Hotel Balestri
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, 50122, Italy
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Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, 50122, Italy
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.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Business Center
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge services
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Pet bowls
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Free face masks
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • balcony/terrace
  • Currency exchange service
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Valet parking (charges may apply)
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stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Proximity to attractions
Limited space. Bathroom windows lacking privacy
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff was very helpful and the breakfast was great.
Room was a bit small but had all the amenities.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We did not stay at hotel but at luxurious apartment 6 minutes away with small terrace with fantastic view. Rooms were large even exquisite. The staff at hotel where we had particularly friendly and helpful Italian style. Apartment was very close to Ponte VECCHIO between piazza del signoria and pitti palace. Extraordinary!
There were many steps to get to apartment even after the old fashioned elevator
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The hotel has a friendly welcoming atmosphere and the staff are always very polite and friendly from your arrival to the departure a very beautiful ambiance as well. Breakfast was excellent, healthy choices with friendly staff so attentive. The bar in the evening was a great vibe to relax and enjoy so close along the Arno river
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location is excellent, the room was spacious, and the breakfast most satisfying!
Nothing! :-)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location, breakfast, friendly staff and helpful staff when asked
Twice we had our room cleaned and the shower dispenses were not replenished which is why I was not happy.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
No
All was just perfect
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Good location, amazing hotel bar with the best cocktails!
Breakfast - quality of food was avarage; not many choices. If you wanted an omlette or fried eggs, there was an extra charge. Also for fresh juice and other things
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Couldn’t really fault this place Comfortable beds great location on the river Arno short walk to everything good restaurants and shopping close by by
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Excellent location, close to city centre, restaurants, museums etc. Clean room with good air conditioning, good valet/parking service
Room was rather small but manageable
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location is excellent. The hotel surprised us with how good it was. Reception staff excellent and friendly. Car parking valet system worked well.
We enjoyed dinner in the hotel - eating there because we had an exhausting day and didn't want to go out. The food was very enjoyable. The ambiance was spoiled by pretty loud music being played through only the treble part of a music system - apparently the base woofer had been stolen! It was like mega volume playing through a cell phone! I asked for it to be turned down a bit; it was, but crept up again. Also 16 Euros for a fairly weak Aperol Spritz is really poor value - beware!
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location and beautiful decorated hotel. Balcony was great and staff excellent!
Parking a little difficult
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Location, service, breakfast, and cleanliness are outstanding, but incident with valet service completely ruined the overall impression
When we arrived, we were offered valet parking at €40 per day. We agreed, left our car and keys. Later, we noticed the car had been taken very far away — across the river. We could have parked there ourselves for much less and simply driven back to the hotel, instead of paying €80 for two nights. The real shock came when the car was returned: the odometer showed an extra 110–120 km, the interior was dirty both in the front and back seats, and the air conditioning settings had been changed. This means someone drove our car while we were staying at the hotel. Paying €80 for parking only to have our car used without permission is completely unacceptable. I expect an explanation and action from the hotel management.
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Amerigo Vespucci Airport - 3.94 mi
    • Lucca - 34.12 mi
    • Siena Airport - 35.24 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Horne Museum - 490 f
      • Museum of the History of Science Museo di Storia della Scienza - 513 f
      • Uffizi Gallery Galleria degli Uffizi - 751 f
      • Uffizi - 769 f
      • Uffizi Gallery - 769 f
      • Ken s Art Gallery - 1,053 f
      • Bargello Museum - 0.23 mi
      • Museo Nazionale del Bargello Bargello Museum - 0.23 mi
      • National Museum of Bargello - 0.23 mi
      • National Museum of the Bargello - 0.23 mi
      • Dante's House - 0.25 mi
      • Museo di Palazzo Davanzati - 0.25 mi
      • Gallery Hotel Art - 0.26 mi
      • Casa Buonarroti - 0.33 mi

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Loggia del Grano - 406 f
      • Basilica of Santa Croce - 1,010 f
      • Piazza della Signoria - 1,021 f
      • Loggia dei Lanzi - 0.20 mi
      • S. Croce - 0.21 mi
      • Loggia del Mercato Nuovo - 0.24 mi
      • Ponte Vecchio - 0.25 mi
      • Strozzi Palace - 0.41 mi
      • Belltower by Giotto - 0.41 mi
      • The Baptistry - 0.41 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Calcio Storico - 940 f
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Uguccioni Palace - 1,005 f
      • Church of Orsanmichele - 0.27 mi
      • Church of Santa Trinita - 0.39 mi
      • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 0.41 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Museo dell Opera di Santa Croce - 0.23 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Grain Market Loggia del Grano - 304 f
      • Galleria degli Uffizi - 816 f
      • Palazzo Gondi - 923 f
      • Piazza della Signoria - 1,021 f
      • Piazza de Signoria - 0.21 mi
      • Santa Croce - 0.21 mi
      • Pazzi Chapel - 0.24 mi
      • Piazza Santo Spirito - 0.25 mi
      • SS Apostoli - 0.25 mi
      • Casa di Dante - 0.26 mi
      • Santa Felicita - 0.27 mi
      • Garden of St Michael Orsanmichele - 0.27 mi
      • Via dei Calzaiuoli - 0.33 mi
      • Piazza della Repubblica - 0.35 mi
      • Palazzo Strozzi - 0.39 mi
      • Via Maggio - 0.39 mi
      • Via De Tornabuoni - 0.41 mi
      • Florence Baptistry - 0.41 mi
      • In Tavola - 0.42 mi
      • Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower - 0.42 mi

Hotel Balestri

Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, 50122, Italy