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
  • Pets Allowed
  • 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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Hotel Balestri
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Airports Show all on map »

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

Museums

  • 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
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stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Comfortable room.
Not too centrally located.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location Extra Clean Amazing staff
Nothing.
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
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 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 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.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Excellent location and very clean.
Rooms are a little small.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location is perfect—just a short walk from all the main attractions. Our room was spacious and had an incredible view of the Arno River, which made the experience even more special. Breakfast offered plenty of options, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
No major complaints
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location was ideal and the hotel very comfortable and nicely decorated. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet with an extensive assortment of delectable choices.
No one’s fault, but the second night with no AC on a very hot night was not fun. There was a power outage in the city which somehow affected the AC in the whole hotel. We were jet lagged and very hot. The hotel brought us a small fan, but we had to rearrange our beds in order to get the most coverage. We tried leaving windows open at night but then the mosquitoes feast upon us. Again, we don’t blame the hotel, but it was a rough night with little sleep.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Central location with bonus view of the river. Friendly staff, clean comfortable rooms. This will be my to go hotel in Florence!
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything, including location, staff, cleanliness and breakfast were great. The room was a bit on the smaller side but we had windows on two sides and great views of the Arno river and the surrounding buildings.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Well-located, first -class staff; modern, efficient, and quiet rooms.
Lighting control was too complex but the staff response to the problem was excellent.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location Staff Cleanliness Service
Limited facilities Small room
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
perfect location cross the river, near by all the attraction , the check in serves was fast , the staff friendly, the breakfast very good.
the interior was a bit old and old fashioned.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Like: The location is excellent, within a walking distance from city center, we got upgraded to a more classic room up in the the roof with lovely view to the cathedral, good air conditioning, the front desk staff were amazing so thank you Dislike: quite few flies and mosquitoes inside the room which was so annoying
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great location overlooking the river and a pleasant surprise to be upgraded to a junior suite because it was our wedding anniversary. Room nice and quiet with a balcony overlooking the river which was great and a window overlooking the Duomo. Some noise from outside even though we were on the fifth floor. Hotel had no communal spaces beyond the foyer and the bar, nowhere to relax and read a paper or generally destress after a day out in the city. A lounge would have been nice. Breakfast was not good for a 4 star hotel - pre-packaged biscuits, cereal boxes, limited selection of fruit, cheeses, cold meats etc. Lack lustre. And an additional 'to pay for' menu including payment for fresh juices, eggs etc. - that felt rather mean. Overpriced drinks in the bar reflected in the fact that the bar was quiet and the outside sitting area closed for two of the 5 days we were there.
See above.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location, staff, cleanliness, spaciousness
Breakfast buffet
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great stay - thanks! Stay was too short
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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