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Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property
Riverfront Florence hotel in Santa Croce with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | Balcony view
Reception
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    1 min walk
  • Uffizi Gallery
    4 min walk
  • Palazzo Vecchio
    4 min walk
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    34 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

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

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

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

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
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

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

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
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room

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

View all photos for Junior Suite

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

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

View all photos for Superior Single Room

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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About the area

Florence

Hotel Balestri places you in the centre of Florence, steps from Historic Centre of Florence and within a short 5-minute stroll of Uffizi Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a short walk walk of this 4-property class Santa Croce hotel include Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio.

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

Riverfront Florence hotel in Santa Croce with free breakfast
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Balestri. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1888
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Balestri offers 51 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 45.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number IT048017A1LH8QL4RF

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Balestri?

Hotel Balestri offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Balestri?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Balestri on 4 Dec 2024 start from NZ$339.33, 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Balestri?

Yep, Hotel Balestri has valet parking for EUR 45.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Hotel Balestri a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Balestri.

Does Hotel Balestri serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests adore the free continental breakfast here! Served daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Balestri?

No, Hotel Balestri does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Balestri?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Balestri?

Furry friends are welcome at Hotel Balestri, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shirall

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

8/10 Good

Clara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was clean and orderly. Breakfast was nice, everything offered was fresh yet basic. The hotel is 5 minutes away from Ponte Vecchio. Everything was great, though they don't have many dinner choices. We would use the hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olaleke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very helpful & attentive. Our room was rather small but the beds & pillows were very comfortable, which made up for this as we were able to get good rest. The bathroom needed some attention; the shower doors didn’t align and could not close all the way which mean’t water was not fully contained. We stayed for 4 nights. It was extremely hot & humid (as expected at this time of year) but the climate control in the hotel & especially in our room, was perfectly controlled. We would definitely revisit this hotel again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olaleke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Yonkers

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismer, Yonkers

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views were just to die for!! An absolutely amazing experience that everyone should enjoy! Shopping out of this world! Car watching next to none the best place ever!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Ginowan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laura Vin and Sabo are all such nice people they made our stay most pleasant just with the happy smiles Really appreciate everyone at breakfast as well always welcoming and nice. Thank you also to the room cleaning folks the room was fresh and clean everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024