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Hotel Calimala Florence

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Piazza della Signoria

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Terrace/patio
Premium Double Room, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 25 per person)
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 25 per person)
Reception
Hotel Calimala in Downtown offers a refined urban escape. The Angel Rooftop restaurant serves local and international dishes with panoramic views. Guests enjoy the gym and dry cleaning services while exploring nearby attractions like the Uffizi Gallery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Room options

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Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Comfort Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Family Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, City View, Tower | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, City View, Tower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Lamberti 5, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Perchè No? - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪I' Girone De Ghiotti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪I Fratellini dal 1875 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vinaino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Calimala Florence

Upscale hotel near Ponte Vecchio
A short walk from Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Hotel Calimala Florence provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Angel Rooftop, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the bar, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 50-inch LED TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, cribs/infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Angel Rooftop

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 7.0 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 7.0 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, debit cards, and cash
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 IT048017A1F3USPFHA

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

Hotel Calimala
Hotel Calimala Florence Hotel
Hotel Calimala Florence Florence
Hotel Calimala Florence Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Calimala Florence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Calimala Florence?

Valet parking is available for EUR 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Calimala Florence?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Calimala Florence?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Calimala Florence located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is steps from Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, and Palazzo Vecchio. Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery are also within 5 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Calimala Florence Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 789 out of 933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 933 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff. Location is excellent for shopping and seeing the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chabeli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was everything I could have wanted, staff was amazing and checking in and out was fast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of the best if not the best in all Florence, their staff are lovely young people with the attention focused in make you stay an unforgettable one!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and beautiful hotel in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel Calimala and can’t wait to return. Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and comfortable. We loved the balcony although street noise was sometimes loud late into the evening. The front desk was very helpful and accommodating! We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and wonderful mix of modern and old styles. Incredible location right in the middle of it all where you can hear the lovely din and yet you can have quiet with the windows closed. Extremely helpful staff who were really wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place to stay to explore Florence from. The staff was amazing and so helpful with all our needs. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay in our favourite city! Amazing service and beautiful rooms. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, main attractions right around each corner, excellent roof top restaurant We stayed 6 nights,
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful room but too small.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant, rooms and décor lovely with very comfortable beds. Unfortunate smell sometimes in certain areas but apart from that all good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super nice, helpful and respectful. They were everything you'd expect from a hospitality business.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Hotel has a gorgeous roof top. Wish we had more time to enjoy it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great staff and great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were amazing and so friendly. The location was perfect. The rooms were large and gorgeous. The breakfast in the hotel was some of the best food we ate while in Florence. Highly recommend going to the rooftop as well.
Nighttime view from rooftop
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

Perfect hotel in city center

Very nice hotel, good rooms, a litte fitness room, bar, restaurants and the best roof top bar. In city center!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando DiGregorio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was beautiful and chic. Overall the hotel was very quiet and accommodating. The sister hotel where the Meze bar was amazing (Great Service from Bruno and the crew) and the Angel Rooftop restaurant was outstanding. We will definitely be staying there again during our next trip to Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was centrally located and very clean. The staff was amazing. They even contacted me about a necklace that was left behind in the room and offered to ship it home for me. The staff went above and beyond. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pretty room, rooftop restaurant was wonderful! loved the entertainment just outside our window. Bathroom was pretty but no place to set anything down for doing hair and makeup.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable beds, bright fun atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff, hip vibe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Livia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service of Staff- excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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