Wake up in the heart of the Renaissance. Our first curated selection of hotels, B&Bs, and farmhouses awaits you. In fact, you will be just a few steps away from the greatest wonders of Florence. Alternatively, you can enjoy the pleasures and relaxation of the open countryside.
Being a Florentine, I am happy to share my personal selection of places to stay. You will find accommodations from the vibrant heart of the city to the peaceful surrounding hills. Furthermore, there are options suitable for all budgets, from budget-conscious travelers to those seeking luxury.
Hotels
HOTEL ORAFI ****s
Lungarno degli Archibusieri 4 , Firenze
T. +39 055 535 7722
https://hotelorafi.it
Hotel degli Orafi is a refined 4-star boutique hotel located in the heart of Florence’s historic center, boasting one of the city’s most exclusive and panoramic locations.
The hotel is housed inside a palace of immense historical significance—a former 13th-century Augustinian convent that incorporates ancient structures such as the Torre degli Importuni. The interiors seamlessly blend a historic, antique charm with top-tier modern comforts:
On the second floor, you will find a beautifully restored library/reading room featuring original 12th-century frescoes.
The buffet breakfast is served in a grand 19th-century ballroom, adorned with original 19th-century frescoes and directly overlooking the Arno River.
- On the top floor is the rooftop bar “Di Sopra” for excellent aperitifs with a view of Palazzo Vecchio and the Duomo Cupola.
Furthermore, being located at Lungarno degli Archibusieri 4, the hotel enjoys an enviable, strategic position: it is just 50 meters away from the Uffizi Gallery and less than a minute’s walk from Ponte Vecchio.
Hotel Park Palace
Piazzale Galileo, 5 – 50125 Firenze (FI)
ph: +39 055 222431 – info@parkpalace.com
Hotel Park Palace awaits its guests in a Renaissance-style villa. Specifically, it is located on the historic Passeggiata del Viale dei Colli. Right here, many beautiful villas were built at the end of the nineteenth century, when Florence was the Capital of Italy.
The Park Palace, enclosed in a secret green oasis surrounded by a romantic garden, with a swimming pool that looks like an ancient basin, seems more like a private residence than a 4-star hotel.
Amenities
– Breakfast: A generous buffet breakfast is served in the Tapestry Room (Sala Arazzi), featuring a monumental Pietra Serena fireplace.
– Palace Bar: The bar service provides the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the wonders of Florence’s historic center. Sipping a drink on the terrace or by the pool in spring and summer, or by the cozy fireplace in winter, is the ultimate way to complete a Florentine day.
– Palace Bistro: During the warm season, located under the Loggia and on the terrace overlooking the pool, the Bistro offers snacks, light meals, a fine selection of wines, and aperitifs, all set against the gentle sound of the pool’s waterfall.
Radisson Hotel Florence
Via Giovanni Agnelli, 33, 50126 Firenze FI
t. +39 055 64901,
https://www.radissonhotels.com
Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence Strategically situated between Florence and the Chianti countryside, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence features 304 rooms and suites, making it the ideal base for exploring both the city and the surrounding region.
Designed in resort style, the property features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and wellness center, a fitness area, a tennis court, and dedicated spaces for children. The stay is complemented by three restaurants and bars serving authentic Tuscan cuisine. With convenient access to the A1 highway and Florence’s historic center, it seamlessly combines cultural charm, modern comfort, and effortless travel.
Amenities
Accommodations: 304 spacious rooms and suites.
Pools: Both indoor and outdoor (with a relaxed poolside atmosphere during the warm season).
Wellness & Sports: Wellness area and spa, fitness center, and tennis court.
Families: Dedicated spaces for families and children.
Dining: 3 restaurants and bars offering Tuscan-inspired cuisine.
Connections: Convenient access to the A1 highway and direct links to Florence city center..
The Classic Hotel in Florence is a refined 3-star hotel housed inside a historic 19th-century villa.
The Atmosphere: A period residence immersed in the greenery of a park with centuries-old trees. The interiors preserve the charm of the original structure, featuring classic furnishings, antiques, and a quiet, intimate ambiance.
The Location: Located on Viale Machiavelli, in an elegant residential area near the ancient Porta Romana and the Boboli Gardens. It represents an excellent starting point for exploring the city. For example, it allows you to reach the main monuments of Florence on foot in about 10-15 minutes. However, the property remains pleasantly outside the hustle and bustle of the historic center.
The Rooms: The hotel offers various classically decorated accommodations, including single, double (also available as Superior), and triple rooms, as well as their flagship accommodation, the Garden Suite, which features exclusive access and a beautiful view of the private park.
Hotel Martelli ***
Via Panzani, 8
50123 Firenze
www.hotelmartelli.com
A welcoming hotel that maintains a classic style reminiscent of the warmth of Florentine homes. Furthermore, it is located in the heart of Florence, just steps away from the main museums, the Duomo, and Santa Maria Novella train station. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, heating/air conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, and minibar.
Special Benefits for Agency Clients
The Hotel is pleased to offer guests referred by the agency an exclusive 8% discount on the standard rates published on our official website at the time of booking.
How to Book & Claim Your Discount
To redeem this discount, guests must contact the Hotel directly by phone or email and mention the active partnership agreement with the Agency.
The discount will be applied directly when issuing your personalized quote.
Hotel Villani **
Via delle Oche 11
50122 Firenze – T. +39 055 2396451
www.hotelvillani.com
Apartments to stay in Florence
Borgo Albizi, 15 – 50122 Firenze info@apartmentsflorence.it
+39 055 2479309
Apartments Florence manages a select portfolio of hundreds of apartments located in the city’s most strategic areas (from the historic center to Oltrarno) and surrounding areas.
It offers a direct booking platform (an alternative to classic portals like Airbnb or Booking) that guarantees high quality standards, fully furnished and equipped apartments, and a 24/7 customer service with a local team ready to assist with any need during your stay.
Residence
Florence Prestige Residence
Via Brunelleschi 1, Firenze
www.florenceprestigeresidence.com
t +39-334-758-5337
Rooms, fully equipped living areas, and apartments in the heart of Florence.
An oasis of peace situated in Florence’s historic center. Just a short walk from the city’s main attractions and surrounded by top bars and renowned restaurants, our property boasts a strategic location to fully experience the authentic Florentine atmosphere.
Agriturismo (Holiday Farm)
What is an Agriturismo? An agriturismo is an authentic Italian working farm that blends agricultural tradition with warm hospitality. You will stay in beautifully restored stone farmhouses, nestled among active vineyards, olive groves, and the iconic Tuscan hills. The agriturismo concept was born right here in Tuscany in the late 1960s, before spreading all across Italy.
Why choose it for your holiday in Tuscany?
Absolute Authenticity: You will experience the true Tuscan lifestyle, characterized by a slow and genuine pace, far away from the standardized feel of classic hotels.
Farm-to-Table Food and Wine: Most agriturismi produce their own organic wine and extra virgin olive oil, offering homemade breakfasts and dinners crafted with ingredients grown directly on-site.
The Perfect Balance: You will enjoy absolute peace, silence, and postcard-perfect views—often right from the edge of a panoramic swimming pool—while remaining just a short drive away from major art cities like Florence, Siena, and Pisa.
Tenuta Selvaggia
Via Cascia Pescaia III, 49
50066 Reggello (FI)
tel. +39 333 3069000 info@tenutaselvaggia.com
A vacation near Florence within a traditional Tuscan estate, surrounded by rolling hills, art, culinary culture, and the poetry of horses. This unique agriturismo and equestrian experience will leave you with beautiful memories to cherish for a lifetime.
TUSCAN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Nestled in the rolling Tuscan hills, our agriturismo lovingly cares for its olive trees to produce premium organic extra virgin olive oil. It boasts a rich, lingering flavor and exceptional, distinctive qualities.
EQUESTRIAN CENTER
The Equestrian Centre offers a full range of horse-related activities, including: pony and horse riding lessons for all levels; dressage, show jumping, training and breaking-in, horse breeding and sales, and boarding. Horseback riding excursions are also available.
ADVENTURE PARK
Wild Park Toscana is the first adventure park in the Valdarno, located in Reggello within the Selvaggia estate. Nestled among the famous Balze, it offers treetop rope courses as well as romantic dinners or lunches up in the trees. Open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Staying in a SKY ROOM is an unforgettable sensory experience. It’s an opportunity to rediscover a connection with nature, in a luxurious and comfortable setting where the boundary between indoors and outdoors dissolves, and the beauty of the Tuscan landscape becomes an integral part of your home.
VILLA CAFAGGIOLO
via di Cafaggiolo n.34 ROSANO-FIRENZE-
INFO-RESERVATION: niccopucci@hotmail.com
Phone: 0039 55 8303065
PHONE: 0039 338 4689983
WHATSAPP: 0039 338 4689983
VILLA CAFAGGIOLO is an old farmhouse/agriturismo located just 12 km east of FLORENCE, nestled in the countryside of CHIANTI RUFINA, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, and featuring a SWIMMING POOL. It sits atop a hill in a panoramic position offering a splendid view over the valley.
The Chianti Rufina area is a land of incredible beauty, rich in historic castles, medieval monasteries, majestic forests, and magical, wonderful landscapes… and gentle hills famous for their vineyards and their prized, award-winning Chianti Rufina red wine. Chianti Rufina is still an authentic land, LIVED IN and LOVED by the Florentines, far from the crowds of tourists. It is certainly a place that will give you wonderful vibes and great emotions.
Florence is just a 20-minute drive from Villa Cafaggiolo. In fact, the location is perfect if you are looking for a peaceful countryside setting that is still close to shops and restaurants.
Furthermore, within a 1-hour drive, you can reach many other beautiful Tuscan cities such as Siena, Pisa, Lucca, and San Gimignano. The Villa consists of just 3 independent farmhouses. Specifically, each apartment has its own separate entrance, private garden, patio, and air conditioning.
Services:
Fresh, Homemade Food Products
Basket of Tuscan Flavors
Wine and Olive Oil Tasting
Tuscan Dinners Prepared for You by a Private Chef
Cooking Classes
Swimming Pool with Towels and Sunbed Mattresses
Wi-Fi Internet
Guided Tours of Tuscany with Larry’s Tuscany
Horseback Riding
Bed & Breakfast
A Bed & Breakfast is a very popular type of accommodation that, as the name itself suggests, offers travelers two essential things: a bed to sleep in and breakfast in the morning.
Unlike large hotels, its main feature is a warm, family-run atmosphere.
Dimora Salviati
Piazza Tommaso Edison 12 50131 FIRENZE
info@dimorasalviati.it
Tel. +39.0555381262
Cell. +39.3292137967
The B&B Dimora Salviati welcomes its guests in a 4-story villa built by an English family at the end of 1800. In fact, it is located near the hill of Fiesole in one of the greenest areas of Florence. You will be just 10 minutes away from the city center and the archaeological site of Fiesole.
Furthermore, the Mandela Forum, Campo di Marte sports facilities, and Artemio Franchi stadium are easily reachable on foot in a few minutes. The house is surrounded by a large garden with ancient trees and private parking spaces. Moreover, a recent renovation restored the property while preserving its original architectural elements. Therefore, guests can enjoy modern services in a quiet and friendly atmosphere. Please note that smoking is forbidden, while small pets are allowed on request.
