The 10 Best Hotels in Florence’s Historic Centre

• Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo is a fabulous property choc-a-block with original features and furniture, in an unbeatable location. Family owned and run, it is a spectacular residence overlooking the Duomo.
• Firenze Number Nine is a beautifully restored 17th century palazzo simply exuding glamour and luxury. The 42 rooms are decorated in warm, golden hues, harking back to the building’s regal past, and there are some marvellous frescoed ceilings. There’s also an expansive spa.

• Casa Howard is a chic B&B guesthouse converted from a Florentine palazzo. Owned by textile designers, their forte is very much in evidence in all of the individually designed rooms. With fresh flowers everywhere and honesty bars on each floor.

• Garibaldi Blu is a designer, 22 room hotel in a great location overlooking the church of Santa Maria Novella, five minutes from the Duomo and close to the station as well. The rooms are large and uncluttered, with some whimsical design features, and the best of them have views over the piazza.
• JK Place Firenze is a chic, sophisticated, 20 room hotel - small enough for there to be a lovely, personalised element to your stay. The decor and vibe is boutique-y, and the comfort level is high. There’s also a rooftop bar and a courtyard dining room.

• The Gallery Hotel Art is a fabulous design hotel in central Florence with chic rooms and suites with contemporary art and private terraces with views over Florence.
• The Continentale is modern and fashionable, yet still very romantic, with light open spaces, outdoor sitting areas with magnificent views, and a luxurious spa.

• The Hotel Rosso 23 is a beautiful old building carefully renovated into a 45 room contemporary style hotel. The now modern rooms and living areas are in reds, blacks and greys and there’s a lovely inner courtyard and breakfast room. A short walk from the Duomo. Room rates start from under €90 per night.

• The Residenza d’Epoca in Piazza Della Signoria has just ten rooms - but they’re quite something, with frescoed ceilings and parquet floors. The communal breakfast is highly regarded and this is a great option for families or groups.

• The Hermitage is a perfectly located boutique B&B with rooftop views of the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and across the Centro Storico. There are 28 compact, yet elegant rooms, are with antiques, plus a charming sitting room with a fully stocked bar for guests and a fantastic roof terrace where you can take breakfast and plan your day on a life sized map of Florence's historic centre.

If you haven’t found your idea of the 10 best hotels in Florence's Centro Storico on our Guru’s list you could:

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