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Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property
Riverfront Florence hotel in Santa Croce with free breakfast

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Front of property – evening/night
Terrace/patio
Reception
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View
Front of property
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is €204
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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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
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 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
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 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
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
The price is €264
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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About the area

Map
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪All'Antico Vinaio - ‬3 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 Historic Centre of Florence
A short walk from Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, 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
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellboy
  • A lift, multilingual staff and free newspapers
  • 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.
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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • 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 provided

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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
Property Registration Number IT048017A1LH8QL4RF

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

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

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 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Balestri on 2 Dec 2024 start from €190.00, 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 steps away from Arno River and Historic Centre of Florence. Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio are also within 5 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. 596 out of 902 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 902 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 902 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 902 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 902 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

brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time in Italy and the stay here was amazing. Cleaning service every day was great. Customer service was great. People were nice: I would book again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raed, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and super friendly and professional staff, throughout the days. The breakfast selections could use more variety. The VIP option of Expedia is effectively meaningless. That’s becoming a common feature of all “VIP” hotels on Expedia. But the hotel is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! From the moment we walked into its gorgeous lobby and were greeted by their welcoming staff, we knew we had made an excellent choice! The room was large (by European standards) bedding comfy, very clean, very quiet and totally walkable to Ufuzzi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, and all the shopping and delicious restaurants you could possibly hope for. We loved our three day stay and enjoyed the delicious breakfast every morning, and relaxing in the beautiful lobby with comfy chairs and bar service in the evening. Taxi cab services are right outside the door (we never waited longer than 4 minutes) Rooms are cleaned daily with fresh towels and then down service in the evening. Can’t say enough about the helpful staff, who were so friendly and knowledgeable about great places nearby to eat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

arthur, Sammamish

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for travelers looking for comfort and quality and a prime location in Florence.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Beautiful hotel in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JINHUA

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, in a great location. Close to everything. I would highly recommned staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Very helpful reception staff, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very friendly. The location was so convenient for all of our sight-seeing excursions. We also had a beautiful view of the Arno River from our room. Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing. The breakfast buffet was the best we’ve seen in Europe and US
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Mont-Royal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classy hotel and very clean. Wonderful staff. Room was a good size and facing the river. Windows were soundproof. Highly recommend. Only downside was the WiFi, it had a very weak signal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent stay at Hotel Balestri. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Location is center to all the sights and restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NORA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel in the past and would definitely stay again. The staff is always great with good dinner recommendations and the location is very central to what we like to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Héctor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, at the river. Excellent attentions by the staff. If not the nicest and organized hotels i had been, its top 3. Thanks a lot for hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kaushik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

arthur, Sammamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great. Right by the old bridge and easy walk to every where.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

michelle v

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet. Staff very curteous
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Novato

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing location and hotel. Really appreciated the staff. Loved being on the Arno.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, close to restaurants and the touristic scenes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loredana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and staff were very friendly. Location was perfect for us, within walking distance from all our activities. It was a heat wave scorching the city during our stay; we particularly liked that the air conditioning was working well and housekeeping was not modifying our settings during the day so we always had a nice cool room to use and escape the heat. Breakfast was also amazing, we enjoyed our morning coffees and delicious food. Our room was small but we felt comfortable enough during our stay. We would definitely use it again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024