Located on the northern edge of Siena's medieval city wall, the Hotel Minerva is a budget hotel with a convenient location and panoramic views but little character. The air-conditioned rooms, which come with minibars, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV, are spacious, and many have large private balconies overlooking the city and surrounding countryside, but decor is basic and uninspired. An extensive free breakfast is included in the room rate, and a small bar serves coffee and other drinks throughout the day and evening. The lobby also hosts art exhibitions. The hotel attracts a mix of tourists (families, groups, and couples) and business travelers. For a hotel with similar (or slightly higher) rates and more character, check out the Hotel Santa Caterina.
Located on the northern edge of Siena's medieval city wall, the Hotel Minerva is a budget hotel with a convenient location and panoramic views but little character. The air-conditioned rooms, which come with minibars, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV, are spacious, and many have large private balconies overlooking the city and surrounding countryside, but decor is basic and uninspired. An extensive free breakfast is included in the room rate, and a small bar serves coffee and other drinks throughout the day and evening. The lobby also hosts art exhibitions. The hotel attracts a mix of tourists (families, groups, and couples) and business travelers. For a hotel with similar (or slightly higher) rates and more character, check out the Hotel Santa Caterina.
Located on central Florence's outskirts, this simple two-pearl option is a good value for the price. The 13 rooms have private en-suite bathrooms and modern comforts including air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Desks and cheap rates attract students, while the beautiful lounge bar is convenient for late night snacks and drinks. Although the continental breakfast is basic and lacks eggs, it’s an adequate spread that’s a budget-friendly start top the day. Some areas may need a little TLC, but with such low rates, it’s hard to complain -- and spaces are kept clean. Keep in mind that walks to the Duomo will be long (over 20 minutes), but the Accademia is within a 10-minute walk. For a similar budget option with a more modern vibe, try Florence Dome Hotel.
Located on central Florence's outskirts, this simple two-pearl option is a good value for the price. The 13 rooms have private en-suite bathrooms and modern comforts including air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Desks and cheap rates attract students, while the beautiful lounge bar is convenient for late night snacks and drinks. Although the continental breakfast is basic and lacks eggs, it’s an adequate spread that’s a budget-friendly start top the day. Some areas may need a little TLC, but with such low rates, it’s hard to complain -- and spaces are kept clean. Keep in mind that walks to the Duomo will be long (over 20 minutes), but the Accademia is within a 10-minute walk. For a similar budget option with a more modern vibe, try Florence Dome Hotel.
Simple Florentine comfort and great Duomo views are the major highlights at A Florence View B&B -- a family-run, two-and-a-half-pearl establishment on the square opposite the Duomo. Set in a 17th-century palazzo, this modest property has original features including frescoed ceilings, and although facilities are basic, personalized service and an excellent location make it good value for money. Breakfast is tailored to guest preferences, and served directly to the room by friendly host Giuliana. Although some furnishings may be worn, rooms are clean and comfortable, with a decent range of amenities including minibars and air-conditioning -- over half have great Duomo views. Free Wi-Fi throughout and discounted garage parking round out the features. For a family-friendly option with spectacular Duomo views, try the apartments at Palazzo Gamba across the square.
Simple Florentine comfort and great Duomo views are the major highlights at A Florence View B&B -- a family-run, two-and-a-half-pearl establishment on the square opposite the Duomo. Set in a 17th-century palazzo, this modest property has original features including frescoed ceilings, and although facilities are basic, personalized service and an excellent location make it good value for money. Breakfast is tailored to guest preferences, and served directly to the room by friendly host Giuliana. Although some furnishings may be worn, rooms are clean and comfortable, with a decent range of amenities including minibars and air-conditioning -- over half have great Duomo views. Free Wi-Fi throughout and discounted garage parking round out the features. For a family-friendly option with spectacular Duomo views, try the apartments at Palazzo Gamba across the square.
Although this upscale 16th-century palazzo has only 10 rooms, it's proof that big things come in small packages. Only a seven-minute walk from the Duomo, Al Palazzo del Marchese di Camugliano offers the feeling of staying in an authentic noble residence from the Renaissance era. Many rooms are breathtaking, with amenities including free minibars plus varying details like high ceilings, marble bathrooms, and four-poster beds. The fantastic free breakfast is prepared to order from a seemingly endless menu, and served in the tranquil roof garden in good weather. Ample free refreshments, plus sweet or savory treats, are available for guests throughout the day. Wi-Fi is free, though the central location can mean noise in street-facing rooms. For a similar option with more eccentric flair, try Palazzo Tolomei Residenza d’Epoca instead.
Although this upscale 16th-century palazzo has only 10 rooms, it's proof that big things come in small packages. Only a seven-minute walk from the Duomo, Al Palazzo del Marchese di Camugliano offers the feeling of staying in an authentic noble residence from the Renaissance era. Many rooms are breathtaking, with amenities including free minibars plus varying details like high ceilings, marble bathrooms, and four-poster beds. The fantastic free breakfast is prepared to order from a seemingly endless menu, and served in the tranquil roof garden in good weather. Ample free refreshments, plus sweet or savory treats, are available for guests throughout the day. Wi-Fi is free, though the central location can mean noise in street-facing rooms. For a similar option with more eccentric flair, try Palazzo Tolomei Residenza d’Epoca instead.
The 121-room Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli is an upper-middle-range hotel with subdued modern decor located about a 20- to 30- minute bus ride from Florence's historic center. The hotel has a stylish lobby bar and restaurant, plus a daily breakfast buffet, for an extra fee. There's a small 24-hour business center and a modern gym as well, but no pool or spa. Contemporary guest rooms feature wood floors, 40-inch flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges in addition to roomy bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads. Travelers might want to compare rates with the nearby Starhotels Tuscany, which offers similar amenities and more traditional decor.
The 121-room Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli is an upper-middle-range hotel with subdued modern decor located about a 20- to 30- minute bus ride from Florence's historic center. The hotel has a stylish lobby bar and restaurant, plus a daily breakfast buffet, for an extra fee. There's a small 24-hour business center and a modern gym as well, but no pool or spa. Contemporary guest rooms feature wood floors, 40-inch flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges in addition to roomy bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads. Travelers might want to compare rates with the nearby Starhotels Tuscany, which offers similar amenities and more traditional decor.
The c-hotels Club is a modern, upper-middle-range hotel with pleasant, breezy interiors located next to the city's main train station. While this means easy access to transportation and area sights, the setting is busy and often congested. The 62 rooms, however, are soundproofed against most noise. Overall it's a functional, stylish, and well-positioned hotel, but travelers looking for a little more classic Florentine elegance may prefer the nearby Hotel Albani Firenze.
The c-hotels Club is a modern, upper-middle-range hotel with pleasant, breezy interiors located next to the city's main train station. While this means easy access to transportation and area sights, the setting is busy and often congested. The 62 rooms, however, are soundproofed against most noise. Overall it's a functional, stylish, and well-positioned hotel, but travelers looking for a little more classic Florentine elegance may prefer the nearby Hotel Albani Firenze.
Across the street from the Santa Maria Novella station, this mid-range hotel is conveniently located for travelers arriving by train. An appealing lobby and bar have several gleaming, contemporary touches, but the 95 guest rooms are no-frills with few decorations and no minibars. Rooms on higher floors are recommended for enjoying city views, and a few rooms have kitchenettes and furnished balconies. The breakfast buffet is free, as is the Wi-Fi, though it can be spotty. And guests driving through Florence can make use of the hotel's underground garage, for a fee. Those looking for more historic accommodations should consider the mid-range Botticelli Hotel.
Across the street from the Santa Maria Novella station, this mid-range hotel is conveniently located for travelers arriving by train. An appealing lobby and bar have several gleaming, contemporary touches, but the 95 guest rooms are no-frills with few decorations and no minibars. Rooms on higher floors are recommended for enjoying city views, and a few rooms have kitchenettes and furnished balconies. The breakfast buffet is free, as is the Wi-Fi, though it can be spotty. And guests driving through Florence can make use of the hotel's underground garage, for a fee. Those looking for more historic accommodations should consider the mid-range Botticelli Hotel.
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni is a charming and elegant upscale hotel housed in a 13th-century fortified tower and neighboring 19th-century palace right in central Florence. The 27 rooms have original details like wood-beam ceilings and stone archways plus modern features like free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Many have views of the Arno River or the Duomo. The hotel serves a generous free breakfast with hot and cold items, and the two rooftop terraces with views of the city and Arno River are a guest favorite. The nearby Golden Tower Hotel & Spa has more on-site features and is bursting with historic character, though rates will be higher.
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni is a charming and elegant upscale hotel housed in a 13th-century fortified tower and neighboring 19th-century palace right in central Florence. The 27 rooms have original details like wood-beam ceilings and stone archways plus modern features like free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Many have views of the Arno River or the Duomo. The hotel serves a generous free breakfast with hot and cold items, and the two rooftop terraces with views of the city and Arno River are a guest favorite. The nearby Golden Tower Hotel & Spa has more on-site features and is bursting with historic character, though rates will be higher.
A standard modern business hotel, the upper-middle-range NH Siena stands out for its prime tourist location: The 129-room property sits just outside picturesque Siena's historic center. It has sleek, contemporary interiors, a stylish bar and restaurant, meeting spaces for its business clientele, and a small fitness center with free weights and an weight-training and cardio machines. Be aware that there is no parking, the free Wi-Fi is slow, and rooms are small.
A standard modern business hotel, the upper-middle-range NH Siena stands out for its prime tourist location: The 129-room property sits just outside picturesque Siena's historic center. It has sleek, contemporary interiors, a stylish bar and restaurant, meeting spaces for its business clientele, and a small fitness center with free weights and an weight-training and cardio machines. Be aware that there is no parking, the free Wi-Fi is slow, and rooms are small.
A luxury hotel with history and style just south of the center of Florence, the Villa Cora was built in the late 1860s by Baron Oppenheim, a German financier, and was restored in 2010. It is part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux fellowship of hotels and restaurants. With a unique heated outdoor pool and a subterranean spa, the special property is a good spot for both relaxation and sightseeing. Those who are up for it can walk a little more than a mile and a half to attractions in the center of Florence, including the Duomo, but the hotel also offers a free shuttle. The hotel provides a fairly good value for its class and amenities.
A luxury hotel with history and style just south of the center of Florence, the Villa Cora was built in the late 1860s by Baron Oppenheim, a German financier, and was restored in 2010. It is part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux fellowship of hotels and restaurants. With a unique heated outdoor pool and a subterranean spa, the special property is a good spot for both relaxation and sightseeing. Those who are up for it can walk a little more than a mile and a half to attractions in the center of Florence, including the Duomo, but the hotel also offers a free shuttle. The hotel provides a fairly good value for its class and amenities.