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Atelier delle Grazie

Atelier delle Grazie
Duomo, < 0.1 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (413 reviews)
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Atelier delle Grazie
Front of property

Atelier Altafronte

Atelier Altafronte
Duomo, < 0.1 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Incredible location. It was a little difficult for our taxi driver to find but it was such an easy walk to everything including our tours and the river."
United States
Terri
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Atelier Altafronte
Family Triple Room

Residenza La Musa Amarcord

Residenza La Musa Amarcord
Santa Croce, 0.2 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (169 reviews)
"An amazing place with an incredibly charming mix of modern and old. The staff were great also and the location was perfect"
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Residenza La Musa Amarcord
City view from property

Hotel degli Orafi

Hotel degli Orafi
4.0 star property
San Giovanni, 0.1 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, clean and well maintained, great location, superb breakfast buffet, reasonably priced."
United States
Jeffrey Roger
The price is €226
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel degli Orafi
Reception

Bernini Palace

Bernini Palace
5.0 star property
Duomo, 0.2 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,015 reviews)
"Excellent location, great breakfast, nice rooms"
Canada
Dana
The price is €297
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Bernini Palace
Property entrance

Peruzzi Urban Residences

Peruzzi Urban Residences
Santa Croce, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (102 reviews)
"Nice accommodations, great staff, good breakfast, great location"
United States
Cheryl
The price is €212
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Peruzzi Urban Residences
Luxury Suite (Giglio Rosso)

Canto degli Scali

Canto degli Scali
San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"Great location, and the room/apt was huge. Just know it has 3 flights of stairs up to it, all good for us, but for someone with trouble maybe find somewhere with an elevator. "
United States
Mathew
The price is €232
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Canto degli Scali
Deluxe Double Room | View from room

In Piazza della Signoria - Residenza d'Epoca

In Piazza della Signoria - Residenza d'Epoca
San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (482 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and the location was amazing."
United States
Nichole
The price is €267
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
In Piazza della Signoria - Residenza d'Epoca
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

Hotel Balestri

Hotel Balestri
4.0 star property
Santa Croce, 0.1 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Ibrahim
The price is €185
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Hotel Balestri
Interior

Ramaglianti Hidden Gem by Mmega

Ramaglianti Hidden Gem by Mmega
Historic Centre of Florence, 0.4 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Gorgeous space in a great location."
United States
Samuel
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Ramaglianti Hidden Gem by Mmega
Panoramic Penthouse (Signoria) | Terrace/patio

Relais Piazza Signoria

Relais Piazza Signoria
San Giovanni, 0.2 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (844 reviews)
"Great location and view from the patio."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Relais Piazza Signoria
Restaurant

Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection

Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection
5.0 star property
San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (315 reviews)
The price is €1,138
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Casa Thiele alla Signoria

Casa Thiele alla Signoria
San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (152 reviews)
"Fanatstic bed and breakfast right in Florence’s city center! If you are looking for an intimate stay, I would highly recommend. If you are adverse to stairs or are older, a caution that you have to climb a few flights of stairs to get to your room. They are wide stairs and the staff is extremely helpful and helped us carry up our bags when we checked in."
United States
Hailey
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Casa Thiele alla Signoria
Presidential Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Tower | Terrace/patio

San Firenze Suites & Spa

San Firenze Suites & Spa
4.0 star property
San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent service, clean suites, and ideal location for sightseeing, dining, and shopping."
United States
Christine
The price is €312
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
San Firenze Suites & Spa
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Residenza delle arti

Residenza delle arti
San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"A Wonderful Stay — Would Highly Recommend From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. The front desk team was friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our stay, and the breakfast and housekeeping staff were equally kind and accommodating. Our room was spotlessly clean and well-maintained. Overall, a great experience from start to finish. We would absolutely stay here again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to friends and family."
United States
SRINIVAS
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Residenza delle arti
Property entrance

Casa Uffizi Tower House Boutique Hotel

Casa Uffizi Tower House Boutique Hotel
San Giovanni, 0.2 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Nice place, with excellent location "
United States
Marta
The price is €241
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Casa Uffizi Tower House Boutique Hotel
Superior Room

Palazzina Fusi

Palazzina Fusi
San Giovanni, 0.2 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (154 reviews)
"We are so happy to stay here."
United States
Chau
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Palazzina Fusi
Deluxe Room (Camera Deluxe Spaziosa) | View from room

Residenza Alessandra

Residenza Alessandra
San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (92 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great location"
United States
Armen
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Residenza Alessandra
Lounge

Corte Calzaiuoli Elegant Suites

Corte Calzaiuoli Elegant Suites
San Giovanni, 0.4 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (95 reviews)
"Excellent property. The office staff is wonderful. Very clean. Great breakfast great location"
United States
Nancy
The price is €283
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Corte Calzaiuoli Elegant Suites
Front of property

Hotel Calimala Florence

Hotel Calimala Florence
4.0 star property
San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,014 reviews)
"Clean hotel, excellent location, staff was so helpful! We loved our stay."
Canada
Joan
The price is €303
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hotel Calimala Florence
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Top Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science Hotel Reviews

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

10/10 Excellent
"Staff are friendly, location close to train station and central."
Thabiso 3-night trip
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The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science?
Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science is located in a historic area of Florence known for its stunning river views and stunning cathedral. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 3276 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science?
Adjacent to Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science, Hotel Calimala Florence is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good options within a short distance include c-hotels Ambasciatori and Aurum Uffizi.
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Expedia has 3276 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science.
What can I see and do near Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science?
You'll want to browse the collections at Uffizi Gallery, Gucci Museum and Bargello. Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and Via de' Calzaiuoli are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Teatro Verdi, Visarno Arena and Teatro della Pergola.
How can I get to Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science?
With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science is simple. Nearby metro stations include Unità Tram Stop, Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and San Marco University Tram Stop. If you're taking a train into town, Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) and Florence Santa Maria Novella Station are the closest stops to Historic Centre of Florence.