Hotel Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels

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Piazza Mentana 7, Uffizi, 50122 Florence, Italy – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 557 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Wonderful
557 reviews

How close it was to the Arno & to the heart of Florence.

Nancy United States of America

The room overlooking the river was perfect! Also the breakfast buffet was among the best we've had at a hotel!

Jacqueline United States of America

the location is great. the service is good. the breakfast is good. that is all I can say that is all I can say, that is all I can say, that is all I can say,

Mordechai Israel

hotel is comfortable, clean and in a great location. Staff is very helpful and breakfast is very good. I recommend.

Jim United States of America

The man at the front desk was the kindest and best person ever

Abdallah United Arab Emirates

Very Clean Helpful staff Good breakfast Quite Great riverside location

Ahmad Kuwait

The staff were welcoming and professional. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was spectacular and delicious. The location steps from the Ponte Vecchio was convenient. My favorite feature is the owners whimsy with figurines of ‘Goofy’ throughout the lobby, bar, cafe, and dining area, making it a delight. I recommend the Belestri also for its value - very reasonable.

Theodore United States of America

It’s in the city center, clean, great view, quit, and very helpful staff.

Amna United Arab Emirates

Great rooms and location. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Lcbc United States of America

Intimate hotel with excellent amenities and extra touches. Provided champagne and the sweetest strawberries for our anniversary. Helpful staff with great suggestions. Balcony rooms with magical views of the Arno river.

Cheryl United States of America
9.1
Wonderful
557 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “How close it was to the Arno & to the heart of Florence.”
    Nancy Nancy United States of America United States of America
  • “The room overlooking the river was perfect! Also the breakfast buffet was among the best we've had at a hotel!”
    Jacqueline Jacqueline United States of America United States of America
  • “the location is great. the service is good. the breakfast is good. that is all I can say that is all I can say, that is all I can say, that is all I can say,”
    Mordechai Mordechai Israel Israel
  • “hotel is comfortable, clean and in a great location. Staff is very helpful and breakfast is very good. I recommend.”
    Jim Jim United States of America United States of America
  • “The man at the front desk was the kindest and best person ever”
    Abdallah Abdallah United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Very Clean Helpful staff Good breakfast Quite Great riverside location”
    Ahmad Ahmad Kuwait Kuwait
  • “The staff were welcoming and professional. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was spectacular and delicious. The location steps from the Ponte Vecchio was convenient.”
    Theodore Theodore United States of America United States of America
  • “It’s in the city center, clean, great view, quit, and very helpful staff.”
    Amna Amna United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Great rooms and location. Very friendly and helpful staff.”
    Lcbc Lcbc United States of America United States of America
  • “Intimate hotel with excellent amenities and extra touches. Provided champagne and the sweetest strawberries for our anniversary. Helpful staff with great suggestions.”
    Cheryl Cheryl United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi 9.5
High score for Florence

Stay in the heart of Florence – Excellent location – show map

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Hotel Balestri faces the Arno River in central Florence. Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery are a quarter mile away. It features a roof terrace with lovely city views.

Rooms are elegantly furnished, air-conditioned and offer satellite TV. They include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some have a balcony, and some offer views of the Arno River.

The hotel’s public spaces are decorated in a classic style with antique furniture. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar, where light snacks are available.

The front desk is open 24 hours a day and can provide information about tourist and cultural activities in and around Florence.

The Balestri Hotel is a 10 minute walk from Florence Cathedral, and one mile from Santa Maria Novella Train Station.

This is our guests' favorite part of Florence, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 25, 2004

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar

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Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Florence, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

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Junior Suite
  • 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed
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Family Room
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Double Room with Balcony
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  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

9.1
Wonderful · 557 reviews
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  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi 9.5
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  • Nancy United States of America

    “How close it was to the Arno & to the heart of Florence.”

  • Jacqueline United States of America

    “The room overlooking the river was perfect! Also the breakfast buffet was among the best we've had at a hotel!”

  • Mordechai Israel

    “the location is great. the service is good. the breakfast is good. that is all I can say that is all I can say, that is all I can say, that is all I can say,”

  • Jim United States of America

    “hotel is comfortable, clean and in a great location. Staff is very helpful and breakfast is very good. I recommend.”

  • Abdallah United Arab Emirates

    “The man at the front desk was the kindest and best person ever”

  • Ahmad Kuwait

    “Very Clean Helpful staff Good breakfast Quite Great riverside location”

  • Theodore United States of America

    “The staff were welcoming and professional. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was spectacular and delicious. The location steps from the Ponte Vecchio was convenient. My favorite feature is the owners whimsy with figurines of ‘Goofy’ throughout the lobby, bar, cafe, and dining area, making it a delight. I recommend the Belestri also for its value - very reasonable.”

  • Amna United Arab Emirates

    “It’s in the city center, clean, great view, quit, and very helpful staff.”

  • Lcbc United States of America

    “Great rooms and location. Very friendly and helpful staff.”

  • Cheryl United States of America

    “Intimate hotel with excellent amenities and extra touches. Provided champagne and the sweetest strawberries for our anniversary. Helpful staff with great suggestions. Balcony rooms with magical views of the Arno river.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Good morning, Do you have any conjoining rooms? We have a small son and I am looking for two separate sleeping areas and, preferably, two bathrooms. Thank you so much for your help! Jessica Sanders
    Dear Mrs. Sanders, yes we have two connecting room called family room and is composed by two De luxe river view. Best regards Alessio Nuzzi
    Answered on February 2, 2021
  • Sorry to bother you but do all your rooms have bathtubs?
    Dear Sir, no Sorry, we have just same rooms with a bathtub and same with a shower, we can guarantee the bathtub but we take a note in your reservation. We remain at your disposal for any other question. Thank you and Best Regards. Reception desk
    Answered on January 16, 2020
  • Does the hotel have a lift to all floors?
    Dear Sir/Madam Thank you for your kind enquiry. We are pleased to confirm that Hotel Balestri is equipped with a lift to all floors. Kind regards Hotel Balestri Front Desk
    Answered on May 7, 2022
  • Dear Sir or Madam, Is the family room has a view of the river? And the city? Or just the river? Thanks
    Dear sir or madam, the family room has a view to the river Best regards
    Answered on May 10, 2021
  • Do you have an airport shuttle service?
    Dear Sir, unfortunately we do not have a shuttle service from the airport. If you want we will be pleased to organize a private transfer Best regards Hotel Balestri
    Answered on March 17, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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Located in the historic old town

This is Florence's famous center, where glories of the Renaissance like Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Birth of Venus, and Brunelleschi's famous dome can be admired in pristine condition.

What's nearby
  • Uffizi Gallery
    0.1 miles
  • Franco Zeffirelli Foundation
    0.2 miles
  • Palazzo Vecchio
    0.2 miles
  • Consulate General of Germany – Florence
    0.2 miles
  • Piazza della Signoria
    0.2 miles
  • Bargello National Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Basilica di Santa Croce
    0.2 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio
    0.2 miles
  • Dante's House
    0.3 miles
  • Church of Orsanmichele
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Strozzi Palace
    0.4 miles
  • Pitti Palace
    0.4 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo, Florence
    0.4 miles
  • Piazzale Michelangelo
    0.5 miles
  • Sant'Ambrogio Market
    0.5 miles
  • Accademia Gallery
    0.7 miles
  • Santa Maria Novella
    0.7 miles
  • Mercato Centrale
    0.7 miles
  • San Marco Church in Florence
    0.8 miles
  • The Mall Luxury Outlet
    11.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Arno
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Florence Airport
    3.7 miles
  • Pisa International Airport
    43 miles
  • Forlì Airport
    50.3 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 48 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
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Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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 12 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

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed by request
€ 25 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed by request
€ 50 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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The fine print

When booking more than 5 rooms, different conditions and additional supplements may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels

  • Room options at Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Apartment

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 30min

  • Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels (subject to availability):

      • Parking
      • Electric vehicle charging station

    • Check-in at Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

    • Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels is 1,950 feet from the center of Florence.

    • Guests staying at Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
      • Buffet

    • The prices at Hotel Balestri - WTB Hotels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.