Hotel Balestri
4.0 star property

Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to Uffizi Gallery
your current months are April, 2024 and May, 2024.
April 2024
May 2024

Hotel Balestri

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Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View
Free daily continental breakfast

Overview of Hotel Balestri

VIP Access
9.0

Wonderful

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Florence by travellers.
  • Free breakfast is scored top 10% in Florence by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is NZ$610
Price available on 1/4/2024

Explore the area

Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Popular LocationUffizi Gallery4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore11 min walk
  • Popular LocationHistoric Center - Downtown11 min walk

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

Superior Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 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. Historic Center - Downtown and Palazzo Vecchio 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.

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 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Historic Center - Downtown, 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 porter/bellboy, concierge services and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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–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

  • 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 22 lb 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

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

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

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Balestri Florence
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Balestri pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Balestri?

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Balestri on 12 Apr 2024 start from NZ$830.81, 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 Palazzo Vecchio. Ponte 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 800 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 800 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 800 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 800 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 800 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect. Great rooms. We had a river view. So close to food and shopping. Easy to get to the train and tours. Great breakfast and good coffee. Staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. The location is perfect for walking to all major attractions. The hotel was spotless and the service was top notch and breakfast buffet was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms right next to the river with nice views. Staff was nice and helpful. Breakfast was good. Location was close to some nice galleries and good restaurants. One odd thing is that there are large Goofy statues in the lobby and cafe. Apparently they are from the owner's private collection.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Beth, Bennington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice boutique hotel located on the river, excellent breakfast. Small room with minimal storage for clothes and luggage, but large modern bathroom was great. No Expedia VIP or gold status recognition.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki, Salado

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of the river was excellent and our room had two balconies! Room was clean, hotel was in downtown, access to a wonderful restaurant was 2 minutes walking distance away. Point Vecchio and Uffizi gallery also just a few minutes walking distance. Very, very happy with our experience there. Breakfast was delicious with many choices, including hot ones. And cappuccino every morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful staff. We had a family room and it was perfect for 2 adults and 2 teenagers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid, Vero Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoy the hotel. The room was spacious and very clean. Within walking distance to all attractions. We couldn’t use the shower properly so you may need to ask for help… we didn’t and showers were uncomfortable to take lol. Breakfast was ok. Staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with amazing staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023