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Glimpse Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Piazza del Duomo

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Located in the Historic Center - Downtown, Glimpse Hotel offers personalized service with cooked-to-order breakfast and dry cleaning. Guests love the helpful staff and practical amenities like in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and concierge assistance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Champagne service
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Champagne service
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via dei Servi, 38/A, Florence, FI, 50122

What's nearby

  • Gallery of the Academy of Florence - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza San Marco - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé Ricasoli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Botteghe di Donatello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oliandolo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rosso Crudo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantina De Pucci - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Glimpse Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery, Glimpse Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Glimpse Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (EUR 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (24 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per day

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

  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 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 and cash

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Glimpse Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for EUR 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Glimpse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Glimpse Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Glimpse Hotel located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is steps from Leonardo da Vinci Museum and Piazza del Duomo. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Glimpse Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ileana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the check in process to everything during out stay it was excellent.. Great staff Alina and Mario were super helpful and attentive to all our needs.. Great location as well.. Loved Glimpse Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing! Good job
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in a great location. Clean and friendly service. A cute cafe in the lobby with a nice breakfast. clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Front desk staff super nice!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff were excellent and very nice. Close proximity to landmarks, restaurants, shops etc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very centric and safe location. Super nice staff, willing to assist you all the time. This is beautiful boutique hotel. Nice rooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our visit! Perfect accommodations in middle of everything. Food and service were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and family feeling made this hotel amazing. We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the heart of Florence. Staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Everyone was so helpful and nice! Amazing location and walking distance from everything. The breakfast was delicious. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Duomo, very nicely decorated, excellent breakfast, friendly staff. Only thing that we didn’t love was the air conditioning didn’t work very well and the room was a bit too warm for a truly relaxing sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KARINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable location near main attractions. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. A small hotel with breakfast included that suits a one- or two-night stay in Florence. Paid parking is just steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very clean and the most amazing and helpful staff! Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very well done. Very comfortable king bed. It was clean, quiet, and quaint. Walking distance from everything. All my wife and did was walk around and we enjoyed every moment. Staff and concierge were extremely helpful and accommodating - it was perhaps the best part of the hotel. They never said no. I will definitly come back here when I revisit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel very close to main attractions- staff extremely helpful and the breakfast that was included was delicious. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was so wonderful and the beds were very comfortable! Amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain about, just great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith Elyse White

We had a wonderful stay at Glimpse Hotel. The service and staff were exceptional.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mojgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glimpse Hotel is in an excellent location—walking distance to all the main sights, making it ideal for first-time visitors. The central setting does mean it can be noisy, but that’s expected in such a vibrant area. The service was outstanding—staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent with great variety and quality. A few drawbacks to note: the mattress wasn’t very comfortable, the shower is inside a high bathtub which can be difficult to get in and out, and there’s no real lobby area to relax. Overall, a great base for exploring Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place went above and beyond my expectations. The staff is incredible. They have coffee and breakfast in the morning and even called a car very early in the am for the airport and somoene was at the desk and provided a "to go" breakfast. It was truly something special. The staff is really great they even offered suggestions for shopping and food. The rooms are nice, especially for Florence where you can get an unsuspecting mix due to the old properties and the location is right in the middle of everything so can easily walk to the Duomo or all the historical sites. I 100% reccomend this hotel. Only thing to note is that the bath tub in my room was quite tall and someone on the shorter stature or with disabilities would have trouble getting in and out. Not sure if this was just my room or not, but definitely ask the staff in advance if concerned. Otherwise, 10/10 and will absolutely go back next time I am in florence.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is just fabulous - clean fabulous location great breakfast and the staff are wonderful especially Allen’s-would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Sanctuary in Busy Florence

We had a wonderful stay at Glimpse. The entire staff were so helpful and friendly including Alina, Yulia, Bernardo and Mario. I could not have asked for a better location. The hotel was just a few minutes from the Duomo and everything else was within walking distance. Also the free breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great space and good prices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really enjoyed The Glimpse Hotel. Location was perfect, super easy to get to anywhere and the breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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