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Hotel California

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

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Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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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, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 11 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Ricasoli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oliandolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Martelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosso Crudo - ‬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

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

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

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on Oct 30, 2025 start from $116.49, excluding 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 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. 229 out of 813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 813 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Vladyslava

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staffs are very nice. Paulo is wonderful and very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

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

Very nice hotel, good location

I chose this hotel based on its proximity to some of the landmarks in Firenze. There are many shops and restaurants near the hotel and everything in Firenze is walkable from here. The hotel is very nice and we enjoyed the breakfast, specially the different and fresh pastries every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Faith

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Grisel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Alta Loma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! This service was amazing. Check in was easy and they were very helpful with places to see and transportation. We had a continental breakfast that was delivered in the morning and was excellent. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Venice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Al principio da una buena impresión con sus nuevos ascensores. Pero las pésimas habitaciones no se parecían en nada a las fotos, habitaciones sucias y polvorientas, el aire acondicionado no funciona, encontré uñas de personas en la cama de la habitación y también en el suelo. No volvería.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Staff & service
Room looked nothing like the pictures. False advertisement. No hot water. Annoying staff and policies, insisting you leave them your key every time you go in and or of the hotel. Never saw this anywhere else. Also insisting on you paying *cash* for 21€ arbitrary “city tax” with no paper receipt. Threatened to call the police and hold on my luggage if I did not pay cash (I wanted to pay by card). Overall fantastic location, terrible management. Parking Michalengelo just underneath was 5-stars, these guys are professionals, fantastic service (not associated with the hotel)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Nice Hotel

This hotel is in the center of walkable attractions like Duomo, Statue of David, and Central Market. From the railroad station, a taxi can be between 22 and 28 euros to the hotel, depending on time of day and traffic. There are two small two-person elevator lifts: One from the street to the first floor reception, and one from the first floor to the fourth floor. City tax was paid upfront in cash at check-in. Reception staff was friendly. Rooms were OK, Breakfast was OK in a nice dining area. No pastries. Housekeeping is insistent on changing your towels and making up your bed. Any garbage not in the trash bin will not be picked up. Other than that, nice hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good experience and perfect clean place for your visit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Very clean. Bedroom was comfortable and nice. Breakfast was great! Walking distance to train station and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location, just a few minute walk from Palazzo Duomo. Lots of places to eat very close by and food was very good. Just a couple minutes walk from several attractions. Hotel was very clean, staff was very helpful, loved out room (except for the hard bed but this seems to be the trend in Italy so beware). Would def stay here again,.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location to many of the major monuments. Also ideal for walking to shopping areas and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marvelous location and spacious room. However, as a cuddly sleeper I didn't appreciate falling inbetween the crack of our "queen" bed which was just 2 twins pushed together.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Authentic Italian hotel with a good size room. The free breakfast had a really good selection. I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Walkable to main attractions, dining,and convenient transportation to pick up locations for excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024