On Via dell’Inferno, a dead-end street between Via Tornabuoni and the Arno, Hotel Esperanza Florence is a 2-star hotel run by its owners. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom in the rooms, with no breakfast, and suits anyone looking for something simple near Ponte Vecchio.
Location and getting around
Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are about a 5-minute walk away. The Duomo (Florence Cathedral) and the Uffizi are about 10 minutes away, as is Santa Maria Novella station.
The street takes its name from Dante’s Divine Comedy, and around it you have the shops of Via Tornabuoni and Via della Vigna Nuova.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have functional decor, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. Wifi is free throughout the building.
The owners and staff help with recommendations for the city. According to the property itself, there is a private external car park nearby.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want a 2-star hotel a few minutes from Ponte Vecchio.
- A good fit if you prefer direct contact with whoever runs the hotel.
- A good fit if you travel by car and a nearby car park helps, even though it is not the hotel’s own.
- A good fit if you will have breakfast out and only need to sleep well.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:30, a short window: if your train or flight arrives later, talk to the hotel beforehand. Photo ID and a credit card must be presented. Check-out is until 11:00. Breakfast is not served, so you will have to find a café in the area. A 24-hour reception and a lift are not listed.