Villa Cora
Viale Machiavelli 18, 50125 Florence, Italy – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 296 reviews)
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It was just like a movie, beautiful! These photos don’t do it justice. We will be back next year for another visit ☀️

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Villa Cora is a 19th-century building surrounded by a park with outdoor swimming pool. Just over 1 mile from the center of Florence and Santa Maria Novella Train Station, it provides free parking. Wi-Fi is also free. All the air-conditioned rooms at Villa Cora are decorated in classical style with antique furniture. They feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The spa area includes a sauna and a Turkish bath, along with a fitness center. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. The hotel’s restaurant serves Italian cuisine and dishes and wines from Tuscany. Drinks and hot and cold snacks are available from the bar. Villa Cora is a 20-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery. The bus stop a quarter mile away provides services with the center of the city in 10 minutes.
This is our guests' favorite part of Florence, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Villa Cora has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 30, 2010- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness center
- Bar

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- Jennifer
United States of America
“It was just like a movie, beautiful! These photos don’t do it justice. We will be back next year for another visit ☀️” - Aparna
United States of America
“The service was incredible and perfect. The grounds and pool were stunning” - Alotaibi
Kuwait
“Beautiful place with amazing historical background, the location is so quiet and they offer transportation to the center and back to the hotel for free. The place is amazing & the staff were friendly. The breakfast is good. I had dinner at Le...” - Amy
United States of America
“Our whole experience with Villa Cora was top notch! The staff was amazing, our room was gorgeous, the property was beautiful, every detail was thought of. Cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay. The food was incredible. The consistent 5...” - Erik
United States of America
“Incredible building, rooms, service, location, views, and good food and nice spa” - Sarah
United States of America
“Beautiful views of the city. Quiet neighborhood without crowded streets. Professional, helpful staff. Gorgeous facilities (hotel, pool). Free shuttle to the old city.” - Kimberley
United States of America
“We absolutely loved the Villa Cora - exquisite and beautiful building, furnishings and setting. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable - very helpful. The breakfast buffet was wonderful- fantastic array of Tuscan treats. We can’t wait to come...” - Julian
United States of America
“Villa Cora is truly exceptional for so many reasons, but especially the attention to detail, the stunning surroundings, and the immaculate facilities. The staff are friendly (jovial even) and showed us the most amazing hospitality.” - Maryam
United Arab Emirates
“One of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed at. The service and staff were very friendly and accommodating, they made sure we were comfortable and had all our needs” - Gary
United States of America
“beautiful hotel and grounds. great staff. excellent food and service.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
I need a parking space for my booking with you next thursday
Dear Guests, we do have an outdoor parking inside the property and no reservation is requiredAnswered on 4 October 2021If staying overnight, do we have access to our he cigar lounge? Thanks
Dear Guest, yes, you can stay in our cigar lounge. You can also come as external Guests and enjoy it. Overthere we do have our bar during the winter-..Answered on 5 April 2022hi can I confirm if I take a airplane to Florence and do you have any suggestions how can I get to your hotel?
Florence airport is at 10km from the hotel, from 20 to 30 minutes by car. We can organize a private transfer with English speaking driver or it is als..Answered on 23 June 2023May I kindly ask if there is transportation/ shuttle available to take our family into the main city please?
Dear Guests, yes. We do provide a complimentary shuttle to go and coming back form the city centre. Timetables available at the check-in time.Answered on 23 December 2022Are the different types of rooms on different floors in the hotel? If we are coming as a large family with kids, how can we get rooms together?
Dear Guests, for this specifitc request, you shoudl contact us directly at the following email booking@villacora.itAnswered on 4 January 2022Hi I would like to reserve 18-20 July for class double room but I would like have a bath rather than shower, could you please confirm it before I book
Buongiorno, we do have availability of a Classic room with bathtub. Please be so kind to add this request also in the reservation note. With our best regardsAnswered on 8 July 2023- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Le Bistrot
- CuisineItalian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of Villa CoraGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach umbrellas
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 10 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cash
Villa Cora accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Please inform Villa Cora of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Villa Cora
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Villa Cora is 1 miles from the center of Florence. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Villa Cora has 1 restaurant:
- Le Bistrot
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Room options at Villa Cora include:
- Double
- Suite
- Quad
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Villa Cora offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Spa facilities
- Walking tours
- Body treatments
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Cooking class
- Beauty services
- Themed dinners
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Swimming pool
- Body wrap
- Locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Bicycle rental
- Horseback riding
- Bike tours
- Steam room
- Tour or class about local culture
- Body scrub
- Yoga classes
- Facial treatments
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Light therapy
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The prices at Villa Cora may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Villa Cora is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Cora on this page.