Cool, Unusual and Unique Hotels near Fortezza da Basso
This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Fortezza da Basso, Florence. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, apartments, "relais" (mansions), residences, boutique hotels, wineries, villas, guest houses and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Antica Dimora Johlea is located in a 19th-century building in Florence’s centre. It offers free Wi-Fi, a panoramic rooftop terrace, and elegantly decorated en suite rooms. All cozy rooms feature traditional furnishings, a four-poster bed, and a smart TV. Each room also has air conditioning and a private marble bathroom complete with toiletries. In the shared living room you will find a selection of books, table games, snacks and drinks, and magazines at your disposal. Santa Maria Novella Station is a 15-minute walk from the Dimora Johlea Residence.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Great location. Popular among women. Residenza D'Epoca In Piazza della Signoria is an elegant 15th-century building with original frescoes and wood-beamed ceilings. It takes its name from the famous square in which it is located. Overlooking Florence’s rooftops or the square, rooms are uniquely decorated and include antique furniture, wooden floors and an LCD TV with Sky channels. The property is on the corner of one of Florence's most famous squares, home to Neptune's Fountain and the Palazzo Vecchio, the city's town hall. Wi-Fi is free. Residenza D'Epoca serves a continental breakfast each morning that can be enjoyed in your room or in the dining hall that overlooks Piazza della Signoria. This family-run B&B is next to the Gucci Museum and Florence Cathedral is just 5 minutes away on foot. Staff can book museum tickets, car hire and guided tours of the city.Show full description
This is the most historic bed and breakfast in Florence. It also has a great location.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great location. Situated in Florence, Frími Boutique Rooms b&b features accommodation with a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with bidet in all units, along with free toiletries and a hair dryer. The bed and breakfast offers a shared terrace and a shared kitchen. Guests can also relax in the garden. Fortezza da Basso is 1.5 km from Frími Boutique Rooms b&b. Florence Airport is 7 km from the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Great value. Popular among couples. Dating back to the 16th century, Palazzo Tolomei is a historic building featuring elegant lounges with free coffee and pastries, original frescoes, and Renaissance art works. The Cathedral is 350 metres away, and you can walk to Santa Maria Novella Train Station in 8 minutes. Rooms at Palazzo Tolomei are spacious and stylish, with wood or terracotta floors and antique furniture. Many include frescoed ceilings or a kitchenette. All air-conditioned, they also offer free WiFi, a TV, and a minibar. Staff can organise guided tours of the city, plus wine tastings and other cultural activities.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Arte' Boutique Hotel is situated in Florence, within 200 metres of Accademia Gallery. This hotel offers a shared lounge and a concierge service. 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 property is 400 metres from Mercato Centrale and 300 metres from Florence Cathedral. 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
Guest House.Delightful property. Great bar. Popular among couples. Situated in Florence and within 60 metres of Accademia Gallery, Ricasoli Garden Relais has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 1.1 km from Sant'Ambrogio Market, 180 m from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. The property is located in the San Marco - Santissima Annunziata district. At the guest house, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near Ricasoli Garden Relais include Mercato Centrale, Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING guest house in Florence. It also has an amazing hotel bar and beautiful surroundings! It is very popular among couples travelling to Florence.
Apartment.Lively. Great views. Located in Florence, 600 m from Accademia Gallery and less than 200 m from Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Private Penthouse Apartment Le Terrazze Duomo view offers air-conditioned accommodation with three panoramic terraces and free WiFi at maximum speed. Offering private parking, the apartment is 1 km from Mercato Centrale and 8 minutes by walk far from central train station Santa Maria Novella. The apartment has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and bidet. 55 easy steps from groundfloor of the building until the Apartment. 3th Floor, no lift. Non-stop assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Italian. Penthouse Le Terrazze Duomo view offers a terrace. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation and also free luggage storage available for guests. Popular points of interest near Penthouse Le Terrazze Duomo view include Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and Sant'Ambrogio Market. The nearest airport is Florence, 8 km from the apartment, and the property offers an airport shuttle service for a fee.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Florence centre, Velona's Jungle Luxury Suites features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout. It is a 10-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, parquet floors, a minibar and a kettle. All rooms include a private bathroom complete with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Breakfast is offered every day and includes local and organic products. The Velona's Jungle Luxury Suites is a 15-minute walk from Fortezza del Basso and 1.5 km from Santa Maria del FIore Cathedral. Ponte Vecchio bridge and Uffizi Gallery are a 20-minute walk away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most well designed bed and breakfast in Florence.
Luxury Hotel.Great bar. Offering a 2-floor spa and Michelin-star restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is next to the botanical gardens of Giardino della Gherardesca. It offers a wide range of luxury rooms and suites. The Four Seasons is composed of 2 buildings, the 15th-century Palazzo della Gherardesca and the ex 16th-century convent, La Villa. There are 4.5 hectares of beautiful gardens in between them. Spacious and bright, the rooms successfully combine Renaissance décor with a wide range of modern facilities. You will have an LCD TV, DVD player, bathrobes and slippers. The spa features 9 beauty treatment rooms, a Turkish bath and gym. It opens out onto the upper terrace with pool and hot tub. The hotel's main restaurant, Il Palagio, uses local produce to create the finest Tuscan dishes. There is a seasonal restaurant, Al Fresco pizzeria. With such a central location, you are 15 minutes' walk from Florence Cathedral and the art galleries, the Uffizi and Accademia.Show full description
Apartment.Charming. Great location. Set in Florence, near Piazza della Signoria, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Accademia Gallery, La Cave Rouge - Secret wine cellar in the center features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a bar. Popular points of interest nearby include Ponte Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella and Strozzi Palace. The spacious apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Popular points of interest near the apartment include San Marco Church in Florence, Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio. The property is 800 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from Piazza del Duomo di Firenze. The tiled floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 11 km from La Cave Rouge - Secret wine cellar in the center.Show full description
This is the most charming, cool and creative apartment in Florence. Soooo nice!
Boutique hotel.Stylish. Great value.Opened July 2021. Well situated in Florence, 4F Boutique Hotel Florence offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. With a shared lounge, the property also features a terrace, as well as a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Santa Maria Novella. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain units at the hotel also provide guests with a city view. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Popular points of interest near 4F Boutique Hotel Florence include Strozzi Palace, Fortezza da Basso - Convention Center and Pitti Palace. The nearest airport is Florence, 9 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This boutique hotel has great affordability and a popular rooftop bar.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Palazzo Vecchietti, a 16th-century building designed by Giambologna and owned by one of the most important families in medieval Florence now houses exclusive suites. The noble family which gave their name to this elegant and historic building were even mentioned by Dante Alighieri in his famous literary masterpiece. All the beautifully decorated rooms at Palazzo Vecchietti are spacious and come with modern facilities, including a hideaway kitchen and free Wi-Fi internet access. Common areas are decorated with 19th-century charcoal drawings. Now you can enjoy complete luxury and a real personalised service at Palazzo Vecchietti. Breakfast is served in the elegant dining room. Upon request it can be served directly in your room without extra charges. Step out of Palazzo Vecchietti and find yourself in one of Florence’s most exclusive shopping streets and just a short walk from the Duomo.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Florence.
Boutique hotel.Great bar.Opened March 2022. Set in Florence, 300 metres from Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Portinari Salviati Residenza D'Epoca provides accommodation with a restaurant, private parking and a bar. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 400 metres from Palazzo Vecchio, 800 metres from Accademia Gallery and 700 metres from Ponte Vecchio. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with a microwave. At Palazzo Portinari Salviati Residenza D'Epoca all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza del Duomo di Firenze and Uffizi Gallery. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 11 km from Palazzo Portinari Salviati Residenza D'Epoca.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great location. Popular among couples. Corte Calzaiuoli Elegant Suites is situated in the centre of Florence, 200 metres from Piazza della Signoria. The property is located 200 metres from Palazzo Vecchio and 300 metres from Strozzi Palace, about 5 minutes' walk from Ponte Vecchio and Santa Maria Novella. At the bed and breakfast, all rooms include a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, rooms at Corte Calzaiuoli Elegant Suites also have free WiFi, while some rooms have a city view. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. Overlooking Orsanmichele and Via Calzaiuoli, the elegant breakfast room features an extensive continental buffet breakfast daily Pitti Palace is 800 metres from the accommodation. Florence Airport is 6 km from the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Popular among women. Featuring a shared lounge, San Pier Novello in Oltrarno is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in the centre of Florence, close to Pitti Palace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1 km from Strozzi Palace. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. The units have a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace and some have city views. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Popular points of interest near San Pier Novello in Oltrarno include Santa Maria Novella, Piazza del Duomo di Firenze and Piazza della Signoria. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel. 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
Boutique hotel.Elegant. 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 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. 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. 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
Apartment.Trendy. Nice interior design. In a central area of Florence, located within a short distance of Fortezza da Basso - Convention Center and San Marco Church in Florence, Little Suite Fortezza offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a balcony. Piazza del Duomo di Firenze is 1.2 km away and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is 1.2 km from the apartment. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with inner courtyard views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. A minimarket is available at the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Santa Maria Novella, Accademia Gallery and Strozzi Palace. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 8 km from Little Suite Fortezza.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Beautiful. Set in a historic building and featuring free WiFi throughout, Piazza Pitti Palace offers accommodation in Florence, 100 metres from Pitti Palace. Each room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV and some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and shower. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are also provided. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Ponte Vecchio is 400 metres from Piazza Pitti Palace, while Strozzi Palace is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Peretola Airport, 6 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great value. Offering free happy hour and rooms with free minibar, Hotel David is just a 5-minute bus ride from Florence’s historic centre. Parking and Wi-Fi access are free of charge. Rooms have a classic feeling and feature antique furniture and artwork. Set in a 19th-century building, David Hotel is right next to the bus stop linking with Florence’s centre. Each one is air conditioned and features a TV with satellite channels. Happy hour with free drinks and snacks takes place in the lobby or garden between 18:30 and 20:00. Santa Maria Novella Station is a 25-minute bus ride away.Show full description
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