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Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property
Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to Uffizi Gallery
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | Balcony view
Property entrance
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Free daily continental breakfast
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Popular LocationUffizi Gallery4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPonte Vecchio5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore11 min walk

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10/10 Excellent

Great location, wonderful hotel
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May 28, 2024
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Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room

9.4/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Balcony, River View | View from room

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View | View from room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Hotel Balestri is located in Santa Croce, a neighborhood in Florence, and is near the airport and on a river. Ponte Vecchio and Historic Center - Downtown are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Uffizi Gallery - 4 min walk
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk
  • Historic Center - Downtown - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • All'Antico Vinaio - 2 min walk
  • Gelateria dei Neri - 2 min walk
  • Berberè Pizzeria - 2 min walk
  • Base V Juicery - 2 min walk
  • La Buchetta Food & Wine - 1 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 free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 51 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 45 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 45.00 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

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?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Balestri?

As of May 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Balestri on Jun 9, 2024 start from $473.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Balestri?

Valet parking is available for EUR 45.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Balestri?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Balestri?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Balestri located?

Located in Santa Croce, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Arno River, Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio. Palazzo Vecchio and Basilica of Santa Croce are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 18 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 824 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 824 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 824 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 824 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 824 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mojgan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Santa Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Everyone was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Fairfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hotel we stayed at during our Italy trip! Everything from check in to check out was fantastic. The staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area - they provided a very detailed, lengthy list of recommended restaurants and even called to make reservations for us! We were surprised with an upgraded room with a river view and it could not have been any nicer. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very friendly staff. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and friendly staff, excellent location and an ideal base for visiting Florence
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent breakfast. Didn’t like the fact that they didn’t have usb ports built in the outlets (which other hotels have), so we did not have enough plug adapters to charge all of our cell phones overnight. Our triple room faced the back so it was very quiet at night. Beds were a bit firm but comfortable enough. Loved the close restaurants and salumerias on Via Neri. So easy to find after a day of sightseeing since it’s on the Arno river and 2 blocks from the Uffizi museum. Staff wasn’t very helpful when I mentioned that the tv remote control was missing after housekeeping made up the beds one day. They did not replace it before we left. A minor issue, but it was frustrating. Loved the thick robes and slippers. Overall, I would recommend the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Expert staff. It irritated them that we didn’t want them to clean our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveneintly located in the old city. Close to major attractions and shopping venues. We loved the city and its photo opportunities. We did have a pick pocket experience that was mostly due to our negligence. It goes to show you how easy we made it for these people.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Berkhamsted

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A real gem! Perfect location - quiet, yet close to all attractions. Friendly and helpful staff throughout our stay. Housekeeping was one of the best we've encountered.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Hotel Balestri for a week. The hotel is very well situated for all the main tourist attractions in the city. We had a fourth floor, corner room with open views both across the Arno and down to the Ponte Vecchio. The room had excellent soundproofing and double glazing, so we slept very well on a comfortable bed with no disturbance. The room and the rest of the hotel was immaculate. The staff were all very pleasant and efficient. There is a bar and a bright, welcoming breakfast room. As we left they were building a deck outside in the piazza as an extension of the bar, which should prove to be an added bonus. We would not hesitate to recommend the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, well located. Staff friendly and helpful. Bed v comfortable. Great shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right off the Arno, but off the Main Street of shopping. Nice breakfast and bar (evening) option. Room were clean. A bit small. Would stay here again but perhaps in a suite to better accommodate the space for a small a family.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Westerville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing rooms with comfortable beds, plenty of amenities and a beautiful view of the river and city. Food at breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kory

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely customer service and excellent turndown service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

todd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect. Great rooms. We had a river view. So close to food and shopping. Easy to get to the train and tours. Great breakfast and good coffee. Staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. The location is perfect for walking to all major attractions. The hotel was spotless and the service was top notch and breakfast buffet was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms right next to the river with nice views. Staff was nice and helpful. Breakfast was good. Location was close to some nice galleries and good restaurants. One odd thing is that there are large Goofy statues in the lobby and cafe. Apparently they are from the owner's private collection.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Beth, Bennington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice boutique hotel located on the river, excellent breakfast. Small room with minimal storage for clothes and luggage, but large modern bathroom was great. No Expedia VIP or gold status recognition.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki, Salado

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of the river was excellent and our room had two balconies! Room was clean, hotel was in downtown, access to a wonderful restaurant was 2 minutes walking distance away. Point Vecchio and Uffizi gallery also just a few minutes walking distance. Very, very happy with our experience there. Breakfast was delicious with many choices, including hot ones. And cappuccino every morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful staff. We had a family room and it was perfect for 2 adults and 2 teenagers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Nearest Airport
Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.)