Hotel Balestri
Hotel in Florence
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Laundry and more
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About this hotel
Riverfront Florence hotel in Santa Croce with free breakfast
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Hotel Balestri offers 51 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Hotel Balestri offers 51 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.
This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Map of Florence
Available Rooms
Superior Double or Twin Room
1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Single Room
1 Single • 183 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View
1 Double • 226 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Junior Suite
1 Double • 301 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View
1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
1.5
Great hotel.
Just dont go by car.
Parking service they have is just not practical
2.5
we checked in to the hotel and i was surprised by the small lobby, but then saw the larger lobby on the other side of the small wall and it was fine for having drinks in the evening. the room -- with a balcony and river view-- was way too small for two people for 4 nights! I was so upset, you couldn't even open the balcony doors without them hitting the bed. I complained and by the next morning they were moving me to what they said was a "step down" -- a much larger room complete with sitting area, bathtub, larger bathroom, and a closet. the first room didn't even have a closet. I was ready to check out because i was so upset but they changed me and all was good from there on. nice breakfast set up and service. great location -- right on the river and literally a couple of blocks to Ufizzi and about 6 blocks to santa croce!
2.5
Great location, wonderful service, very good breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Nice hotel for travelers looking for comfort and quality and a prime location in Florence.
2.5
Everything very good
5.0
Beautiful hotel in the perfect location!
5.0
Beautiful hotel, in a great location. Close to everything. I would highly recommned staying here.
4.0
Very helpful reception staff, good location.
2.5
Outstanding hotel. Great location, excellent service. We will definitely book again.
5.0
The hotel staff was very friendly. The location was so convenient for all of our sight-seeing excursions. We also had a beautiful view of the Arno River from our room. Wonderful place to stay!
5.0
This hotel was amazing. The breakfast buffet was the best we’ve seen in Europe and US
5.0
Very classy hotel and very clean. Wonderful staff. Room was a good size and facing the river. Windows were soundproof. Highly recommend.
Only downside was the WiFi, it had a very weak signal.
5.0
Magnificent stay at Hotel Balestri. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Location is center to all the sights and restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel!
5.0
Amazing hotel, at the river. Excellent attentions by the staff. If not the nicest and organized hotels i had been, its top 3. Thanks a lot for hospitality.
5.0
Great stay
5.0
We have stayed at this hotel in the past and would definitely stay again. The staff is always great with good dinner recommendations and the location is very central to what we like to do.
4.0
Quiet. Staff very curteous
5.0
This place was great. Right by the old bridge and easy walk to every where.
5.0
What an amazing location and hotel. Really appreciated the staff. Loved being on the Arno.
5.0
Love it. Everything was Great
5.0
Nice staff, close to restaurants and the touristic scenes
5.0
Property was clean and staff were very friendly. Location was perfect for us, within walking distance from all our activities. It was a heat wave scorching the city during our stay; we particularly liked that the air conditioning was working well and housekeeping was not modifying our settings during the day so we always had a nice cool room to use and escape the heat. Breakfast was also amazing, we enjoyed our morning coffees and delicious food.
Our room was small but we felt comfortable enough during our stay. We would definitely use it again in the future.
5.0
great
4.0
The hotel room was clean and orderly. Breakfast was nice, everything offered was fresh yet basic. The hotel is 5 minutes away from Ponte Vecchio. Everything was great, though they don't have many dinner choices. We would use the hotel again.
4.0
The hotel staff were very helpful & attentive. Our room was rather small but the beds & pillows were very comfortable, which made up for this as we were able to get good rest.
The bathroom needed some attention; the shower doors didn’t align and could not close all the way which mean’t water was not fully contained.
We stayed for 4 nights. It was extremely hot & humid (as expected at this time of year) but the climate control in the hotel & especially in our room, was perfectly controlled.
We would definitely revisit this hotel again.
5.0
Good
5.0
The views were just to die for!! An absolutely amazing experience that everyone should enjoy! Shopping out of this world! Car watching next to none the best place ever!!!
5.0
Very good
5.0
Laura Vin and Sabo are all such nice people they made our stay most pleasant just with the happy smiles
Really appreciate everyone at breakfast as well always welcoming and nice. Thank you also to the room cleaning folks the room was fresh and clean everyday.
5.0
Perfect location with a view of the Arno River and the Ponte Vecchio. Close to the Uffizi Gallery. Wonderful staff.
5.0
The view from the balcony was terrific, the bed was big and the room was spacious and clean. We had a great stay and have no complaints
5.0
Staff amazing and friendly
2.5
Amazing central location and quiet and modern rooms. Had a fantastic night sleep at this hotel!
2.5
We stayed in room 504, we had a terrace off of our room with a wonderful view of the city scape!
5 minutes to Ponte Vecchio, 20 minutes Duomo.
The room service and staff were above and beyond, buffet breakfast was fantastic, coffee to go if so desired, and the food was great! All I can say is, we had a very good experience here. Highly recommend this property
5.0
The hotel was in a great location and the staff was very friendly!
4.0
It was a clean hotel but the room was very small. We did have a nice balcony.
5.0
The staff was friendly, kind, and helpful. The location was convenient and allowed us to walk everywhere.
1.0
The room was very, very small and dark. The layout of the room made no sense. The small hall where you walked in had doors but you open to a light and nothing else. Not a closet. The small closet was next to the bed and any movement would cause the light to go on. The shower did not allow you to adjust the water temperature. The balcony was much smaller than the pucture portrayed.
5.0
Brilliant location and staff were all really helpful. The hotel is really nice too and the breakfast spread was lovely too
5.0
This property location was amazing. Great views of the river. The staff was amazing. I would highly recommend it
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Florence?
The average price for a rental in Florence is $157 per night. This rental is $425 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Balestri. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hotel Balestri pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hotel Balestri?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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