Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Historic Centre of Florence
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Valet parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Minibar
The price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025

Room options

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Superior Triple Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

Highlights

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122

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 del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 34 min drive
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 19 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 26 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 18 min walk
  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 19 min walk

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

Hotel Balestri features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Historic Centre of Florence. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English, French, Italian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 51 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay for free (1 total, up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site valet parking (EUR 45.00 per day)
  • On-site parking is limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's games

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1888
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 75
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Valet parking costs EUR 45.00 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT048017A1LH8QL4RF

Also known as

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Balestri Florence
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Balestri offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Balestri does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Balestri?
Yes, pets stay for free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 10 kg per pet. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Balestri?
Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 45.00 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Balestri?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Balestri and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
What's the area around Hotel Balestri like?
Hotel Balestri is located by the river in Santa Croce, a short 1-minute walk from Historic Centre of Florence and 4 minutes' walk from Uffizi Gallery. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Hotel Balestri Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Eyal, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good Hotel just not good for cars
Great hotel. Just dont go by car. Parking service they have is just not practical
Sergio, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

they made everything right
we checked in to the hotel and i was surprised by the small lobby, but then saw the larger lobby on the other side of the small wall and it was fine for having drinks in the evening. the room -- with a balcony and river view-- was way too small for two people for 4 nights! I was so upset, you couldn't even open the balcony doors without them hitting the bed. I complained and by the next morning they were moving me to what they said was a "step down" -- a much larger room complete with sitting area, bathtub, larger bathroom, and a closet. the first room didn't even have a closet. I was ready to check out because i was so upset but they changed me and all was good from there on. nice breakfast set up and service. great location -- right on the river and literally a couple of blocks to Ufizzi and about 6 blocks to santa croce!
Roberta, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, wonderful service, very good breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Alan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved this hotel! From the moment we walked into its gorgeous lobby and were greeted by their welcoming staff, we knew we had made an excellent choice! The room was large (by European standards) bedding comfy, very clean, very quiet and totally walkable to Ufuzzi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, and all the shopping and delicious restaurants you could possibly hope for. We loved our three day stay and enjoyed the delicious breakfast every morning, and relaxing in the beautiful lobby with comfy chairs and bar service in the evening. Taxi cab services are right outside the door (we never waited longer than 4 minutes) Rooms are cleaned daily with fresh towels and then down service in the evening. Can’t say enough about the helpful staff, who were so friendly and knowledgeable about great places nearby to eat!
Linda, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

arthur, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

sharrin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel for travelers looking for comfort and quality and a prime location in Florence.
Benjamin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything very good
Simon, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in the perfect location!
Nicholas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

JINHUA, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, in a great location. Close to everything. I would highly recommned staying here.
Rachel, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Maria, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very helpful reception staff, good location.
Victoria Lindsay, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding hotel. Great location, excellent service. We will definitely book again.
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Scott Paul, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was amazing. The breakfast buffet was the best we’ve seen in Europe and US
Gabriela, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Elizabeth, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent stay at Hotel Balestri. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Location is center to all the sights and restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel!
Alyssa, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
NORA, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Andrew, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Héctor, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Kaushik, 2-night trip
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