The Best Luxury Hotels
near Piazzale Michelangelo

Luxury Hotel. This late 19th-century building is set along Arno River, just off Piazza Santa Croce and a 10-minute walk from Ponte Vecchio. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Rooms at Hotel River are decorated in a contemporary style, with parquet floors and wooden furniture. Each room features a satellite TV, a private bathroom with shower, and individually controlled air conditioning. Breakfast at the River is served. Guests can also enjoy relaxing in the bar or in the TV room. Show full description

Cool. Great views. Rooftop pool. Set right on the bank of the Arno River, Plaza Hotel Lucchesi is 10 minutes’ walk from Piazza della Signoria. It boasts air-conditioned rooms, a 24-hour reception and traditional restaurant. Offering free Wi-Fi, elegant rooms at the Lucchesi come with a satellite flat-screen TV and minibar. Some have a balcony and/or overlook the Arno River or the Church of Santa Croce. An American breakfast is served buffet style. It consists of both sweet and savoury food. The restaurant offers local specialities. Guests can also enjoy views from the Empireo rooftop bar and pool. Santa Maria Maggiore di Firenze is 15 minutes’ walk away, while Piazzale Michelangelo with panoramic views across Florence is less than 1.5 km from the hotel. Show full description

Charming. Comfortable beds. Great views. Just 500 metres from Basilica di Santa Croce Church, this unique design hotel offers white minimalist rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Uffizi Gallery is a 12-minute walk away. All rooms at Hotel Home provide flat-screen satellite TV with pay-per-view channels, and a minibar. Some rooms offer a balcony with views of the historic centre. Breakfast is buffet style, and includes fresh fruit, sweet pastries and cappuccino coffee. The billiard room and fitness centre are open all day, and free of charge. Buses 13 and 14 stop 50 metres from the hotel and go to Santa Maria Novella Train Station. The hotel is 7 km from the Firenze Sud exit of the A1 motorway, and public parking is available nearby. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Hotel Villa Agape is near the Arcetri Observatory in Florence, and is surrounded by a 8-hectare park with olive and cypress trees. A free round-trip shuttle service to the city centre is available at the property. All air-conditioned rooms come with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Most overlook the Pian dei Giullari hills, and some are located in an annex building. Former residence of the Duchess Anna D'Orleans, the property features an elegant lounge with open fireplace, TV and piano. Parking is free at the property, which is a 5-minute drive from the panoramic terrace in Piazzale Michelangelo. Show full description

FH Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is set on the banks of River Arno, 1 km from Piazza Santa Croce. Rooms offer free WiFi, and there is an à-la-carte restaurant serving Tuscan dishes and special diet menus. Air conditioned and en suite, rooms include a satellite TV and minibar. Some have panoramic views of the river, of the hills surrounding Florence, or of Piazzale Michelangelo on the other side of the bridge. All rooms feature parquet floors and marble bathrooms. The Mediterraneo FH Grand Hotel features a cocktail bar and a lounge where guests can relax. Breakfast is served daily and includes gluten-free products. Half-board is a varied 3-course dinner with choice of starters, main courses, and deserts. Gluten-free dinner is available on request. On-site facilities include a garage and bike rental. Public buses stop 300 metres away. Firenze Campo di Marte Station is a 15-minute walk away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Historic. Elegant. 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

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. Great location. 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

Good breakfast. Cosy rooms. 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

Luxury Hotel. 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

Highly elegant. Stylish. Nice interior design. 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

Historic property. 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

Delightful property. Very stylish. Cosy rooms. 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

Historic. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. 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

Trendy. Nice style. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. 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

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

Relaxing atmosphere. Rooftop restaurant. 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

Cool. Stylish. Great location. Next to Ponte Vecchio in the heart of Florence, Gallery Hotel Art is owned by the Ferragamo family and hosts regular contemporary art exhibitions. It offers a popular Fusion restaurant, and spacious air-conditioned rooms. Rooms are modern and bright, with light-coloured walls and white bed linen. All feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms come with Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries. A large buffet breakfast is available each morning in the Sala Cha, while the Fusion Bar & Restaurant serves innovative Nikkei cuisine and cocktails. With both an internal dining room and outdoor terrace, it is very popular with the locals. The library is also a relaxing space to relax in. Guests can enjoy access to the the nearby White Iris Beauty Spa of the sister hotel Continentale. Exclusive treatments by Comfort Zone are available on request at extra cost. Staff provide invaluable local knowledge and an excellent service. The Uffizi Gallery is 200 metres from Gallery Hotel Art, while Florence Cathedral is 5 minutes away on foot. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among women. An elegant, peaceful relais, overflowing with art and history, completely made from scratch where once stood the tower-houses of the noble families of Florence, cradle of the Renaissance: the Relais Uffizi lies in the deepest heart of the city, right in Piazza della Signoria, just a few meters away from the Uffizi Gallery. Hosted in a sixteenth-century carefully restored palace, today our relais comes to new life with a totally modern look, but keeps track of an illustrious past, when it was a noble residence in the most lively part of the historic center. It is a relais with a modern concept, refined and wedded to art: among paintings, statues and sumptuous furnishing, everything is conceived to warmly welcome and make you feel at home in the heart of Florence. Furniture and materials play with the elegant shades of petroleum blue contrasting with beige and gold that warm up the environment. In addition, all rooms are soundproofed, in order to allow our guests a good rest. Customized and attentive to the needs of our guests, the services of our relais are an invitation to stay: our lounge bar with a view on Piazza della Signoria, free Wi-Fi, breakfast included with three different a la carte menus to choose from, the concierge service to reserve tours and museum tickets, family rooms, a reception desk open 24 hours a day, a tea room with a wonderful samovar at guests’ disposa, Samsung TV with Chromecast, minibar in the room and much more await you. At the Relais Uffizi every stay is created professionally and tailor-made according to your taste and needs. Our bar hosts the breakfast service and awaits you anytime of the day: at the comfortable tables overlooking Piazza della Signoria or on the soft couches, you can take your time for a coffee or an aperitif, a cocktail or a liqueur after dinner, as well as for a quick lunch or a selection of cheese and cured-meats of course to match with an excellent selection of Tuscan wines. The Relais degli Uffizi lies in the historical part of Florence: in 16, Chiasso del Buco, you access from Chiasso dei Baroncelli, a narrow medieval alley that opens up on Piazza della Signoria and flanks the Uffizi Gallery. Spending a holiday in our relais means take a trip back to the XVI century Florence and fully relive the atmosphere of that time: here resided some of Florence’s most eminent families and there were workshops of painters, blacksmiths and farriers. To reach the city’s wonderful attractions it only takes a few minute walk: you only need to get out of our relais to find yourself in Piazza della Signoria, in front of Palazzo Vecchio, the statue of David by Michelangelo, the Loggia della Signoria, the Fountain of Neptune and then the Uffizi. In just five minutes, you get to the Ponte Vecchio, the Florence Cathedral and Santa Croce. Show full description

Hip. Charming. Popular among women. Surrounded by the Tuscan hills, Park Palace is a historic Florentine villa offering a large furnished garden with pool. It is located a 5-minute bus ride from Florence’s centre. The spacious rooms feature parquet floor, antique furniture and artwork and some overlook the surrounding landscape. Facilities include an LCD TV with satellite channels. You have free Wi-Fi access in the lobby. At breakfast, you can enjoy a rich buffet that includes many local products, freshly baked croissants and fresh fruit. During summer, it is served on the terrace overlooking the garden. Total relaxation is guaranteed in the hotel’s reading lounge with fireplace, antique pieces of furniture and Persian rugs. The 4-star Park Palace is just in front of the bus stop to the city centre. Alternatively, a 20-minute walk takes you to Florence’s Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery. Show full description

Unique. Romantic. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Villa Cora is a 19th-century building surrounded by a park with outdoor swimming pool. Just 2 km from the centre of Florence and Santa Maria Novella Train Station, it offers free parking. Wi-Fi is also free. All the air-conditioned rooms at Villa Cora are decorated in classical style with antique furniture. They feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The wellness area includes a sauna and a Turkish bath, along with a fitness centre. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. The hotel’s restaurant serves Italian cuisine and dishes and wines from Tuscany. Drinks and hot and cold snacks are available from the bar. Villa Cora is a 20-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery. The bus stop 400 metres away provides links with the city centre in 10 minutes. Show full description