Hotel California

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a view of a building with a dome.
A spacious living room with a glass coffee table, two leather sofas, and a view of a dome and buildings through large windows.
A spacious room with a large window offering a view of a dome and a terrace. There is a white table and two red chairs.
A view from a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent dome structure.
A hotel lobby with a yellow and white color scheme, featuring a central staircase, seating area with chairs, and large windows.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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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 della Signoria
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel California

2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and concierge services are available at this hotel. Continental breakfast is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel California. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Features include free breakfast, plus 2 bars and a rooftop terrace.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy drinks at the 2 bars/lounges
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 4 minutes by foot from Piazza del Duomo
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel California.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Florence hotel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available
  • 24-hour return 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 cot
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 cot

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Hotel California offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 14 May.

Property class

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. 255 out of 864 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 864 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 864 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 864 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 864 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Omayra Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was good, room was clean, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive, helpful and friendly staff. Very happily recomend this hotel located in great proximity to many attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was underwhelming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pacharin

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

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 review

6/10 Okay

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was good, not self serve. Lots of mosquitos in the room and got bit quite a lot while we slept. The heat didn’t work or towel rack warmer. You have to leave the key at the front when leaving, which I personally didn’t mind. Lots of stairs to get to lobby but staff is helpful if you need a hand. Overall good but not a 4 star hotel. Thank you for the memories . Either way I did enjoy my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

8/10 Good

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

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

10/10 Excellent

Wilson P

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

8/10 Good

William

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Rosanne

Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Avelina

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

8/10 Good

Nimra

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Guido

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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