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Hotel Balestri

Property class: 4

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A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river with buildings in the background.
A banquet table with various food items and a coffee station, surrounded by decorative wooden panels and a chandelier.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and shelves of liquor bottles.
A hotel entrance with an arched doorway, illuminated signs reading "HOTEL BALESTRI" and "CAFFE' BALESTRI", and a number "7" on the wall.
A window with ornate curtains, offering a view of historic stone buildings and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$357
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Explore the area

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Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small stool, a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table with glasses of wine, and a potted plant.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a painting, a television, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and a wooden wardrobe.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river with buildings in the background.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the outside.

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, Annex Building

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

Superior Apartment, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Florence

Hotel Balestri places you in the centre of Florence, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Historic Centre of Florence hotel include Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo.

What's nearby

  • Arno River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪All'Antico Vinaio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria dei Neri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ditta Artigianale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panetteria & Stuzzicheria De Neri - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balestri

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Balestri. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1888
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Balestri offers 50 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 48 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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.
  • Lift (75 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1888
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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)
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 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.

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 48.00 per day

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number IT048017A1LH8QL4RF

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.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Balestri?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Balestri?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Balestri on 9 Dec 2026 start from NZ$357, 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Balestri?

Yep, Hotel Balestri has valet parking for EUR 48.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Hotel Balestri a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Balestri.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Balestri?

No, Hotel Balestri does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Balestri?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Balestri?

Furry friends are welcome at Hotel Balestri, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Hotel Balestri Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is a wonderful hotel. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We absolutely loved our stay here! Great location, beautiful room , the staff was great and the breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This hotel had lovely accommodations and wonderful and totally helpful staff. The food at the restaurant was wonderful and they had a great cocktail list.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, views and balcony were great. Service from staff was great also.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel - quality of room, cleanliness, staff were brilliant and so helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay here again - also great location on the river near the Uffizi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, beautiful hotel, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and warm service, breakfast was also great and included. Definitely will stay again if back to Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic 4 night stay. Room very clean and serviced regularly. Very helpful & friendly staff. Balcony with river view was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location just a few minutes walk from Uffizi Gallery. The balcony room was comfy and had a nice view of the river. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and elegant hotel in a perfect location, close to most of the famous sightseeing locations, all within walking distance. A very tasty breakfast included with a huge selection, cereal and fruit, continental or cooked breakfast. Rooms and service were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice location and room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff. Pleasure to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, clean room, polite and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff we’re lovely and helpful, room was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location very nice staff We had an issue upon check-in, but they were able to deal with it and accommodate us. Be very, very careful when booking to make sure that you book the hotel and not the separate apartments.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very attentive staff and well appointed hotel. Location was excellent for touring Florence’s many highlights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was fantastic - clean, modern rooms, great shower, friendly staff, awesome breakfast, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great location. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and very clean. Food was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was wonderful in every way. The location was excellent, the staff could not have been nicer or more attentive, the bar had fantastic cocktails with lots of great snacks served along with them, the breakfast had a good variety and was fresh and plentiful. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful lobby and breakfast was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and professional staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location right on the water. Beautiful property, room was amazing, great views. Staff was super friendly and everything was perfect! Will definitely come back here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026