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Garden Blue

Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Gallery of the Academy of Florence

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Terrace/patio
Rooftop terrace
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Via Venezia, 18b, Florence, FI, 50121
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Florence

At Garden Blue you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Gallery of the Academy of Florence. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include luggage storage and a lift. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Historic Centre of Florence hotel include Central Market and Piazza del Duomo.

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Florence-Le Cure Station - 12 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brunch Republic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Rainer - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffė Lietta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mirò - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Antica Trattoria da Tito - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Garden Blue

Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Gallery of the Academy of Florence
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Garden Blue also features a garden and a lift.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Florence hotel.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Garden Blue offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

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.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per night (131 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT048017B6Y348DQN9

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.

Property is also known as

Garden Blue Hotel
Garden Blue Florence
Garden Blue Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Garden Blue?

Garden Blue offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Garden Blue serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors give high marks to the free buffet brekkie here! Offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Garden Blue?

No, Garden Blue does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Garden Blue?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Garden Blue Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 545 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good variety of breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect affordable choice

Really good location and easy to find! We were really happy with our room. The breakfast could’ve been better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and quiet place, clean beautiful and pleasant place. Breakfast was perfect. Well located close to everything. People are always nice and helpful! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant service and in a fantastic area. Quick tram from the station and the everywere in the city is within walking distance. You are close to everything bit also a little away from it so you dont feel overwhelmed as soon as you walk out the door. Staff where always friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn, valrico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything!! My daughter was doing a semester abroad and literally 1 min fro her place. Everything is 15 minutes away!! Breakfast was great start to day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were all 5+ star: always very polite, helpful and professional. Room and hotel itself were simple and lovely, but very, very clean. Beautiful terraces and yummi Breakfast. Location is insane to all local shops and main attractions, took me 14 minutes by foot to Duomo and 25 to the Main train station. Would recommend and return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First off, you get what you pay for. I knew that going in. The pros were that the place was clean and had a modernized bathroom. The cons: the room was tiny and the walls super thin. I could hear everything going on at all times. The room was also hot with nothing to do about it. I slept horribly. I would find better and pay more to get better sleep. You will need it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amr

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedrooms are super small. Two of us barely fit and could move around
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately had the worst bed, a double that was 2 little singles side by side, so when you rolled over you spread them apart and into the crack. Back still hurts. Bed bugs wit bites that still are itching, hand's, arms, back.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shikha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Small but neat rooms, good breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in, the only hotel that insisted on cash payment for city tax. Had two filghts of stairs to climb to the smallest hotel room I have ever seen. No assistance offered. "Double" bed hard against the wall, impossible to get out of if you were against the wall. No safe, no drinks facities, no hotel bar. Other rooms had bunk beds. Found somwhere else to stay and checked out. Managed to get the city tax back but that's all. Disgraceful, should no be on your books.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good. Rooms are small but you know that beforehand so not sure why people complain about it. Really close to main places in Florence. The staff are so nice and kind. Delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shahram

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Location, and breakfast were good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Israel

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was nice. The rooms were pretty standard, but we had a really strange smell in our that never left! The stuff were all so kind when we checked in the man gave us all the information a map and a bottle of water each! There is nothing wrong with this place. It’s not too far from the centre but there are not a lot of places to eat nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicolas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is located on the fourth floor, which is a bit unusual, but there are many quirky places in Italy and we've stayed in some of them. We'd booked a room for three people as we were travelling with our son. The room was very basic, with barely enough space for a double and single bed. There was also a fusty smell in the room. On the plus side, the bathroom was new and clean. The major problem with the hotel was that on the second day, a school group arrived and from that point on it was chaotic. The hotel thought it reasonable to have us in a room amongst the school group. The noise into the night was unacceptable. At midnight, a group of teachers were sitting outside our room playing cards, there was shouting and shrieking, banging on doors well into the small hours. At breakfast the next morning there were so many school kids around the only places on offer were on a shared table with the school group. We complained to the hotel about the noise but have not had a satisfactory response. The idea that they were unaware of the noise issue is frankly ridiculous. So, book this hotel at your peril. Our experience was of a youth hostel, not a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very nice but room very small and no counter in the bathroom. Elevator did not go up to the floor we were assigned so had to lug heavy suitcases.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025