Hotels in Florence

Hotels in Florence: prices, timing and areas

When to book a stay in Florence for less

The cheapest month is February, in the depth of winter, when rates drop by about a third against the rest of the year. The priciest is June, at the start of the season, when crowds arrive and a room can run up to half as much again as the average. It is dear all summer, though July and August can be trying because of heat above thirty degrees. The day of the week matters. Curiously, the cheapest night here is Friday, while you pay the most on Saturday, when the most weekend guests arrive. Florence rewards booking well ahead; you catch the best prices about three months out.

What a stay costs by property type

Florence has a huge range of prices, from a hostel bed to palatial five stars in the very centre. The cheapest sleep is in hostels and three-star places; you pay the most for a family room and luxury houses by the monuments. Below are indicative nightly rates for two people.

Indicative rates for a double room. In Florence the gap between a quiet February and the June peak, and between Friday and Saturday, can be marked, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.

Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more

Most people look for a room in the historic centre, around the Duomo, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio, from where you can walk to all the main monuments. That is where prices run highest, and the best-rated hotels cluster near the cathedral and by the Santa Maria Novella station. The cheapest are districts further from the centre, such as Rifredi to the north, well linked by bus. It is quieter across the river, in the Oltrarno, near the Boboli Gardens. Below are indicative rates by district.

Indicative rates for a double room, for the cheapest and the dearest area. Districts in between, such as Campo di Marte or Gavinana, fall between on price. Check the real price for your dates in the search above.

Which stay in Florence suits whom

• First time in Florence. The historic centre by the Duomo is the easiest base. From here the Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio and the Galleria dell'Accademia are all on foot, without a bus.
• For families. Places with family rooms a little further from the very centre and across the river, near the Boboli Gardens. Children enjoy gelato and walks along the Arno.
• For couples. Boutique hotels and palatial houses in the centre, such as Hotel Davanzati or Room Mate Luca, with restaurants and a view of the monuments. Everything is close in the evening.
• With breakfast. Many places, such as Hotel Degli Orafi or Room Mate Luca, include breakfast, which helps you set off early before the queues form at the Uffizi.
• With a view. Hotels by the river and the monuments, such as Hotel Bernini Palace by the Uffizi, give a view of the Arno and the old-town roofs. Handy for a short, characterful stay.
• Near the airport. Hotels nearer Peretola airport suit an early flight. A tram or bus reaches the centre from here.

Example hotels in Florence with prices

From a hostel bed to palatial five stars, a few Florence names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in June and at weekends.

From prices for a double room. In Florence the same hotel can differ noticeably between February and June, so check your exact dates in the search.

When Florence costs more

The dearest is June, at the start of the season, when crowds arrive to see the Uffizi and the cathedral and hotels fill up. It is dear all summer, even though July and August can be tiring because of the heat. The cheapest and quietest is the depth of winter, especially February. The nicest time to visit, with mild weather and fewer crowds than in high summer, is late spring, from April to June, and early autumn, in September and October.