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Hotel Rapallo

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Central Market

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Hotel Rapallo in central Florence offers a stylish retreat with practical amenities. Guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, relax with a drink at the bar, or unwind in the lobby. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and has multilingual staff ready to assist visitors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Classic Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
HDTV
Renovated in 2012
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Double or Twin Room, Terrace, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
HDTV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
HDTV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Double Room Single Use, Terrace, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
HDTV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighborhood in Florence, Hotel Rapallo is near the airport and near a train station. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Villa Medicea La Petraia are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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Via Di Santa Caterina D Alessandria 7, Florence, FI, 50129

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ponte Vecchio - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Rainer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TSH Rooftop Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fuoco Matto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Robiglio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Florence Irish Pub - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rapallo

Upscale hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Located close to Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, Hotel Rapallo provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Rapallo include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items). Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • 26-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant 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

  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Rapallo
Hotel Rapallo Florence
Rapallo Florence
Rapallo Hotel
Hotel Rapallo Hotel
Hotel Rapallo Florence
Hotel Rapallo Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Rapallo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Rapallo?

Valet parking is available for EUR 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rapallo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Rapallo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Rapallo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Hotel Rapallo located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Central Market and Gallery of the Academy of Florence. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are also within 15 minutes. Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Fortezza Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Rapallo Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 800 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice small hotel. Free breakfast was very good. Easy 15-20 minute walk to major attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel and friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the coziness off the hotel and the staff and the owner were great help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

André Alvim

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

Ótimo

Um hotel muito bom. Limpeza impecável; café da manhã completo; funcionários gentis e competentes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Very nice hotel

Very nice hotel and the service was superior.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was fantastic. Service was excellent. Room was clean. Breakfast included was phenomenal. Walking distance to everything I wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! We appreciated how clean the facilities were and how amazingly attentive the staff was to our every need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very attentive and rooms were very clean and comfortable. Only a short walk to city centre. Excellent value.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente hotel ! Serviço perfeito!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best service ever! They went above and beyond. A true boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jijo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing and attentive staff, would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean good food centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I absolutely loved this hotel. Lovely, clean, quiet and in a great location. We would definitely stay here again. The staff were the kindest people and truly engaged with you. Multilingual and worldly. Thank you all and hope to see you again! Ciao benvenuto!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel.The room perfect, and staff especially Shereen on reception could not do enough for us. Breakfast has lots of choice, efficiently run, with coffee and tea being served to your table. Hotel in a great central location for train station and all the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Staff was excellent and hotel very clean. Breakfast and tea time was great (need more availability for breakfast slots). Beautiful park within a block. Loved this hotel and was a great way to start our 10 day trip to Italy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great location and convenient to attractions and train station. Very modern and clean room. Excellent breakfast. My only complaint is that there were gnats flying around in the dining room as well as my room and common area perhaps from the plants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed this hotel! Very walkable and felt very safe. Super close to many popular sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blah
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful and wonderful to be around. The room was comfortable. The whole atmosphere was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIANA BOGDAN

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

Excelente

Hotel perfeito ! Atendimento excelente e condições de limpeza fantástica ! Amamos
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the entire staff are amazing! Good breakfast and happy hour! Will stay again in near future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is one off the best 4 🌟 hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The innkeeper was very friendly and knowledgeable. She gave us choices of excellent places to dine. She and other members of the staff are available 24/7.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale gentilissimo e sempre disponibile. Camera pulita, buona la colazione e la posizione.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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