Hotel Balcony
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About this property
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Amenities
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at Alla Griglia, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
A stay at Balcony places you in the heart of Florence, steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ponte Vecchio.
What's nearby
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella(0.1 miles)
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore(0.1 miles)
Via de' Tornabuoni(0.1 miles)
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella(0.1 miles)
Medici Chapels(0.2 miles)
Florence Baptistery(0.2 miles)
Via Faenza(0.2 miles)
Via de' Calzaiuoli(0.2 miles)
Strozzi Palace(0.2 miles)
Piazza della Repubblica(0.2 miles)
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore(0.3 miles)
Giotto's Campanile(0.3 miles)
San Lorenzo Church(0.3 miles)
Duomo Museum(0.3 miles)
Salvatore Ferragamo Museum(0.3 miles)
The preferred airport for Balcony is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)(4.3 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Location
Via Dei Banchi 3, Duomo, Florence, Italy
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella (0.1 miles)
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (0.1 miles)
Via de' Tornabuoni (0.1 miles)
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (0.1 miles)
Medici Chapels (0.2 miles)
Florence Baptistery (0.2 miles)
Room options
5
Triple Room, Ensuite
Room details
3× Twin Beds
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
194 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
8
Double Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
151 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
151 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite
Room details
1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 2
108 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite
Room details
1 Twin Bed
108 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Hotel Balcony
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 1,303 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
3%
Couple
54%
Family
19%
Group
14%
Solo
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Hotel Balcony, travelers praise the very central, walkable location near the train station and the Duomo, and the friendly, hands-on owners, while rooms are generally simple and compact with occasional noise, hard mattresses, and small or finicky showers.
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At Hotel Balcony, travelers praise the very central, walkable location near the train station and the Duomo, and the friendly, hands-on owners, while rooms are generally simple and compact with occasional noise, hard mattresses, and small or finicky showers.
Facilities are basic: there is no elevator, but a rooftop terrace offers Duomo views, air conditioning is available, and bags can be stored before check-in and after checkout. Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean, though a few guests noted damp or bleach odors, and some reported language barriers or an isolated inappropriate remark at night. Breakfast is a simple continental spread with limited variety and no hot items, though several reviewers found it adequate for value. Overall, expect a no-frills, very central base for exploring Florence.
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Facilities
Basic setup with no elevator. There is a rooftop terrace with Duomo views, air conditioning in rooms, and convenient luggage storage before check-in and after checkout.
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andrea
Feb 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastico hotel nel centro di Firenze con una bellissima terrazza panoramica da cui si scorge il Duomo Sono stato in pieno inverno e le camere era ben riscaldate e davvero confortevoli. Scendi dall'hotel e sei in pieno centro
Fantastico hotel nel centro di Firenze con una bellissima terrazza panoramica da cui si scorge il Duomo Sono stato in pieno inverno e le camere era ben riscaldate e davvero confortevoli. Scendi dall'hotel e sei in pieno centro
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Mark
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay in central location. Room was clean and layout was nice. Very friendly staff. Only issue was the shower drained slowly but it didn’t bother us. We would stay again. AC was great!
Great stay in central location. Room was clean and layout was nice. Very friendly staff. Only issue was the shower drained slowly but it didn’t bother us. We would stay again. AC was great!
10
Vivien
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
這酒店適合可以接受以下特點的人： 1. 靠近景點們和輕軌，逛到一半還可以回去上廁所 2. 可以接受手動搬行李，因為沒電梯 3. 可以接受戴耳塞/噪音，因為隔音不好 4. 房間空間小，但夠用 另外，check in前到，以及check out後都可以寄放行李，很方便。整體而言我住得很舒服。
這酒店適合可以接受以下特點的人： 1. 靠近景點們和輕軌，逛到一半還可以回去上廁所 2. 可以接受手動搬行李，因為沒電梯 3. 可以接受戴耳塞/噪音，因為隔音不好 4. 房間空間小，但夠用 另外，check in前到，以及check out後都可以寄放行李，很方便。整體而言我住得很舒服。
10
Milton de Souza
Feb 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel muito bem localizado, próximo a estação Firenze Santa Maria Novella e a apenas uma quadra do Duomo. Quarto confortável, boa cama e banheiro privativo. O casal de proprietários são muito gentis e simpáticos. Destaque para o terraço (balcony) do hotel, com uma vista maravilhosa do Duomo.
Hotel muito bem localizado, próximo a estação Firenze Santa Maria Novella e a apenas uma quadra do Duomo. Quarto confortável, boa cama e banheiro privativo. O casal de proprietários são muito gentis e simpáticos. Destaque para o terraço (balcony) do hotel, com uma vista maravilhosa do Duomo.
10
Shelley
Oct 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely little hotel, walking distance from station and many sights and restaurants. Owners lovely. No elevators so had to lug luggage upstairs but overall great
Lovely little hotel, walking distance from station and many sights and restaurants. Owners lovely. No elevators so had to lug luggage upstairs but overall great
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MARCO A
Jul 4, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Um hotel bastante antigo, porém com climatização (o que foi bom por ser verão). Sem elevador. Atendimento simpático. Localização excelente, próxima da estação de trem e dos principais pontos turísticos.
Um hotel bastante antigo, porém com climatização (o que foi bom por ser verão). Sem elevador. Atendimento simpático. Localização excelente, próxima da estação de trem e dos principais pontos turísticos.
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John
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Short walk to train station. Museums, shopping, and restaurants all within walking distance. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was good. No elevator so had to carry luggage up steps.
Short walk to train station. Museums, shopping, and restaurants all within walking distance. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was good. No elevator so had to carry luggage up steps.
10
Rosalba
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel. Its location is excellent, a 10-minute walk from the SMN train station. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated, with a large bathroom. Danielle and her family are very kind and caring. They go out of their way to provide excellent service and make the best recommendations on tourist attractions and places to eat. They also looked after our bags before and after check-in. They speak Italian and English quite well. 100% recommended.
Lovely hotel. Its location is excellent, a 10-minute walk from the SMN train station. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated, with a large bathroom. Danielle and her family are very kind and caring. They go out of their way to provide excellent service and make the best recommendations on tourist attractions and places to eat. They also looked after our bags before and after check-in. They speak Italian and English quite well. 100% recommended.
8
Samuel
May 13, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Har inget annat än ett positivt intryck av hotellet. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal, rent och städat i rummen plus toppenläge mitt i stan! Däremot var inredningen rätt gammal och trist och hotellet var väl inte särskilt fint eller mysigt förutom på terrassen de hade med utsikt över Duomo. Men i förhållande till priset var allt mycket bra!
Har inget annat än ett positivt intryck av hotellet. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal, rent och städat i rummen plus toppenläge mitt i stan! Däremot var inredningen rätt gammal och trist och hotellet var väl inte särskilt fint eller mysigt förutom på terrassen de hade med utsikt över Duomo. Men i förhållande till priset var allt mycket bra!
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Makio
May 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
このホテルの一番良い点は、ロケーションです。駅からも近いですし、ウフィツィ美術館などの有名な場所に、歩いて10分くらいで行けます。唯一の難点は、エレベーターがないこと。重いスーツケースを持って、2階、3階まで持って運ばなければならなかったのが少し大変でした。設備、サービスは、まあまあ。直接、このホテルとは関係ないですが、すぐ隣にあるレストランでは、手頃な価格で、フィレンツェ名物の美味しいステーキが食べられました。
このホテルの一番良い点は、ロケーションです。駅からも近いですし、ウフィツィ美術館などの有名な場所に、歩いて10分くらいで行けます。唯一の難点は、エレベーターがないこと。重いスーツケースを持って、2階、3階まで持って運ばなければならなかったのが少し大変でした。設備、サービスは、まあまあ。直接、このホテルとは関係ないですが、すぐ隣にあるレストランでは、手頃な価格で、フィレンツェ名物の美味しいステーキが食べられました。
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Cleanliness
Generally clean rooms and common areas. A few guests mentioned damp or bleach odors and occasional housekeeping lapses.
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Simona
Dec 23, 2022
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Stayed 19,344 nights
Pur essendo un hotel 2 stelle abbiamo trovato un ambiente accogliente, pulito. Profumato e ben posizionato. La signora alla reception è stata accogliente e gentile e molto disponibile oltre che simpatica. Una buona esperienza.
Pur essendo un hotel 2 stelle abbiamo trovato un ambiente accogliente, pulito. Profumato e ben posizionato. La signora alla reception è stata accogliente e gentile e molto disponibile oltre che simpatica. Una buona esperienza.
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Claudia
Dec 19, 2022
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Stayed 19,344 nights
Struttura pulita e personale molto gentile e disponibile. Camera essenziale ma comoda e sufficientemente spaziosa. Uniche note negative, le stanze andrebbero rinnovate un po' perché un vecchiotte, in particolare le pareti avrebbero bisogno di un'imbiancata. Inoltre all'ingresso nella stanza si sentiva un forte odore di candeggina, per cui abbiamo dovuto tenere le finestre aperte per diverso tempo per far arieggiare.
Struttura pulita e personale molto gentile e disponibile. Camera essenziale ma comoda e sufficientemente spaziosa. Uniche note negative, le stanze andrebbero rinnovate un po' perché un vecchiotte, in particolare le pareti avrebbero bisogno di un'imbiancata. Inoltre all'ingresso nella stanza si sentiva un forte odore di candeggina, per cui abbiamo dovuto tenere le finestre aperte per diverso tempo per far arieggiare.
10
John J
Apr 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel was clean and quiet. Nice breakfast served every morning. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Hotel was clean and quiet. Nice breakfast served every morning. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
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cecile
Dec 15, 2022
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Stayed 19,340 nights
The woman at the front desk was very helpful to me despite our language difference.. The staff were very friendly. The shower had very nice water pressure. They cleaned the room perfectly everyday. We didn't eat there but the dining area was very cute . The location was perfect. Very reasonable price for the 6 nights we stayed. Perfect for the budget if you don't need anything fancy .. I would stay here again ..
The woman at the front desk was very helpful to me despite our language difference.. The staff were very friendly. The shower had very nice water pressure. They cleaned the room perfectly everyday. We didn't eat there but the dining area was very cute . The location was perfect. Very reasonable price for the 6 nights we stayed. Perfect for the budget if you don't need anything fancy .. I would stay here again ..
10
Lowri
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a one night stay here a few days ago, and were overall happy with our experience. Friendly staff greeted on arrival, and accommodating to our requests. The room was slightly smaller than envisioned, but for us it wasn’t an issue as were only there as mentioned for 1 night. Clean and comfortable. To note, if you are relying on the hotels hairdryer, it is slightly underwhelming, and a little confusing to operate, but it’s manageable. Overall, great experience & lovely staff. Also, perfect location for exploring all central Florence has to offer.
We had a one night stay here a few days ago, and were overall happy with our experience. Friendly staff greeted on arrival, and accommodating to our requests. The room was slightly smaller than envisioned, but for us it wasn’t an issue as were only there as mentioned for 1 night. Clean and comfortable. To note, if you are relying on the hotels hairdryer, it is slightly underwhelming, and a little confusing to operate, but it’s manageable. Overall, great experience & lovely staff. Also, perfect location for exploring all central Florence has to offer.
10
Soufiane
May 23, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Bon emplacement de l'hôtel par contre le service de nettoyage de la chambre reste à améliorer
Bon emplacement de l'hôtel par contre le service de nettoyage de la chambre reste à améliorer
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Linnéa
Aug 5, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Stannade på hotellet i 2 dagar. Vårt rum var ok städat och lagom stort, men det hade inte särskilt mysig stämning. Vi hängde inte jättemycket på rummet utan sov mest där och tog nån timmes siesta, så vi kunde stå ut med den lite tråkiga stämningen/inredningen. AC:n fungerade inte bra då rummet aldrig blev svalt. Sen var man tvungen att ha en markfläkt igång för att få luftcirkulation i rummet och den fläkten gnisslade en massa. Både temperaturen och gnisslandet störde en del när man skulle sova. Det som var bra med rummet var att det var typ hundra meter från alla stora sevärdheter och shoppingområden. Sen var personalen trevlig och rummet städades bra medan man var borta. Hotellet var även nära tågstationen, vilket passade oss bra som backpackade.
Stannade på hotellet i 2 dagar. Vårt rum var ok städat och lagom stort, men det hade inte särskilt mysig stämning. Vi hängde inte jättemycket på rummet utan sov mest där och tog nån timmes siesta, så vi kunde stå ut med den lite tråkiga stämningen/inredningen. AC:n fungerade inte bra då rummet aldrig blev svalt. Sen var man tvungen att ha en markfläkt igång för att få luftcirkulation i rummet och den fläkten gnisslade en massa. Både temperaturen och gnisslandet störde en del när man skulle sova. Det som var bra med rummet var att det var typ hundra meter från alla stora sevärdheter och shoppingområden. Sen var personalen trevlig och rummet städades bra medan man var borta. Hotellet var även nära tågstationen, vilket passade oss bra som backpackade.
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Magnus
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotell som ligger nära duomo och centralstationen. Även nära spårvagnen från flygplatsen. Bättre frukost är vad man räknar med i Italien. Rummet verkade nyrenoverat men badrummet var fuktigt och luktade lite unket. Gullig personal.
Hotell som ligger nära duomo och centralstationen. Även nära spårvagnen från flygplatsen. Bättre frukost är vad man räknar med i Italien. Rummet verkade nyrenoverat men badrummet var fuktigt och luktade lite unket. Gullig personal.
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Mikaela
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. It was convenient for walking to all the main attractions nearby. The water pressure in the shower was rough and the bathroom/shower were incredibly small. I smacked my elbows many times in the bathroom.
Rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. It was convenient for walking to all the main attractions nearby. The water pressure in the shower was rough and the bathroom/shower were incredibly small. I smacked my elbows many times in the bathroom.
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Daniel
Jun 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A great place to spend the night while visiting Florence. It is 5-minute walk from the train station. It is within walking distance of most things in the Florence center. Clean, friendly, practical. I has a small room with a bed and the essentials. But what more did I need. I only spent the night sleeping. For that, is was quiet and comfortable—an excellent value for the price.
A great place to spend the night while visiting Florence. It is 5-minute walk from the train station. It is within walking distance of most things in the Florence center. Clean, friendly, practical. I has a small room with a bed and the essentials. But what more did I need. I only spent the night sleeping. For that, is was quiet and comfortable—an excellent value for the price.
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Rooms
Rooms are simple and often small; some are spacious. Common issues include hard mattresses, thin walls or street noise, small showers and variable water pressure or drainage, while air conditioning works well in several rooms.
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Allison
Jun 23, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location between the train station and the Duomo. Friendly staff, spacious room with good air conditioning. My only complaint is the bed, the mattress was rock hard and the pillows very flimsy.
Great location between the train station and the Duomo. Friendly staff, spacious room with good air conditioning. My only complaint is the bed, the mattress was rock hard and the pillows very flimsy.
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Mark
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay in central location. Room was clean and layout was nice. Very friendly staff. Only issue was the shower drained slowly but it didn’t bother us. We would stay again. AC was great!
Great stay in central location. Room was clean and layout was nice. Very friendly staff. Only issue was the shower drained slowly but it didn’t bother us. We would stay again. AC was great!
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Donald
Oct 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The owner/manager/staff were great. The facilities lacked. The beds were rock hard. The water pressure other than full cold was almost nil. What was supposed to be hot, wasn't but intermittently warm, cold, warm, etc. The walls paper thin, hearing snoring and bathroom use sounds of others was nauseating.
The owner/manager/staff were great. The facilities lacked. The beds were rock hard. The water pressure other than full cold was almost nil. What was supposed to be hot, wasn't but intermittently warm, cold, warm, etc. The walls paper thin, hearing snoring and bathroom use sounds of others was nauseating.
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Vivien
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
這酒店適合可以接受以下特點的人： 1. 靠近景點們和輕軌，逛到一半還可以回去上廁所 2. 可以接受手動搬行李，因為沒電梯 3. 可以接受戴耳塞/噪音，因為隔音不好 4. 房間空間小，但夠用 另外，check in前到，以及check out後都可以寄放行李，很方便。整體而言我住得很舒服。
這酒店適合可以接受以下特點的人： 1. 靠近景點們和輕軌，逛到一半還可以回去上廁所 2. 可以接受手動搬行李，因為沒電梯 3. 可以接受戴耳塞/噪音，因為隔音不好 4. 房間空間小，但夠用 另外，check in前到，以及check out後都可以寄放行李，很方便。整體而言我住得很舒服。
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Rory
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
This place is no frills for sure and the room is small. However, it was affordable and in a perfect location about halfway between the main train station and the Duomo. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was continental. Just what you need to get some fuel in the morning and get going.
This place is no frills for sure and the room is small. However, it was affordable and in a perfect location about halfway between the main train station and the Duomo. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was continental. Just what you need to get some fuel in the morning and get going.
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Nadine
Sep 3, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Es war sehr laut
Es war sehr laut
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Rosalba
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel. Its location is excellent, a 10-minute walk from the SMN train station. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated, with a large bathroom. Danielle and her family are very kind and caring. They go out of their way to provide excellent service and make the best recommendations on tourist attractions and places to eat. They also looked after our bags before and after check-in. They speak Italian and English quite well. 100% recommended.
Lovely hotel. Its location is excellent, a 10-minute walk from the SMN train station. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated, with a large bathroom. Danielle and her family are very kind and caring. They go out of their way to provide excellent service and make the best recommendations on tourist attractions and places to eat. They also looked after our bags before and after check-in. They speak Italian and English quite well. 100% recommended.
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Mikaela
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. It was convenient for walking to all the main attractions nearby. The water pressure in the shower was rough and the bathroom/shower were incredibly small. I smacked my elbows many times in the bathroom.
Rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. It was convenient for walking to all the main attractions nearby. The water pressure in the shower was rough and the bathroom/shower were incredibly small. I smacked my elbows many times in the bathroom.
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Patrizia
Jun 20, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
L'albergo con posizione centralissima ma camera matrimoniale piccolissima e in due ci si stava proprio stretti. Avevo prenotato camera con colazione inclusa e al check in mi hanno detto che non servivano le colazioni ma mi hanno decurtato il costo dal totale. Albergo comunque pulito e personale gentile. Per un soggiorno breve potrei tornarci.
L'albergo con posizione centralissima ma camera matrimoniale piccolissima e in due ci si stava proprio stretti. Avevo prenotato camera con colazione inclusa e al check in mi hanno detto che non servivano le colazioni ma mi hanno decurtato il costo dal totale. Albergo comunque pulito e personale gentile. Per un soggiorno breve potrei tornarci.
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Service
Family-run team is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Some reviews noted language barriers and one report of inappropriate remarks from an evening staffer.
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Beth
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good hotel with GREAT location. We were able to walk to all the locations that we wanted to see. MANY restaurants within 2-3 blocks from the hotel. Front desk staff, I think it was the owner, was very friendly and accommodating despite some language barriers. Provided me with ice daily! Bed was comfortable and shower was ok. Plenty of space in the room. We chose the breakfast for 10Euros daily. It did not have any warm/hot options and limited protein but was enough to start the day. Owner helped us arrange transportation to our next destination at checkout. Would stay here again!
Good hotel with GREAT location. We were able to walk to all the locations that we wanted to see. MANY restaurants within 2-3 blocks from the hotel. Front desk staff, I think it was the owner, was very friendly and accommodating despite some language barriers. Provided me with ice daily! Bed was comfortable and shower was ok. Plenty of space in the room. We chose the breakfast for 10Euros daily. It did not have any warm/hot options and limited protein but was enough to start the day. Owner helped us arrange transportation to our next destination at checkout. Would stay here again!
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carrie ann
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel in great location, convenient to the train station. Staff was super nice.
Nice hotel in great location, convenient to the train station. Staff was super nice.
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Lowri
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a one night stay here a few days ago, and were overall happy with our experience. Friendly staff greeted on arrival, and accommodating to our requests. The room was slightly smaller than envisioned, but for us it wasn’t an issue as were only there as mentioned for 1 night. Clean and comfortable. To note, if you are relying on the hotels hairdryer, it is slightly underwhelming, and a little confusing to operate, but it’s manageable. Overall, great experience & lovely staff. Also, perfect location for exploring all central Florence has to offer.
We had a one night stay here a few days ago, and were overall happy with our experience. Friendly staff greeted on arrival, and accommodating to our requests. The room was slightly smaller than envisioned, but for us it wasn’t an issue as were only there as mentioned for 1 night. Clean and comfortable. To note, if you are relying on the hotels hairdryer, it is slightly underwhelming, and a little confusing to operate, but it’s manageable. Overall, great experience & lovely staff. Also, perfect location for exploring all central Florence has to offer.
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John
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Short walk to train station. Museums, shopping, and restaurants all within walking distance. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was good. No elevator so had to carry luggage up steps.
Short walk to train station. Museums, shopping, and restaurants all within walking distance. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was good. No elevator so had to carry luggage up steps.
10
Rosalba
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel. Its location is excellent, a 10-minute walk from the SMN train station. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated, with a large bathroom. Danielle and her family are very kind and caring. They go out of their way to provide excellent service and make the best recommendations on tourist attractions and places to eat. They also looked after our bags before and after check-in. They speak Italian and English quite well. 100% recommended.
Lovely hotel. Its location is excellent, a 10-minute walk from the SMN train station. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated, with a large bathroom. Danielle and her family are very kind and caring. They go out of their way to provide excellent service and make the best recommendations on tourist attractions and places to eat. They also looked after our bags before and after check-in. They speak Italian and English quite well. 100% recommended.
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Mikaela
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. It was convenient for walking to all the main attractions nearby. The water pressure in the shower was rough and the bathroom/shower were incredibly small. I smacked my elbows many times in the bathroom.
Rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. It was convenient for walking to all the main attractions nearby. The water pressure in the shower was rough and the bathroom/shower were incredibly small. I smacked my elbows many times in the bathroom.
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Kevon
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Really enjoyed my stay at Balcony. Just about everything is a ten to fifteen minute walk from the hotel and there are plenty of dining and shopping options. The owners are very helpful and welcoming!
Really enjoyed my stay at Balcony. Just about everything is a ten to fifteen minute walk from the hotel and there are plenty of dining and shopping options. The owners are very helpful and welcoming!
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Mark
Oct 3, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The owners of the property were so friendly and helpful. It's a husband and wife team who go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
The owners of the property were so friendly and helpful. It's a husband and wife team who go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
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Andrei Ioan
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room and location were great. Some staff do not speak English, especially the evening shift, and the elder gentleman working at the reception in the evening was making inappropriate remarks to my friend who I was talking with in the lobby.
The room and location were great. Some staff do not speak English, especially the evening shift, and the elder gentleman working at the reception in the evening was making inappropriate remarks to my friend who I was talking with in the lobby.
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germelita
Jan 10, 2023
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Stayed 19,359 nights
I will not pay my entire stay at this Hotel. The property is horrible. The bed was broken, my son suffered a back injury. No breakfast offered, charged as more than expected. the room was so tiny and the staff is not speaking English.
I will not pay my entire stay at this Hotel. The property is horrible. The bed was broken, my son suffered a back injury. No breakfast offered, charged as more than expected. the room was so tiny and the staff is not speaking English.
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Location
Exceptionally central between the train station and the Duomo, with major sights, restaurants, and shopping an easy walk.
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Lisa
Sep 9, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotel within walking distance to train station.
Nice hotel within walking distance to train station.
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colin
Apr 22, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
the location was ideal to see the sights of the city
the location was ideal to see the sights of the city
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Beth
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good hotel with GREAT location. We were able to walk to all the locations that we wanted to see. MANY restaurants within 2-3 blocks from the hotel. Front desk staff, I think it was the owner, was very friendly and accommodating despite some language barriers. Provided me with ice daily! Bed was comfortable and shower was ok. Plenty of space in the room. We chose the breakfast for 10Euros daily. It did not have any warm/hot options and limited protein but was enough to start the day. Owner helped us arrange transportation to our next destination at checkout. Would stay here again!
Good hotel with GREAT location. We were able to walk to all the locations that we wanted to see. MANY restaurants within 2-3 blocks from the hotel. Front desk staff, I think it was the owner, was very friendly and accommodating despite some language barriers. Provided me with ice daily! Bed was comfortable and shower was ok. Plenty of space in the room. We chose the breakfast for 10Euros daily. It did not have any warm/hot options and limited protein but was enough to start the day. Owner helped us arrange transportation to our next destination at checkout. Would stay here again!
10
carrie ann
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel in great location, convenient to the train station. Staff was super nice.
Nice hotel in great location, convenient to the train station. Staff was super nice.
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Lowri
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a one night stay here a few days ago, and were overall happy with our experience. Friendly staff greeted on arrival, and accommodating to our requests. The room was slightly smaller than envisioned, but for us it wasn’t an issue as were only there as mentioned for 1 night. Clean and comfortable. To note, if you are relying on the hotels hairdryer, it is slightly underwhelming, and a little confusing to operate, but it’s manageable. Overall, great experience & lovely staff. Also, perfect location for exploring all central Florence has to offer.
We had a one night stay here a few days ago, and were overall happy with our experience. Friendly staff greeted on arrival, and accommodating to our requests. The room was slightly smaller than envisioned, but for us it wasn’t an issue as were only there as mentioned for 1 night. Clean and comfortable. To note, if you are relying on the hotels hairdryer, it is slightly underwhelming, and a little confusing to operate, but it’s manageable. Overall, great experience & lovely staff. Also, perfect location for exploring all central Florence has to offer.
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Bruno
Jul 4, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Ótimo custo benefício. Ótima localização.
Ótimo custo benefício. Ótima localização.
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Mikaela
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. It was convenient for walking to all the main attractions nearby. The water pressure in the shower was rough and the bathroom/shower were incredibly small. I smacked my elbows many times in the bathroom.
Rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. It was convenient for walking to all the main attractions nearby. The water pressure in the shower was rough and the bathroom/shower were incredibly small. I smacked my elbows many times in the bathroom.
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Daniel
Jun 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A great place to spend the night while visiting Florence. It is 5-minute walk from the train station. It is within walking distance of most things in the Florence center. Clean, friendly, practical. I has a small room with a bed and the essentials. But what more did I need. I only spent the night sleeping. For that, is was quiet and comfortable—an excellent value for the price.
A great place to spend the night while visiting Florence. It is 5-minute walk from the train station. It is within walking distance of most things in the Florence center. Clean, friendly, practical. I has a small room with a bed and the essentials. But what more did I need. I only spent the night sleeping. For that, is was quiet and comfortable—an excellent value for the price.
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Genene
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stay was good close to everything
Stay was good close to everything
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Andrei Ioan
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room and location were great. Some staff do not speak English, especially the evening shift, and the elder gentleman working at the reception in the evening was making inappropriate remarks to my friend who I was talking with in the lobby.
The room and location were great. Some staff do not speak English, especially the evening shift, and the elder gentleman working at the reception in the evening was making inappropriate remarks to my friend who I was talking with in the lobby.
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Dining
Breakfast is a simple continental spread with limited variety and no hot items, though some guests found it adequate or better than expected.
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David
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
15 - 30 minute walking distance to most tourist attractions. Hosts were very friendly. Continental breakfast of juices, toast, cereal, yogurt and barious pastries.
15 - 30 minute walking distance to most tourist attractions. Hosts were very friendly. Continental breakfast of juices, toast, cereal, yogurt and barious pastries.
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Hans
Jul 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location, neat and tidy but a bit dated. Breakfast was basic. Friendly and service minded staff. A good place for a few nights if you want to stay in the city center.
Excellent location, neat and tidy but a bit dated. Breakfast was basic. Friendly and service minded staff. A good place for a few nights if you want to stay in the city center.
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John J
Apr 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel was clean and quiet. Nice breakfast served every morning. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Hotel was clean and quiet. Nice breakfast served every morning. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
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Beth
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good hotel with GREAT location. We were able to walk to all the locations that we wanted to see. MANY restaurants within 2-3 blocks from the hotel. Front desk staff, I think it was the owner, was very friendly and accommodating despite some language barriers. Provided me with ice daily! Bed was comfortable and shower was ok. Plenty of space in the room. We chose the breakfast for 10Euros daily. It did not have any warm/hot options and limited protein but was enough to start the day. Owner helped us arrange transportation to our next destination at checkout. Would stay here again!
Good hotel with GREAT location. We were able to walk to all the locations that we wanted to see. MANY restaurants within 2-3 blocks from the hotel. Front desk staff, I think it was the owner, was very friendly and accommodating despite some language barriers. Provided me with ice daily! Bed was comfortable and shower was ok. Plenty of space in the room. We chose the breakfast for 10Euros daily. It did not have any warm/hot options and limited protein but was enough to start the day. Owner helped us arrange transportation to our next destination at checkout. Would stay here again!
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Rory
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
This place is no frills for sure and the room is small. However, it was affordable and in a perfect location about halfway between the main train station and the Duomo. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was continental. Just what you need to get some fuel in the morning and get going.
This place is no frills for sure and the room is small. However, it was affordable and in a perfect location about halfway between the main train station and the Duomo. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was continental. Just what you need to get some fuel in the morning and get going.
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Erik
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Fantastiskt bra läge. Frukosten: tråkigt bröd, inplastad ost, yoghurt i plastburk. Bra sängar.
Fantastiskt bra läge. Frukosten: tråkigt bröd, inplastad ost, yoghurt i plastburk. Bra sängar.
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Magnus
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotell som ligger nära duomo och centralstationen. Även nära spårvagnen från flygplatsen. Bättre frukost är vad man räknar med i Italien. Rummet verkade nyrenoverat men badrummet var fuktigt och luktade lite unket. Gullig personal.
Hotell som ligger nära duomo och centralstationen. Även nära spårvagnen från flygplatsen. Bättre frukost är vad man räknar med i Italien. Rummet verkade nyrenoverat men badrummet var fuktigt och luktade lite unket. Gullig personal.
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Mikael
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Simple but Nice Hotel. Aircondition worked perfectly, refrigerator did not get very cold, TV lacked international channels (but then again one does not go on vacation to watch tv :)). Breakfast was very simple, as seems common in Italy. But all in all a Nice simple hotell with very Kind host.
Simple but Nice Hotel. Aircondition worked perfectly, refrigerator did not get very cold, TV lacked international channels (but then again one does not go on vacation to watch tv :)). Breakfast was very simple, as seems common in Italy. But all in all a Nice simple hotell with very Kind host.
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John
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Short walk to train station. Museums, shopping, and restaurants all within walking distance. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was good. No elevator so had to carry luggage up steps.
Short walk to train station. Museums, shopping, and restaurants all within walking distance. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was good. No elevator so had to carry luggage up steps.
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Patrizia
Jun 20, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
L'albergo con posizione centralissima ma camera matrimoniale piccolissima e in due ci si stava proprio stretti. Avevo prenotato camera con colazione inclusa e al check in mi hanno detto che non servivano le colazioni ma mi hanno decurtato il costo dal totale. Albergo comunque pulito e personale gentile. Per un soggiorno breve potrei tornarci.
L'albergo con posizione centralissima ma camera matrimoniale piccolissima e in due ci si stava proprio stretti. Avevo prenotato camera con colazione inclusa e al check in mi hanno detto che non servivano le colazioni ma mi hanno decurtato il costo dal totale. Albergo comunque pulito e personale gentile. Per un soggiorno breve potrei tornarci.
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Brian
Jun 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Daniella was a wonderful host. She made dinner reservations for us and cheerfully greeted us everytime we came back. Breakfast was a wide selection of items including cornflakes for my daughter.
Daniella was a wonderful host. She made dinner reservations for us and cheerfully greeted us everytime we came back. Breakfast was a wide selection of items including cornflakes for my daughter.
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Lino
May 29, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and the staff is very nice
The room was clean and the staff is very nice
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Sean
May 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very generous. Rooms were very clean and well maintained.
Staff was very generous. Rooms were very clean and well maintained.
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Peggy
May 17, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was tight and bathroom was extremely small. Breakfast was mediocre. Glad there was luggage storage before checking in. Location was great close to our tours.
The room was tight and bathroom was extremely small. Breakfast was mediocre. Glad there was luggage storage before checking in. Location was great close to our tours.
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Ashley
Apr 26, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel staff is nice but our bathroom/room were not clean- had hair in the shower and previous guests belongings. Breakfast ok, no lift and tons of stairs. City tax is required in cash for some reason which is very inconvenient. Great location but compromising on many other areas of comfort
Hotel staff is nice but our bathroom/room were not clean- had hair in the shower and previous guests belongings. Breakfast ok, no lift and tons of stairs. City tax is required in cash for some reason which is very inconvenient. Great location but compromising on many other areas of comfort
FAQs about Hotel Balcony
Is parking available at the hotel?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 30 per day. Nearby parking is also available at a similar rate. Reservations are not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 10 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?
The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in the heart of Florence, just steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. It is approximately 0.3 miles from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 0.5 miles from Ponte Vecchio.
What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?
Children are allowed at the hotel. There is no charge for children under 12 years of age.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The hotel offers cribs for infants at a fee of EUR 10 per night. Advance request is required for cribs.
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The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
- All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 1 June to 1 October.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Business details
Property registration number IT048017A1EJS2RTK5
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
- Self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
- Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (328 ft away)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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