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Essence Hotel

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | View from room
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

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

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

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

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Family Quadruple Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Quadruple Room, City View

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

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Historic Centre of Florence stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Centre of Florence hotel, you'll find Central Market and Gallery of the Academy of Florence. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo 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

  • ‪La Gratella - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Vecchio Cancello - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Matto Matto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪TSH bistrot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lo Saj Libanese - ‬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

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.

National rating

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 Jul 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Jul 31, 2026 start from $126, 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. 103 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shu-Chen

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

Arjay

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

Zep

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

SEMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location, accessibility, cleanliness, and comfort were all excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yeeun

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

Eui Jin

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

Artem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodations, great location and Raphaela was fantastic! She provided great recommendations and suggestions! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

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

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and great hotel , oustanding views to the Duomo and all of the city of Florence, room was impecable , very clean, espacious , modern , great Location , very friendly and kind staff that made our Florence experience great ,will definarelly recomend it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ayse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk to the city center and safe. Staff are nice and helpful. The room is clean and room service is also good. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayse

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is in a safe location at walking distance to main places to visit. Nice and helpful staff. Room was very clean. Room service was good. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They do not have activities, location in front Piazza Independencia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lucca was absolutely amazing, so friendly approachable and helpful and gave some amazing recommendations! In a great location close enough for a stroll to the duomo in about 10-15 minutes. Hotel so clean and rooms lovely and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room, sub-prime location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Farzana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay Small sized hotel on 2 floors located in a likely converted apartments Cool and clean rooms Friendly receptionist Interesting/ archaic lift ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Great location. The owner gave us wonderful recomendations that enhanced our trip. Really couldn't ask for any more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and fresh hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property near dining within walking distance. Quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to dining
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great small hotel close to centre of Florencr

Very comfortable, clean, well equipped small hotel. Conveniently situated for exploring Florence on foot. Quirky old fashioned lift. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Essence for 3 nights. I received a free upgrade from Raffaella when I checked into the hotel. She was very helpful and made a dinner reservation for us. The hotel was clean and in a good location. My room was also very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to SMN train station and easy walking distance to city centre. Lovely check out experience and bag storage option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yantian

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

Essence hotel makes good sense

We had a great stay at the Essence Hotel. It is in a quieter part of town but still close to everything. The room we stayed in was clean and modern. Most major attractions in Florence were within easy walking distance. We'd be happy to stay here again next time when we come back to visit Tuscany.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025