Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available nearby for a fee of EUR 35 per night, located 492 feet away and open from 7:00 AM to midnight. Valet parking services are also offered.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 16 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be arranged by contacting the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Florence, just steps from Ponte Vecchio and a 6-minute walk from Uffizi Gallery. It is 0.2 miles from Pitti Palace and 0.3 miles from Piazza della Signoria.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?

Children 5 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding. All guests, including children, must be present at check-in.

Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Average nightly price at Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$101
February	$140
March	$141
April	$244
May	$318
June	$275
July	$180
August	$152
September	$308
October	$287
November	$162
December	$105

What guests think

Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio draws praise for its superb walkable location by Ponte Vecchio and generally clean rooms, while recurring drawbacks include many stairs with a tiny lift, a confusing layout, and occasional noise.

Guests enjoy the rooftop bar-restaurant and breakfast with panoramic views and generally tasty food. Room quality varies from spacious, modern suites to smaller or dated spaces; repeated notes mention thin walls, weak or patchy Wi‑Fi, and occasional air‑conditioning or musty‑odor issues. Service is usually welcoming and helpful, though a few report miscommunications, room-type mix‑ups, or cash-only city tax collection. Expect a characterful, central stay with some trade‑offs.

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Facilities

Standout facilities include the rooftop terrace/bar-restaurant with panoramic city views and a popular breakfast, plus a pleasant interior garden/courtyard. Repeated notes warn of many stairs, a very small elevator, and a quirky layout that challenges accessibility.

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Inger

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only issue was the layout - it’s an OLD building and each ‘floor’ actually has several levels. We never did find the elevator again to go back down - we had to take the stairs…

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Eddiezon

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very good location and easy to get to. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Roof top is great for sunset. Could use a bit more storage like cabinets and the bathroom was very tight (although shower was huge and jetted tub was perfect size). Also we can hear footsteps above us but those are just small things and definitely not a deal breaker. Tall ceilings, and had a mix of modern and vintage feel. Breakfast was simple but delicious. Would definitely come back again. Thank you.

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Peter

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Convenient, but you need to be prepared for a lot of steps. There is a tiny lift, but still lots of steps.

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Carmen

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location near many shops and restaurants. The restaurant on the roof is delicious and has great views of the city. The rooms are reasonably sized but do be aware of the stair climbing in case you need accommodation. There is an elevator but it’s not ideal for more than one person.

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Jacqueline

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Top Hotel in zentraler Lage ! Das Frühstück über den Dächern von Florenz einfach fantastisch!

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Madison

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing stay, highly recommend! The garden room was spacious and beautiful! Do not miss out on eating at the onsite restaurant, the rooftop views of Florence are out of this world! Great breakfast and walking location is fantastic-close to all major sites!

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Sally

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel. Staff were excellent. Great location. Easy to walk to all the attractions but a bit of a bumpy walk to/from the station with a wheels case (cobbles everywhere) so maybe consider the bus or taxi. Quirky layout of hotel so maybe not for people with mobility issues. Plenty of places to eat nearby. Would definitely stay there again.

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Mary Jean

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing location with good breakfast upstairs with a view! Located centrally to everything we wanted to see.

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RAYMOND

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel,cosy and quiet, in an historical building and close to all the attractionsJust one minute from Ponte Vecchio . There are plenty of options for parking and a great choice of restaurants. Plus the roof top restaurant is excellent

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elaine

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property and location. Beware of many stairs up to rooms and restaurant. Ask for main floor room if you have mobility issues. Front desk staff was very helpful for directions and taxis.

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Cleanliness

Most guests describe the hotel and rooms as very clean or spotless. A smaller number report musty or sewer-like odors, mosquitoes, or occasional corridor/maintenance cleanliness issues.

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Robert

Oct 16, 2023

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Tired hotel, in need of a major renovation. Strange sewage/ damp smells in the rooms and corridors. Very cheap bed linen used, lots of stairs, lots of mosquitos in the rooms. Better hotels for the $$

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Annie

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful location! The room was quiet, cold (in a good way) and large. The only downside was there was a very musty, mildewy stench that seemed to get worse throughout our stay. Not bad enough until the last night to say something and then we were leaving the next morning. The staff were lovely.

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Murray

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A unique property with a deep history. This is a boutique hotel with a personality. We thoroughly enjoyed the room, amenities, breakfast, and views from the panoramic lounge. Walkable to all the key sites in Florence. Highly recommend.

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Amber

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We arrived at the facility at 2pm and they offered for us to store our luggage which was very kind as our room wouldn’t be ready until 3pm. When we returned, it was very apparent that the room was nothing like any of the photos of the room I paid for. We navigated, with much difficulty the maze of stairs, doors and hallways back to the front desk and kindly asked them if there was a mix up, they said no, this was the Superior Double Bed with a garden view and that there was nothing they could do because they were completely booked. Upon returning to the listing on Expedia I found it was obvious that the room they gave me was the Economy Double Room with a Garden View, a room half the cost of what I paid. The hallways smelled like sewer every time we walked back to our room and the room itself was so empty and dark, it felt ominous. The staff was always kind and helpful, so I feel bad giving them a bad review, but the room was so awful, if I had known there was a possibility of getting a room like that, I never would have stayed there. It was by far the worst place we stayed in Italy. I’m sure the other rooms are nicer. In fact the one next to us was bright and airy and had a window 3 times the size of ours, and the ones in the listing that I paid for were very nice as well, but you do run the risk of getting stuck with a room like we had at this hotel.

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Lily

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

this hotel was super clean / modern ! i loved staying here and wish we were in a hotel this nice our whole italy trip.

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Maria R

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We moved from a disappointing room to a very beautiful and well appointed suite. Everything is spotlessly clean! Staff everywhere in the hotel are professional and friendly. Laura at the registration desk has been outstandingly helpful to us.

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Vanessa

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely room, clean and up to date. Breakfast was lovely, good choices.

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Hailey

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is in an excellent location near. Lot of museums and the gardens. Our room was in the same tower as the restaurant. The room was spacious however it smelled like mildew which was a shame. The shower leaked onto the bathroom floor requiring two towels to keep it dry. The room just felt unfinished. The service was amazing and the view from the bar up top/restaurant is breathtaking. We had Manuel as our server and he was very friendly and made an effort to get to know us.

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Rubén Cadierno

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

La habitación para ser la superior, horrible!!!! Vieja, el baño destrozado la ducha fatal la taza del váter despegada.Un sofá lleno de suciedad, toallas viejas, la habitación llena de mosquitos. Un horror

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Heather

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent customer service, very clean, fabulous location

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious, comfortable, and modern (some suites with extras) to smaller, darker, or dated spaces, and allocations sometimes differ from photos. Guests often note thin walls/noise, patchy Wi‑Fi, and occasional weak air‑conditioning.

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Morgan

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fantastic location, however the hotel is dated/basic. We had little to no wifi in our room and when we enquired further with reception, they sent someone up who simply said that YouTube was working on his phone 😂

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kristina

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great place to stay super close to Ponte Vecchio. Room was large and very comfortable. I had a little garden view ! It was great!!! I felt super safe!

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JENNIFER

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was beautiful and the restaurant on the roof had a fantastic view and delicious food as well. We would happily stay here again.

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Maria R

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We moved from a disappointing room to a very beautiful and well appointed suite. Everything is spotlessly clean! Staff everywhere in the hotel are professional and friendly. Laura at the registration desk has been outstandingly helpful to us.

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Ethlyn

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The room could have been cleaner as there were pieces of old chips from previous guests in the cupboard where the mini fridge is located. More than anything though the noise was too much. Rm549 there was always people coming and going, doors slamming/banging. There also seemed to have been some construction going on. The location was a good one.

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Jess

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for a hotel in Florence, however that’s just about it. The air conditioning was terrible especially given the heat in the summer and we were given the excuse that it was due to the humidity however the air conditioning in the reception seemed to be working just fine. No free amenities, not even bottle of water (can’t take 75 cents out of the hotel cost to provide this?) which I would understand at a cheap hotel but this was not cheap. Rooms are pretty dated and simple with stained walls (a lick of paint isn’t very expensive) and very basic furniture. The rooftop bar seemed to be completely un attended whenever we checked. Not a good layout either with a maze of a stair system. If you’re looking for a great location this works but don’t expect much more.

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Martin-Guy

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed in the Royal suite which is located on the ground floor. it was huge, clean and well equipped with a big double bath, a big separate shower and even a sauna. The Hotel is super well located. 20 min walk from the train station and a few steps from Ponte Vecchio. Plenty of shopping and food all around. I would go back.

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David

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for 2-nights in Deluxe King-Bed room and was treated to a great room over looking the street. Sounds Noisy, but was actually quiet. There is an additonal sound proof window installed that muted most street noise. The suite was quite large with a massive bathroom with jetted tub and shower!! Great location close to Tourist areas. Only frowning was trying to park a rental car which was known in advance. Will stay again

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Muhammad A

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The room was excellent however the only thing at times didnt work out was the walls are thin so you can hear your neighbors - additionally the wifi was super slow only recommendation I would have is to have better internet service

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Dolores

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location. Unfortunately no AC which meant window needed to be open, very busy street making it difficult to sleep. WiFi was very poor signal. Overall most people would like enjoy significantly but wasn’t the right fit for me since I needed internet access and need temp control. Staff was nice.

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Service

Service is broadly praised as friendly and helpful, with assistance for tours, taxis, luggage, and early breakfasts. A few reviews cite rude interactions, booking or room-type mix‑ups, and insistence on cash-only city tax.

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Rebecca

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very courteous - a mix up with the level of room we booked

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Perry

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was amazing. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and let us leave our luggage when we arrived early and after checkout the next day so we could explore the city.

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Josue

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was good the room size, location, the cleanliness and cleaning staff. HOWEVER a young Italian man (unfortunately I did not get his name) who works in the front desk was very rude both during check in and check out. He spoke and treated me as If I did something wrong to him or as if he had a personal problem with me. Very unprofessional not welcoming at all.The lady at the front was very polite welcoming but that young man needs to be retrained on how to give customer service and treat paying customers with respect. Example: during check out he didnt great me or smile barely made any eye contact with me and asked for the local tax payment. As I pulled out my credit card he very rudely said "you where told the payment had to be in cash...the payment has to be in cash"..he repeated himself three times as if insiuating I didn't have it. I pulled out the money and gave it to him he didn't say thank you it was very insulting. He needs to be retrained or put on the cleaning staff if he hates dealing with happy tourist who come spend money and unwind.

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Mark

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our 3rd stay. We have always found it to be a great place to stay, with an excellent staff and great rooms and our fave the rooftop bar and restaurant.

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Rick

May 14, 2023

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A terrible experience! We were booked originally through Expedia but then began dealing with the hotel directly when we required additional nights at the end of our trip. We received confirmation in February for 3 separate reservations at this hotel. When we arrived back for the 3rd reservation, the last 2 night of our stay in Italy we were informed that they did not have a room for us for the last night and they were fully booked. After refusing to honour their booking they had no choice but to find us alternative accommodations and it meant moving hotels. They informed us we would have had to checkout at 11 am and not move into the new hotel until 3 pm, leaving us 4 hours to wander the streets! After fighting with them for 30 minutes they agreed to allow us to stay until 1 pm and stated that they could not guarantee that we could get into the other hotel before 3 pm. When we arrived for our second reservation, we were informed that our bags were in our room, which they were not. There was no information on how to call the front desk in our room so my husband had to go down and ask about our bags. They were brought up and dropped on the second floor and expected that he should bring them the rest of the way to the room. This hotel is a maze of corridors and stairways and not easily maneuvered. He had to call after the porter to have the bags brought up to our room. NOTE: They insisted the city tax had to be paid in cash unlike the other hotels that we stayed at.

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Carol

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff, room, lobby and location were exceptionally fabulous. Near everything and even had a roof top dining area with excellent food and gorgeous views of the city. The staff were friendly, super helpful, knowledgeable and went the extra mile for us. We couldn’t have been happier!

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anthony

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in a great location. They charged us a cash only 7 euro per person per night tourist fee. When we went to our 2nd hotel we were told the tourist fee is only 6 euro per person per night and is payable by cash or charge. The room had an "odd odor" almost like cat urine and while the ground floor was nice due to the stairs and the heat, the cleaning staff did not seem to care about guests who were staying close to their cleaning closet as they were slamming doors and supplies around at 0700. The room was extremely comfortable and the washrooms were well kept. Overall an average experience for a great location.

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Carla

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

The front desk staff is excellent! Laura, Pepe, Angela and Elmiliano were most attractive when I ask a question or needed directions. I was always welcomed by them with a warm smile. Lorenzo also was super helpful! Thank you all for making my stay here so beautiful.

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balachandra

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Really good experience and the staffs went well beyond means to make is comfortable. The reception arranged for early morning (4am) breakfast on the day of check out. Highly recommend the hotel and the staff

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Rozita

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this hotel. Emanuel, front desk was really helpful and friendly. He made our stay very pleasant. He helped us book a tour to Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa. Lovely day trip!

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Location

Location is a consistent highlight: central and walkable, just steps from Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, and major sights; some rooms remain quiet. Transit/taxis can vary, and cobblestones or distance may make luggage transfers less convenient.

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Paul

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location and very quiet considering how close it is to all the sites. Room was large - and hotel has a rooftop bar with amazing views of the city! Would definitely stay here again.

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Laura

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was Right in the middle of everything. We had a room that was very quiet considering the area is very busy. Very clean and comfortable

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mikael

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bra läge i Florens, trevlig tak restaurang.

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Ali

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and beautiful property! There’s an excellent rooftop restaurant as well! Highly recommend!!

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Sally

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel. Staff were excellent. Great location. Easy to walk to all the attractions but a bit of a bumpy walk to/from the station with a wheels case (cobbles everywhere) so maybe consider the bus or taxi. Quirky layout of hotel so maybe not for people with mobility issues. Plenty of places to eat nearby. Would definitely stay there again.

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Moira

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Hotel La Scaletta is the ideal base for a visit to Florence. Only 2 minutes to the Ponte Vecchio in one direction and two minutes to the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens in the other. All the main attractions such as the Uffizi Gallery, Duomo and Baptistry are just a few walk minutes away. Florence is crazy busy but once you step in through the ancient archway to the hotel reception it is an oasis of calm. For our first few night we had a Garden Double Room set in a quiet courtyard and lovely garden. It was so peaceful and yet the hustle and bustle of the Ponte Vecchio was only a few metres away. We returned a few days later after a wedding and found we had been upgraded to a Superior Room on one of the upper floors. The room was delightful with a huge bed and lovely bathroom. Breakfast was good. Buffet-style with the option to eat on the rooftop terrace with amazing panoramic views of Florence. Florence is a really walkable city and there are loads of places to eat, grab a panini or a gelato within a few steps of the hotel. Taxis from Santa Maria Novella Station are plentiful but ranged in price from15 to 30 euros. **Word of warning!** If you use the tram to travel into the city from Florence Airport be on your guard for pickpockets! They target people stressing with suitcases getting onto the trams. They nearly got my husband's wallet! We loved our stay at the Hotel La Scaletta and highly recommend for perfect Florence holiday.

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Kerry

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing stay! Located walkable to tourist attractions across the Ponte Vecchio with many local authentic restaurants nearby.

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anthony

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in a great location. They charged us a cash only 7 euro per person per night tourist fee. When we went to our 2nd hotel we were told the tourist fee is only 6 euro per person per night and is payable by cash or charge. The room had an "odd odor" almost like cat urine and while the ground floor was nice due to the stairs and the heat, the cleaning staff did not seem to care about guests who were staying close to their cleaning closet as they were slamming doors and supplies around at 0700. The room was extremely comfortable and the washrooms were well kept. Overall an average experience for a great location.

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Leonard

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel front a very busy street just away from the Ponte Vecchio but our room overlooked an internal piazza and looked right up to the Boboli Gardens which created a quite and peaceful retreat from our busy days. Being "across" the river from Florence worked out wonderfully. Short walk across the Ponte Vecchio was a delightful walk back in time and relaxing in nature. Very walkable to all the attractions and slightly away from the crowds.

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Janice

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location of this property was perfectly situated in the Old Town Florence so close to the Pont Vecchio. We were able to walk easily to the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. We found incredible restaurants around every corner. The hotel is a former private residence and has so much charm. The breakfast was excellent. We visited the rooftop bar only once, the view was so-so. I would love to return some day, Florence has captured my heart.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely appreciated for quality and variety, often enjoyed on the rooftop with excellent views. The rooftop restaurant/bar is popular and tasty, though a few found it touristy, occasionally closed or limited, or thought breakfast could be better.

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Ashley Brooke

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Perfect location, helpful staff, easy walk to pretty much everywhere in the city. Great breakfast. Excellent restaurant for dinner. Stunning views of the city.

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Devaka

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Superb accomadation. Some rooms have 16 th ce they frescoes as it’s a converted palace. It’s within walking distance of the sights and is walking distance from many good restaurants in the Oltrano! Its own resturaunt on its terrace offers unrivalled views of Florence. It is an excellent location and staff are most helpful

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Christine

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cozy and pretty hotel and accessible to all attractions , the breakfast buffet was excellent

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Diana

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, well appointed nice rooms and spacious, good bathroom, walkable to all key places to visit in Florence, safe. Great breakfast buffet and rooftop terrace with drinks. Great gelato place right at the hotel. Location couldn't be better. Right next to Ponte Vecchio and walkable to all key attractions

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Brigitte

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location really great, perfect view from the rooftop balcony but only slow wifi

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Jacqueline

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Top Hotel in zentraler Lage ! Das Frühstück über den Dächern von Florenz einfach fantastisch!

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Mary Jean

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing location with good breakfast upstairs with a view! Located centrally to everything we wanted to see.

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carmen

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great terrance to see the city. Due to short staff unable to get dinner

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Amir

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location. Convenient. Great room. Breakfast terrace has a great view. Breakfast needs some work. They should offer better breakfast.

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Claudia

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Frühstück war hervorragend. Sehr abwechslungsreich, große Vielfalt, geschmacklich exzellent.

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