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Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property
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Balcony view
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View
Bar (on property)
Reception
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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
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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

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

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Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

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

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Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building | Living area

Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

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

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Superior Apartment, Annex Building | Private kitchen

Superior Apartment, Annex Building

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Balestri

Riverfront hotel with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Hotel Balestri offers 51 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.
Hotel Balestri's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Uffizi Gallery. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the breakfast
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Uffizi Gallery and 4 minutes by foot from Palazzo Vecchio
  • Pets welcome for free (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Balestri. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Florence hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

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.
  • Lift (75 centimetre 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 organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 48.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number IT048017A1LH8QL4RF
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your 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
Hotel Balestri
Hotel Balestri Florence
Balestri Hotel Florence
Hotel Balestri Hotel
Hotel Balestri Florence
Hotel Balestri Hotel Florence

Reviews

Hotel Balestri Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Room was small but clean. Hotel is a bit dated. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Elegant property in great location

We had a lovely 2 night stay at a room with a terrace overlooking the city which was magical. The staff were lovely helpful and spoke English very well. Really convenient location. Nice breakfast in a very pretty room. Would certainly recommend staying here. Nice bath products & beautiful marble bathroom with great water pressure.
The bar
View from the terrace day
View at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional services overall. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The staff were all wonderful with anything we needed! Especially when we had an incident with our luggage arriving late. The breakfast was absolutely delightful. Super close to museums. Cons: rooms are small and beds are tiny. The "rooftop" is a joke. There was construction goin on right outside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel room was lovely and comfortable and had a fabulous view of the Arno and the hills beyond, including the Medici new palace. The breakfast was plentiful and the staff were attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A last minute booking in a very busy Florence as our flight and the later replacement flight were both cancelled. We totally recommend this hotel. We checked in quite late and the lady at reception was very kind and helpful. We were able to get a light meal. The room is large and the bed very comfortable. Everything is very clean and the bathroom was very good with a walk-in shower which I need. We can highly recommend Hotel Balestri.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A., Baldwinsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful! The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. We were lucky to have a balcony overlooking the Arno River. It was spectacular at night! The bar and restaurant made dining easy and the food / service was excellent! I highly recommend this hotel to visitors!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine, Corona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great dining options provided by the hotel staff. Friendly staff and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynier

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Jenison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The top floor terrace faces the Duomo and Santa Croce, giving a spectacular view of the city lit up at night. The food was very good -- some fun, unique menu items. The staff was friendly & helpful. The only reason the couple of areas that I gave fours were that the room was on the small side, and there was some construction going on along the river -- not the hotel's fault, obviously -- that blocked the view of the river and made the area just in front look a bit industrial. Again, not their fault; just wanted to leave a heads-up that until construction is complete, the area around the property won't be as charming as I assume is usual.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible location. Beautiful room and views from room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff was excellent! Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos J, Guaynabo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and cleanliness, only complaint was the pillows and beds weren't comfortable. (Mattress were hard and pillows too thin)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Centrally located. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. Our room was fabulous with views of the Duomo and river. We hated to leave!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Mechanicsburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was top notch. We had to wait 10 minutes for our room to be ready but they were great about everything and accommodating an early morning checkout with bag breakfasts for us. Location is also great next to the river and near major attractions in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice artesian hotel in the heart of the city. The rooms are elegantly designed, spacious, and clean. The staff was courteous and the bar and breakfast was a very welcome surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location were great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice location except the bar service.

Good hotel. Breakfast was good. Room also good for europe standard: big enough. Location is good. They have a new bar and front desk was advertising it with discount on first drink. However, when you go to the bar, it was pretty clear that this was a new endeavor for them. There were 3 group of people in bar in total and everyone in staff seemed overwhelmed with that. After waiting for 10 mins without being addressed, walked out and still no one asked what is up. Minus the bar, hotel is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. They were very friendly, very accommodating and went out of their way to make us feel special. We stayed in the apartments. Great view, great place. We couldn’t have been happier. Thank you for this experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by ponte vecchio. Rooms are pretty small even with a deluxe so not much room to unpack if needed. The rooms were very modern and comfortable. The bar staff was friendly and offered great cocktail options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025