
Hip. Charming. Comfortable beds. Only 250 metres from Florence Cathedral, boutique hotel The Frame is set in a historical building famous for being the place where the Mona Lisa was recovered in 1913 after having been stolen from the Louvre. Each room at The Frame Hotel is individually furnished, and includes air conditioning, a minibar and flat-screen TV. A private bathroom with toiletries is featured in each room. The Frame Hotel comes with original exposed stone and brick features, and has a central location in the heart of Florence's historical centre. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is 5 minutes' walk away.Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest boutique hotels in Florence. It also has super comfortable beds!
Great location. Great value. Strozzi Palace Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Florence's Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery. This 19th-century building offers elegant rooms, a 24-hour reception, and free WiFi throughout. The rooms of the Strozzi are airy and bright, each with individually controlled air conditioning, minibar, and a TV with satellite channels. Breakfast is a varied buffet including fresh fruit. Hotel staff can assist with tourist information, transfers, guided tours, excursions, and parking.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great views. Popular among women. B&B Hotel Firenze Laurus Al Duomo is set next to Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Florence's oldest churches, and 200 metres from Florence Cathedral. Rooms are elegant and spacious, with wood floors and light colour schemes. They are all air conditioned and feature free internet access, a minibar and flat-screen TV. From April to October, guests can enjoy a drink on the property's panoramic terrace, open in the evening. B&B Hotel Firenze Laurus Al Duomo is less than 10 minutes' walk from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and is surrounded by some of the city's most popular shops and restaurants.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Set in a 17th-century building, Solo Experience Hotel overlooks Florence's Basilica of San Lorenzo, and offers large rooms with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and private bathroom. All the rooms at Solo Experience Hotel are soundproofed and feature air conditioning and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Some also feature views of Piazza San Lorenzo. The rich buffet breakfast includes home-made products. The property is in the historic centre of the city, within easy reach of the Medicean Chapels. Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is 350 metres from Solo Experience Hotel, while Santa Maria Novella Train Station is less than a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. 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
This luxury hotel is popular among couples travelling to Florence.
Set in the historic centre of Florence,100 metres from the cathedral, Hotel California offers a panoramic terrace and air-conditioned rooms. It features vaulted ceilings and is 10 minutes' walk from Santa Maria Novella Station. En-suite rooms at Hotel California come with classic décor and a TV. The bathroom has a shower and hairdryer. Some rooms overlook the Duomo Cathedral. Ponte Vecchio is reachable on foot in 10 minutes, and the Accademia Gallery is 300 metres away, with the famous David statue.Show full description
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