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Hotel Garibaldi Blu

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

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Hotel Garibaldi Blu offers an upscale retreat in downtown Florence's historic heart. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, an on-site cafe, and convenient laundry facilities. The property features in-room WiFi, a welcoming bar, and helpful staff, making city adventures seamless.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, City View | City view

Deluxe Double Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 21, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Via de' Tornabuoni - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria Belle Donne - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Buca Mario - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Elbow - Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Banki Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vincanto - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Garibaldi Blu

Upscale hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Ponte Vecchio, Hotel Garibaldi Blu provides free continental 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:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 2 meeting rooms, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Garibaldi Blu feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, bidets, and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, 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 (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 48 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

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 path to elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • Self parking fee: EUR 48 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
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 IT048017A1G83N62FF

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Garibaldi Blu pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 48 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Garibaldi Blu?

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 Garibaldi Blu?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Garibaldi Blu provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A per vehicle fee applies.

Where is Hotel Garibaldi Blu located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Piazza del Duomo. Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Garibaldi Blu Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 823 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 823 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 823 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 823 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 823 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tangy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best in house breakfast in recent memory. The property is gorgeous and very vibey in the best way. The view of the palazzo from our room was spectacular. The location is perfect for many reasons- wish we had more than one day to stay. Looking forward to returning to Florence and will stay here- 100%
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, delicious fresh breakfast, convenient location to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hotel with comfortable bed & pillows, well-designed room with enough space for luggage, drinks, misc + good lighting. Swanky lobby, friendly staff and ideal location, by scenic square & close to train station, river & key destinations, inc Duomo & Plaza del Vecchio.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique style, air conditioning, large lobby, great breakfast, kind staff, accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of the main Florence area close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shodai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place for sightseeing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel right in the middle of the city with many great restaurants outside of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property. Professional staff. Great air conditioning. Very good breakfast. Great location. I will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Line Sand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and nice room, good breakfast, enjoyed the random figures all over the place (felt like a treasure hunt), but most of all: excellent service and the nicest people!! Would def recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and in a convenient location for all of the important sites of Florence. We were able to walk to everything. Also close to train and tram links.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a cocktail party for 30 People at the hotel. Easy to work with Nicolò on catering and the General Manager, Fabio ensured that everything detail was covered. Entire event was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Perfectly located

Very nice hotel perfectly located near trains, trams, sights, shopping etc. Floors were super slippery and the ac was hard to adjust, either freezing or too warm, but overall highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location ,, nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is super close to train station and all attractions. The staff is very helpful and a pleasure to deal with daily. Would stay here again definitely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part of the stay was the Staff. Fabio (General Manager) and the entire staff made a beautiful and wonderful pre-wedding event for me and my family. Everything was perfect and staff went out of their way for us and our guests. Great customer service. 10+
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Great service! We got great support with restaurants through their pamphlet. Very clean, calm and cool in the high August temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Florence. Close to everything. Staff were so attentive and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel located right in the middle of Florence! Great start, breakfast, and wonderful room! I will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here! Such a fun and quirky hotel. They did not skimp on the amenities. All staff were kind and helpful. It is a short walk to most Florence landmarks as well as the train station. We loved our time and will be recommending it to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly and helpful stuff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic hotel in a great location. The staff are exceedingly friendly and go out of their way to show you local landmarks and what to do. What I loved about this place 1) fantastic location, 5 mins from train station, and located right on a plaza with lots of restaurants 2) generously sized, clean rooms with beautiful ceilings 3) really high quality breakfast 4) unique charm, the owner has a thing for superheroes so you will see some large replica models throughout the place Amazingly friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Everything was great

Very beautiful hotel, located in the center of the city. Excellent breakfast and nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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