Last updated: October 2026
Florence — Traveler Guide
History comes alive in these extraordinary properties. Each hotel occupies a building with genuine heritage significance — whether a former palace, a converted monastery, an art-deco landmark, or a centuries-old townhouse — sensitively restored with contemporary comforts.
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6 hotels · Price range: $$$, $, $$, $$$$ · Checked October 2026
Our Picks
6 hotels · Checked October 2026
Oltrarno — Ponte Vecchio
In Santa Maria Novella. Booking.com puts it about 350 m from the centre. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 328 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 328 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Piazza della Repubblica
In Santa Maria Novella. Booking.com puts it about 50 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 119 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.4 guest score from 119 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
San Marco
In San Marco - Santissima Annunziata. Booking.com puts it about 1.2 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 277 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.4 guest score from 277 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Santo Spirito
In Santo Spirito. Booking.com puts it about 800 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 305 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.0 guest score from 305 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Centro — Ponte Vecchio
In Santa Maria Novella. Booking.com puts it about 300 m from the centre. Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 across 1,266 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.6 guest score from 1,266 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Santa Maria Novella
In Florence Historic Center. Booking.com puts it about 1.1 km from the centre. Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 across 20,708 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.5 guest score from 20,708 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
About This Guide
Guest scores, review counts and locations on this page come from Booking.com and were checked in October 2026. The selection is our editors' pick for this guide; links open each hotel's Booking.com listing.
Insider Tips
Book directly with the hotel for the best rate guarantee and potential upgrades.
Read recent guest reviews for the most up-to-date assessment of facilities.
Consider visiting during shoulder season for better rates and fewer crowds.
Ask the concierge for local recommendations — they know Florence better than any guidebook.
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Common Questions
Yes — the best historic hotels preserve architectural character while offering thoroughly modern amenities including high-speed WiFi, premium bedding, and contemporary bathrooms.
Room sizes vary. Some heritage properties have grand suites, while others feature cozier rooms with unique architectural details. Room dimensions are usually listed in the booking description.
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