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Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ponte Vecchio
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building | Living area | LED TV

Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment, Annex Building | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Superior Apartment, Annex Building

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Single Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Hotel Balestri

4-star hotel in Historic Centre of Florence
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Hotel Balestri offers 51 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Florence hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Hotel Balestri is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 45 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

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.
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1888
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 45.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Property Registration Number IT048017A1LH8QL4RF

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Balestri
Balestri Florence
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Hotel Balestri Florence
Balestri Hotel Florence
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Hotel Balestri Hotel Florence

Hotel Balestri Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 638 out of 950 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 950 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 950 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 950 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 950 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff was courteous and welcoming. Room was spacious and the proximity to every attraction was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with superb friendly, helpful staff. No complaints, had an issue with the room safe that was dealt with immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alessandro

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

mehdi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location however is not a hotel and it is a guest room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yelena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but the rooms are really small, so if you want to feel comfortable, opt-in for bigger rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff service was excellent. Good amenities within the hotel room. Breakfast was excellent with a varied selection of cereals, fruit and pastries. This hotel is perfect for those who want to see the main attractions within Florence, almost everything is within walking distance. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALONSO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent property,
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

CLAUDIO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and good breakfast. Hotel with a nice lobby. I thought the rooms could be a little more updated. I stayed in a connecting room which was good, but one of the bathrooms had a shower over a small bathtub that was very high and slippery. An older person could EASILY get into a SERIOUS INJURY. There is no sense in having that type of bathtub in a room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Domenico

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

Hotel Balestri, Florence: An Unforgettable Stay

My family and I stayed at Hotel Balestri for four days, and it was absolutely amazing. We were fortunate to book a corner unit with breathtaking views of the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio. Waking up to that stunning scenery each morning was truly unforgettable. The hotel’s location is ideal—just a few blocks from everything you’d want to see in Florence. The property is well-maintained, and the service was exceptional throughout our stay. A special mention goes to Davide at the bar, whose skill as a bartender and warm hospitality added to the experience. Hotel Balestri exceeded all our expectations, and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here! Friendly staff, excellent service, beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and service from the staff. Room was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sergio

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

Good Hotel just not good for cars

Great hotel. Just dont go by car. Parking service they have is just not practical
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Ion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
X
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Joanne Webb

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction outside the property was disruptive and annoying, but the hotel itself was absolutely lovely and the staff could not have been nicer. Everything was in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was right on the water and the staff was amazing. Thank you for a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Bueiz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time in Italy and the stay here was amazing. Cleaning service every day was great. Customer service was great. People were nice: I would book again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024