Hotel Balestri

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Reception
Balcony view
Property entrance
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
$386
$336 nightly
$386 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30

Explore the area

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Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • River view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Apartment, Annex Building

  • City view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Florence

With a stay at Hotel Balestri, you'll be centrally located in Florence, within a 5-minute walk of Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.

What's nearby

  • Uffizi Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza della Signoria - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 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
  • ‪Panetteria e Stuzzicheria De Neri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Prosciutteria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balestri

Hotel Balestri offers 50 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 48 per day)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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
  • 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

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Balestri Florence
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Hotel Balestri Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 706 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dale

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alun, Ruthin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and professional staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taja

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful with things to do and around the area. Check-in was very smooth and the staff was very pleasant and friendly in all of our interactions. The hotel is conveniently located in walkable to a few museums and attractions nearby. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung, Beaumont

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. The staff was excellent and the property was a delight. If you are looking for something close to city center this is a bit out of the way. It’s still walkable in any direction but to get to the train station will take you about 20 minutes. Now the great factor about this location is the easy access to Ponte Vecchio, Ufizi gallery and Vivilo’s cafe. The affogato at Vivoli is absolutely to die for. They have various different flavors and types of coffee. If you don’t believe me look it up. You can’t miss it. The hotel is close by to Gustapizza. This place is just as amazing. The entire region is fabulous and you can’t go wrong staying at the Ballestri. I will definitely stay here again. Oh and pay for the balcony room. It over looks the River Arno. You can have morning coffee with a pastry and soak in the views.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayoko, New York

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

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,
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niloufar, sherman oaks

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azar

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location by the river Arno . Beautiful hotel and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Almudena del

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Teníamos dos cuartos y amablemente nos dieron upgrade en ambos a más grandes, con vistas al río, ya que el cuarto sencillo estaba demasiado pequeño, el staff muy amable, el desayuno con huevo, cereal, yoghurt, fruta, café, bastante bien servido. Lo recomiendo 100%.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic - clean, modern rooms, great shower, friendly staff, awesome breakfast, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stoppwf in for two days.. great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly at check in. Offering to make reservations, providing a kiddie bag and pointing out sites. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Location was perfect. We will stay again 100%.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

dyann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room with views. Great location for all that Florence has to offer. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025