The Hotel Arno Bellariva occupies a 19th-century villa on the Lungarno del Tempio, on the riverbank east of the centre. It is a 2-star hotel with a garden, a patio and parking, a good fit if you are travelling by car or prefer to stay outside the old town.
Location and getting around
Piazzale Michelangelo and the Basilica of Santa Croce are about a 15-minute walk away. The Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria are about 25 minutes on foot, and the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) about 30.
Santa Maria Novella station is about 40 minutes’ walk, so a taxi is sensible if you arrive by train with luggage. According to the hotel, Firenze Campo di Marte station is 1.5 km away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are classic in style, with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building.
Outside there is a garden and a patio. There is 24-hour reception and parking, and pets are accepted.
Who it suits
- Drivers who would rather not go into the centre.
- Guests who like a stroll along the river at the end of the day.
- Anyone who wants to see the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo.
- Travellers with a pet.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:30 and check-out is until 11:00. Breakfast is not listed. For more central options, see our guide to hotels in Florence.