Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
$180
$148 nightly
$180 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12

Explore the area

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

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 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
(10 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

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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 Palazzo Vecchio. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ponte Vecchio.

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
  • 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
  • ‪Panetteria e Stuzzicheria De Neri - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balestri

Riverfront hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Uffizi Gallery
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

Balestri
Balestri Florence
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Hotel Balestri Florence
Balestri Hotel Florence
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Hotel Balestri Hotel Florence

Hotel Balestri Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonino

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

GILDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Georgia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Salvatore, Middle Village

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! We booked an apartment and it was excellent HOWEVER, when I booked I didn’t know that the apartment was completely seperate from the hotel itself, it was in another building, about a 5 minute walk. But besides that we were happy with everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paniz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great views!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect spot for us. We were close to the Uffizi as well as the Ponte Vecchio. Lots of places to eat and enjoy the ambiance of Florence. We got to watch the Crew races on Sunday as well as the gondoliers cruising the Arno which was right outside our window. We chose a "room with a view" and were extremely please. Did not realize that breakfast was included in the price of our room and it was a lovely surprise. It was very quiet at night and we got good nights rest for our stay.
view from our balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First we would like to express our deep appreciation for Hotel Balestri for their kindness. We accidentally booked the wrong dates and they allowed us to correct our error without hesitation. The hotel was also spotless, treated its guests with utmost care, kindness, and respect and provided a lovely complimentary breakfast. It is also very accessible to all that Florence has to offer. We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, great water pressure and air conditioning! Superb location in Florence Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIchael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

neveen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is excellent. Air conditioning and elevator were functioning very well. Room service was excellent. Breakfast is limited but okay. The room size is small. WiFi was slow initially but was very good later on. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful. Stunning views, very clean and the staff were really nice and very helpful. Location was excellent for all the local attractions, shops, restaurants and transport. We had a wonderful dinner and cocktails here too. There is some work being done outside the hotel but this did not affect us. I would definitely stay here again if I am lucky enough to be back to Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby and breakfast was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never leave reviews but I absolutely loved my stay here. It was beautiful and the view from our room was amazing. The bar was awesome and the breakfast was good. Perfectly located—just a short walk to all the top attractions. I do feel it was on the pricer side of our budget but definitely worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break in Florence

Its an amazing hotel very close to shops and restaurant. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025