A hotel stay can make or break a vacation. While friendly staff and early check-in can turn a trip from good to great, no AC and dated furniture can turn a trip from dreamy to dreary too quickly. As one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, it’s no wonder Florence is a popular tourist destination. With its stunning architecture, delicious food, and rich history as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence has so much to offer.
While there are plenty of vacation rentals and hotels to choose from, we know you want nothing but the best in this romantic destination. After several visits and scoping out the best areas and properties, we’ve curated a list of the top 10 places to stay for 2-4 nights in Florence, Italy.
A Note On Our Travel Style:
We settle for nothing less than:
- Mostly four & five-star properties with the occasional boutique or highly rated three-star hotel
- Comfy bed(s)
- Strong AC
- Good Wi-Fi
- Walking distance from either a metro stop or a few must-see places
- $150-$650 a night (depending on trip budget and vibe)
Whether you’re going for the views, the vibes, or the brand (get and use those miles and points)! Luckily, many of the properties offer a little bit of everything. Happy planning! (Take us with you!)
Hotel David
- BEST FOR: 3-star boutique property centrally located hotel with a rooftop terrace and pool
- LOCATION: Oltrarno district, just a short walk from the Duomo
Hotel Spadai
- BEST FOR: 4-star historic hotel with elegant rooms and a lavish breakfast
- LOCATION: Quiet area of Florence, just a short walk from the city center
Hotel Calimala
- BEST FOR: 4-star luxury hotel with spacious rooms and a rooftop terrace with views of the city
- LOCATION: Santa Maria Novella district, housed in a completely renovated 15th-century palace
Hotel Savoy
- BEST FOR: 5-star luxury hotel with a beautiful spa, fabulous in-house restaurant, and a gorgeous rooftop terrace with incredible views of the Duomo
- LOCATION: Centrally located, just a short walk from the Duomo
c-Hotels Ambasciatori
- BEST FOR: 4-star modern hotel with a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city
- LOCATION: Heart of Florence, close to many of the city’s top attractions
Helvetia & Bristol Firenze
- BEST FOR: 5-star hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a rooftop terrace with views of the city
- LOCATION: Oltrarno district, close to the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery
Grand Hotel Cavour
- BEST FOR: 4-star historic hotel with elegant rooms and a lavish breakfast
- LOCATION: Quiet area of Florence, just a short walk from the city center
B&B Hotel Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
- BEST FOR: 4-star budget-friendly hotel with a rooftop terrace with views of the city
- LOCATION: Oltrarno district, close to the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery
Hotel Davanzati
- BEST FOR: 3-star historic hotel with spacious and elegant rooms
- LOCATION: San Giovanni district, housed in a 14th-century palace
Hotel Brunelleschi
- BEST FOR: 4-star budget-friendly hotel with a rooftop terrace with views of the city
- LOCATION: Oltrarno district, close to the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery
