Away from the busiest part of the centre, on Piazza della Libertà, Hotel Ruby Bea Florence is a modern-style 4-star hotel with a bar and a breakfast with a vegetarian option. It suits anyone who doesn’t need the Duomo on the doorstep and is happy to walk a little each day.
Location and getting around
It is at number 16 Piazza della Libertà, north of the historic centre. The Accademia Gallery is about a 15-minute walk away, and the Duomo (Florence Cathedral), the Central Market (San Lorenzo) and the Fortezza da Basso about 20.
Piazza della Signoria is about 25 minutes away and Santa Maria Novella station also about 25. According to the hotel itself, the Convent of San Marco is about 8 minutes on foot.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have air conditioning, free wifi, a private bathroom, a desk and a flat-screen television, with bed linen and towels included. The whole building is smoke-free.
Breakfast combines buffet, continental and vegetarian options. There is a bar for a drink when you get back, and staff speak English and Italian.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you are going to a trade fair at the Fortezza da Basso and want to walk there.
- A good fit if you eat vegetarian and want it sorted at breakfast.
- A good fit if you don’t mind a 20-minute walk to the centre in exchange for sleeping away from the busiest streets.
Good to know
Arrival is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. Parking is not listed. If you want to compare with hotels closer to the Duomo, see our guide to places to stay in Florence.