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Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property

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A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river with buildings in the background.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, bar stools, and a large hanging light fixture.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows with views of the outside.
A modern interior with green upholstered seating, black tables, and a marble floor.
A hotel entrance with an arched doorway, illuminated signs reading "HOTEL BALESTRI" and "CAFFE' BALESTRI", and a number "7" on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$315
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Explore the area

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Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small stool, a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table with glasses of wine, and a potted plant.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a painting, a television, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and a wooden wardrobe.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river with buildings in the background.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the outside.

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Apartment, Annex Building

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

Superior Apartment, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Florence

Hotel Balestri places you in the centre of Florence, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. 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 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Historic Centre of Florence hotel include Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo.

What's nearby

  • Uffizi Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪All'Antico Vinaio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria dei Neri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬2 min walk
  • Melaleuca
  • ‪Ditta Artigianale - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balestri

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. 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
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1888
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Balestri offers 50 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. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 48 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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
  • Built in 1888
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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 48.00 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

Property class

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 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Balestri on 19 Aug 2026 start from AU$315, 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 48.00 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.

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, beautiful hotel, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff. Pleasure to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KONSTANTINOS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, clean room, polite and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and very clean. Food was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff we’re lovely and helpful, room was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very attentive staff and well appointed hotel. Location was excellent for touring Florence’s many highlights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the water. Beautiful property, room was amazing, great views. Staff was super friendly and everything was perfect! Will definitely come back here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful in every way. The location was excellent, the staff could not have been nicer or more attentive, the bar had fantastic cocktails with lots of great snacks served along with them, the breakfast had a good variety and was fresh and plentiful. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel, a few minute walk from Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, as well as several delicious restaurants. This beautiful city is very walkable with lovely people and amazing food, don’t miss it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic - clean, modern rooms, great shower, friendly staff, awesome breakfast, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and professional staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dyann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby and breakfast was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location by the river Arno . Beautiful hotel and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great views!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good the cleaning the breakfast is an excellent hotel in a great location I wish I knew and I could reserve more days but for sure next time I do know where to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful with things to do and around the area. Check-in was very smooth and the staff was very pleasant and friendly in all of our interactions. The hotel is conveniently located in walkable to a few museums and attractions nearby. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, awesome location & amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was helpful, patience and the hotel was great value for the money. Amazing location and super good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable house keeping every day. The rooms were very well sound insulated and peaceful. The breakfast spread was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stoppwf in for two days.. great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025