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Home > Florence > Where To Stay in Florence: Best Florence Hotels

Where To Stay in Florence: Best Florence Hotels

Sean Finelli Last Updated: January 16, 2023

Florence is a wildly popular city among tourists and Italians alike. However, its small size and walkability make it seem like more like an urban Tuscan village. So the question is, where to stay in Florence when you’re here for a weekend or a week? We’ve put together a helpful guide for finding the best hotels in Florence.


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Best Hotels in Florence Near the Attractions

If you’re planning your trip to Florence and wondering where to stay, consider the attractions you most want to see. We’ve organized our recommended best hotels based on their proximity to the city’s top attractions. Below are some great options, but also check out our dedicated page on Hotels in Florence for more.

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Hotels Near the Duomo

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The Florence Cathedral or “Duomo” is characterized by its large red dome that you can see from almost anywhere in Florence.

Brunelleschi’s iconic work of gothic art is located in the heart ofFlorence, making it a very popular area to stay in. Here are our top picks near the Duomo:

  • Hotel Pendini
  • Hotel Brunelleschi
  • Grand Hotel Cavour

Hotels Near Santa Maria Novella

Santa Maria Novella

Also the name of Florence’s main train station, Santa Maria Novella is one of the most charming churches in Florence. It’s situated in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, one of the largest and most open squares in the city.

Many of the hotels in this area feature beautiful rooftop bars and patios. Some of our favorites are:

  • J.K. Place Firenze
  • Hotel Roma
  • Hotel Palazzo dal Borgo

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Hotels Near the Ponte Vecchio/Uffizi Gallery

Ponte Vecchio

Staying near the Ponte Vecchio can get pricy, but the views in this area are hard to beat. The hotels in this area are close to tons of Florence attractions, such as Piazzale Michelangelo, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Duomo.

Most of the posh hotels in this part of the city have rooftop bars overlooking the Arno River. We recommend:

  • Hotel Lungarno
  • Hotel Torre Guelfa
  • Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

Hotels Near the Accademia Gallery

One of the main reasons many people visit Florence is to see Michelangelo’s David. If you’d like to get to the Accademia Gallery early in the morning for a guided tour, staying close to the museum doesn’t hurt. Here are our top picks for hotels near the Accademia Gallery:

  • Hotel Orto de’ Medici
  • Grand Amore Hotel
  • Palazzo Tolomei

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