Title: Hotel Balestri Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=1222&destination=Florence%2C+Tuscany%2C+Italy&selected=54094&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Balestri Travelers sip morning coffee on the rooftop terrace with city views, while knowledgeable staff crafts perfect art-focused itineraries. ## Photo gallery for Hotel Balestri ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing - Hotel Balestri (Florence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/d6e6f443.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Balcony view - Hotel Balestri (Florence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/2d727e63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Hotel Balestri (Florence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/189cef11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Hotel Balestri (Florence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/bc86d588.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Hotel Balestri (Florence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/15d40778.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Balestri, steps from the Uffizi Gallery, is perfect for art lovers. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, city views from the rooftop terrace, in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning. After exploring Florence, relax at the hotel's bar or coffee shop, praised for its helpful staff. 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215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/8f8d8abb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews - River view - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Junior Suite ![Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/e8c591d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews - 301 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View) ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/39de1d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View) - City view - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Superior Triple Room ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/80a46849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/ef54002f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - 452 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/d6e6f443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews - River view - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/80a46849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony 8.0 Very good 3 reviews - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony, River View ![Junior Suite, Balcony, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/6404c95e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Balcony, River View 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews - River view - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building ![Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building | Living area | LED TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54100/54094/5f562fe1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.com/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FFlorence-Hotels-Hotel-Balestri.h54094.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FFlorence-Hotels-Hotel-Balestri.h54094.Hotel-Information) ## About the neighborhood Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighborhood in Florence, Hotel Balestri is near the airport and on a river. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Palazzo Vecchio. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. [Visit our Florence travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Florence.dx1222) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.76729%2C11.25788&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=T79zH2hDohbrPqO0AmTt8B2Cmgk=) Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122 ### What's nearby - ![Uffizi Gallery in Florence in Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075462/638682df-5d23-4089-83af-be7850616ae1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Uffizi Gallery 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Piazza della Signoria featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508341/3cacf52e-4a22-482f-a8a5-1899ef71fd87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Piazza della Signoria 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Arcetri showing heritage architecture, a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501034/d6ab4aae-2c02-4824-b3dd-a7370ffc8eab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palazzo Vecchio 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Ponte Vecchio which includes a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075434/67189072-9377-4114-81b7-8ffaa6705976.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ponte Vecchio 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore featuring a city, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501046/58cc313e-b63c-4e3e-825f-1235037a9d48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Unità Tram Stop 16 min walk - Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) 18 min walk - Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) 42 min drive ### Restaurants - All'Antico Vinaio 3 min walk - Gelateria dei Neri 2 min walk - Ditta Artigianale 2 min walk - Berberè 2 min walk - La Buchetta 2 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Balestri Upscale hotel near Uffizi Gallery A short walk from Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Hotel Balestri provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests. You'll also find perks like: - Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services - Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk - Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location Room features All 50 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. 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Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator (30 inch wide door) - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - 1 building - 5 floors - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Built in 1888 - Double-glazed windows - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LED TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out available Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Valet parking fee: EUR 48.00 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Property Registration Number IT048017A1LH8QL4RF ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### National rating This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority. ### Property is also known as Balestri Balestri Florence Hotel Balestri Hotel Balestri Florence Balestri Hotel Florence Hotel Balestri Hotel Hotel Balestri Florence Hotel Balestri Hotel Florence ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Balestri pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Balestri? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Balestri? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Balestri? ### Where is Hotel Balestri located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Balestri Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 703 8 - Good 225 6 - Okay 49 4 - Poor 14 2 - Terrible 11 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen Mar 16, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff we’re lovely and helpful, room was amazing ##### Kathleen Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alun Jan 14, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location and professional staff ##### Alun Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Dec 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was fantastic - clean, modern rooms, great shower, friendly staff, awesome breakfast, great location. ##### Christopher Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor Jan 4, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Everything was really good the cleaning the breakfast is an excellent hotel in a great location I wish I knew and I could reserve more days but for sure next time I do know where to return. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b733dfec-089d-4a1d-9b1b-f7d7d6090207-1767534559364.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/08e8272e-e132-4bc9-b1bd-cf6418e336e2-1767534557942.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/561d2796-3e19-401f-8377-c79f584f039f-1767534559448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Victor Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Dec 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were wonderful! ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline Dec 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Excellent location by the river Arno . Beautiful hotel and friendly helpful staff ##### Pauline Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niloufar Dec 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect, friendly and helpful staff ##### Niloufar Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayoko Dec 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel location is perfect! The room is consistently spotless, and the staff are very attentive and courteous. It made our 4 days in Florence comfortable and enjoyable. ##### Kayoko Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Superb staff and great location ##### Karl Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian Dec 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Room was great nothing to complain about . Fantastic location. Nice breakfast and easy to deal with car ##### Ian Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Everyone was helpful, patience and the hotel was great value for the money. Amazing location and super good amenities. ##### Louise Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### William Oct 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location and great views! ##### William Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location was perfect. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald Nov 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel along the Arno river and 5 min walk from the Ponte vecchio and Uffizi Galleries, very clean and great service. ##### Ronald Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Azar Dec 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities the room was great and very comfortable for three people. what made this hotel fantastic was the staff, from the front desk to the people helping at breakfast everyone was extremely nice, friendly and ready to help with all our requests. will go back for sure and highly recommend it. ##### Azar Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth Dec 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location and convenient to get to museums and cathedrals. The view from the balcony is spectacular, staffs are very attentive, the service is exceptional. The only comment was the scent of the sewage lingering in the hotel. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fca26d7f-e5c3-4aa8-90b2-7e809162bd0d-1765461090872.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7f7770d1-bf2d-47a7-accf-b2f1ff09ae37-1765461091157.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kenneth Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### laura Dec 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was PERFECT. Great staff. Room was gorgeous and comfortable with a Wonderful view. Bartender was amazing! Breakfast was tasty. Awesome location. Definitely a hotel we would stay again and again. ##### laura Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yves Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff, clean, convenient location ##### Yves Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvette Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were beyond excited to find we booked the perfect place for us. Close to museums, restaurants, shopping and the view to the river was beautiful. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1f724968-2b19-44a7-bf5a-306aba542cdc-1759058496577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Yvette Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheri Dec 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved everything about our stay at Hotel Balestri. The location right by the Arno River was a quick, easy (flat) walk to every major museum and attraction in Florence. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the shower water pressure was very strong. We started every morning in their amazing continental breakfast room and ended almost every night in the lively and festive cocktail bar. Staff was warm, welcoming, ##### Sheri Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kelsey Dec 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely hotel. Our room was directly above the club/bar downstairs so music was loud until 2am. Other than it was a great location and nice stay. ##### Kelsey Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohammed Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff and location were great ##### Mohammed Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Fantastic service, great water pressure and air conditioning! Superb location in Florence Highly recommend this hotel! ##### Paul Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Lynda Dec 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was amazing, we stayed in the junior suite and the views along the Arno river were perfect. Hotel was perfect location and within walking distance to every major site. Breakfast selection was mediocre, but it was free. Only taking off one star because the front desk were not friendly to us. It felt we didn’t exist at times walking in and out of the hotel without a greeting or acknowledgement. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0e6b071f-dde3-4e49-bf11-fd0f835b247d-1765379966735.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e30f0b51-c77c-4a67-b6be-105100bca290-1765379962670.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/624dbf6c-3254-422a-a379-b03c00907500-1765379965683.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lynda Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great location, wonderful service, very good breakfast. 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