Balcony

3.0 star property
3-star Tuscan hotel near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

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A street view with historic buildings, a prominent dome, and a flower arrangement.
A restaurant with booths and tables, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a balcony on the left.
A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a white railing.
A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard with a leaf pattern, bedside tables, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Via Dei Banchi 3, Florence, FI, 50123
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Florence

City center stay.A stay at this Historic Centre of Florence hotel places you steps from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and a 5-minute walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piazza della Signoria - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 7 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Elbow - Irish Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osteria e Vinaino Cicalone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantinetta Antinori - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lorenzo de'Medici - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Balcony

3-star Tuscan hotel near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at Balcony. Parking is available for a fee.

This Tuscan-style Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1972
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balcony offers 14 accommodations with minibars and safes. 22-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per day)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 26 2026 to June 27 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT048017A1EJS2RTK5

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 1 June to 1 October.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Balcony Florence
Balcony Hotel
Balcony Hotel Florence
Balcony Florence
Balcony Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

How close is Balcony to the airport?

Balcony is 4.3 mi (23-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balcony?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balcony on Aug 7, 2026 start from $111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Balcony have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Balcony.

Does Balcony offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Balcony, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Balcony?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Balcony?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Balcony?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

Does Balcony have a pool?

Balcony does not have a pool.

Does Balcony have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Balcony have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Balcony to downtown Florence?

Balcony is 0.4 mi away from Florence.

Balcony Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 405 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was very nice and friendly, breakfast was tasty, room and shower was a bit small but not a big deal, easy to find from the street and good walking distance from restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genene

Liked: Amenities
Stay was good close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carrie ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in great location, convenient to the train station. Staff was super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were amazing, would recommend and we will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Plenty of dining options around the property Very convenient to and from the train station and places of interest Near the shopping area as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and quiet. Nice breakfast served every morning. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location was ideal to see the sights of the city
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel within walking distance to train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rabikar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent 3 star hotel with a clean, modern interior, and first rate service. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a conveniently located mid-priced hotel option in Milan.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
This place is nice. I would stay again. People at front desk are nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was so close to the duomo and the train station and still only 15 minutes each way to the Uffizi and Galleria dell’Academia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They accommodated for our late 11 pm check in. Managed by a classy couple, they were very helpful and friendly. Very good room with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrei Ioan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great central location!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
15 - 30 minute walking distance to most tourist attractions. Hosts were very friendly. Continental breakfast of juices, toast, cereal, yogurt and barious pastries.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't ask for a better location! You can see the Duomo from the entrance, and is also very close to the main train station. Very lively area, no breakfast on site (I think), but there are so many eating options right nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and knowledgeable mom & pop owners; they were always at the desk. No problem leaving baggage there after checkout time. GREAT LOCATION!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel balcony Florence

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025