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Balestri

florence, italy

About Balestri

location

This hotel, located in the city centre of Florence, lies on the banks of the River Arno, only about one minute on foot from the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.

facility

The hotel was built in 1888. The hotel has 46 rooms, including 5 single rooms, which are located on 4 storeys and are reachable by lift. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the view of the city from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

sport

Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include cycling/mountain biking, tennis, beach volleyball, windsurfing and a spa or, for a fee, a gym.

meals

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a café and a bar. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day.

Amenities at Balestri

Facilities

24-hour receptionAir conditioningBar(s)Bicycle HireCaféCar ParkConference RoomDisability-friendlyFoyerGarageHotel SafeLaundry FacilitiesLaundry ServiceLiftsPetsRoom ServiceShopsTV RoomWifi

Hygiene

Contactless check-in/-outContactless paymentEnhanced cleaning programmeHand sanitiserNo high-touch furnishingsNo high-touch furnishings in public areasPackaged mealsProtective equipment for employeesProtective equipment for guestsProtective hygiene screensProtective masks for guestsSocial distancing regulationsUse of commercially available disinfectants

Meals

Breakfast Buffet

Sport/Entertainment

Beach VolleyballCycling/Mountain BikingGymTennisWindsurfing

Location

Map preview
Firenze, Florence, Italy

Piazza Mentana 7

What's nearby

  • Public Transport2km

Check-in from 2:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM

User Rating & Reviews

4.5

Excellent

542 reviews
  • Value
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  • Excellent353
  • Very Good142
  • Average25
  • Poor14
  • Terrible8

Recent Reviews: 542

  • User: Skalidis9

    Trip type: Couples

    Wonderful hotel, wonderful location

    29 May 2026

    The hotel was lovely and clean, and our room was ready for us when we arrived at 2 o’clock. The view was spectacular, looking over the Arno River. As well as this, the location is ideal as we were within easy walking distance to all of the major tourist attrac…

  • User: justjuliec

    Trip type: Couples

    Great location

    29 May 2026

    A lovely clean hotel in a great location. Easy to get to all attractions and fabulous restaurants from here. The room was cleaned to high standards every day. The view from our room was spectacular, looking over the river Arno. My only complaint was that there…

  • User: Trisha828

    Trip type: Couples

    Instant coffee in Italy!

    21 Mar 2026

    No I’m room coffee/espresso machine. Instant coffee packets only. Small but nice room. Location slightly off the beaten path but still very close to most sites. Good breakfast.

  • User: leileireid

    Trip type: Family

    Rooms are not massive BUT

    07 Mar 2026

    The rooms aren’t massive and I think we had the smallest room in the whole hotel however there is great attention to detail, all the staff are really friendly, approachable and helpful. There is a wide range of breakfast items available and a wide selection of…

  • User: Amy C

    Trip type: Solo travel

    Views, location, and excellent breakfast!

    20 Dec 2025

    Beautiful hotel in great location, and the breakfast was generous and had everything one would want. Francesco, front desk host, made my stay perfect. The cocktail lounge was excellent as well.

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