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Located on the via de’ Tounabuoni, close to the centre of one of Italy’s most beautiful and culturally historic cities, The Albergotto Hotel has benefited from a recent restoration. The 22-
A plaque on the facade of the hotel pays tribute to English author George Eliot who “spent in 1860 one of her earliest sojourns”. Verdi and Donizetti are also said to have stayed at the Albergotto. Practical information is available through Booking.com |
Astoria
Located at the heart of the old town on the Via Del Giglio, The Boscolo Hotel Astoria Florence has been recently restored in true Italian style. The hotel is, in fact, made up of two former palaces belonging to notable Florentine families: The Palazzo Gaddi and Palazzo Arrighetti.
It was during his stay at the Palazzo Gaddi that John Milton conceived one of the greatest pieces of English literature: Paradise Lost.
The room in which he worked is today used for business meetings. LateRooms | TripAdvisor | Lastminute.com
Villa Aurora. Fiesole
On hills overlooking Florence and the Arno valley, the Hotel Villa Aurora started life as a theatre to entertain visiting British nobility. By the end of the nineteenth century, though, it had become a magnificent villa and a retreat for numerous members of Europe’s ruling elite.
Queen Victoria and Queens Emma and Williamina of Holland are all known to have come to the Villa Aurora for rest and relaxation. Expedia | TripAdvisor
More period and historic accommodation in Florence...
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1. Highly-
Benivieni. Tucked away in a little side street by the Duomo, Benivieni is a small family-
Bernini Palace by Baglioni Hotels. A fifteenth century building located in the city centre of old Florence. Lastminute.com | Booking.com
Best Western Hotel Rivoli. A centrally-
Botticelli NIHotels. Once a private residence, this sixteenth century house is situated with half a mile of the Duomo. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
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Grand Hotel Cavour. Four-
Grand Hotel Florence. Once the home of the Giuntini family, the hotel itself has been welcoming guests since the 18th century. Standing alongside the River Arno, the Grand Hotel Firenze has been the place of choice for many of Europe’s rich and powerful, Queen Victoria among them. Expedia
Grand Hotel Minerva. Luxury 17th century palazzo located on the Piazza Maria Santa Novella. Learn more with Booking.com | Lastminute.com
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Hotel Atlantic Palace. Centrally located hotel housed in a 13th century palazzo. Expedia | Lastminute.com
Hotel Balestri. Three-
Hotel Burchianti. If gazing up at old frescoes from your bed appeals, then Hotel Burchianti might well be the place you’re seeking -
Hotel Davanzanti. Undoubtedly one of the best places to stay in Florence, contemporary chic meets the 15th century in the extremely highly rated 21-
Hotel David. Independent reviewers approve of this 18th century nobleman’s house (Villa Drina). It offers 25 rooms and a fine period ambience. Booking.com
Hotel Degli Orafi. If one attempted to select a hotel at random in Florence you would be defying the odds if the choice was anything other than historic. And in the Hotel Degli Orafi you would prove the point: a 13th century example of Florentine architecture. Indeed, parts of it -
Hotel Lorenzo Il Magnifico. This splendidly-
Hotel Porta Rossa. The oldest hotel in Florence having been established in 1386. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Hotel San Paolo della Croce. A former Franciscan convent just outside the city. Expedia
Hotel Tornabuoni Beacci. Dating back to the 15th century, the hotel was formerly part of the Strozzi Palace. Expedia
Hotel Unicorno. 15th century building within walking distance of many of Florence’s historic sites. Expedia
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J and J Historic House Hotel. A former 16th century convent at the heart of historic Florence. Expedia | Lastminute.com
Palazzo Alfani. Rightly protected by the Italian National Commission for Cultural Heritage, this beautifully restored 16th century building is located opposite the Accademia. Highly rated in a city already full of exceptional hotels. Booking.com
Palazzo Magnani Feroni. 16th century building on the Borgo San Frediano. LateRooms | Expedia
Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo. The former home of wealthy Florentine merchants, this classic building now houses a small 10-
Relais Cavalcanti. There are only six guest rooms available at this popular bed & breakfast, making it one of the smaller places to stay in Florence. The premises themselves are located on the fourth floor of a building reputed to date from the 13th century. Booking.com
Relais Uffizi. Just off the Piazza Signoria and close to the famous gallery from which the hotel gains its name, Relais Uffizi dates from the 16th century. Booking.com
Residenza Del Moro. It is unsurprising that a romantic city should possess some very romantic hotels, and Residenza Del Moro, housed in a building known as the Niccolini Palace, is certainly one of them. Five star rated, this classic hotel is awash with period charm -
Villa Ulivi Hotel. A fifteenth century villa located in a rural position just outside the city. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
We are eager to hear of more wonderful places to stay in this most beautiful of cities. If you know of any luxury or boutique hotel, inn, villa or other Florence accommodation of note, we would really like to hear from you. All suggested premises should be highly rated whatever the tariff and classification, and have maintained their heritage value. Those associated with Florentine icons from bygone centuries are most welcome, as indeed are those whose roots lie particularly deep in antiquity. Tante grazie.
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Historic Hotels in Florence
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Albergotto Hotel
Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo
Hotel Degli Orafi
