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Hotel Balestri

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the river and city from this balcony.
Enjoy a romantic meal for two on this serene balcony overlooking the picturesque town.
Relax in the elegant lobby, featuring a seating area with comfortable chairs and a bench, a large window, and a classic lamp.
Relax in style at our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, plush seating area, and a large mirror.
Enjoy a sophisticated bar experience with an extensive selection of spirits and wines, paired with comfortable seating and elegant decor.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is £165
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Premium Signoria View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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View from room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building | Living area | LED TV

Deluxe Apartment, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Apartment, Annex Building | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Superior Apartment, Annex Building

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI, 50122

What's nearby

  • Uffizi Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza della Signoria - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪All'Antico Vinaio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria dei Neri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Berberè Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Base V Juicery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Buchetta Food & Wine - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balestri

Upscale hotel near Uffizi Gallery
A short walk from Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Hotel Balestri provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • A porter/bellboy, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 51 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 48 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (75 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1888
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 48.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 IT048017A1LH8QL4RF
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 the 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 Balestri pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Balestri?

As of 22 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Balestri on 31 Jul 2025 start from £164.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Balestri?

Valet parking is available for EUR 48.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Balestri?

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 Balestri?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Balestri located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Arno River, Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and San Marco University Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

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Hotel Balestri Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 959 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 959 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 959 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 959 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 959 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location were great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, awesome location & amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice artesian hotel in the heart of the city. The rooms are elegantly designed, spacious, and clean. The staff was courteous and the bar and breakfast was a very welcome surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Centrally located. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. Our room was fabulous with views of the Duomo and river. We hated to leave!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was top notch. We had to wait 10 minutes for our room to be ready but they were great about everything and accommodating an early morning checkout with bag breakfasts for us. Location is also great next to the river and near major attractions in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rositza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and cleanliness, only complaint was the pillows and beds weren't comfortable. (Mattress were hard and pillows too thin)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, simple/beautiful hotel, great location for shopping. Loved that it was overlooking the Arno River
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and the hotel is very clean.ots of dining options close by ! Attractions are close too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean and well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel. Good bright room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. They were very friendly, very accommodating and went out of their way to make us feel special. We stayed in the apartments. Great view, great place. We couldn’t have been happier. Thank you for this experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung-Shik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, wonderful service, very good breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here! Friendly staff, excellent service, beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Balestri is a great choice!

Beautiful property on the Arno close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

mehdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location however is not a hotel and it is a guest room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NORA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was right on the water and the staff was amazing. Thank you for a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Beautiful hotel in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location for exploring Florence. Located right on the Arno, steps from the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio, this was the perfect home base for exploring the city for 4 days. Stayed in a superior double which was actually quite small so didn’t have much room to open luggage or unpack, but room was still nice and clean. Staff was very helpful with recommendations and reservation requests for restaurants. Lovely breakfast spread each day. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location and the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mojgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024