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Villa Cora

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Ponte Vecchio

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A large, classical building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.
Lobby
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a building with arched windows in the background.
An opulent room with a grand chandelier, ornate gold detailing, and a large mirror reflecting the luxurious decor.
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Viale Machiavelli 18, Florence, FI, 50125
  • Place, Boboli Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Porta Romana
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitti Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a four-poster bed, a green sofa, a wooden desk, and a fireplace.

Imperial Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a purple canopy, a wooden floor, and a decorative ceiling.

Suite

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Duplex | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Duplex

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Imperial) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Imperial)

  • City view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a small table with a plant, and a chair.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a chair, a table, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Heart of Florence.Your stay at this Oltrarno hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Boboli Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Porta Romana - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pitti Palace - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Piazza Santo Spirito - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ponte Vecchio - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Porta al Prato Station - 4 min drive
  • Paolo Uccello Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffehaus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafè Bellini - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria Di Pitti - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffe pitti - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪CaffĂ© Petrarca - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Villa Cora

5-star luxury hotel near Ponte Vecchio
Villa Cora offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Villa Cora. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Beaux Arts Florence hotel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1870
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Villa Cora offers 45 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Winery release events

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 80 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 110.0 per night.

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 8.00 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 40 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 80 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 110.0 per night

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT048017A1HN9LZSO7

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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Grand Hotel Villa Cora
Grand Hotel Villa Cora Florence
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Cora to the airport?

Villa Cora is 7.7 mi (27-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 Villa Cora?

As of Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Cora on Aug 10, 2026 start from $828, 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 Villa Cora have an airport shuttle?

Villa Cora offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 150 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Villa Cora offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Villa Cora, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 40 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Villa Cora?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Villa Cora?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Villa Cora?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Villa Cora have a pool?

Villa Cora features an outdoor pool.

Does Villa Cora have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Villa Cora have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, and facials.

How close is Villa Cora to downtown Florence?

Villa Cora is 0.3 mi away from Arcetri.

Villa Cora Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 478 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Xiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very beautiful, and the surrounding environment is also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice property and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Wonderful stay!

So happy to discover this beautiful hotel! Will be returning whenever we are in Florence.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

guy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and staff. Wow!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and relaxing locale
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Villa Cora is a beautiful property with excellent staff. We will definitely return for our next stay in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very friendly and kind staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely and a short walk to the center of town.....
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible property. We will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and property itself are stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! A perfect place for a romantic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic interiors, like a Medici palace!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architecture was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shawna

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

Outstanding

Incredible stay. Possibly the nicest, most comfortable Hotels I've ever been to. They live up to their star rating, and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly I am blown away from the service at Villa Cora. From the warmest welcome at check in, to the friendly smiles and service at lunch. Every inch of this stay was perfection. We will definitely be returning very soon! Thank you Villa Cora you made Florence an absolute dream!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

IMMACULATE!!

One of the most amazing places we have ever stayed!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

One of the BEST hotels on earth!

One of the BEST hotels we’ve ever stayed at. We had just gotten married and were on our honeymoon and when they found they upgraded us from a classic room to a mindblowingly beautiful suite with two bathrooms and a view of the pool. The style, decor, comfort, impeccable service made our honeymoon in Firenze wonderful. This is a WORLD CLASS HOTEL! Special shout out to fabulous Fabio for the rockstar welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect oasis with easy access to Firenze! Definitely a favourite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John Newman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Villa Cora was delightful in every way. The only negative thing I have to say is that I am not currently still there. Alas, I would highly recommend Villa Cora as a jumping off point for your Tuscan or Firenze adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby very pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with exceptional staff, we visited for our engagement celebration and Villa Cora made the occasion even more special. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa Cora is amazing. It was almost a shame to leave to go explore Florence! The shuttle service made it so easy to get into town and back. The room was beautiful, the garden was lovely and the pool area was immaculate. We loved the staff, they were so friendly and helpful. My wife and I can’t wait to recommend Villa Cora to anyone going to Florence
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is exquisitely beautiful with painted ceilings and antique furniture. It has been immaculately restored. The staff are mostly very helpful and charming. The grounds are delightful with a lovely swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXCEPTIONAL PLACE AND STAFF
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nubia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Book this hotel now. You will NOT regret it. It is absolutely a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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