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Hotel Il Sole

3.0 star property
Hotel in Empoli

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 8 per person)
Interior entrance
Standard Triple Room
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 8 per person)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Don Minzoni, 18, Empoli, FI, 50053
  • House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stadio Carlo Castellani
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

About the area

Empoli

At Hotel Il Sole you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni and Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Empoli hotel include Civic Museum of Paleontology in Empoli and Arno River.

What's nearby

  • Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stadio Carlo Castellani - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Casa Natale di Leonardo - 15 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Empoli Station - 2 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maciste Wine Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Scarselli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Perla - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mezzadria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Gelateria Viti SRL - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Il Sole

Hotel in Empoli
As a guest of Hotel Il Sole, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Il Sole also features laundry facilities, room service (during limited hours), and a front desk safe.

This 3-star Empoli hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
Hotel Il Sole offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Empoli hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 8 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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 3.00 per person, per night, up to 6 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 8 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 8 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number IT048014A1HVTPTG26

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Il Sole Hotel Empoli
Hotel Il Sole Empoli
Hotel Il Sole Hotel
Hotel Il Sole Hotel
Hotel Il Sole Empoli
Hotel Il Sole Hotel Empoli

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Il Sole?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Il Sole?

As of 9 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Il Sole on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$166.17, 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 Il Sole serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Il Sole?

No, Hotel Il Sole does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Il Sole?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Il Sole?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Il Sole Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

AnnaElizabeth

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

Good location between Firenze & Pisa

What we liked most was the excellent location. After long days on our feet the train dropped us almost at the front door. Rooms are small, but very clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful time of rest there. I would recommended it to anyone who wants to see Florence and Pisa and only want to stay in one place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker

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

Stay here

Very clean, nice breakfast, very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frazier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient to station, nice decor choices, wonderful gracious owner who cares about his hotel. Elevator, good shower, refrigerator, safe. Convenient train connections from Empoli, so would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meena, LONDON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice convenient hotel right opposite to the station, staff are super freindly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

IANITO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

NICOLINO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location, next to train station. Felt unsafe in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

IANITO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beavan

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

Perfect Location

Lovely family run hotel ideally located opposite rail station in Empoli. Ideal for visiting Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Sienna by train. Great value compared to city hotels. Empoli a lovely historic town a short walk from hotel. Breakfast inclusive with a buffet of cold meats, breads, pastries and lovely coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean, convenient to the transportation and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

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

Solo traveller

As a solo traveller wanting to explore Tuscany, this hotel is perfectly placed for train and bus. Charming brother and sister giving help and advice if needed. My single room a bit small for a week, but all clean and nice bathroom. Thoroughly enjoyed my week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Accessible to Florence without the crowd

Exactly as described in the listing. 1 min walk from the Empoli train station. Gorgeous central super convenient and picturesque area. The front desk staff is wonderful especially Niccolo. Great eateries around. I'll definitely be visiting again. Easy and painless check in and check out. Rooms consistently smelled clean. Great water pressure and heat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable, very clean room

Room was well sized and clean. Comfortable for a few nights stay, with very easy access to Empoli city centre and the train station. The hotel staff were very attentive and accommodating - ensuring room was cleaned prior to our return (we had a couple of days where we went out for breakfast and were heading out to a wedding in the afternoon - they very kindly accommodated us!). Room cleaning was exceptional for this sort of hotel and very friendly. Spoken English was good. Nikolo was excellent and very helpful with taxis etc. We witnessed the air conditioning units receiving a deep clean, which seemed to be part of the usual cleaning service which was impressive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the management of the hotel to be wonderful, friendly and very helpful on giving us guidance of where to eat and shop. They even went to the trouble to ring some of the business to assist us. The hotel is so close to the station and is about 25 min to Florence. The rooms are very comfortable warm and breakfast is a treat. Can’t recommend it highly enough, we loved 4 days here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dahir

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

zhihua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Excellent

Fantastically helpful receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

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

Charming hotel & staff that cannot do enough!

This hotel was perfect for what we needed. We were arriving for a wedding and needed somewhere clean and updated but reasonable to stay and this hotel exceeded our expectations. Our flight was delayed to Pisa and we missed the last train to Empoli, but thankfully I had emailed the hotel ahead of time incase of such an incident and they were beyond helpful, which felt like one last thing to worry about whilst we were stranded in Pisa in the early hours of the morning. So despite eventually getting to our hotel hours later than expected, they had anticipated every doubt or confusion we may have had getting into the hotel in their instructions, which made our arrival so hassle free. Check in was such an ease! Plus the owner and breakfast staff were so welcoming and charming. Thank you for making our stay a wonderful and easy experience! What a wonderful start to our holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

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

Family Visit

Chose Hotel Sole as convenient for visiting family in the area around Empoli. Staff at hotel very friendly and helpful, good breakfast selection. Beds and pillows very comfortable will certainly stay here again.
Clean room with comfortable beds and pillows.
Clean bathroom good facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very close to train station which is useful if you want to visit Tuscany
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Perfect location for train station

Convenient location next to the train station. Easy to find. Very friendly reception staff and clean hotel and room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect location, directly opposite the train station. Check in was friendly, everything clearly explained. The room was spacious with a large window so plenty of natural light. Breakfast was a very good range of traditional Italian fare, served with a smile. Returning at night, the front door is locked at 2230 though access is gained through the key fob. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022