The Best Central
Luxury Hotels near Santa Croce

Very 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

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

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

Elegant. Creative. 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

Very stylish. Great value. 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

Newly opened, March 2024. Well located in the centre of Florence, Glimpse Hotel is within 400 metres of Piazza del Duomo di Firenze and less than 1 km of Piazza della Signoria. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe. Glimpse Hotel offers certain rooms that include a terrace, and each room is fitted with a coffee machine. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Glimpse Hotel offers an à la carte or American breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Accademia Gallery and San Marco Church in Florence. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 11 km from Glimpse Hotel. 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

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. With such a central location, you are 15 minutes' walk from Florence Cathedral and the art galleries, the Uffizi and Accademia. 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 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. 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. Show full description

Friendly staff. Good breakfast. 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

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

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

Highly elegant. Central. 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 clean. 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

Great breakfast. Very clean. 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

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

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

Central. 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

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

Great value. 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

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