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Balcony

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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Downtown Florence comes alive at Balcony, where you can unwind on the rooftop terrace or indulge in a meal at Alla Griglia. With free in-room WiFi, a cozy library, and luggage storage available for your convenience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Double Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Double Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Via Dei Banchi 3, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 23 min drive
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 7 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 17 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪giaogiao stazione firenze - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lorenzo de'Medici - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria La Madia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Balcony

Balcony features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. This Tuscan hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. Public transportation is only a short walk: Unità Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 30 per day)
    • Off-site parking within 328 ft (EUR 30 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry service
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1972
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Tuscan architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Alla Griglia – On-site restaurant.

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 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 30 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 30 per day (328 ft away)

Policies

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 1 June until 1 October.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, Barclaycard
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.
Property Registration Number IT048017A1EJS2RTK5

National rating

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

Also known as

Balcony Florence
Balcony Hotel
Balcony Hotel Florence
Balcony Florence
Balcony Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Balcony offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Balcony 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 Balcony?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Balcony?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 30 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balcony?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Balcony?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Alla Griglia.

What's the area around Balcony like?

Balcony is in Historic Centre of Florence, a short 3-minute walk from Unità Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

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Reviews

Balcony Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is close to many restaurants within walking distance and offers a convenient breakfast option. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Location
Service staff
Train station
Breakfast
Cathedrals
Room
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Stay was good close to everything
Genene, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Frank, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel and staff were amazing, would recommend and we will stay again.
Oana, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Plenty of dining options around the property Very convenient to and from the train station and places of interest Near the shopping area as well
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was clean and quiet. Nice breakfast served every morning. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
John J, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. It was convenient for walking to all the main attractions nearby. The water pressure in the shower was rough and the bathroom/shower were incredibly small. I smacked my elbows many times in the bathroom.
Mikaela, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room and location were great. Some staff do not speak English, especially the evening shift, and the elder gentleman working at the reception in the evening was making inappropriate remarks to my friend who I was talking with in the lobby.
Andrei Ioan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

the location was ideal to see the sights of the city
colin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel within walking distance to train station.
Lisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is an excellent 3 star hotel with a clean, modern interior, and first rate service. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a conveniently located mid-priced hotel option in Milan.
Rabikar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed my stay at Balcony. Just about everything is a ten to fifteen minute walk from the hotel and there are plenty of dining and shopping options. The owners are very helpful and welcoming!
Kevon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is nice. I would stay again. People at front desk are nice and helpful.
Jeff, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They accommodated for our late 11 pm check in. Managed by a classy couple, they were very helpful and friendly. Very good room with everything we needed.
Ramon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked that it was so close to the duomo and the train station and still only 15 minutes each way to the Uffizi and Galleria dell’Academia
Jo Ann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little hotel, walking distance from station and many sights and restaurants. Owners lovely. No elevators so had to lug luggage upstairs but overall great
Shelley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Short walk to train station. Museums, shopping, and restaurants all within walking distance. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was good. No elevator so had to carry luggage up steps.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel with GREAT location. We were able to walk to all the locations that we wanted to see. MANY restaurants within 2-3 blocks from the hotel. Front desk staff, I think it was the owner, was very friendly and accommodating despite some language barriers. Provided me with ice daily! Bed was comfortable and shower was ok. Plenty of space in the room. We chose the breakfast for 10Euros daily. It did not have any warm/hot options and limited protein but was enough to start the day. Owner helped us arrange transportation to our next destination at checkout. Would stay here again!
Beth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great central location!

Great stay in central location. Room was clean and layout was nice. Very friendly staff. Only issue was the shower drained slowly but it didn’t bother us. We would stay again. AC was great!
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

15 - 30 minute walking distance to most tourist attractions. Hosts were very friendly. Continental breakfast of juices, toast, cereal, yogurt and barious pastries.
David, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Simple but Nice Hotel. Aircondition worked perfectly, refrigerator did not get very cold, TV lacked international channels (but then again one does not go on vacation to watch tv :)). Breakfast was very simple, as seems common in Italy. But all in all a Nice simple hotell with very Kind host.
Mikael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners of the property were so friendly and helpful. It's a husband and wife team who go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
Mark, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

The owner/manager/staff were great. The facilities lacked. The beds were rock hard. The water pressure other than full cold was almost nil. What was supposed to be hot, wasn't but intermittently warm, cold, warm, etc. The walls paper thin, hearing snoring and bathroom use sounds of others was nauseating.
Donald, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Can't ask for a better location! You can see the Duomo from the entrance, and is also very close to the main train station. Very lively area, no breakfast on site (I think), but there are so many eating options right nearby.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful and knowledgeable mom & pop owners; they were always at the desk. No problem leaving baggage there after checkout time. GREAT LOCATION!
Marc, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel balcony Florence

Excellent location, neat and tidy but a bit dated. Breakfast was basic. Friendly and service minded staff. A good place for a few nights if you want to stay in the city center.
Hans, 3-night trip