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Essence Hotel

Inn near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in Florence

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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19 Piazza della Indipendenza, Florence, FI, 50129
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Family Quadruple Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 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 inn, you'll find Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ponte Vecchio - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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 Rooftop Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Rainer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fuoco Matto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Base V Juicery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Vecchio Cancello - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Inn near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in Florence
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 Florence inn 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 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. This Florence inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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

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 3.50 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. 

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 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 Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Nov 19, 2025 start from $104.49, 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 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 inn.

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 inn.

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 inn.

How close is Essence Hotel to downtown Florence?

Essence Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Florence.

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Phillip

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva Mariella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Started in an access room which was at the rear of the hotel. En suite floods a little as no shower door. When we told them. They moved us to an upper floor room at the front. Amazing room and views. They also put out a light breakfast. Which was a welcome surprise. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was not hard to find the property. The room was nice and clean. However the property was in the middle of the building. It was somewhat hard to find the room. The elevator looked ancient and scary. It was so small that it was barely fit all our luggages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Farzana

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Florence

Nice quiet location on the park. 15 minute walk to Duomo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Zhi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attentive staff. Clean room and location. Good service recovery when needed. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly, bronx

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean and nice. only issue was elevator wasnt always working
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Friendly and helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe, Fort Worth

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

10/10 Excellent

MARCELO

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lily

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

8/10 Good

Kelly Ann, Arouca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were wonderful and the rooms were pristine. The room view was also amazing. This is a new property so still some adjustments to be made. Front desk is available until 9:00 pm. Somehow didn’t feel like a hotel.. more like a boarding. I was assured that the surroundings were safe but some guys hung around all day on the park benches opposite the building and were pretty loud, well into the evening. Good for a short term stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024