About 150 metres from the Basilica of Santa Croce, Hotel Palazzo Firenze occupies an 18th-century palace on Via Ghibellina. It is a 5-star hotel with frescoed ceilings, a music room and rooms with antique furniture.
Location and getting around
Santa Croce is about a 5-minute walk away. Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi and the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) are each about 10 minutes on foot, and Ponte Vecchio is about 10 too.
Piazzale Michelangelo is about 15 minutes away, across the Arno and up the hill; the Accademia Gallery is a similar distance. Santa Maria Novella station is about 20 minutes’ walk: with luggage, a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms combine antique furniture and fine fabrics with 4K screens of 40 or 50 inches. Wifi is free throughout the building.
- Lounge with original frescoes on the ceiling.
- Music room where the aperitif is served.
- Restaurant with a seasonal menu.
- Buffet, continental, Italian or à la carte breakfast.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want a hotel in a historic palace between Santa Croce and the Duomo.
- Ideal if you like to have a drink at the hotel before going out to dinner.
- A good fit for couples who plan to get around the centre on foot.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Bring photo ID and a credit card. No parking is listed. For more options, see our guide to hotels in Florence.