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Essence Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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19 Piazza della Indipendenza, Florence, FI, 50129
  • Place, Fortezza da Basso
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza San Marco
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a view of a building with a dome.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a small stool, a TV mounted on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee machine, and a view of a cityscape.

Family Quadruple Room, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Historic Centre of Florence stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Historic Centre of Florence hotel, you'll find Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo. Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fortezza da Basso - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piazza San Marco - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gallery of the Academy of Florence - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 11 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TSH bistrot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Matto Matto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Vecchio Cancello - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Gratella - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Florence Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

3-star hotel near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
As a guest of Essence Hotel, you'll find a television in a common area and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Essence Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 45-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6 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.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Essence Hotel Inn
Essence Hotel Florence
Essence Hotel Inn Florence

Frequently asked questions

How close is Essence Hotel to the airport?

Essence Hotel is 4.9 mi (29-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 Essence Hotel?

As of Oct 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Nov 5, 2026 start from $142, 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 Essence Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Essence Hotel.

Does Essence Hotel offer free breakfast?

Essence Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Essence Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Essence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Essence Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Essence Hotel have a pool?

Essence Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Essence Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Essence Hotel to downtown Florence?

Essence Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Florence.

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 174 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location$
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Lovely hotel and lovely staff! Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to downtown and shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, security, staff and renovated, modern room. Really enjoyed my stay and the staff is really helpful and makes you feel welcomed. Short walk from train terminal makes it ideal for Florence visit by train.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location walking around is very easy,clean room no complaints at all,will definitely recommend this place 10/10 for me !!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind! The room was large and comfortable! Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Staff is very kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centric property, clean and the Staff was super attentive, Luca was very informative about the hotel and the surrounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, staff very responsive and the Amazing View really made this my best trip to Firenze!!! Everything is close by, including train station -which made this a perfect center base.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean and nice hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located hotel. The room was spacious and we loved the coffee station (although we would suggest adding coffee whitener to the amenities). Staff was so helpful explaining the details for a stress free stay. She also pointed out several must sees on a map. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location, accessibility, cleanliness, and comfort were all excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good and quiet. The staffs are nice and helpful. The room is clean. Air con is in good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great views, lovely kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The essence hotel is situated in a conveniently quiet and central location. The staff was very accommodating. The room was exceptionally clean. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, informative staff, extremely clean room with renovated bathroom. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best view in Florence for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, clean, big room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has an only few rooms on random old building but in front of the hotel has really nice & quiet park, very modern and clean rooms. It is walkable from Duomo and historic center of city and train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a nice surprise! We've stayed at the Essence Hotel for only one night, and the stay couldn't be better. The room was spacious, with a very nice view of Firenze. Location was great, only 15 min walking from the Santa Maria Novella train station. And Rafaella, from the front desk, was so lovely with us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very well located, the staff is very attentive and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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