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Hotel Balestri

Property class: 4

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A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river with buildings in the background.
A hotel entrance with an arched doorway, illuminated signs reading "HOTEL BALESTRI" and "CAFFE' BALESTRI", and a number "7" on the wall.
A modern interior with green upholstered seating, black tables, and a marble floor.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows with views of the outside.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, bar stools, and a large hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $574
$507 nightly
$574 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small stool, a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

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

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table with glasses of wine, and a potted plant.

Junior Suite

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a painting, a television, and a wardrobe.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and a wooden wardrobe.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
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

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river with buildings in the background.

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the outside.

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

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

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

View all photos for Superior Apartment, Annex Building

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

Superior Apartment, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Piazza del Duomo 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
  • ‪Berberè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ditta Artigianale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panetteria e Stuzzicheria De Neri - ‬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
  • Built in 1888
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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)
  • 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

Property class

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, beautiful hotel, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leif

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff. Pleasure to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KONSTANTINOS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, clean room, polite and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff we’re lovely and helpful, room was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and very clean. Food was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very attentive staff and well appointed hotel. Location was excellent for touring Florence’s many highlights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful in every way. The location was excellent, the staff could not have been nicer or more attentive, the bar had fantastic cocktails with lots of great snacks served along with them, the breakfast had a good variety and was fresh and plentiful. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the water. Beautiful property, room was amazing, great views. Staff was super friendly and everything was perfect! Will definitely come back here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alun

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel, a few minute walk from Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, as well as several delicious restaurants. This beautiful city is very walkable with lovely people and amazing food, don’t miss it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dyann

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

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

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

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Karl

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, awesome location & amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taja

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