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Hotel California

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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Rooftop terrace
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Via Ricasoli 30, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Quadruple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Historic Centre of Florence stay.At this Historic Centre of Florence hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. Central Market and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza della Signoria - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé Ricasoli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oliandolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Martelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Ménagère - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

4-star hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily.

A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel California. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Florence hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel California offers 49 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 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 crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Spring Break deposit: EUR 30 per night (for guests under 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 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.

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 smoke detector
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector 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.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

California Florence
Hotel California Florence
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Florence
Hotel California Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel California to the airport?

Hotel California is 6.4 mi (35-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel California have an airport shuttle?

Hotel California offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge (per vehicle).

Does Hotel California offer free breakfast?

Hotel California offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel California?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel California?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel California have a pool?

Hotel California does not have a pool.

Does Hotel California have a restaurant?

Hotel California is home to California (7:30-9:30 PM), which features Italian cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Hotel California have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel California to downtown Florence?

Hotel California is 0.4 mi away from Florence.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 836 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosanne

Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paolo at the front desk was kind and professional. He provided helpful information in regards to airport transportation and provided a kettle for me. For his service I will definitely return in the future. Grazie Mille, Paolo!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pacharin

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location with elevator and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We changed rooms - first had broken lamp and a temporary plastic shower curtain. 2nd room was fine.
View from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

P

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed.

Convenient location. Staff were competent but lacked hospitality skills. Room was tired & had seen better days but was clean. Listing two bars was misleading. Can’t understand how this hotel is a 4 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Turner

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was right off the main lobby and it was extremely loud. Beds were not the comfiest. Breakfast very basic. Excellent area and amazing walking distance to everything. We loved the little cafes down the street for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nimra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is within walking distance to all the turist attractions. I would definitely stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark-Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found this hotel while panic searching a hotel in Florence. I saw they had a room available with a view of the duomo. They were right. I was lucky enough to stay in a newer area of the hotel with a renovated room. The room was clean, pretty, and the bathroom was gorgeous. Be prepared to hand your key in to the front desk every time you leave the hotel (we thought that was strange). You need that key to run the electricity in the room so if you’re traveling when it’s super hot, know that the AC won’t be running and cooling the room down while you’re out and about. There’s an elevated patio area outside with a small bar inside that stays open till about midnight. Great option if you’re back from a long day of walking and need a drink with a slight view. The room had a small fridge (can’t fit much but helps for a few small bottles), a kettle to warm water for tea or coffee, and one AC unit z
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Awesomeness!!

The rooms were very clean Beautiful tile all over the air conditioner was very cold. I loved it. I will be back.!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

george

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Houssam

Average
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel California with the exception of an incident that occurred on the breakfast area. There are three steps to sit down to have breakfast and I slipped and had a bad fall. The staff immediately got me ice but they should really add rugs on steps because several people slipped on the same area. Either than that, the rooms were really clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avelina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijayakartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the Duome from room 353 Excellent location for historic attractions and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Volha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The staff were friendly and the location of the hotel is great in terms of all the sights to see, great restaurants and cafes around. However there seemed to be an electrical issue in my room where the power turned on and off every couple of minutes. Other than that the breakfast was great and the location is awesome if you’re in Florence for a short amount of time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with amazing view of the duomo. Friendly staff and great location near all the attractions and resturants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with white linens and towels. Helpfull staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025