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Essence Hotel

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of a dome through a window.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a view of a building with a dome.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a dome and buildings, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a vase of flowers, a chair, and a small ottoman.
A modern bathroom with a black sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a white towel on a towel rack.
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $155
$128 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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19 Piazza della Indipendenza, Florence, FI, 50129
  • Place, Fortezza da Basso
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza San Marco
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a view of a building with a dome.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a small stool, a TV mounted on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee machine, and a view of a cityscape.

Family Quadruple Room, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Located in Florence (Historic Centre of Florence), Essence Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Piazza del Duomo.

What's nearby

  • Fortezza da Basso - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piazza San Marco - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gallery of the Academy of Florence - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 11 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antica Pasticceria Sieni - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caffè degl'Innocenti - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Bondi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Gratella - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Essence Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 45-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6 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.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Essence Hotel Inn
Essence Hotel Florence
Essence Hotel Inn Florence

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Lovely hotel and lovely staff! Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gabino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location walking around is very easy,clean room no complaints at all,will definitely recommend this place 10/10 for me !!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Staff is very kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind! The room was large and comfortable! Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yannina del Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centric property, clean and the Staff was super attentive, Luca was very informative about the hotel and the surrounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, staff very responsive and the Amazing View really made this my best trip to Firenze!!! Everything is close by, including train station -which made this a perfect center base.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shu-Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean and nice hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The essence hotel is situated in a conveniently quiet and central location. The staff was very accommodating. The room was exceptionally clean. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, informative staff, extremely clean room with renovated bathroom. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best view in Florence for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SEMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location, accessibility, cleanliness, and comfort were all excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yeeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great views, lovely kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has an only few rooms on random old building but in front of the hotel has really nice & quiet park, very modern and clean rooms. It is walkable from Duomo and historic center of city and train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eui Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, clean, big room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Artem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very well located, the staff is very attentive and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodations, great location and Raphaela was fantastic! She provided great recommendations and suggestions! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and great hotel , oustanding views to the Duomo and all of the city of Florence, room was impecable , very clean, espacious , modern , great Location , very friendly and kind staff that made our Florence experience great ,will definarelly recomend it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk to the city center and safe. Staff are nice and helpful. The room is clean and room service is also good. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lucca was absolutely amazing, so friendly approachable and helpful and gave some amazing recommendations! In a great location close enough for a stroll to the duomo in about 10-15 minutes. Hotel so clean and rooms lovely and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayse

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is in a safe location at walking distance to main places to visit. Nice and helpful staff. Room was very clean. Room service was good. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They do not have activities, location in front Piazza Independencia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our stay at the Essence! The reception area and our room was nicely appointed with a modern vibe. Raphael and her staff were very friendly and informative and the cleaning staff kept the rooms nice and clean! We also liked that it is in walking distance to the various museums, attractions, and the train station in Florence. We also enjoyed that the hotel was across the street from a very nice park that we could take a stroll in. The park also hosted community events such as a flea market during the weekend while we were there. We could also see the nicely treed park from our room which was a nice touch. We would stay there again should we visit Florence in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026