The Best Small Luxury
Hotels near Santa Croce

Historic. Unique. Popular among couples. 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

Great 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

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. Romantic. Comfortable beds. 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

Historic. 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

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

Elegant. 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

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

Historic property. 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

Rooftop bar. Great location. 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

Apartment hotel. Beautiful. Stylish. Superb interior design. Set within 500 metres of Piazza della Signoria and less than 1 km of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in the centre of Florence, Kairos by Florence Art Apartments offers accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The property offers allergy-free units and is situated less than 1 km from Piazza del Duomo di Firenze. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, slippers and a wardrobe. Units are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. At the aparthotel, each unit has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio and Accademia Gallery. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 11 km from Kairos by Florence Art Apartments. Show full description

Elegant. Unique. Comfortable beds. 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

Superb breakfast. 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

Popular among women. Just 100 metres from Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery you will find this elegant hotel, set in a delightful, 13th-century building. Enjoy the view from the terrace. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Set in the heart of historic Florence, Hotel Torre Guelfa Palazzo Acciaiuoli mixes old-world charm with modern facilities. You will find antique furniture. Its tower, the tallest in Florence, gives you a unique view over the city and the surrounding hills. Relax with a glass of wine on the terrace after a busy day in Florence. Show full description

Great value. 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

Unique. Lovely property. 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

Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Situated in a quiet, residential area, Hotel Regency - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is hidden away from the busy city centre, yet only 10 minutes from Florence’s main tourist sights, including the Accademia Gallery. Facing lush, green parkland on one side and a historic square on the other, this hotel, one of the leading small hotels of the world, offers unparalleled service, with attentive, professional staff and beautiful accommodation. All of Regency’s luxurious rooms have been individually decorated in a charming Tuscan style and contain the finest of furnishings, along with all modern conveniences. The hotel’s delightful urban garden is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast or relax with a drink and Regency is also proud of its renowned restaurant, which serves up exquisite Tuscan cuisine with prized wines, all in a grandiose setting. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Boasting exquisite views over Ponte Vecchio, the Continentale is a unique design hotel. Enjoy chic, contemporary décor, a glamorous atmosphere and customized service. Owned by the Florentine fashion label Ferragamo, the Continentale is themed to recall Italy's 1950s, yet reinterpreted in a glittering, modern style throughout the common areas and the rooms. Rooms feature sheer-draped beds, light wood furniture, oak floors and flowing curtains. Bathrooms include Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries. The public areas include a bar, 1 relaxation room and 2 meeting rooms. Massages and beauty treatments by Comfort Zone can be booked on request at the White Iris Bauty Spa. Enjoy a cocktail in La Terrazza, the hotel's rooftop bar offering panoramic views of the Ponte Vecchio and River Arno. The Belltower by Giotto and the Cathedral are both within 10 minutes' walk of the property. 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

Charming. Great value. Comfortable beds. 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