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Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Balcony view
Reception
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Bar (on property)
Reception
Hotel Balestri, steps from the Uffizi Gallery, is perfect for art lovers. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, city views from the rooftop terrace, in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning. After exploring Florence, relax at the hotel's bar or coffee shop, praised for its helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • River 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

View from room

Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building | Living area | LED TV

Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, Annex Building | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Superior Apartment, Annex Building

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122

What's nearby

  • Uffizi Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza della Signoria - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪All'Antico Vinaio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria dei Neri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ditta Artigianale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Del Fagioli - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balestri

Upscale hotel near Uffizi Gallery
A short walk from Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Hotel Balestri provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 51 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 48 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 48.00 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
Hotel Balestri
Hotel Balestri Florence
Balestri Hotel Florence
Hotel Balestri Hotel
Hotel Balestri Florence
Hotel Balestri Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Balestri pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Balestri?

Valet parking is available for EUR 48.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Balestri?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Balestri?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Balestri located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Arno River, Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio. Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and San Marco University Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Balestri Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby and breakfast was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were beyond excited to find we booked the perfect place for us. Close to museums, restaurants, shopping and the view to the river was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, great water pressure and air conditioning! Superb location in Florence Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location were great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, awesome location & amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never leave reviews but I absolutely loved my stay here. It was beautiful and the view from our room was amazing. The bar was awesome and the breakfast was good. Perfectly located—just a short walk to all the top attractions. I do feel it was on the pricer side of our budget but definitely worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean and well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location and the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A last minute booking in a very busy Florence as our flight and the later replacement flight were both cancelled. We totally recommend this hotel. We checked in quite late and the lady at reception was very kind and helpful. We were able to get a light meal. The room is large and the bed very comfortable. Everything is very clean and the bathroom was very good with a walk-in shower which I need. We can highly recommend Hotel Balestri.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The staff were all wonderful with anything we needed! Especially when we had an incident with our luggage arriving late. The breakfast was absolutely delightful. Super close to museums. Cons: rooms are small and beds are tiny. The "rooftop" is a joke. There was construction goin on right outside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a wonderful location and all the staff at the hotel are fantastic! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. They were very friendly, very accommodating and went out of their way to make us feel special. We stayed in the apartments. Great view, great place. We couldn’t have been happier. Thank you for this experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good on this hotel, and it is close to all the most famous attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel perfectly located. Thanks to the staff for their great service and warm treatment. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and very clean loved the maids
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location for exploring Florence. Located right on the Arno, steps from the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio, this was the perfect home base for exploring the city for 4 days. Stayed in a superior double which was actually quite small so didn’t have much room to open luggage or unpack, but room was still nice and clean. Staff was very helpful with recommendations and reservation requests for restaurants. Lovely breakfast spread each day. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALONSO

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The top floor terrace faces the Duomo and Santa Croce, giving a spectacular view of the city lit up at night. The food was very good -- some fun, unique menu items. The staff was friendly & helpful. The only reason the couple of areas that I gave fours were that the room was on the small side, and there was some construction going on along the river -- not the hotel's fault, obviously -- that blocked the view of the river and made the area just in front look a bit industrial. Again, not their fault; just wanted to leave a heads-up that until construction is complete, the area around the property won't be as charming as I assume is usual.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely customer service and excellent turndown service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the balcony was terrific, the bed was big and the room was spacious and clean. We had a great stay and have no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing rooms with comfortable beds, plenty of amenities and a beautiful view of the river and city. Food at breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, well located. Staff friendly and helpful. Bed v comfortable. Great shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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