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Hotel California

4.0 star property

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $229
$194 nightly
$229 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

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Via Ricasoli 30, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Quadruple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Located in Florence (Historic Centre of Florence), Hotel California is within a 5-minute walk of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Piazza della Signoria and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Central Market.

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza della Signoria - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé Ricasoli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Ménagère - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rosso Crudo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cantina De Pucci - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel California offers 49 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as concierge services and a television in a common area.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Spring Break deposit: EUR 30 per night (for guests under 12 years old)
  • 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.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 14 May

National rating

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

Property is also known as

California Florence
Hotel California Florence
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Florence
Hotel California Hotel Florence

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 856 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good service, good buffet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pacharin

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location with elevator and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is within walking distance to all the turist attractions. I would definitely stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilson P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel California has a wonderful central location, and the staff there are so helpful and kind. It’s a little shabby but totally reliable. The rooms are clean and comfortable - I’d stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosanne

Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijayakartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the Duome from room 353 Excellent location for historic attractions and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nimra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and it’s an excellent location for sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with amazing view of the duomo. Friendly staff and great location near all the attractions and resturants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Li Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paolo at the front desk was kind and professional. He provided helpful information in regards to airport transportation and provided a kettle for me. For his service I will definitely return in the future. Grazie Mille, Paolo!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, right near the big tourist spots and a REALLY great breakfast that was able to accommodate my gluten free needs (unexpected but so nice!).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was right off the main lobby and it was extremely loud. Beds were not the comfiest. Breakfast very basic. Excellent area and amazing walking distance to everything. We loved the little cafes down the street for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location from train and main attractions staff are a big help and friendly rooms were pretty big
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Hotel and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Walkable to main attractions, dining,and convenient transportation to pick up locations for excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mario Junior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel in wonderful location. The staff was very friendly, the rooms were standard but with air conditioning and clean. The breakfast was basic but very good to start the day. We were happy with that. It was just bit not nice to give the leave the keys at the eeceotin every time you leave the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good experience and perfect clean place for your visit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024