Hotels near Uffizi Gallery, Florence

From the moment I checked in, until the moment I checked out, I was thoroughly looked after at the hotel by the friendly and professional staff. Many thanks to Alessandro on Reception and Claudio from the bar for looking after me so well. If you are travelling from the airport, catch the tram to Uscita Place which is a four minute walk to the hotel. Keep to the left when you alight the tram and the hotel is situated opposite United Colours of Benetton on Via Cerretani. The location of the hotel is fabulous as I walked everywhere. I was upgraded to a Superior King Room, which for Italy was very spacious, clean and comfortable. I asked for a room in a quiet area of the hotel and heard no disturbances throughout my stay. The hotel is not very large and very contemporary inside with a good restaurant, bar and lobby area. I had a complimentary cocktail in the bar and all of my soft drinks in the mini bar were also complimentary and unlimited free water as part of my All Accor status. The breakfast was buffet style and had a quality selection of food and drinks, and an excellent selection of pastries, which I walked off every day. I thoroughly recommend this boutique style hotel for your stay in Florence due to its excellent connection links with the airport, it's location for all the local attractions and large rooms for Italian properties.

Leone Blu Hotel is nestled in the heart of Florence opposite to the Arno River. It offers a unique and enchanting experience that seamlessly blends history with luxury. Occupying one floor of a palace dating back to the 1100s and owned by the prestigious Ricasoli family, this boutique hotel is a hidden gem that promises an unforgettable stay. Opposite to the Arno River in Florence Leone Blu stands proudly representing its history. From the moment you step into Leone Blu, it feels like you are transported back in time. The hotel retains the grandeur and elegance of its historic origins, with each suite exuding a distinct charm and character. The beautifully decorated suites, each unique in design, offer a blend of antique furnishings and modern amenities, providing the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. The staff at Leone Blu is exceptional, offering warm and personalized service that makes you feel like a treasured guest in a family home. Their attention to detail and genuine hospitality enhance the overall experience, ensuring that every aspect of your stay is perfect. We hosted a pre wedding reception on the morning of our son’s wedding. Our son and his wife stayed at the hotel pre and post wedding day. The reception was absolutely stunning. The staff at Leone Blu were professional, personable and very accommodating. Anastasia and her team made sure that all details were perfectly executed to welcome guests and to ensure that the wedding accommodations for our son were perfect. A stay at Leone Blu is not just a hotel experience, but a journey through time in one of Italy's most enchanting cities. It is exquisite, luxurious, with stunning views that will leave a lasting impression. Thank you Anastasia and the entire Leone Blu team.

Here’s the updated review: “The hotel is excellent, with a great location right on the piazza. It’s close to all the beautiful spots in the old city. The staff is attentive and friendly, providing outstanding service. The breakfast is delicious and rich with a variety of options. Highly recommended!”

Great hotel with a perfect location. Staffs are friendly. Breakfast spread is good, would rate perfect if you cater more to Asia travellers. After 1 week in Italy, we do miss some Asia breakfast spread. My family love the cozy area on the top floor.

Our apartment was very well equipped for everything you would need for a few days in Florence. Very spacious and clean and a high standard of accommodation. Kitchen was well equipped (not that we cooked as ate out all the time) but great to have a good sized fridge and kettle etc. The lounge area was lovely and nice to open the windows to hear the street bustle below, but it was actually very quiet at night despite being so central. His and hers bathrooms were great to have but the shower in the jacuzzi bath that joined the two would prove an issue for anyone with mobility issues as you had to step over the high edges to get in/out. My only issue with this apartment was the air conditioning and it’s been mentioned on reviews here before. You simply could not get it colder than about 23/24 degrees and given the outside temp was about 40 degrees it just wasn’t cold enough. In fact it was quite uncomfortable sleeping. We googled the instructions for the wall controls etc and didn’t get anywhere. To be fair we also didn’t complain to the management, so our fault there, but still it should have worked better.But I’m still happy with our stay here and would highly recommend.

Few minutes walk from the station past McDonald’s (exit the station from the left). Hotel is set back so can easily be missed. We had a room for three, one double bed and a low camp bed. Rooms made up everyday and towels changed frequently. Wardrobe with plenty of hangers, safe, complimentary water in fridge. I asked if we could have a kettle and this was no problem. Bathroom quite big, shower cubicle with toiletries. Lovely white, big bath towels. Great location for lots of great restaurants and only minutes away from attractions. Rooms are quite warm but there is air con. Breakfast consists of yogurts, fresh fruit, breads, croissants, scrambled eggs and great coffee. Hotel staff are so helpful, even printed out our tickets for one of our trips. Would stay there again, next time exit the train station from the left!

If you are coming to Florence (Firenze) via the train, staying at the Hotel Mercure Firenze Centro is a good choice as it is located just about a block away. It maybe a bit tricky to locate it the sign is not very apparent and is somewhat small. It is more visible from across the street. There is also a side entrance .When we were there in July 2022, they had a mandatory appointment time to reserve for the continental breakfast each morning starting at 7a.m. to avoid overcrowding and social distancing. Hotel Mercure Firenze Centro is a very convenient 10 minute walk to the Duomo. The service was very efficient at check in and they were very more than welcome to store our luggage as check in time wasn't until after 4p.m. The rooms are very huge and daily room service was good.

I enjoy myself staying there. Staffs are very friendly, speak excellent English, and very helpful too. The room are nice and clean. Location is excellent. Will definitely come back again

The front office team is outstanding. Didn't manage to get his name, he was on duty on the night(9/7/2024) we checked in. Extremely patience and fed us with info. Alberto who seems to be the front office manager have been very accommodating. Thank you team. Location is great, steps from Firenze S.M.N and to most tourist spots. Will stay at the property if we visit Florence again.

Great for its value of money . Walking distance to train station and main city of Florence. But if you want really close and convenient , I suggest you look between the train station and river. Service was great and rooms comfortable and clean. The bar was super cool and fun . We probably would like them to improve there gym. Maybe there swap over ping pong play room over to be the gym , it was way too small. All up we did have a great stay !