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Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property
Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to Uffizi Gallery

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | Balcony view
Property entrance
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View
Free daily continental breakfast
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
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  • Bar
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  • Room service
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  • Laundry
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  • 24/7 front desk
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Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM
The price is €329
Price available on 22/7/2024

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Popular LocationUffizi Gallery4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPonte Vecchio5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore11 min walk

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Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View | View from room

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View | View from room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 21.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Florence

Hotel Balestri is located in Santa Croce, a neighbourhood in Florence, and is near the airport and on a river. Ponte Vecchio and Historic Center - Downtown are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Uffizi Gallery - 4 min walk
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk
  • Historic Center - Downtown - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪All'Antico Vinaio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria dei Neri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Berberè Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Base V Juicery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Buchetta Food & Wine - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balestri

Upscale hotel near Uffizi Gallery
A short walk from Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Hotel Balestri provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, a porter/bellboy and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 51 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 45 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (75 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Building
  • Built in 1888
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 45.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is 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

Is Hotel Balestri pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Balestri?

As of 22 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Balestri on 22 Jul 2024 start from €314.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Balestri?

Valet parking is available for EUR 45.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Balestri?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Balestri?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Balestri located?

Located in Santa Croce, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Arno River, Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. Palazzo Vecchio and Basilica of Santa Croce are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 18 minutes.

Hotel Balestri Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 834 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 834 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 834 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 834 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 834 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and elegant hotel. Very comfortable and spacious room. The staff is very friendly. Gabriel from the breakfast staff was very nice and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hussein

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatv
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholaus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Balestri. The room was even nicer than the pictures depicted. A balcony with the river view is a must, so peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guilmore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Clean hotel. Excellent staff. Kudos to Gabriele at the front desk. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommended. Would stay here again. Thank you for making our stay memorable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, superb location, friendly and courteous staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and perfect location. Great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mojgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Santa Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Everyone was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024