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Hotel California

4.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$338
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar

Explore the area

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Via Ricasoli 30, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Quadruple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Florence

At Hotel California you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .The restaurant, California (7:30-9:30 PM), serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Historic Centre of Florence hotel include Central Market and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé Ricasoli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oliandolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Martelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Ménagère - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily.

A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel California. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Florence hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel California offers 49 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • California (7:30-9:30 PM)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Spring Break deposit: EUR 30 per night (for guests aged under 12 years old)
  • 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.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

California Florence
Hotel California Florence
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Florence
Hotel California Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel California?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of 19 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on 27 Mar 2026 start from AU$338, 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.

Does Hotel California serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel California?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel California?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel California's onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 836 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tomas Alberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good service, good buffet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanne

Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paolo at the front desk was kind and professional. He provided helpful information in regards to airport transportation and provided a kettle for me. For his service I will definitely return in the future. Grazie Mille, Paolo!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pacharin

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location with elevator and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We changed rooms - first had broken lamp and a temporary plastic shower curtain. 2nd room was fine.
View from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

P

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed.

Convenient location. Staff were competent but lacked hospitality skills. Room was tired & had seen better days but was clean. Listing two bars was misleading. Can’t understand how this hotel is a 4 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Turner

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was right off the main lobby and it was extremely loud. Beds were not the comfiest. Breakfast very basic. Excellent area and amazing walking distance to everything. We loved the little cafes down the street for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nimra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is within walking distance to all the turist attractions. I would definitely stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark-Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found this hotel while panic searching a hotel in Florence. I saw they had a room available with a view of the duomo. They were right. I was lucky enough to stay in a newer area of the hotel with a renovated room. The room was clean, pretty, and the bathroom was gorgeous. Be prepared to hand your key in to the front desk every time you leave the hotel (we thought that was strange). You need that key to run the electricity in the room so if you’re traveling when it’s super hot, know that the AC won’t be running and cooling the room down while you’re out and about. There’s an elevated patio area outside with a small bar inside that stays open till about midnight. Great option if you’re back from a long day of walking and need a drink with a slight view. The room had a small fridge (can’t fit much but helps for a few small bottles), a kettle to warm water for tea or coffee, and one AC unit z
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesomeness!!

The rooms were very clean Beautiful tile all over the air conditioner was very cold. I loved it. I will be back.!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

george

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Houssam

Average
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel California with the exception of an incident that occurred on the breakfast area. There are three steps to sit down to have breakfast and I slipped and had a bad fall. The staff immediately got me ice but they should really add rugs on steps because several people slipped on the same area. Either than that, the rooms were really clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avelina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijayakartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the Duome from room 353 Excellent location for historic attractions and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Volha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The staff were friendly and the location of the hotel is great in terms of all the sights to see, great restaurants and cafes around. However there seemed to be an electrical issue in my room where the power turned on and off every couple of minutes. Other than that the breakfast was great and the location is awesome if you’re in Florence for a short amount of time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with amazing view of the duomo. Friendly staff and great location near all the attractions and resturants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025