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Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Uffizi Gallery

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Balcony view
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Bar (on property)
Reception
Located near the iconic Uffizi Gallery, Hotel Balestri offers a luxurious retreat with continental breakfast and breathtaking views from its rooftop terrace. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and unwind at the bar or coffee shop/cafe. Previous guests rave about the hotel's helpful staff and prime location.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Valet parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
$132 nightly
The total price is $161
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 226 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 226 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

View from room

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building | Living area | LED TV

Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, Annex Building

Superior Apartment, Annex Building | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Superior Apartment, Annex Building

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122

What's nearby

  • Uffizi Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 34 min drive
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 19 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 26 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 18 min walk

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

Hotel Balestri features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 51 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (EUR 48.00 per day)
    • Limited valet parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children's games

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1888
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 30
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fee & policy details

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Valet parking costs EUR 48.00 per day

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
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.
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

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Balestri offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Balestri does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Balestri?

Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Balestri?

Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 48.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Balestri?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Balestri and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.

What's the area around Hotel Balestri like?

Hotel Balestri is located by the river in Historic Centre of Florence, a short 4-minute walk from Uffizi Gallery and 4 minutes' walk from Palazzo Vecchio. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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