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Hotel Relais Il Cestello

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

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 8 per person)
Reception
View from property
Superior Double Room, River View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Piazza Di Cestello 9, Florence, FI, 50124
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitti Palace
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, River View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Florence

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

What's nearby

  • Arno River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pitti Palace - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antico Ristoro di Cambi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old River Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Wintergarden Terrace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Del Carmine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Relais Il Cestello

3-star hotel near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Hotel Relais Il Cestello.

This 3-star Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1990
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Relais Il Cestello offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM 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 available for EUR 30.0 per day.
  • 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 6.00 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 8 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

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 major credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit 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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Relais Il Cestello to the airport?

Hotel Relais Il Cestello is 6.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Relais Il Cestello have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Relais Il Cestello.

Does Hotel Relais Il Cestello offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Relais Il Cestello, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 8 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Relais Il Cestello?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Relais Il Cestello?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Relais Il Cestello?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Relais Il Cestello have a pool?

Hotel Relais Il Cestello does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Relais Il Cestello have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Relais Il Cestello to downtown Florence?

Hotel Relais Il Cestello is 0.6 mi away from Florence.

Hotel Relais Il Cestello Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 249 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property but who I have to give credit to is the receptionist Eduina who waited for me until I got to the hotel from train station. She was welcoming and gave me excellent recommendations on dining options around the hotel. As the initial face and representative of the hotel she demonstrated the high quality and excellent standards of Relais II Cestello. I will definitely stay there again on my next visit to Firenze. Thank you, Eduina!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Costumer service. Great place to be, close to everyhting on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient to all the best areas of Florence including oltrarno, where the hotel is located, the station, and all the important monuments. My room had a view of the Arno, a great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's in San Frediano, the best little-known district in Florence. It's ten minutes or less to everything you want to do, including museums and the train station. Eduina, the manager, was friendly and helpful. I'll never stay anyplace else in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted at the door by an energetic young women named Eduina. She quickly took our suitcases into the hotel and checked us in for a four night stay. Each day she looked after us, She made sure all of our needs were met. Making certain our stay was comfortable. She, explaining EVERTHING there is to know and to explore the beautiful city of Florence. Thank you Eduina for a welcoming stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Glenfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel location just a little walk out of the business of central Firenze. Lovely, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laraine

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Fredericksburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay here! It is convenient to the train station (maybe about 10 min walk) and it’s about a 15 min walk to the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi, and maybe 20 min from the Duomo. It’s super convenient and ideal for local restaurants, gelato, and sightseeing. Eduina was amazing and helped me out with planning day trips and was super friendly and attentive. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Can’t recommend enough for a small hotel feel in a local Florence neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Florence for one night. Friendly staff with easy checkin. Air conditioning was excellent too with the hot days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

Excellent experience

My stay was amazing. The room was excellent, comfy bed, clean with a window for air. What l liked best was that this unique hotel had a fantastic host Edwina who took care of me suggesting places to go see and authentic Italian restaurants. I loved the breakfasts and chats with her and others guests. A very positive energy with great service. Thank you for a memorable experience in Florence for the first time. I highly recommend this hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

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

My stay in Florence, Italy

Great place to stay. Close to all the historic area and shops. Great service, beautiful atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely come back and recommend this place to all my friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay. The hotel itself was lovely but what made it so special was the wonderful staff. They were so helpful to us with recommendations and support with our travels. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Hetal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Would book this hotel again. The staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. We would recommend this property to anyone for amenities, accommodation and access. Alexandra & Edwina our hosts were outstanding and provided our every need. Hope you return. C. Ercolamento
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fung Yi Amy

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

Discovering True Luxury

Staffs are helpful, friendly, care people. Full of artistic atmosphere inside out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was great and the staff was WONDERFUL!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

mary holland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
simple and very comfortable and a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Imitiaz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Staff was extremely sweet and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023